33 days in Western US Itinerary

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Climbing Tours and Canyoning & Rappelling Tours. Venture out of the city with trips to Mesa Arch (in Canyonlands National Park) and Delicate Arch (in Arches National Park). On the 3rd (Fri), enjoy a day of scenic exploration at Canyonlands National Park. On the 5th (Sun), spend a relaxing day on the river with a rafting and tubing tour. There's still lots to do: enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, make a trip to The Overlook Gallery, stop by Moab Gear Trader, and admire the majestic nature at Dead Horse Point State Park.

To see ratings, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Moab trip builder tool.

Frankfurt, Germany to Moab is an approximately 17-hour flight. Traveling from Frankfurt to Moab, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Frankfurt in May, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Moab: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to fly to Santa Fe.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Bandelier National Monument and The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Venture out of the city with trips to Taos (Taos Pueblo & Rio Grande Gorge Bridge), Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument (in Cochiti Pueblo) and Taos Mesa Brewing (in El Prado). There's still lots to do: ponder the world of politics at New Mexico Legislature, contemplate the long history of Santa Fe Plaza, explore the world behind art at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Loretto Chapel.

For maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Santa Fe trip planner.

Getting from Moab to Santa Fe by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Moab in May, plan for little chillier nights in Santa Fe, with lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can fly to Tucson.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway and Tohono Chul. Explore Tucson's surroundings by going to Tombstone (Old Tombstone Western Theme Park, O.K. Corral, &more), Queen Mine Tour (in Bisbee) and Kartchner Caverns State Park (in Benson). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Pima Air and Space Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Mission San Xavier del Bac, and take in breathtaking views at Sabino Canyon.

For ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Tucson trip planning app.

Fly from Santa Fe to Tucson in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Santa Fe in May, expect Tucson to be a bit warmer, temps between 36°C and 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can drive to Sedona.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Devil's Bridge Trail and Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179). Get out of town with these interesting Sedona side-trips: Camp Verde (Out of Africa Wildlife Park & Montezuma Castle National Monument). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Broken Arrow Trail, admire the majestic nature at Slide Rock State Park, make a trip to Sedona Airport Overlook, and trek along Boynton Canyon Trail.

For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Sedona day trip planner.

Drive from Tucson to Sedona in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Tucson in May, things will get a bit cooler in Sedona: highs are around 30°C and lows about 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

Explore hidden gems such as Bright Angel Trail and Mather Point. Take a break from Grand Canyon National Park with a short trip to Food Tours in Los Angeles, about 32 minutes away. There's much more to do: hike along South Kaibab Trail, take in panoramic vistas at Desert View Watchtower, and see Off-Road Tours.

For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Grand Canyon National Park online tour planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sedona to Grand Canyon National Park. While traveling from Sedona, expect little chillier days and colder nights in Grand Canyon National Park, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to travel to Kanab.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Canyoning & Rappelling Tours and Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kanab: Zion National Park (Zion National Park & Angel's Landing).

To see traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Kanab trip builder tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Kanab. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May, things will get a bit warmer in Kanab: highs are around 28°C and lows about 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Las Vegas.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Food Tours and Wayne Newton's Casa de Shenandoah. Change things up with these side-trips from Las Vegas: Lion Habitat Ranch (in Henderson) and Valley of Fire State Park (in Overton). There's still lots to do: visit The LINQ Promenade, stop by Las Vegas North Premium Outlets, cross one thing off your bucket list with a skydiving experience, and browse the different shops at The Forum Shops at Caesars.

To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Las Vegas trip builder site.

Traveling by car from Kanab to Las Vegas takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of taxi, shuttle, and bus. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Kanab in May, expect nights in Las Vegas to be much hotter, around 20°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 36°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.

On the 31st (Fri), explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bridalveil Fall, then take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Vernal Fall. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll around Mariposa Grove and then hike along Lewis Creek Trail.

To see ratings, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park travel planner.

Explore your travel options from Las Vegas to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Las Vegas in May, expect Yosemite National Park to be much colder, temps between 21°C and 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.