26 days in United States Itinerary

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

On the 27th (Tue), admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden and then snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge. Keep things going the next day: go for a walk through Lombard Street, then head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf.

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Adelaide, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 21-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 17.5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Adelaide in June, with highs in San Francisco at 25°C and lows at 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Yellowstone National Park.

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 sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, take in the natural beauty of Old Faithful, tour the pleasant surroundings at Inspiration Point, and explore the striking landscape at Lower Geyser Basin.

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You can fly from San Francisco to Yellowstone National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway, train, bus, and car. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 1 hour. When traveling from San Francisco in June, plan for slightly colder days in Yellowstone National Park, with highs around 22°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Grand Teton National Park.

The peaks of Grand Teton National Park aren't the highest in the world, but they sit atop what might be nature's archetypes for mountains.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Grand Teton. On your second day here, trek along Cascade Canyon Trail and then hike along Taggart Lake.

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Getting from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. While traveling from Yellowstone National Park, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Grand Teton National Park, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, appreciate the history behind Statue of Liberty National Monument, admire the striking features of Rockefeller Center, and take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building.

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Fly from Grand Teton National Park to New York City in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Grand Teton National Park to New York City is 2 hours. When traveling from Grand Teton National Park in July, plan for a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in New York City: temperatures range from 35°C by day to 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can fly to Washington DC.

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

Washington DC is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, meet the residents at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, and learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

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Getting from New York City to Washington DC by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In July, daytime highs in Washington DC are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

On the 13th (Thu), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's lots more to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, take some stellar pictures from Grandview Point, trek along South Kaibab Trail, and cruise along East Rim Drive.

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You can do a combination of flight and bus from Washington DC to Grand Canyon National Park in 11.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and shuttle. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Washington DC to Grand Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Washington DC in July, plan for a bit cooler days in Grand Canyon National Park, with highs around 34°C, while nights are colder with lows around 13°C. On the 16th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, get great views at Half Dome, trek along North Dome, and stroll through Pohono Trail.

To see photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park online day trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park. The time zone difference when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park is minus 1 hour. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in July since evenings lows in Yosemite National Park dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can fly back home.