29 days in California & Arizona Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States travel route maker
Start: Manchester
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Death Valley National Park
— 1 night
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Yosemite National Park
— 4 nights
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San Francisco
— 2 nights
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Carmel
— 2 nights
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San Diego
— 3 nights
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Borrego Springs
— 2 nights
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Tucson
— 2 nights
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Phoenix
— 2 nights
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Sedona
— 5 nights
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10
Grand Canyon National Park
— 4 nights
Bus to Las Vegas, Fly to Manchester
End: Manchester
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Death Valley National Park — 1 night
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Hottest, Driest, Lowest
On the 1st (Sat), take some stellar pictures from Dante's View and then don't miss a visit to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the stunning scenery at Golden Canyon, take in the dramatic natural features at Zabriskie Point, contemplate the long history of Harmony Borax Works, then explore the striking landscape at Devil's Golf Course, then contemplate the waterfront views at Badwater Basin, and finally take a memorable drive along Artist's Drive.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Death Valley National Park trip planner.
Manchester, UK to Death Valley National Park is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 8 hours. Traveling from Manchester in April, you will find days in Death Valley National Park are much hotter (29°C), and nights are a bit warmer (11°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Manchester, UK to Death Valley National Park is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 8 hours. Traveling from Manchester in April, you will find days in Death Valley National Park are much hotter (29°C), and nights are a bit warmer (11°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 4 nights
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Step out of the city life by going to Sentinel Dome and Elizabeth Lake. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Yosemite Falls and Glacier Point. There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at McGurk Meadow, explore the landscape on two wheels at Yosemite Valley Biking, stroll through Yosemite Valley Loop Trail, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bridalveil Fall.
To see photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park trip maker tool.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Death Valley National Park to Yosemite National Park. When traveling from Death Valley National Park in April, plan for a bit cooler days and cooler nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 17°C by day to -2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can travel to San Francisco.
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To see photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park trip maker tool.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Death Valley National Park to Yosemite National Park. When traveling from Death Valley National Park in April, plan for a bit cooler days and cooler nights in Yosemite National Park: temperatures range from 17°C by day to -2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can travel to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 2 nights
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City by the Bay
Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge, then take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, and then step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at de Young Museum, explore the striking landscape of Muir Woods National Monument, and then explore the activities along San Francisco Bay.
To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the San Francisco trip itinerary planning tool.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in April: highs in San Francisco hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to fly to Carmel.
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To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the San Francisco trip itinerary planning tool.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in April: highs in San Francisco hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to fly to Carmel.
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Carmel — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): explore the activities along Monterey Bay, then immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos, and then stroll through Carmel River State Beach. On the next day, enjoy the sand and surf at Pacific Grove Shoreline Parkway Marine Refuge, then enjoy the sand and surf at Asilomar State Beach, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.
For traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Carmel trip itinerary builder site.
Traveling by car from San Francisco to Carmel takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to San Diego.
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For traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Carmel trip itinerary builder site.
Traveling by car from San Francisco to Carmel takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to San Diego.
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San Diego — 3 nights
America's Finest City
Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Dolphin & Whale Watching and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Visit La Jolla Shores Park and South Carlsbad State Beach for some beach relaxation. There's still lots to do: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Cabrillo National Monument, enjoy the sand and surf at La Jolla Cove, take in the dramatic natural features at Cabrillo Tide Pools, and take in nature's colorful creations at Botanical Building and Lily Pond.
To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, use the San Diego trip itinerary tool.
You can fly from Carmel to San Diego in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Carmel in April: high temperatures in San Diego hover around 25°C and lows are around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car to Borrego Springs.
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To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, use the San Diego trip itinerary tool.
You can fly from Carmel to San Diego in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Carmel in April: high temperatures in San Diego hover around 25°C and lows are around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car to Borrego Springs.
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Borrego Springs — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): explore the stunning scenery at Borrego Palm Canyon Nature Trail, make a trip to Galleta Meadows, and then get a dose of the wild on California Overland Desert Excursions. Here are some ideas for day two: admire nature's extreme beauty at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and then explore the stunning scenery at Slot Canyon.
