23 days in United States & Copenhagen Itinerary

Founded in the 10th century as a Viking fishing village, Copenhagen has morphed into the cultural, political, and economic powerhouse of the country.

On the 10th (Wed), enjoy breathtaking views from Rundetarn and then steep yourself in history at Rosenborg Castle.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Copenhagen trip itinerary planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Copenhagen is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. May in Copenhagen sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to San Francisco.

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

To find reviews, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our San Francisco trip builder tool.

Getting from Copenhagen to San Francisco by flight takes about 14 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Copenhagen to San Francisco. Traveling from Copenhagen in May, things will get a bit warmer in San Francisco: highs are around 24°C and lows about 13°C. On the 11th (Thu), you're off 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 11th (Thu): trek along Mariposa Grove. On your second day here, take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall, then look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Center at Happy Isles, then get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, and finally explore the striking landscape of Bridalveil Fall.

To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Yosemite National Park trip website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from San Francisco in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Yosemite National Park, with lows of 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Sat) to allow time for travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

With mountain peaks reaching past 4,250 m (14,000 ft) and trees stretching to over 75 m (250 ft) high, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present nature on a grand scale.

For traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park with the Route module. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in May: highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 15°C. You'll set off for Las Vegas on the 14th (Sun).

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas day trip planner.

Fly from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Las Vegas in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in May, Las Vegas is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 20°C. You'll set off for Zion National Park on the 15th (Mon).

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): explore the striking landscape of Zion National Park. On the next day, take some stellar pictures from Observation Point, hike along Angel's Landing, and then take a memorable drive along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.

To see photos, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Zion National Park trip builder tool.

Traveling by car from Las Vegas to Zion National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Las Vegas in May: highs in Zion National Park hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.

You can find hoodoos--rock pillars formed by erosion--all around the world, but those of Bryce Canyon National Park remain the standard bearers thanks to their bright red color, tall stature, and arrangement in large amphitheaters.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Wed): take some stellar pictures from Fairyland Point, take some stellar pictures from Inspiration Point, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Bryce Point.

To find ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Bryce Canyon National Park online travel route planner.

Drive from Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park in 1.5 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Zion National Park in May; daily highs in Bryce Canyon National Park reach 20°C and lows reach 0°C. On the 18th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Capitol Reef National Park.

Capitol Reef National Park takes its name from a particularly rugged and scenic section of the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic "wrinkle" stretching for 160 km (100 mi) along a dry plateau surrounded by white Navajo sandstone cliffs and domes, and red canyons, buttes, and rock bridges.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): admire the striking features of Fruita Schoolhouse and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Goosenecks Overlook.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Capitol Reef National Park trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Bryce Canyon National Park to Capitol Reef National Park takes 2.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Capitol Reef National Park are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can go by car to Arches National Park.

Mother Nature kept reaching for red when she painted Arches National Park's 2,000 sandstone arches, resulting in one of the country's more distinctly shaped and colored landscapes.

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Traveling by car from Capitol Reef National Park to Arches National Park takes 3.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Capitol Reef National Park in May; daily highs in Arches National Park reach 28°C and lows reach 11°C. You'll set off for Monument Valley on the 19th (Fri).

Monument Valley is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1000ft above the valley floor. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): see the top attractions with Sightseeing Tours.

For other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Monument Valley tour site.

You can drive from Arches National Park to Monument Valley in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Arches National Park in May, Monument Valley is little chillier at night with lows of 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Page.

Originally little more than a simple camp constructed to house workers who built a nearby dam on the Colorado River, Page is now a popular stop for travelers preparing a trip to Arizona's canyon country.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sat): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, then capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, then explore the stunning scenery at Antelope Canyon, and finally admire the engineering at The Chains.

To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Page trip itinerary builder app.

Getting from Monument Valley to Page by car takes about 2.5 hours. Traveling from Monument Valley in May, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 15°C in Page. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can 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.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): trek along Bright Angel Trail.

For traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Grand Canyon National Park online driving holiday planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Page to Grand Canyon National Park. When traveling from Page in May, plan for little chillier days and much colder nights in Grand Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 23°C by day to 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time for travel to Sedona.

Despite its relatively small size, Sedona overflows with tourist appeal.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): pause for some photo ops at 911 Memorial and then take in the dramatic natural features at Cathedral Rock.

To find more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Sedona trip builder app.

Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Sedona with the Route module. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May, plan for a bit warmer days in Sedona, with highs around 30°C, while nights are warmer with lows around 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can go by car to Gilbert.

Gilbert is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, located southeast of Phoenix, within the Phoenix metropolitan area. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): make a trip to Gilbert Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints, then have fun at Right On Target, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Wed): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at San Tan Mountain Regional Park, experience rural life at Queen Creek Olive Mill, and then identify plant and animal life at Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch.

To see traveler tips and more tourist information, read our Gilbert itinerary planner.

Getting from Sedona to Gilbert by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and tram; or do a combination of bus and tram. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Sedona in May; daily highs in Gilbert reach 38°C and lows reach 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Joshua Tree National Park.

Joshua Tree National Park takes its name from the Joshua tree, a twisted, spiky tree with bayonet-shaped leaves at the top that's one of the few plant species hardy enough to thrive in the extreme climate of the Mojave Desert.

On the 25th (Thu), take in the dramatic natural features at Skull Rock and then admire the natural beauty at Cholla Cactus Garden.

For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Joshua Tree National Park online attractions planner.

Fly from Gilbert to Joshua Tree National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of tram, bus, and car. Traveling from Gilbert to Joshua Tree National Park, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Fri): find something for the whole family at Disneyland Park. On the 27th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: discover the magic at Disney California Adventure Park.

For maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read Los Angeles online holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Joshua Tree National Park to Los Angeles takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Joshua Tree National Park in May: highs in Los Angeles hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to fly to Morro Bay.

Morro Bay is a waterfront city in San Luis Obispo County, California located along California State Route 1 on California's Central Coast. On the 28th (Sun), explore the striking landscape at Morro Rock, take in the exciting artwork at Fiona Bleu Gallery, then take some stellar pictures from Anchor Memorial Park, then stroll through Moonstone Beach, and finally take a memorable drive along Moonstone Beach Dr.

For reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the Morro Bay trip planner.

You can fly from Los Angeles to Morro Bay in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Morro Bay when traveling from Los Angeles in May, with lows around 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to San Francisco.

See even more of San Francisco: stroll through Alcatraz Island, contemplate the long history of SS Jeremiah O'Brien, and get to know the fascinating history of Filbert Street Stairs.

For where to stay, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our San Francisco trip itinerary planning site.

Fly from Morro Bay to San Francisco in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. On the 31st (Wed), you'll travel back home.