19 days in United States Itinerary

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Lands End and Legion of Honor. Get some cultural insight at Alcatraz Island and Cable Car Museum. Next up on the itinerary: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, identify plant and animal life at Marin Headlands, take in nature's colorful creations at San Francisco Botanical Garden, and see the interesting displays at Walt Disney Family Museum.

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Perth, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 16 hours traveling from Perth to San Francisco. Traveling from Perth in August, things will get a bit warmer in San Francisco: highs are around 26°C and lows about 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, identify plant and animal life at Nature Center at Happy Isles, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, then take some stellar pictures from Valley View, then take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls, and finally trek along North Dome.

To find reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park planner.

Explore your travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. When traveling from San Francisco in August, plan for somewhat warmer days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 32°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 7°C. You will leave for Washington DC on the 5th (Sat).

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, then admire the masterpieces at National Portrait Gallery, and finally explore the world behind art at Smithsonian American Art Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Mon): see the interesting displays at National Postal Museum, then step into the grandiose world of Smithsonian Institution Building, then stop by Capitol Hill, and finally wander the streets of Old Town.

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Getting from Yosemite National Park to Washington DC by combination of bus and flight takes about 13.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Yosemite National Park to Washington DC, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in August, expect nights in Washington DC to be warmer, around 25°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 36°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to fly to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Paul's Chapel, appreciate the extensive heritage of Brooklyn Heights Promenade, take a stroll through Dumbo, then get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour, and finally examine the collection at New York Public Library.

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Fly from Washington DC to New York City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Yellowstone National Park.

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring. Take a break from the city and head to Upper Geyser Basin and Castle Geyser. Get out of town with these interesting Yellowstone National Park side-trips: Grand Teton National Park (Inspiration Point, Cascade Canyon, &more). There's more to do: witness a stunning natural landmark at West Thumb Geyser Basin and admire the sheer force of Lewis Falls.

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Fly from New York City to Yellowstone National Park in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from New York City to Yellowstone National Park due to the time zone difference. While traveling from New York City, expect a bit cooler days and colder nights in Yellowstone National Park, ranging from highs of 24°C to lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) to allow 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.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sat): trek along South Kaibab Trail, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, then take some stellar pictures from Mather Point, and finally explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point.

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Getting from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Canyon National Park by combination of flight and bus takes about 9.5 hours. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August, things will get somewhat warmer in Grand Canyon National Park: highs are around 31°C and lows about 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (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.

On the 13th (Sun), take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, identify plant and animal life at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, then get engrossed in the history at Clark County Heritage Museum, and finally get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Shelby American Inc, examine the collection at Counts Kustoms, examine the collection at Madame Tussauds - Las Vegas, then take an in-depth tour of Titanic, and finally get curious at Bodies The Exhibition.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in August, expect Las Vegas to be much warmer, temps between 45°C and 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can catch the flight 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 explore the less-touristy side of things at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum and Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Appreciate the collections at Hollywood Bowl Museum and Skirball Cultural Center. Venture out of the city with trips to Santa Monica (26-Mile Bike Path & Ocean Avenue), Manhattan Beach (in Manhattan Beach) and Redondo Beach (in Redondo Beach). The adventure continues: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, admire the masterpieces at The Broad, explore the different monuments and memorials at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park, and admire the striking features of Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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You can fly from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Las Vegas in August: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 34°C and lows are around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can fly back home.