9 days in United States Itinerary

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona. Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): take in nature's colorful creations at Desert Botanical Garden and then trot along with a tour on horseback.

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The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Phoenix. In August, daytime highs in Phoenix are 105°F, while nighttime lows are 83°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Sedona.

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

On the 10th (Mon), see Off-Road Tours and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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Drive from Phoenix to Sedona in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In August, Sedona is a bit cooler than Phoenix - with highs of 89°F and lows of 66°F. On the 10th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Paige.

On the 11th (Tue), join the crowd at Cotton Bowl Speedway.

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Traveling by car from Sedona to Paige takes 17 hours. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Sedona in August; daily highs in Paige reach 95°F and lows reach 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Tue) to allow time for travel 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 12th (Wed): explore the wealth of natural beauty at The Narrows.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Paige to Zion National Park. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Paige in August: high temperatures in Zion National Park hover around 90°F and lows are around 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow 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 13th (Thu): take some stellar pictures from Inspiration Point, trek along Navajo Loop Trail, and then hike along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop.

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Drive from Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Zion National Park in August, things will get slightly colder in Bryce Canyon National Park: highs are around 77°F and lows about 46°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Wolfe Ranch and then explore the striking landscape at Delicate Arch.

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Drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Arches National Park in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in August: high temperatures in Arches National Park hover around 92°F and lows are around 63°F. On the 14th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Yellowstone National Park.

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

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): get to know the fascinating history of Uncle Tom's Trail and then explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the natural beauty of Grand Prismatic Spring and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Old Faithful.

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Traveling by combination of car and flight from Arches National Park to Yellowstone National Park takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, train, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Arches National Park in August, expect Yellowstone National Park to be cooler, temps between 70°F and 38°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Glacier National Park.

The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): admire the sheer force of Virginia Falls, then admire all the interesting features of Going-to-the-Sun Road, and then appreciate the views at Logan Pass.

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You can fly from Yellowstone National Park to Glacier National Park in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August; daily highs in Glacier National Park reach 83°F and lows reach 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.