29 days in Western US Itinerary

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.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): explore the striking landscape of Bridalveil Fall, then get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, then take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, and finally explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome.

To see more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park trip planner.

Perth, Australia to Yosemite National Park is an approximately 28-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Perth to Yosemite National Park is minus 16 hours. While traveling from Perth, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time for travel to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

Spend the 4th (Fri) exploring nature at The Narrows. Spend the 5th (Sat) exploring nature at Zion National Park. And it doesn't end there: explore and take pictures at Zion Shuttle, stroll through Angel's Landing, and cruise along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.

For photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Zion National Park attractions app.

Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Zion National Park with the Route module. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, with highs in Zion National Park at 38°C and lows at 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Moab.

The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.

Explore hidden gems such as Delicate Arch and The Overlook Gallery. On the 8th (Tue), spend a relaxing day on the river with a rafting and tubing tour. On the 9th (Wed), enjoy a day of scenic exploration at Canyonlands National Park. There's much more to do: stop by Moab Gear Trader, enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, and admire the majestic nature at Dead Horse Point State Park.

To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Moab driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Zion National Park to Moab takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of flight and car. Traveling from Zion National Park in August, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Moab, with lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Durango.

Originally a frontier mining town, Durango is known today for its scenic setting, outdoor activities, and the 1880s steam-powered railway that takes visitors through sections of the mountains where roads don't reach.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Balcony House and Nordenskiold #16 Trail. When in Durango, make a side trip to see Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde National Park, approximately Mesa Verde National Park away. Next up on the itinerary: take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, don't miss a visit to Historic Downtown Durango, and kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

For maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Durango road trip planner.

You can drive from Moab to Durango in 3.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of car and bus. In August, Durango is a bit cooler than Moab - with highs of 32°C and lows of 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Fe.

Santa Fe continuously ranks among the world's top holiday destinations, attracting visitors with its unusual combination of scenic beauty, rich history, cultural diversity, and high concentration of performing arts venues, fine restaurants, and interesting attractions.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Mon): make a trip to Santa Fe Plaza, then explore the world behind art at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Loretto Chapel, and finally don't miss a visit to Meow Wolf Santa Fe. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, appreciate the extensive heritage of Canyon Road, and then get engrossed in the history at New Mexico History Museum.

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Traveling by car from Durango to Santa Fe takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Durango in August, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 16°C in Santa Fe. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Buena Vista.

The Town of Buena Vista is a Statutory Town in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Wed): take in nature's colorful creations at Buena Vista Boulder Garden and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Thu): mingle with the ghosts of the past at Vicksburg, see Off-Road Tours, and then test the waters at Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs.

To see traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Buena Vista trip itinerary site.

Traveling by flight from Santa Fe to Buena Vista takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Santa Fe in August; daily highs in Buena Vista reach 29°C and lows reach 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to drive to Glenwood Springs.

Glenwood Springs occupies a scenic location at the junction of the Colorado River and the Roaring Fork River, halfway between Vail and Aspen along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Fri): let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, stop by Sioux Villa Curio, and then trek along Hanging Lake Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: find something for the whole family at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park.

To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Glenwood Springs road trip planning site.

Drive from Buena Vista to Glenwood Springs in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Buena Vista in August: highs in Glenwood Springs hover around 20°C, while lows dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can fly to Cody.

A genuine cowboy city, Cody is famous for its nightly rodeos and its proximity to the protected wilderness areas of the world's first national park, now designated as one of the country's World Heritage Sites.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sun): see the interesting displays at Cody Dug Up Gun Museum, examine the collection at Buffalo Bill Center of the West, then see the interesting displays at Cody Firearms Museum, and finally grab your bike and head to Paul Stock Nature Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of Old West Miniature Village and Museum, admire the engineering at Buffalo Bill Dam, and then contemplate the long history of Old Trail Town.

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Getting from Glenwood Springs to Cody by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August, Cody is a bit warmer than Glenwood Springs - with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) to allow time to drive to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Yellowstone National Park: Horseback Riding Tours (in Gardiner) and Grand Teton (in Grand Teton National Park). There's still lots to do: take in the natural beauty of West Thumb Geyser Basin, take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and admire all the interesting features of Lamar Valley.

To find other places to visit, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read Yellowstone National Park trip planner.

Traveling by car from Cody to Yellowstone National Park takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Cody in August, expect Yellowstone National Park to be slightly colder, temps between 24°C and 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to drive to Big Sky.

Big Sky is a census-designated place (CDP) in Gallatin and Madison counties in southwestern Montana. On the 26th (Sat), trot along with a tour on horseback and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Big Sky trip site.

Getting from Yellowstone National Park to Big Sky by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and shuttle. In August, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can fly to Glacier National Park.

The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sun): admire the verdant scenery at Logan Pass and then admire all the interesting features of Going-to-the-Sun Road.

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Fly from Big Sky to Glacier National Park in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Big Sky in August, expect Glacier National Park to be a bit warmer, temps between 33°C and 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.