37 days in San Francisco, Lake Tahoe Area & Arizona Itinerary

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

Explore San Francisco's surroundings by going to Beringer Vineyards (in St. Helena) and Healdsburg (Pezzi King Winery, Sapphire Hill Winery, &more). There's still lots to do: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, contemplate the long history of Alcatraz Island, take a stroll through SoMa, and engage your brain at California Academy of Sciences.

To find more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the San Francisco day trip tool.

Singapore, Singapore to San Francisco is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Traveling from Singapore to San Francisco, you'll gain 16 hours due to the time zone difference. In January, San Francisco is cooler than Singapore - with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to fly to South Lake Tahoe.

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake.

South Lake Tahoe is known for historic sites, beaches, and outdoors. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: fly down the slopes at Rock House Discount Ski & Snowboard Rentals, gear up at Ski Butlers South Lake Tahoe, tour the pleasant surroundings at Heavenly Mountain Resort, and take in the exciting artwork at Marcus Ashley Fine Art Gallery.

For where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the South Lake Tahoe online trip planner.

Traveling by flight from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from San Francisco in January, plan for slightly colder days in South Lake Tahoe, with highs around 8°C, while nights are colder with lows around -8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Truckee.

Truckee is an incorporated town in Nevada County, California, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Truckee: Homewood Mountain Resort (in Homewood) and Tahoe City - South/North Trailheads (in Tahoe City). There's lots more to do: glide through natural beauty at Tahoe Cross Country, get engrossed in the history at Gatekeeper's Museum, fly down the slopes at Tahoe Donner, and tee off at Kings Beach Miniature Golf.

For maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Truckee trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from South Lake Tahoe to Truckee takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Thu) to allow time for 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.

Grand Canyon National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, take some stellar pictures from Navajo Point, cruise along East Rim Drive, and trek along Rim Trail.

To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Grand Canyon National Park road trip tool.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Truckee to Grand Canyon National Park in 8.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight, taxi, and bus; or drive. Traveling from Truckee to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in February, and nighttime lows around -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can travel to Sedona.

Despite its relatively small size, Sedona overflows with tourist appeal.

Change things up with these side-trips from Sedona: Tonto Natural Bridge State Park (in Payson), Clarkdale (Mingus Mountain Area, Arizona Copper Art Museum, &more) and Verde Valley Archaeology Center (in Camp Verde). The adventure continues: see Off-Road Tours, look for gifts at Cocopah, explore the striking landscape at Cathedral Rock, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chapel of the Holy Cross.

To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Sedona sightseeing planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Sedona. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in February, you will find days in Sedona are somewhat warmer (18°C), and nights are warmer (5°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can drive to Scottsdale.

Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, adjacent to the Greater Phoenix Area. Get out of town with these interesting Scottsdale side-trips: Cave Creek Olive Oil Company (in Cave Creek) and Phoenix (Balloon Rides, Off-Road Tours, &more). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Musical Instrument Museum, enjoy some diversion at Right On Target, look for all kinds of wild species at Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, and trek along The Bajada Nature Trail.

For other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Scottsdale day trip planning app.

You can drive from Sedona to Scottsdale in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Sedona in February; daily highs in Scottsdale reach 27°C and lows reach 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Tucson.

One of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country, Tucson is a city on a cultural crossroads, with European, Native American, Mexican, and Asian residents blending and sometimes conflicting with one another.

Step out of Tucson to go to Benson and see Double R Ranch, which is approximately 1h 10 min away. There's much more to do: sample some tasty brews at Reisen Arizona Day Tours, explore the stunning scenery at Sabino Canyon, identify plant and animal life at Tucson Wildlife Center, and take in the history at Mission San Xavier del Bac.

To find where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Tucson visit planner.

Drive from Scottsdale to Tucson in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Scottsdale in February, Tucson is little chillier at night with lows of 7°C. You will leave for home on the 27th (Mon).