8 days in San Francisco, Las Vegas & Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, and take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf.

For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our San Francisco driving holiday planning website.

Mumbai, India to San Francisco is an approximately 22-hour flight. Traveling from Mumbai to San Francisco, you'll gain 13.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Mumbai in October, expect nights in San Francisco to be a bit cooler, around 15°C, while days are colder, around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time to fly to Las Vegas.

On the 4th (Wed), get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip, then take in panoramic vistas at Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, then don't miss a visit to Fountains of Bellagio, and finally admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, try your luck at Bellagio Hotel and Casino, and then try your luck at Casino At The Venetian.

For photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Las Vegas trip planner.

Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Las Vegas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus. When traveling from San Francisco in October, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Las Vegas: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

On the 6th (Fri), take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point, then stroll through South Kaibab Trail, then take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, and finally take some stellar pictures from Powell Point.

For photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Grand Canyon National Park trip itinerary planning site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in October, expect nights in Grand Canyon National Park to be cooler, around 0°C, while days are slightly colder, around 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.