29 days in United States Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Mon): appreciate the extensive heritage of Filbert Street Stairs, contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, and finally contemplate the long history of Alcatraz Island.

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Frankfurt, Germany to San Francisco is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Frankfurt to San Francisco is minus 9 hours. May in San Francisco sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

Step out of the city life by going to Giant Forest and Moro Rock Trail. Next up on the itinerary: get outside with Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, stroll through Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park, cruise along Generals Hwy, and steep yourself in history at General Sherman Tree.

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Traveling by car from San Francisco to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in May: highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to travel to Death Valley National Park.

On the 10th (Fri), explore the striking landscape at Devil's Golf Course, explore the activities along Badwater Basin, take a memorable drive along Artist's Drive, then explore the stunning scenery at Golden Canyon, then explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point, and finally steep yourself in history at Harmony Borax Works.

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Traveling by car from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Death Valley National Park takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 15°C. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Sat) before leaving for Grand Canyon National Park.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): take in breathtaking views at Inner Canyon, then steep yourself in history at Grand Canyon Railway Depot, then surround yourself with nature on Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Bright Angel Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: trek along South Kaibab Trail, then explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, then explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point, and finally steep yourself in history at Hermit's Rest.

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You can drive from Death Valley National Park to Grand Canyon National Park in 7 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of bus and shuttle; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in May, you will find days in Grand Canyon National Park are a bit cooler (23°C), and nights are cooler (0°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to travel to Bryce Canyon National Park.

On the 14th (Tue), look for all kinds of wild species at Red Canyon Trail Rides and then look for gifts at Ruby's Inn. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Peek-A-Boo Loop.

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Traveling by combination of bus and car from Grand Canyon National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park takes 7.5 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May: highs in Bryce Canyon National Park hover around 20°C, while lows dip to 0°C. On the 16th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Page.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see human ingenuity at work at The Chains, explore the stunning scenery at Antelope Canyon, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and finally surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

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Getting from Bryce Canyon National Park to Page by combination of car and shuttle takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in May, expect nights in Page to be warmer, around 15°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can drive to Monument Valley.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sun): make a trip to Cow Canyon Trading Post, then steep yourself in history at Bluff Fort Historic Site, and then capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Wildcat Trail, then see Off-Road Tours, and then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

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Getting from Page to Monument Valley by car takes about 2.5 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Page in May: high temperatures in Monument Valley hover around 27°C and lows are around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Mesa Verde National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): explore the ancient world of Cliff Palace, explore the ancient world of Balcony House, then explore the ancient world of Spruce Tree House, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Nordenskiold #16 Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mesa Verde National Park.

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Traveling by car from Monument Valley to Mesa Verde National Park takes 3.5 hours. Traveling from Monument Valley in May, Mesa Verde National Park is little chillier at night with lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Durango.

On the 23rd (Thu), delve into the distant past at Aztec Ruins National Monument, shop like a local with Scenic Aperture Gallery, and then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks. On the next day, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, shop like a local with Earthen Vessel Gallery, and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

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Getting from Mesa Verde National Park to Durango by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in May, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can drive to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park.

On the 25th (Sat), explore the striking landscape of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. On the next day, head outdoors with Morrow Point Boat Ride, then admire all the interesting features of South Rim Road, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Painted Wall.

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Getting from Durango to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park by car takes about 3.5 hours. Traveling from Durango in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, with lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can travel to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): explore the activities along Little Medano Creek and then hike along High Dune Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Tue): hike along Mosca Pass Trail.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve online trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. Traveling from Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park in May, expect a bit cooler with lows of 0°C in Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to travel to Rocky Mountain National Park.

On the 29th (Wed), hike along Emerald Lake Trail and then admire the verdant scenery at Many Parks Curve Overlook.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve to Rocky Mountain National Park. Traveling from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in May, Rocky Mountain National Park is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 7°C. On the 29th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Yellowstone National Park.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Thu): take in the natural beauty of Castle Geyser, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Blue Star Spring, and then take in the natural beauty of Beehive Geyser. On the 31st (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the sheer force of Gibbon Falls, then take in the natural beauty of Fountain Paint Pot, then take in the natural beauty of Grand Prismatic Spring, and finally witness a stunning natural landmark at Old Faithful.

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Traveling by car from Rocky Mountain National Park to Yellowstone National Park takes 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, bus, and flight; or do a combination of car, train, taxi, and bus. In May, Yellowstone National Park is a bit cooler than Rocky Mountain National Park - with highs of 13°C and lows of -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.