8 days in Los Angeles & Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to 26-Mile Bike Path and Adrenaline & Extreme Tours. Change things up with a short trip to Disneyland Park in Anaheim (about 36 minutes away). Pack the 4th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's lots more to do: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, explore the world behind art at The Broad, and see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.

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Berlin, Germany to Los Angeles is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Traveling from Berlin to Los Angeles, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. In September, daily temperatures in Los Angeles can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) to allow enough time to 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Lipan Point and Grandview Point. There's much more to do: trek along South Kaibab Trail, get great views at Yaki Point, get a dose of the wild on Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra, and admire the landmark architecture of Grand Canyon Railway Depot.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Los Angeles to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Los Angeles to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Los Angeles in September: highs in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can travel back home.