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.

When in Los Angeles, make a side trip to see Disneyland Park in Anaheim, approximately Anaheim away. Pack the 23rd (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, cruise along Mulholland Drive, and see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.

For more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read Los Angeles online trip maker.

Barcelona, Spain to Los Angeles is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Traveling from Barcelona to Los Angeles, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Barcelona in July, plan for slightly colder nights in Los Angeles, with lows around 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, get curious at Exploratorium, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, and get great views at Twin Peaks.

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Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in July, things will get slightly colder in San Francisco: highs are around 26°C and lows about 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to 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.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, trek along Lembert Dome, take in the dramatic scenery at Chilnualna Falls, and make a trip to Half Dome.

For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park tour itinerary planning tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from San Francisco in July, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are a bit warmer (33°C), and nights are little chillier (9°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

With mountain peaks reaching past 4,250 m (14,000 ft) and trees stretching to over 75 m (250 ft) high, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present nature on a grand scale.

On the 1st (Tue), Head underground at Boyden Cavern, then take in the dramatic scenery at Roaring River Falls, and then hike along Congress Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed): take in the dramatic natural features at Moro Rock Trail, get a dose of the wild on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, and then explore the fascinating underground world of Crystal Cave.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Yosemite National Park in July; daily highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park reach 43°C and lows reach 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can catch the flight 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.

Step out of Las Vegas with an excursion to Hoover Dam in Boulder City--about 50 minutes away. The adventure continues: take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, take the plunge with a skydiving experience, take in panoramic vistas at High Roller, and take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Las Vegas vacation builder site.

Traveling by flight from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Las Vegas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, Las Vegas is somewhat warmer than Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park - with highs of 45°C and lows of 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): explore the wealth of natural beauty at The Narrows.

To see reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Zion National Park online trip planner.

Getting from Las Vegas to Zion National Park by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in August, expect nights in Zion National Park to be much colder, around 14°C, while days are slightly colder, around 38°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can 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.

On the 7th (Mon), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. Next up on the itinerary: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, hike along Rim Trail, get a dose of the wild on Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra, and admire the landmark architecture of Grand Canyon Railway Depot.

For where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Grand Canyon National Park online holiday planner.

Explore your travel options from Zion National Park to Grand Canyon National Park with the Route module. When traveling from Zion National Park in August, plan for little chillier days in Grand Canyon National Park, with highs around 31°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel 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 10th (Thu): see Off-Road Tours and then see the top attractions with Sightseeing Tours.

For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Monument Valley trip maker tool.

Do a combination of flight and car from Grand Canyon National Park to Monument Valley in 5.5 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August: high temperatures in Monument Valley hover around 36°C and lows are around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can drive to Mesa Verde National Park.

Whereas most national parks are primarily devoted to showcasing unique and special landscapes, Mesa Verde National Park focuses on ancient human habitation.

On the 11th (Fri), delve into the distant past at Cliff Palace, delve into the distant past at Balcony House, then hike along Nordenskiold #16 Trail, and finally trek along Prater Ridge Trail.

To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Mesa Verde National Park tour itinerary maker site.

Traveling by car from Monument Valley to Mesa Verde National Park takes 3.5 hours. Traveling from Monument Valley in August, expect slightly colder with lows of 13°C in Mesa Verde National Park. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can travel back home.