23 days in United States Itinerary

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

Escape the urban bustle at Arches National Park and Canyoning & Rappelling Tours. Family-friendly places like Canyonlands National Park and River Rafting & Tubing will thrill your kids. Step out of Moab to go to Arches National Park and see Delicate Arch, which is approximately 38 minutes away. The adventure continues: get outside with Double Down Bike Shop, take in the dramatic natural features at Turret Arch, and stop by Gearheads Outdoor Store.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Moab trip planner.

Brussels, Belgium to Moab is an approximately 18-hour combination of flight and car. You can also do a combination of train, flight, and car; or fly. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -8 hour difference. Expect much warmer weather when traveling from Brussels in August: highs in Moab hover around 39°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can travel to Bluff.

Bluff is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Juan County, Utah, United States. Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Bluff Fort Historic Site, take in the dramatic natural features at Comb Ridge, then immerse yourself in nature at Goosenecks State Park, and finally make a trip to Mexican Hat Rock Formation.

For where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Bluff visit planner.

Drive from Moab to Bluff in 2 hours. Traveling from Moab in August, things will get little chillier in Bluff: highs are around 36°C and lows about 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can travel to Page.

Originally little more than a simple camp constructed to house workers who built a nearby dam on the Colorado River, Page is now a popular stop for travelers preparing a trip to Arizona's canyon country.

On the 8th (Sat), take a memorable tour with Tours, then take in breathtaking views at Antelope Canyon, then take in the dramatic natural features at Horseshoe Bend, and finally enjoy some diversion at Gunfighter Canyon.

For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Page trip maker tool.

You can drive from Bluff to Page in 3 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Bluff in August; daily highs in Page reach 39°C and lows reach 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): explore the stunning scenery at Sunset Point, then trek along Navajo Loop Trail, then hike along Rim Trail, and finally stroll through Navajo/Queens Garden Loop.

To see ratings, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Bryce Canyon National Park trip planner.

Traveling by car from Page to Bryce Canyon National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and car. While traveling from Page, expect slightly colder days and colder nights in Bryce Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 29°C to lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can drive to St. George.

St. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): admire the majestic nature at Snow Canyon State Park, admire the natural beauty at Red Hills Desert Garden, then stroll around Pioneer Park, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. George Temple.

To see photos, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our St. George travel route planner.

You can drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to St. George in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in August, expect nights in St. George to be much hotter, around 25°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 42°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, take a stroll through The Strip, and then ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio.

To see ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Las Vegas tour itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from St. George to Las Vegas takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from St. George in August, plan for a bit warmer nights in Las Vegas, with lows around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Laughlin.

Laughlin is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States, and a port located on the Colorado River. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): appreciate the extensive heritage of Riverfront, then try to win big at Harrah's Laughlin, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Riverwalk Trail, and finally see the interesting displays at Don Laughlin's Classic Car Collection.

To find ratings, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Laughlin planning site.

Drive from Las Vegas to Laughlin in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Laughlin due to the time zone difference. In August, daytime highs in Laughlin are 47°C, while nighttime lows are 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Flagstaff.

Sitting at an elevation of 2,135 m (7,000 ft) and just a short trip from the Grand Canyon and other natural wonders, the city of Flagstaff attracts outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.

On the 13th (Thu), get impressive views of Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, putt your heart out at Xcape Flagstaff, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Walnut Canyon National Monument, and finally enjoy some diversion at Flagstaff Extreme.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Flagstaff trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Laughlin to Flagstaff takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Laughlin in August; daily highs in Flagstaff reach 29°C and lows reach 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can travel to Los Angeles.

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

Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): make a trip to Santa Monica Pier, enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, look for all kinds of wild species at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, then see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame.

To see ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Los Angeles day trip website.

Fly from Flagstaff to Los Angeles in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Flagstaff in August, things will get a bit warmer in Los Angeles: highs are around 34°C and lows about 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can travel to Bakersfield.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): stop by California Fruit Depot, get to know the resident critters at California Area Living Museum (CALM), then get engrossed in the history at Kern County Museum, then see the interesting displays at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, and finally experience rural life at Murray Family Farms, The Big Red Barn.

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You can drive from Los Angeles to Bakersfield in 2 hours. Traveling from Los Angeles in August, expect Bakersfield to be a bit warmer, temps between 43°C and 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can travel to Death Valley National Park.

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

On the 16th (Sun), explore the activities along Badwater Basin, then steep yourself in history at Eureka Mine, then explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point, and finally steep yourself in history at Harmony Borax Works. On the 17th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Charcoal Kilns, contemplate the long history of Geologist's Cabin, and then get great views at Dante's View.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Death Valley National Park trip planner.

You can drive from Bakersfield to Death Valley National Park in 4 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 43°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel to Modesto.

Modesto, officially the City of Modesto, is the county seat and largest city of Stanislaus County, California, United States. On the 18th (Tue), have fun at John Thurman Field, then pause for some photo ops at Modesto Arch, and then steep yourself in history at McHenry Mansion.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Modesto trip planner.

Drive from Death Valley National Park to Modesto in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in August, Modesto is slightly colder at night with lows of 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

Popular historic sites such as Alcatraz Island and Fort Point are in your itinerary. Kids will appreciate attractions like Golden Gate Bridge and Exploratorium. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Francisco: Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Moss Landing) and Sonoma Coast State Beach (in Sonoma). And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, examine the collection at Cable Car Museum, identify plant and animal life at Strawberry Hill, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Marshall’s Beach.

To see ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our San Francisco travel planner.

Traveling by car from Modesto to San Francisco takes 2 hours. When traveling from Modesto in August, plan for colder days in San Francisco, with highs around 26°C, while nights are little chillier with lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to travel back home.