36 days in Nashville & Utah Itinerary

Explore Nashville's surroundings by going to Mammoth Cave National Park (Cedar Sink Trail & Mammoth Cave), Bowling Green (NCM Motorsports Park, National Corvette Museum, &more) and Dueling Grounds Distillery (in Franklin). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, contemplate the long history of Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, take in nature's colorful creations at Gaylord Opryland Resort Gardens, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ole Smoky Distillery & Yee-Haw Brewery.

To find where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read Nashville online sightseeing planner.

Sydney, Australia to Nashville is an approximately 23.5-hour flight. Traveling from Sydney to Nashville, you'll gain 16 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Sydney in May: highs in Nashville hover around 31°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can travel to Moab.

Explore Moab's surroundings by going to Arches National Park (Delicate Arch & Double Arch) and Canyonlands National Park (Island in the Sky & Mesa Arch). On the 23rd (Thu), spend a relaxing day on the river with a rafting and tubing tour. On the 24th (Fri), enjoy a day of scenic exploration at Canyonlands National Park. And it doesn't end there: take in the dramatic natural features at Arches National Park, see Off-Road Tours, skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, and admire the majestic nature at Dead Horse Point State Park.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Moab route planner.

You can do a combination of flight and car from Nashville to Moab in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Nashville to Moab. Traveling from Nashville in May, plan for little chillier nights in Moab, with lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can go by car to Monument Valley.

When in Monument Valley, make a side trip to see Muley Point Overlook in Mexican Hat, approximately Mexican Hat away.

To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Monument Valley trip itinerary planning tool.

Getting from Moab to Monument Valley by car takes about 3 hours. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Moab in May since evenings lows in Monument Valley dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can drive to Kanab.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kanab: Coyote Buttes (in Big Water), Scenic Byway 12 (in Escalante) and Highway 12 Scenic Byway (in Torrey).

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Kanab day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Monument Valley to Kanab takes 4 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Kanab can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can go by car to Springdale.

Step out of Springdale to go to Zion National Park and see Zion National Park, which is approximately 54 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: take some stellar pictures from Observation Point, view the masterpieces at Worthington Gallery, explore and take pictures at Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, and skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour.

For other places to visit, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Springdale online journey planner.

Traveling by car from Kanab to Springdale takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. In June, plan for daily highs up to 40°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.

Spend the 8th (Sat) exploring nature at Peek-A-Boo Loop. The adventure continues: take in panoramic vistas at Bryce Point, trek along Fairyland Loop Trail, stroll through Queen's Garden Trail, and take some stellar pictures from Inspiration Point.

For more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Bryce Canyon National Park trip itinerary maker site.

You can drive from Springdale to Bryce Canyon National Park in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Springdale in June, with highs in Bryce Canyon National Park at 30°C and lows at 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to fly to Salt Lake City.

Change things up with a short trip to Skyline Trail in Ogden (about 38 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: explore the stunning scenery at Big Cottonwood Canyon, get a sense of history and politics at Utah State Capitol, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Tabernacle.

For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Salt Lake City trip maker app.

Traveling by flight from Bryce Canyon National Park to Salt Lake City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. While traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park, expect a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in Salt Lake City, ranging from highs of 37°C to lows of 19°C. On the 15th (Sat), you'll travel back home.