25 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States journey builder
Start: Melbourne
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San Francisco
— 3 nights
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Yosemite National Park
— 6 nights
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South Lake Tahoe
— 2 nights
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Seattle
— 2 nights
Fly to Flagstaff, Bus to Grand Canyon National Park
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Grand Canyon National Park
— 4 nights
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Las Vegas
— 3 nights
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Los Angeles
— 3 nights
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End: Melbourne
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San Francisco — 3 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Alcatraz Island, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, take a stroll through Chinatown, and snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge.
For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our San Francisco tour itinerary planner.
Melbourne, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 18 hours. Traveling from Melbourne in September, expect San Francisco to be somewhat warmer, temps between 28°C and 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our San Francisco tour itinerary planner.
Melbourne, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 18 hours. Traveling from Melbourne in September, expect San Francisco to be somewhat warmer, temps between 28°C and 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 6 nights
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Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: hike along Tuolumne Meadows, look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Center at Happy Isles, stroll around Mariposa Grove, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Four Mile Trail.
For maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Yosemite National Park trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from San Francisco in September, plan for much colder nights in Yosemite National Park, with lows around 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to travel to South Lake Tahoe.
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For maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Yosemite National Park trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from San Francisco in September, plan for much colder nights in Yosemite National Park, with lows around 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to travel to South Lake Tahoe.
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South Lake Tahoe — 2 nights
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On the 20th (Wed), hike along Mt. Ralston Peak Trail, contemplate the long history of Hellman-Ehrman Mansion, and then stroll through Truckee River Bike Trail. On the 21st (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: hike along Mt. Tallac Trail, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Pope Beach, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Van Sickle Bi-State Park.
To see reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the South Lake Tahoe online day trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to South Lake Tahoe. September in South Lake Tahoe sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 4°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Seattle.
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To see reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the South Lake Tahoe online day trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to South Lake Tahoe. September in South Lake Tahoe sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 4°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Seattle.
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Seattle — 2 nights
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Emerald City
Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, then get a taste of the local shopping with Pike Place Market, then admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the exciting artwork at Glasshouse Studio and then examine the collection at The Museum of Flight.
For where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Seattle trip planner.
Traveling by flight from South Lake Tahoe to Seattle takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from South Lake Tahoe in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Seattle, with lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Sat) to allow time for travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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For where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Seattle trip planner.
Traveling by flight from South Lake Tahoe to Seattle takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from South Lake Tahoe in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Seattle, with lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Sat) to allow time for travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 4 nights
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Grand Canyon National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, cruise along Cape Royal, hike along South Kaibab Trail, and stroll through North Kaibab Trail.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Grand Canyon National Park online trip itinerary maker.
Getting from Seattle to Grand Canyon National Park by combination of flight and bus takes about 9.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and shuttle. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Seattle to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Seattle in September, expect a bit cooler with lows of 7°C in Grand Canyon National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Las Vegas.
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To see other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Grand Canyon National Park online trip itinerary maker.
Getting from Seattle to Grand Canyon National Park by combination of flight and bus takes about 9.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and shuttle. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Seattle to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Seattle in September, expect a bit cooler with lows of 7°C in Grand Canyon National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas — 3 nights
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Sin City
Change things up with a short trip to Hoover Dam in Boulder City (about 50 minutes away). There's lots more to do: take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, shop like a local with The Strip, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay.
To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Las Vegas trip itinerary planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. While traveling from Grand Canyon National Park, expect a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in Las Vegas, ranging from highs of 39°C to lows of 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.
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To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Las Vegas trip itinerary planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. While traveling from Grand Canyon National Park, expect a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in Las Vegas, ranging from highs of 39°C to lows of 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles — 3 nights
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City of Angels
Your day by day itinerary now includes A Day in LA Tours, Hollywood Walk of Fame and Santa Monica Pier. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sun): go sightseeing with A Day in LA Tours, find something for the whole family at Disneyland Park, and then take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon): find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Hollywood and then make a trip to Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Make your Los Angeles itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
Getting from Las Vegas to Los Angeles by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In September, Los Angeles is a bit cooler than Las Vegas - with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Getting from Las Vegas to Los Angeles by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In September, Los Angeles is a bit cooler than Las Vegas - with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
Lake Tahoe (California) travel guide
Lake of the Sky
Straddling the border between California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe draws visitors from both states and beyond to its shores. With an average of 300 sunny days annually, it's no surprise that the lake is a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts. The blue-green waters beckon travelers for swimming, boating, windsurfing, or kayaking. The lake also has a number of walking trails for those who don't want to get wet. In the colder months, skiers take to the surrounding mountains. The south shore is the most developed side of the lake, with more things to do, while the west and north shores are generally more tranquil.
