22 days in United States Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

On the 28th (Wed), see the interesting displays at The Getty Center.

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Sydney, Australia to Los Angeles is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Los Angeles is minus 18 hours. In December, Los Angeles is little chillier than Sydney - with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Palm Springs.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Wed): look for gifts at See's Candies Chocolate Shops Palm Springs and then appreciate the history behind Sonny Bono Statue.

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Getting from Los Angeles to Palm Springs by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 10°C. You will leave for Phoenix on the 30th (Fri).

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona. On the 30th (Fri), learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Phoenix Zoo.

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Fly from Palm Springs to Phoenix in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Palm Springs to Phoenix, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In December in Phoenix, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Scottsdale.

Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, adjacent to the Greater Phoenix Area. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Mesa Temple & Visitors' Center.

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Scottsdale is just a short distance from Phoenix. In December, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Sedona.

Despite its relatively small size, Sedona overflows with tourist appeal.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Sat): stop by Zonies Galleria, hike along Devil's Bridge Trail, then see Off-Road Tours, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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You can drive from Scottsdale to Sedona in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In December, Sedona is little chillier than Scottsdale - with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sun): stroll through South Kaibab Trail, then take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, and then see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sedona to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Sedona in December, expect nights in Grand Canyon National Park to be cooler, around -11°C, while days are slightly colder, around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to drive to Lake Powell.

Lake Powell serves as the playground for the town of Page, drawing nearly three million visitors annually.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): appreciate the history behind Rainbow Bridge National Monument and then trek along Rainbow Bridge Trail.

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Drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Lake Powell in 7.5 hours. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in January, expect somewhat warmer with lows of -1°C in Lake Powell. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Monument Valley.

Monument Valley is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1000ft above the valley floor. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): examine the collection at Goulding’s Trading Post Museum. and then see the top attractions with Sightseeing Tours.

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Traveling by car from Lake Powell to Monument Valley takes 6 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Lake Powell in January: high temperatures in Monument Valley hover around 3°C and lows are around -8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to drive to Canyonlands National Park.

Canyonlands National Park features myriad canyons and buttes that the Colorado River, Green River, and their tributaries have carved over millions of years in hues of red and orange.

On the 4th (Wed), take in the dramatic natural features at Island in the Sky, explore the striking landscape at Mesa Arch, and then get great views at Grand View Point Overlook.

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You can drive from Monument Valley to Canyonlands National Park in 4 hours. In January in Canyonlands National Park, expect temperatures between 2°C during the day and -10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to drive to Moab.

The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Thu): see Off-Road Tours, then soothe aching muscles at Moab Recreation & Aquatic Center, and then explore the striking landscape at Arches National Park.

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Getting from Canyonlands National Park to Moab by car takes about 1.5 hours. In January in Moab, expect temperatures between 2°C during the day and -10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can drive to Arches National Park.

Mother Nature kept reaching for red when she painted Arches National Park's 2,000 sandstone arches, resulting in one of the country's more distinctly shaped and colored landscapes.

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You can drive from Moab to Arches National Park in an hour. In January, daytime highs in Arches National Park are 2°C, while nighttime lows are -10°C. You will leave for Moab on the 5th (Thu).

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Drive from Arches National Park to Moab in an hour. You'll set off for Bryce Canyon National Park on the 6th (Fri).

You can find hoodoos--rock pillars formed by erosion--all around the world, but those of Bryce Canyon National Park remain the standard bearers thanks to their bright red color, tall stature, and arrangement in large amphitheaters.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Fri): take some stellar pictures from Fairyland Point, then get great views at Inspiration Point, and then take in panoramic vistas at Bryce Point.

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Traveling by car from Moab to Bryce Canyon National Park takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Moab in January, expect a bit cooler with lows of -15°C in Bryce Canyon National Park. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

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Traveling by car from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park takes 1.5 hours. In January, Zion National Park is somewhat warmer than Bryce Canyon National Park - with highs of 13°C and lows of -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can drive to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

On the 9th (Mon), explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, then take in panoramic vistas at High Roller, and then see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: have fun at Paris Las Vegas, then admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, then take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip.

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Traveling by car from Zion National Park to Las Vegas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Zion National Park to Las Vegas, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In January, Las Vegas is somewhat warmer than Zion National Park - with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Death Valley National Park.

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

On the 11th (Wed), take in breathtaking views at Golden Canyon, cruise along Artist's Drive, explore the activities along Badwater Basin, then take in the dramatic natural features at Devil's Golf Course, then take in the dramatic natural features at Zabriskie Point, and finally get engrossed in the history at The Ranch at Furnace Creek.

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You can drive from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect slightly colder evenings in Death Valley National Park when traveling from Las Vegas in January, with lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Thu): take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, then explore the striking landscape of Bridalveil Fall, and finally explore the wealth of natural beauty at Swinging Bridge Picnic Area Yosemite National Park CA. On the 13th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through Badger Pass Ski Area.

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Explore your travel options from Death Valley National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in January, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are slightly colder (7°C), and nights are much colder (-12°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can travel to Monterey.

Monterey is a city in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): explore the world behind art at Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe, admire all the interesting features of 17-Mile Drive, then immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos, and finally stop by AiX.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Monterey. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in January, you will find days in Monterey are a bit warmer (19°C), and nights are warmer (7°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Lompoc.

Lompoc is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, on the west coast of the United States. On the 15th (Sun), take in the history at La Purisima Mission State Historic Park.

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Drive from Monterey to Lompoc in 3.5 hours. In January, daytime highs in Lompoc are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to drive to Santa Barbara.

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sun): enjoy some diversion at The Santa Barbara Art Foundry.

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Traveling by car from Lompoc to Santa Barbara takes an hour. In January in Santa Barbara, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 7°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Los Angeles.

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Drive from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Barbara in January, expect a bit warmer with lows of 11°C in Los Angeles. You will leave for home on the 16th (Mon).