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.

Get out of town with these interesting Los Angeles side-trips: Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park). Pack the 26th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, admire the striking features of Walt Disney Concert Hall, get engrossed in the history at Autry Museum of the American West, and immerse yourself in nature at Topanga State Park.

Plan my trip to Los Angeles with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

Melbourne, Australia to Los Angeles is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 18 hours. Traveling from Melbourne in December, expect Los Angeles to be little chillier, temps between 24°C and 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough 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 Las Vegas' surroundings by going to Hoover Dam (in Boulder City) and Valley of Fire State Park (in Overton). There's much more to do: take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller, try to win big at Caesars Palace, and see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum.

To see maps, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Las Vegas trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Los Angeles in December, with highs in Las Vegas at 16°C and lows at 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time 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.

Have a day of magic on the 10th (Thu) at Walt Disney World Resort. Have a day of magic on the 13th (Sun) at Magic Kingdom Park. And it doesn't end there: get in on the family fun at Universal Orlando Resort, stop by World of Chocolate Museum and Cafe, try out the rides at Discovery Cove, and take in a show at Happily Ever After Fireworks.

For other places to visit and tourist information, read Orlando trip planner.

You can fly from Las Vegas to Orlando in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Las Vegas to Orlando, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Las Vegas in January: high temperatures in Orlando hover around 25°C and lows are around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.