29 days in United States Itinerary

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. Start off your visit on the 5th (Tue): see Off-Road Tours and then capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour. Here are some ideas for day two: take a memorable drive along Moki Dugway, then see the interesting displays at Goulding’s Trading Post Museum., and then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

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Las Vegas to Monument Valley is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Traveling from Las Vegas to Monument Valley, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Las Vegas in September; daily highs in Monument Valley reach 32°C and lows reach 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Thu): trek along Landscape Arch, then take in the dramatic natural features at Pine Tree Arch, then trek along Devils Garden Trailhead, and finally explore the striking landscape at Fiery Furnace. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic natural features at Windows, then take in the dramatic natural features at Double Arch, then don't miss a visit to Wolfe Ranch, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Delicate Arch.

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Drive from Monument Valley to Arches National Park in 3.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Arches National Park can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can go by car to Canyonlands National Park.

Canyonlands National Park features myriad canyons and buttes that the Colorado River, Green River, and their tributaries have carved over millions of years in hues of red and orange.

On the 9th (Sat), explore the striking landscape at Mesa Arch, take in the dramatic natural features at Island in the Sky, and then take some stellar pictures from Green River Overlook. Keep things going the next day: stroll through Shafer Trail, then trek along White Rim Trail, and then take some stellar pictures from Grand View Point Overlook.

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Drive from Arches National Park to Canyonlands National Park in 1.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Canyonlands National Park can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): admire the landmark architecture of Fruita Schoolhouse, hike along The Hickman Bridge Trail, then make a trip to Fremont Petroglyphs, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Goosenecks Overlook. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Capitol Reef National Park .

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You can drive from Canyonlands National Park to Capitol Reef National Park in 3.5 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Canyonlands National Park in September, with highs in Capitol Reef National Park at 24°C and lows at 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (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.

On the 13th (Wed), stop by Ruby's Inn, then enjoy breathtaking views from Bryce Point, then take some stellar pictures from Inspiration Point, and finally hike along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Queen's Garden Trail, then take some stellar pictures from Sunset Point, then hike along Navajo Loop Trail, and finally explore the striking landscape at Wall Street.

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Drive from Capitol Reef National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park in 2.5 hours. September in Bryce Canyon National Park sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can go by car to Zion National Park.

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 (Fri): explore the wealth of natural beauty at The Narrows. Keep things going the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Zion National Park.

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Traveling by car from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park takes 1.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in September; daily highs in Zion National Park reach 34°C and lows reach 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (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.

On the 17th (Sun), explore the stunning scenery at Inner Canyon and then trek along Rim Trail. Keep things going the next day: see the world from above with a helicopter tour, take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, then hike along South Kaibab Trail, and finally take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point.

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Explore your travel options from Zion National Park to Grand Canyon National Park with the Route module. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Zion National Park in September; daily highs in Grand Canyon National Park reach 28°C and lows reach 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) to allow time 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Las Vegas: Henderson (Clark County Heritage Museum & Las Vegas Distillery) and Boulder City (Winged Figures of the Republic Statues, Hoover Dam, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller, try to win big at Bellagio Hotel and Casino, and don't miss a visit to Fountains of Bellagio.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in September: highs in Las Vegas hover around 39°C, while lows dip to 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can travel back home.