To find more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Borrego Springs trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from San Diego to Borrego Springs in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in April, expect nights in Borrego Springs to be about the same, around 16°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 38°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to fly to Tucson.
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To find more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Borrego Springs trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from San Diego to Borrego Springs in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Diego in April, expect nights in Borrego Springs to be about the same, around 16°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 38°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to fly to Tucson.
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Tucson — 2 nights
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Old Pueblo
Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): admire the striking features of Mission San Xavier del Bac and then examine the collection at Pima Air and Space Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Mon): walk around Tohono Chul, then explore the stunning scenery at Sabino Canyon, and then explore and take pictures at Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway.
To find ratings, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Tucson day trip planner.
You can fly from Borrego Springs to Tucson in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Borrego Springs in April: highs in Tucson hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car to Phoenix.
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To find ratings, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Tucson day trip planner.
You can fly from Borrego Springs to Tucson in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Borrego Springs in April: highs in Tucson hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car to Phoenix.
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Phoenix — 2 nights
On the 18th (Tue), admire the natural beauty at Desert Botanical Garden, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and then take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour. On the 19th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore by horseback at KOLI Equestrian Center, then see the interesting displays at Musical Instrument Museum, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center.
To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Phoenix trip maker site.
Drive from Tucson to Phoenix in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Tucson in April: high temperatures in Phoenix hover around 36°C and lows are around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Sedona.
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To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Phoenix trip maker site.
Drive from Tucson to Phoenix in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Tucson in April: high temperatures in Phoenix hover around 36°C and lows are around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Sedona.
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Sedona — 5 nights
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Red Rock Country
Get in touch with nature at Cathedral Rock and Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179). You'll discover tucked-away gems like Bell Rock and Airport Mesa. And it doesn't end there: trek along Boynton Canyon Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Doe Mountain Trail, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, and immerse yourself in nature at Red Rock State Park.
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You can drive from Phoenix to Sedona in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or take a bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Phoenix in April; daily highs in Sedona reach 26°C and lows reach 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Plan my day in Sedona using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.
You can drive from Phoenix to Sedona in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or take a bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Phoenix in April; daily highs in Sedona reach 26°C and lows reach 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 4 nights
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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Bright Angel Trail and Rim Trail. Escape the urban bustle at South Kaibab Trail and Hopi Point. Next up on the itinerary: take some stellar pictures from Mather Point, get a taste of the local shopping with Lookout Studio, cruise along East Rim Drive, and get curious at Yavapai Geology Museum.
For other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Grand Canyon National Park day trip tool.
Explore your travel options from Sedona to Grand Canyon National Park with the Route module. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Sedona in April: highs in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 19°C, while lows dip to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.
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For other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Grand Canyon National Park day trip tool.
Explore your travel options from Sedona to Grand Canyon National Park with the Route module. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Sedona in April: highs in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 19°C, while lows dip to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.
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California travel guide
The Golden State
The country's most populous state, California includes landscapes that range from the forested northern coast to harsh southern deserts. Sandwiched right in the middle of the state is a fertile valley, home to farms, vineyards, and orchards. California's cities offer diverse attractions, from amusement parks and upscale shops to award-winning restaurants and innovative art galleries. Outside the state's big urban centers, places to visit include some of the nation's most rugged national parks, ancient forests, towering mountain peaks, and ski resorts. More than just a surfing destination famous for its beaches and winding coastal roads, California also boasts one of the world's largest economies, bolstered by the booming tech industries.
Arizona travel guide
The Grand Canyon State
Known as the "Grand Canyon State," Arizona boasts dense forests, deep gorges, sprawling national parks, and modern ski resorts. Native American reservations take up about a quarter of the state, housing several tribes and offering visitors a chance to discover the varied cultures of the country's indigenous population. A patchwork of diverse tourist attractions, Arizona features exclusive golf courses and upscale shops, as well as cactus-covered canyons and stretches of desolate desert straight out of old Westerns, perfect for a vacation far from the city bustle. Though the state still clings to its Old West flavor, its busy college towns packed with young students from around the world exude a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
