22 days in United States Itinerary
22 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States travel route planner
Start: Johannesburg
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Los Angeles
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Yosemite National Park
— 4 nights
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San Francisco
— 3 nights
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Seattle
— 1 night
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Yellowstone National Park
— 4 nights
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New York City
— 4 nights
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Los Angeles
— 1 night
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City of Angels
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 (Fri), make an unforgettable trip to Disneyland Park. Keep things going the next day: see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, then examine the collection at The Getty Center, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, and finally take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier.
To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Los Angeles trip app.
Johannesburg, South Africa to Los Angeles is an approximately 27-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 10 hours traveling from Johannesburg to Los Angeles. When traveling from Johannesburg in June, plan for a bit warmer days in Los Angeles, with highs around 30°C, while nights are warmer with lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park
— 4 nights
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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.You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Glacier Point and Vernal Fall. Step out of the city life by going to Sentinel Dome and Panorama Trail. Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic natural features at Taft Point, identify plant and animal life at Cathedral Beach Picnic Area, make a trip to Olmsted Point, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Yosemite Valley Chapel.
To see photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park driving holiday planner.
Getting from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park by car takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and car. Traveling from Los Angeles in June, plan for a bit cooler nights in Yosemite National Park, with lows around 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can travel to San Francisco.
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San Francisco
— 3 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.Get some cultural insight at Alcatraz Island and Fisherman's Wharf. Attractions like Golden Gate Bridge and Fishing Charters & Tours make great kid-friendly stops. The adventure continues: get curious at Exploratorium, wander the streets of SoMa, contemplate the long history of SS Jeremiah O'Brien, and take some stellar pictures from Twin Peaks.
For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the San Francisco tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco takes 4 hours. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in July, you will find days in San Francisco are little chillier (26°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (16°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to travel to Seattle.
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Seattle
— 1 night
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Emerald City
Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight, view the masterpieces at Glasshouse Studio, then get a taste of the local shopping with Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally wander the streets of Pike Place Market.
To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Seattle trip builder tool.
Fly from San Francisco to Seattle in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from San Francisco, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Seattle, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park
— 4 nights
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World's Largest Collection of Geysers
An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.Get in touch with nature at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Mammoth Hot Springs. Attractions like Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring make great kid-friendly stops. There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Lower Geyser Basin, explore the activities along Yellowstone Lake, hike along Brink of the Lower Falls Trail, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Lake Butte Overlook.
To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Yellowstone National Park trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. Traveling from Seattle to Yellowstone National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Seattle in July, you will find days in Yellowstone National Park are slightly colder (26°C), and nights are much colder (4°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to travel to New York City.
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New York City
— 4 nights
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Big Apple
Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and 9/11 Memorial. Let the collections at American Museum of Natural History and The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) capture your imagination. And it doesn't end there: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, admire the masterpieces at Frick Collection, see the interesting displays at New York Public Library, and don't miss a visit to Ellis Island.
To find maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the New York City day trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Yellowstone National Park to New York City takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Yellowstone National Park to New York City due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in July, expect nights in New York City to be much hotter, around 26°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 35°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
