23 days in United States Itinerary

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Step out of Yellowstone National Park with an excursion to Grand Teton in Grand Teton National Park--about 1h 25 min away. The adventure continues: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, witness a stunning natural landmark at Sapphire Pool, stroll through S Rim Trail, and look for all kinds of wild species at Hayden Valley.

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Hamburg, Germany to Yellowstone National Park is an approximately 22.5-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from Hamburg to Yellowstone National Park. Traveling from Hamburg in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Yellowstone National Park, with lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) to allow time to fly to Bryce Canyon National Park.

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.

On the 24th (Thu), trek along Peek-A-Boo Loop. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Fri): look for gifts at Ruby's Inn, then stroll through Sunset Point, then hike along Navajo Loop Trail, and finally take some stellar pictures from Inspiration Point.

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Fly from Yellowstone National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. In August, Bryce Canyon National Park is a bit warmer than Yellowstone National Park - with highs of 29°C and lows of 9°C. On the 26th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon 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.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sun): explore the stunning scenery at North Rim Visitor Center. On your second day here, take some stellar pictures from Lookout Studio, explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, then explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point, and finally hike along South Kaibab Trail.

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Do a combination of car and bus from Bryce Canyon National Park to Grand Canyon National Park in 7.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Grand Canyon National Park can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Death Valley National Park.

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

On the 29th (Tue), take an in-depth tour of The Ranch at Furnace Creek, explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point, explore the stunning scenery at Golden Canyon, cruise along Artist's Drive, then contemplate the waterfront views at Badwater Basin, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Devil's Golf Course.

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Getting from Grand Canyon National Park to Death Valley National Park by car takes about 7 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of shuttle and bus; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In August, Death Valley National Park is a bit warmer than Grand Canyon National Park - with highs of 43°C and lows of 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can 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.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Wed): contemplate the long history of General Sherman Tree and then hike along Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a dose of the wild on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, delve into the lush surroundings at Giant Forest, and then explore the striking landscape at Moro Rock Trail.

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Traveling by car from Death Valley National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Death Valley National Park in August since evenings lows in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) 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: explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, trek along Mariposa Grove, get great views at Half Dome, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Tuolumne Meadows.

To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park trip itinerary site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in September: highs in Yosemite National Park hover around 27°C, while lows dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to 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. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Wed): admire nature's wide array of creatures at Monterey Bay Aquarium, admire all the interesting features of 17-Mile Drive, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Asilomar State Beach.

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Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Monterey with the Route module. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Yosemite National Park in September since evenings lows in Monterey dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow time to drive 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: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, stroll around Golden Gate Park, engage your brain at Exploratorium, and take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf.

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Traveling by car from Monterey to San Francisco takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in San Francisco are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.