31 days in United States Itinerary

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

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, stroll around Golden Gate Park, go for a walk through Lombard Street, and take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden.

For reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the San Francisco day trip planner.

Sydney, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -18 hour difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Sydney in April, with highs in San Francisco at 22°C and lows at 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to 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 Half Dome, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, stroll through Yosemite Valley Loop Trail, and take some stellar pictures from Valley View.

To see where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read Yosemite National Park sightseeing planning tool.

Explore your travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. While traveling from San Francisco, expect slightly colder days and much colder nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 17°C to lows of -2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can travel to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Change things up with these side-trips from Las Vegas: Clark County Heritage Museum (in Henderson) and Boulder City (Hoover Dam & Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum). Next up on the itinerary: admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, try your luck at Paris Las Vegas, take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

For maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas holiday planning website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Las Vegas. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in April, expect Las Vegas to be much hotter, temps between 31°C and 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can 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 8th (Wed), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. Next up on the itinerary: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, take some stellar pictures from Navajo Point, explore and take pictures at East Rim Drive, and take in panoramic vistas at Desert View Watchtower.

To find photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read Grand Canyon National Park trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Las Vegas in May, plan for little chillier days in Grand Canyon National Park, with highs around 23°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel 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: contemplate the waterfront views at Tidal Basin, admire the striking features of Washington National Cathedral, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, and admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art.

To see traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Washington DC travel itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Washington DC in 11.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Washington DC, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May, you will find days in Washington DC are somewhat warmer (28°C), and nights are much hotter (17°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) 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: stroll around Central Park, go for a walk through The High Line, don't miss a visit to Grand Central Terminal, and admire the masterpieces at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

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You can fly from Washington DC to New York City in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Washington DC in May, you will find days in New York City are little chillier (24°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park. Keep things going the next day: admire the striking features of Walt Disney Concert Hall, look for gifts at Bergamot Station, take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, get to know the fascinating history of Venice Canals Walkway, then see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, and finally shop like a local with The Grove.

For ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles online attractions planner.

Traveling by flight from New York City to Los Angeles takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from New York City to Los Angeles. When traveling from New York City in May, plan for somewhat warmer days in Los Angeles, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to fly to Honolulu.

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

On the 22nd (Wed), explore the different monuments and memorials at USS Arizona Memorial, then take in the pleasant sights at Diamond Head State Monument, and then explore the activities along Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Iolani Palace and then admire the sheer force of Manoa Falls.

For more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Honolulu trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu takes 7 hours. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Los Angeles in May, with highs in Honolulu at 34°C and lows at 25°C. On the 23rd (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.