41 days in United States Itinerary

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

Step out of San Francisco with an excursion to Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley--about 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, examine the collection at Musee Mecanique, admire the masterpieces at Legion of Honor, and explore the activities along San Francisco Bay.

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Singapore, Singapore to San Francisco is an approximately 18-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Singapore to San Francisco is minus 16 hours. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Singapore in November; daily highs in San Francisco reach 20°C and lows reach 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time to 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: Valley of Fire State Park (in Overton) and Boulder City (Winged Figures of the Republic Statues & Hoover Dam). There's still lots to do: admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, take in panoramic vistas at Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and try your luck at Casino at the Venetian.

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Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Las Vegas takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. November in Las Vegas sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) to allow enough time 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, & more). The adventure continues: get in on the family fun at Universal Studios Hollywood, appreciate the extensive heritage of Santa Monica Pier, kick back and relax at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, and see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.

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You can fly from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Las Vegas in November; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 28°C and lows reach 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Volcano.

Those who named Volcano opted for simplicity in choosing a title, taking the nearby fire-spewing Kilauea as a source of inspiration.

On the 11th (Wed), stroll through Kilauea Iki Trailhead, then take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, then take in the dramatic scenery at Akaka Falls State Park, and finally stroll the grounds of Alae Cemetery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Jagger Museum, explore the striking landscape at Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku), take in nature's colorful creations at Liliuokalani Gardens, then explore and take pictures at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, and finally admire the sheer force of Rainbow Falls.

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Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to Volcano takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Los Angeles to Volcano is minus 2 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Los Angeles in December: high temperatures in Volcano hover around 31°C and lows are around 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can go by car to Kailua-Kona.

Thanks to its favorable location near a mountain range blocking the northeasterly trade winds, Kailua-Kona gets little rainfall, allowing adventure seekers and nature lovers a chance to enjoy over 300 days of sunshine each year.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, then get engrossed in the history at Kona Coffee Living History Farm, and then get close to the beloved marine mammals with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience. On your second day here, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour and then enjoy the sand and surf at Mauna Kea Beach.

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You can drive from Volcano to Kailua-Kona in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. December in Kailua-Kona sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to travel to Lahaina.

Once the booming capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, the tropical paradise of Lahaina still remains one of Maui's top vacation attractions, providing both culture and recreation.

On the 15th (Sun), don't miss a visit to Lahaina Banyan Court, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Maria Lanakila Catholic Church, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Ka'anapali Beach. On the 16th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Maui Ocean Center, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then examine the collection at Whalers Village Museum, and finally stop by Grins 2 Go Maui.

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You can fly from Kailua-Kona to Lahaina in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, flight, and bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. In December, daily temperatures in Lahaina can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Tue): contemplate the long history of Iolani Palace and then enjoy the sand and surf at Waikiki Beach. Keep things going the next day: explore the different monuments and memorials at USS Arizona Memorial, then take in the pleasant sights at Diamond Head State Monument, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve.

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Getting from Lahaina to Honolulu by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and flight; or do a combination of bus and flight. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in December, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) to allow time to travel to San Francisco.

Go for a jaunt from San Francisco to Napa to see Wine Tours & Tastings about 1h 05 min away. See even more of San Francisco: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, take a stroll through SoMa, take in the pleasant sights at Fisherman's Wharf, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

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Getting from Honolulu to San Francisco by flight takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Honolulu to San Francisco. Traveling from Honolulu in December, expect San Francisco to be much colder, temps between 17°C and 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can travel back home.