26 days in United States Itinerary
26 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States sightseeing planner
Start: London
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Denver
— 4 nights
Fly to Grand Junction, Drive to Moab
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Moab
— 3 nights
Drive to Grand Junction, Fly to Jackson
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Yellowstone National Park
— 6 nights
Fly
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
— 3 nights
Drive
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Big Bear Lake
— 2 nights
Drive
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Las Vegas
— 5 nights
Fly
End: London
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Denver
— 4 nights

Mile-High City
Aptly nicknamed the "Mile-High City," Denver sits at an altitude of 1,600 m (5,280 ft) above sea level, located right where the Great Plains give way to the Rocky Mountains.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Denver: Garden of the Gods (in Colorado Springs), Fairy Forest (in Breckenridge) and KODI Rafting in Colorado (in Frisco). There's lots more to do: take a memorable drive along Trail Ridge Road, enjoy some diversion at Foster's Place Playground, explore and take pictures at Mount Evans Scenic Byway, and stop by Images of Rocky Mountain National Park.
To find out how to plan a trip to Denver, use our trip itinerary maker.
London, UK to Denver is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Denver is minus 7 hours. Traveling from London in July, you will find days in Denver are a bit warmer (36°C), and nights are about the same (18°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can travel to Moab.
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Moab
— 3 nights
Red Desert
The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.On the 30th (Fri), dedicate a day to the elevated beauty of Arches National Park. The adventure continues: get interesting insight from Tours, scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, stop by Gearheads Outdoor Store, and take the plunge with Skydive Moab.
For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Moab trip planner.
Getting from Denver to Moab by combination of flight and car takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Denver in July: high temperatures in Moab hover around 42°C and lows are around 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can travel to Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park
— 6 nights

World's Largest Collection of Geysers
An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Washburn, indulge in some personalized pampering at Boiling River, and get outside with Morning Glory Pool.
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You can do a combination of car and flight from Moab to Yellowstone National Park in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, train, taxi, shuttle, and bus. In August, Yellowstone National Park is cooler than Moab - with highs of 24°C and lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
— 3 nights

A Land of Giants
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.Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is known for nature, historic sites, and trails. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: surround yourself with nature on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, hike along Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park, explore the striking landscape at Moro Rock Trail, and admire the sheer force of Grizzly Falls.
To see traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip builder.
You can fly from Yellowstone National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in 10 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and shuttle. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Yellowstone National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August; daily highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park reach 41°C and lows reach 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can travel to Big Bear Lake.
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Big Bear Lake
— 2 nights

Big Bear Lake is a small city in San Bernardino County, California, located in the San Bernardino Mountains along the south shore of Big Bear Lake, and surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Thu): identify plant and animal life at Box Springs Mountain Reserve, make a trip to Redlands Bowl, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Escape Craft Brewery. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the landscape on two wheels at Pine Knot Trail, then make a trip to Bear Valley Christian Faith Center, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Alpine Pedal Path, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.
For ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Big Bear Lake driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Big Bear Lake takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in August, expect Big Bear Lake to be little chillier, temps between 28°C and 8°C. You will have some time to spend on the 14th (Sat) before leaving for Las Vegas.
For ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Big Bear Lake driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Big Bear Lake takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in August, expect Big Bear Lake to be little chillier, temps between 28°C and 8°C. You will have some time to spend on the 14th (Sat) before leaving for Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas
— 5 nights

Sin City
Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Las Vegas: Boulder City (Winged Figures of the Republic Statues & Hoover Dam). And it doesn't end there: explore the striking landscape of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, examine the collection at The Mob Museum, ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, and buy something for everyone on your list at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort.
Plan trip to Las Vegas with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
You can drive from Big Bear Lake to Las Vegas in 4 hours. In August, Las Vegas is much hotter than Big Bear Lake - with highs of 45°C and lows of 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to travel 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.