31 days in United States Itinerary

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

To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, use the San Francisco journey planning website.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to San Francisco is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -9 hour difference. When traveling from Amsterdam in May, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in San Francisco: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to South Lake Tahoe.

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the shore of one of America’s most scenic lakes, South Lake Tahoe captures the spirit of the outdoors and serves as a hub for tourism activities surrounding the lake.

To see ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the South Lake Tahoe day trip app.

Traveling by flight from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from San Francisco in May; daily highs in South Lake Tahoe reach 20°C and lows reach 1°C. On the 30th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading 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 30th (Tue): admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point. On the 31st (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the striking landscape at El Capitan, take some stellar pictures from Valley View, take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls, admire the sheer force of Bridalveil Fall, then get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, and finally stroll through Mariposa Grove.

For maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park trip itinerary planning site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from South Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in May, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Death Valley National Park.

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

On the 2nd (Fri), make a trip to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, get engrossed in the history at The Ranch at Furnace Creek, contemplate the waterfront views at Badwater Basin, then admire all the interesting features of Artist's Drive, and finally explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point.

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Explore your travel options from Yosemite National Park to Death Valley National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in June, expect nights in Death Valley National Park to be much hotter, around 23°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 43°C. On the 2nd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can 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.

For maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Las Vegas trip planner.

Drive from Death Valley National Park to Las Vegas in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Las Vegas when traveling from Death Valley National Park in June, with lows around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Zion National Park.

Plan trip to Zion National Park with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Traveling by car from Las Vegas to Zion National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or 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 slightly colder weather when traveling from Las Vegas in June: highs in Zion National Park hover around 40°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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 4th (Sun), get great views at Fairyland Point and then take some stellar pictures from Inspiration Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Mon): hike along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop.

For photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Bryce Canyon National Park attractions planner.

You can drive from Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Zion National Park in June: high temperatures in Bryce Canyon National Park hover around 30°C and lows are around 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to go by car 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.

To see other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read our Capitol Reef National Park itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Bryce Canyon National Park to Capitol Reef National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 5°C. You'll set off for Arches National Park on the 7th (Wed).

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.

On the 7th (Wed), explore the striking landscape at Double Arch, explore the striking landscape at Delicate Arch, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Windows.

For photos, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Arches National Park travel itinerary planner.

Drive from Capitol Reef National Park to Arches National Park in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Capitol Reef National Park in June, expect nights in Arches National Park to be warmer, around 19°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 41°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Mesa Verde National Park.

Whereas most national parks are primarily devoted to showcasing unique and special landscapes, Mesa Verde National Park focuses on ancient human habitation.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): delve into the distant past at Cliff Palace and then steep yourself in history at Balcony House.

To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Mesa Verde National Park trip itinerary planning tool.

You can drive from Arches National Park to Mesa Verde National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Traveling from Arches National Park in June, expect Mesa Verde National Park to be slightly colder, temps between 37°C and 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Monument Valley.

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. Make your Monument Valley itinerary with Klarna Trips to find out what to see and where to go.

Traveling by car from Mesa Verde National Park to Monument Valley takes 3.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Monument Valley when traveling from Mesa Verde National Park in June, with lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can drive 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.

On your second day here, take in the dramatic natural features at Horseshoe Bend, explore the stunning scenery at Antelope Canyon, then explore the stunning scenery at Lower Antelope Canyon, and finally explore the activities along Lake Powell.

To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Page day trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Monument Valley to Page takes 2.5 hours. In June, Page is a bit warmer than Monument Valley - with highs of 41°C and lows of 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) 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 13th (Tue), trek along Rim Trail. Keep things going the next day: trek along South Kaibab Trail, then get great views at Mohave Point, then explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point, and finally take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim.

To see more things to do, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Page to Grand Canyon National Park. While traveling from Page, expect a bit cooler days and cooler nights in Grand Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can travel to Flagstaff.

Sitting at an elevation of 2,135 m (7,000 ft) and just a short trip from the Grand Canyon and other natural wonders, the city of Flagstaff attracts outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Thu): take in breathtaking views at Walnut Canyon National Monument and then trek along Old Cave Crater Trail.

To see maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Flagstaff holiday builder tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Canyon National Park to Flagstaff. In June in Flagstaff, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Lake Havasu City.

Lake Havasu City is a city in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. For ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Lake Havasu City trip itinerary builder tool.

Traveling by car from Flagstaff to Lake Havasu City takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Flagstaff to Lake Havasu City due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Flagstaff in June, things will get warmer in Lake Havasu City: highs are around 51°C and lows about 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Palm Springs.

On the 17th (Sat), explore the ancient world of Indian Canyons and then don't miss a visit to Desert Holocaust Memorial.

To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Palm Springs journey planner.

You can drive from Lake Havasu City to Palm Springs in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. Traveling from Lake Havasu City in June, Palm Springs is little chillier at night with lows of 28°C. On the 18th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can 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.

On the 19th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: find something for the whole family at Disneyland Park.

For reviews, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles trip tool.

Traveling by car from Palm Springs to Los Angeles takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Palm Springs in June, plan for cooler days in Los Angeles, with highs around 30°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Santa Barbara.

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): make a trip to Old Mission Santa Barbara, wander the streets of State Street Underpass, and then admire the landmark architecture of Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

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Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Los Angeles in June, things will get a bit cooler in Santa Barbara: highs are around 26°C and lows about 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to go by car to San Simeon.

When you arrive in tiny San Simeon, which lies halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, you can see why William Randolph Hearst chose this coastal locale for his famous hilltop castle.

To find maps, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our San Simeon trip maker website.

Getting from Santa Barbara to San Simeon by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Santa Barbara in June, you will find days in San Simeon are warmer (39°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). You will leave for Carmel on the 22nd (Thu).

Carmel-by-the-Sea, often simply called Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, founded in 1902 and incorporated on October 31, 1916. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): cruise along 17-Mile Drive, observe the fascinating underwater world at Monterey Bay Aquarium, and then immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos.

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Drive from San Simeon to Carmel in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. When traveling from San Simeon in June, plan for cooler days and about the same nights in Carmel: temperatures range from 23°C by day to 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to San Francisco.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our San Francisco road trip tool.

Traveling by car from Carmel to San Francisco takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. On the 24th (Sat), you're off to home.