5 days in California Itinerary
5 days in California Itinerary
Created using Inspirock California attractions planner
Start: Detroit
Fly to Las Vegas, Bus to Beatty
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Death Valley National Park
— 2 nights
Bus to Las Vegas, Fly to Detroit
End: Detroit
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Death Valley National Park
— 2 nights
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Hottest, Driest, Lowest
Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Harmony Borax Works and The Ranch at Furnace Creek. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Mosaic Canyon and Eureka Mine. Next up on the itinerary: admire the sheer force of Darwin Falls, play a few rounds at Furnace Creek Golf Course, and contemplate the waterfront views at Salt Creek Interpretive Trail.
To find where to stay, maps, photos, and tourist information, read Death Valley National Park visit planning website.
Detroit to Death Valley National Park is an approximately 11.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and shuttle. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 3 hours. Traveling from Detroit in March, expect nights in Death Valley National Park to be somewhat warmer, around 43°F, while days are warmer, around 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Things to do in Death Valley National Park
Highlights from your trip
California travel guide
The Golden State
The country's most populous state, California includes landscapes that range from the forested northern coast to harsh southern deserts. Sandwiched right in the middle of the state is a fertile valley, home to farms, vineyards, and orchards. California's cities offer diverse attractions, from amusement parks and upscale shops to award-winning restaurants and innovative art galleries. Outside the state's big urban centers, places to visit include some of the nation's most rugged national parks, ancient forests, towering mountain peaks, and ski resorts. More than just a surfing destination famous for its beaches and winding coastal roads, California also boasts one of the world's largest economies, bolstered by the booming tech industries.
