25 days in Los Angeles, Las Vegas & Orlando Itinerary

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park). Pack the 26th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's much more to do: examine the collection at The Getty Center, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, admire all the interesting features of Staples Center, and enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk.

To see photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles trip maker app .

Melbourne, Australia to Los Angeles is an approximately 18-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight and tram. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (Victoria) to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -18 hour difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Melbourne in December: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 24°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Las Vegas: Hoover Dam (in Boulder City) and Valley of Fire State Park (in Overton). There's still lots to do: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas, push the limits with an extreme tour, and shop like a local with The Strip.

For maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Las Vegas online holiday builder .

You can fly from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In December, Las Vegas is a bit cooler than Los Angeles - with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to travel to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Pack the 10th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Walt Disney World Resort. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 15th (Tue) at Discovery Cove. And it doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at Universal's Islands of Adventure, discover the magic at Disney's Animal Kingdom, try out the rides at Happily Ever After Fireworks, and stop by World of Chocolate Museum and Cafe.

To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Orlando trip planner .

Do a combination of flight, taxi, and train from Las Vegas to Orlando in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from Las Vegas to Orlando. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Las Vegas in January, with highs in Orlando at 25°C and lows at 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.