8 days in Los Angeles & Las Vegas Itinerary

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Disneyland Park and Griffith Observatory. Step out of Los Angeles to go to Anaheim and see Disney California Adventure Park, which is approximately 38 minutes away. Pack the 25th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at The Getty Center, take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, Head underground at Bronson Caves, and buy something for everyone on your list at The Grove.

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London, UK to Los Angeles is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from London to Los Angeles. When traveling from London in October, plan for much hotter days in Los Angeles, with highs around 32°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sun): explore the striking landscape of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, then enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas, and then ponder the design of Bellagio Fountains. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Mon): push the limits with an extreme tour, take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and then get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip.

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You can fly from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In October, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can travel back home.