9 days in United States Itinerary

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.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Mon): stroll through Double Arch and then take in the dramatic natural features at Fisher Towers.

For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Arches National Park tour planner.

Monterey to Arches National Park is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Monterey to Arches National Park due to the time zone difference. Expect much hotter weather when traveling from Monterey in June: highs in Arches National Park hover around 95°F, while lows dip to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to drive to Moab.

The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.

On the 6th (Tue), look for gifts at Moab Rock Shop.

For ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Moab trip builder site.

You can drive from Arches National Park to Moab in an hour. June in Moab sees daily highs of 95°F and lows of 61°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling 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.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): trek along South Kaibab Trail, then take some stellar pictures from Yaki Point, and then explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim.

To find traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Grand Canyon National Park trip itinerary builder app.

You can drive from Moab to Grand Canyon National Park in 5.5 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Moab in June; daily highs in Grand Canyon National Park reach 85°F and lows reach 42°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to travel to Lake Powell.

Lake Powell serves as the playground for the town of Page, drawing nearly three million visitors annually.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Lake Powell trip maker website.

Traveling by car from Grand Canyon National Park to Lake Powell takes 7 hours. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Lake Powell: temperatures range from 96°F by day to 69°F at night. On the 8th (Thu), you'll travel 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 9th (Fri), get great views at Inspiration Point, trek along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Queen Victoria.

To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Bryce Canyon National Park trip planning site.

Drive from Lake Powell to Bryce Canyon National Park in 6 hours. When traveling from Lake Powell in June, plan for slightly colder days and cooler nights in Bryce Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 79°F by day to 40°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (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.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): take a memorable drive along Zion Shuttle and then take in breathtaking views at Zion's Main Canyon.

To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Zion National Park vacation planning website.

Drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park in 3 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in June; daily highs in Zion National Park reach 94°F and lows reach 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sun): examine the collection at The Neon Museum, get engrossed in the history at Titanic, and then shop like a local with The Strip.

To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Las Vegas online day trip planner.

Drive from Zion National Park to Las Vegas in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of car and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Zion National Park to Las Vegas is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Zion National Park in June, you will find days in Las Vegas are somewhat warmer (103°F), and nights are warmer (77°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Monterey.

Monterey is a city in the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Mon): shop like a local with Ocean Avenue and then kick back and relax at Carmel River State Beach.

For where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Monterey road trip app.

Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to Monterey takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Las Vegas in June, expect Monterey to be much colder, temps between 68°F and 53°F. You will have some time to spend on the 13th (Tue) before leaving for home.