15 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips United States route builder
Start: New York City
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Mount Rainier National Park
— 1 night
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Olympic National Park
— 4 nights
Bus to Seattle, Fly to Glacier National Park
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Glacier National Park
— 1 night
Fly
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Grand Teton National Park
— 2 nights
Drive
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Yellowstone National Park
— 5 nights
Drive
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Jackson Hole
— 1 night
Fly
End: New York City
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Mount Rainier National Park — 1 night
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The star attraction of Mt.On the 29th (Sat), admire the sheer force of Comet Falls and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Rainier. On the 30th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a dose of the wild on Discover Nature.
To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Mount Rainier National Park trip planner.
New York City to Mount Rainier National Park is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from New York City to Mount Rainier National Park due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Mount Rainier National Park, with lows of 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Olympic National Park.
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Olympic National Park — 4 nights
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In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.When in Olympic National Park, make a side trip to see Quinault Big Spruce Tree in Quinault, approximately Quinault away. There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Ruby Beach, hike along Hurricane Ridge, explore and take pictures at Olympic Peninsula Loop Drive, and take a peaceful walk through Olympic National Park.
To see ratings, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Olympic National Park day trip planning website.
Explore your travel options from Mount Rainier National Park to Olympic National Park with the Route module. In April in Olympic National Park, expect temperatures between 55°F during the day and 41°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Glacier National Park.
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Glacier National Park — 1 night
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Crown of the Continent
The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Swiftcurrent Mountain and then explore the activities along Swiftcurrent Falls.
To find where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Glacier National Park driving holiday planning website.
Do a combination of bus and flight from Olympic National Park to Glacier National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Olympic National Park to Glacier National Park. Traveling from Olympic National Park in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Glacier National Park, with lows of 38°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Grand Teton National Park.
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Grand Teton National Park — 2 nights
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Mountains of the Imagination
The peaks of Grand Teton National Park aren't the highest in the world, but they sit atop what might be nature's archetypes for mountains.Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): take in the awesome beauty at Elk Ranch Flats Turnout, Grand Teton National Park, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Cathedral Group, and then hike along Jenny Lake Trail. On the 7th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for all kinds of wild species at Grand Teton.
To find ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Grand Teton National Park day trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Glacier National Park to Grand Teton National Park takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. In May, Grand Teton National Park is a bit cooler than Glacier National Park - with highs of 60°F and lows of 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park — 5 nights
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World's Largest Collection of Geysers
An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: witness a stunning natural landmark at Old Faithful, contemplate the geological forces at Mud Volcano, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Old Gardiner Road, and take in the dramatic natural features at Lower Geyser Basin.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Yellowstone National Park itinerary site.
Getting from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Grand Teton National Park in May; daily highs in Yellowstone National Park reach 53°F and lows reach 27°F. You'll set off for Jackson Hole on the 12th (Fri).
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Jackson Hole — 1 night
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The Jackson Hole valley is approximately 97 km (60 mi) long and 24 km (15 mi) wide, encompassing the town of Jackson, Teton Village, and the northern section of Grand Teton National Park.On the 12th (Fri), do a tasting at Jackson Hole Winery, then see the interesting displays at National Museum of Wildlife Art, and then don't miss a visit to Jackson Town Square.
To see photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read our Jackson Hole travel route tool.
Traveling by car from Yellowstone National Park to Jackson Hole takes 2.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in May; daily highs in Jackson Hole reach 60°F and lows reach 33°F. On the 13th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
Find places to stay May 12 — 13:
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