35 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 nature, museums, parks, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, get curious at Exploratorium, head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and get great views at Twin Peaks.

For more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the San Francisco trip planner .

Sydney, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 17-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight, shuttle, and bus. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (New South Wales) (AEST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 18 hours. September in San Francisco sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to drive 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, trails, scenic drive, wildlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, admire all the interesting features of Tioga Pass, hike along Panorama Trail, and admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall.

For photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park online itinerary planner .

You can drive from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of flight and bus. Traveling from San Francisco in September, Yosemite National Park is much colder at night with lows of 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to travel 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Los Angeles: Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park). There's much more to do: get in on the family fun at Universal Studios Hollywood, admire the majestic nature at Topanga State Park, see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, and make a trip to Santa Monica Pier.

To see traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Los Angeles vacation planning app .

Getting from Yosemite National Park to Los Angeles by combination of car and flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and flight. While traveling from Yosemite National Park, expect somewhat warmer days and much warmer nights in Los Angeles, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Grand Canyon National Park is known for nature, trails, historic sites, wildlife, and scenic drive. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, tour the pleasant surroundings at North Kaibab Trail, trek along South Kaibab Trail, and stop by Lookout Studio.

To see reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Grand Canyon National Park trip planner .

Getting from Los Angeles to Grand Canyon National Park by car takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of flight and shuttle. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Los Angeles to Grand Canyon National Park. When traveling from Los Angeles in October, plan for a bit cooler days and colder nights in Grand Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 0°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can go by car 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.

Go for a jaunt from Las Vegas to Boulder City to see Hoover Dam about 50 minutes away. There's lots more to do: admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, try to win big at Casino At The Venetian, enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, and explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

For photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas day trip planning site .

Drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or do a combination of bus and flight. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Grand Canyon National Park, expect somewhat warmer days and much warmer nights in Las Vegas, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (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 museums, historic sites, nightlife, zoos & aquariums, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, get a sense of history and politics at White House, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, and appreciate the history behind Washington Monument.

To find photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Washington DC tour builder app .

Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to Washington DC takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, bus, and subway; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 3 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Las Vegas in October, with highs in Washington DC at 25°C and lows at 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) to allow time to travel 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 museums, nightlife, shopping, historic sites, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, take a stroll through Times Square, and admire the striking features of Grand Central Terminal.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the New York City trip builder website .

Getting from Washington DC to New York City by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In October, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to travel to Yellowstone National Park.

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

When in Yellowstone National Park, make a side trip to see Grand Teton in Grand Teton National Park, approximately 1h 25 min away. There's much more to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, witness a stunning natural landmark at Castle Geyser, trek along Artist Point, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Butte Overlook.

To see reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Yellowstone National Park trip itinerary maker site .

You can do a combination of bus, flight, and car from New York City to Yellowstone National Park in 9 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus, flight, and shuttle; or drive. Traveling from New York City to Yellowstone National Park, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in October, expect Yellowstone National Park to be cooler, temps between 9°C and -4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can travel to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): take in the waterfront at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, then don't miss a visit to Space Needle, then view the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally shop like a local with Pike Place Market.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Seattle trip itinerary planning site .

You can do a combination of car and flight from Yellowstone National Park to Seattle in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, shuttle, and flight; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Yellowstone National Park to Seattle is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Yellowstone National Park, expect somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Seattle, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.