36 days in South Pacific, United States, Canada, Asia & Middle East Itinerary

Wellington, the world's southernmost capital city and New Zealand's second most populous urban area, combines the nation's rugged history and nature with its modern and cosmopolitan present.

On the 2nd (Mon), get great views at Wellington Cable Car, then get a sense of history and politics at Parliament Buildings, and then get engrossed in the history at Wellington Museum.

For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Wellington travel itinerary creator.

Blenheim to Wellington is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and ferry. In April, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to travel to Auckland.

The largest and most populous city in New Zealand, Auckland combines a rich history and thriving contemporary culture in an abundance of museums, art galleries, and performance venues.

Auckland is known for nature, museums, parks, nightlife, and zoos & aquariums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: enjoy breathtaking views from Sky Tower, brush up on your military savvy at Auckland Museum, go for a stroll along the water at Viaduct Harbour, and meet the residents at Auckland Zoo.

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Fly from Wellington to Auckland in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Wellington in April, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Auckland, with lows around 23°C. You will have some time to spend on the 7th (Sat) before leaving for Honolulu.

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Sat): contemplate the long history of USS Arizona Memorial, then go for a walk through Diamond Head State Monument, and then admire the majestic nature at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve.

To find more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Honolulu custom trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Auckland to Honolulu takes 12 hours. The time zone difference moving from New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) to Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is minus 22 hours. When traveling from Auckland in April, plan for somewhat warmer days in Honolulu, with highs around 33°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 25°C. You will have some time to spend on the 8th (Sun) before leaving for Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Mon): get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park. Here are some ideas for day two: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, then see the interesting displays at Getty Center The Publications, then make a trip to Hollywood Walk of Fame, and finally see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Los Angeles travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles takes 8.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Hawaii Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is 2 hours. In April, Los Angeles is a bit cooler than Honolulu - with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): admire all the interesting features of Going-to-the-Sun Road.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Glacier National Park travel itinerary creator.

Traveling by combination of flight and taxi from Los Angeles to Glacier National Park takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Los Angeles in April, with highs in Glacier National Park at 15°C and lows at -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Jasper National Park.

The largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, sprawling Jasper National Park encompasses more than 10,000 sq km (4,200 sq mi) of largely unspoiled mountain wilderness.

Jasper National Park is known for nature, scenic drive, adventure, trails, and spas. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: hike along Angel Glacier, stroll through Beauty Creek Trail, view the masterpieces at Jasper Artists Guild Brush Fire Gallery, and fly down the slopes at Marmot Basin Ski Area.

To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Jasper National Park trip planner.

You can drive from Glacier National Park to Jasper National Park in 8.5 hours. Another option is to fly. In April, daily temperatures in Jasper National Park can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Hong Kong.

Witness the vibrant skyline of Hong Kong, an impressive urban territory on the southern coast of China.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Thu): get in on the family fun at Hong Kong Disneyland. On the 20th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Ocean Park.

To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the Hong Kong itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Jasper National Park to Hong Kong with the Route module. The time zone difference when traveling from Jasper National Park to Hong Kong is 15 hours. Traveling from Jasper National Park in April, things will get warmer in Hong Kong: highs are around 31°C and lows about 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can travel to Banff National Park.

Among the world's oldest national parks, Banff National Park serves as a World Heritage-listed mecca for cyclists, hikers, skiers, bird-watchers, mountain climbers, and anyone else with a passion for exploring vast untouched wildernesses.

On the 22nd (Sun), spend an exhilarating day on the slopes at Sunshine Village. Make the 25th (Wed) a memorable day with a climbing tour. The adventure continues: fly down the slopes at The Lake Louise Ski Resort, stop by Wilsons Mountain Sports, hike along Mount St. Piran, and get great views at Fairview Lookout.

To see ratings, photos, reviews, and tourist information, use the Banff National Park itinerary maker.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Hong Kong to Banff National Park. The time zone difference moving from Hong Kong Time (HKT) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 15 hours. Traveling from Hong Kong in April, things will get colder in Banff National Park: highs are around 8°C and lows about -5°C. You'll set off for Dubai on the 26th (Thu).

Take a holiday in Dubai to experience a mix of excitement, entertainment, and relaxation.

Dubai is known for shopping, theme parks, zoos & aquariums, nightlife, and beaches. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in panoramic vistas at Burj Khalifa, make a trip to Jumeirah Mosque, take a memorable drive along Sheikh Zayed Road, and cool off at Wild Wadi Waterpark.

To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Dubai trip generator.

Getting from Banff National Park to Dubai by combination of bus, shuttle, and flight takes about 25 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Banff National Park to Dubai is 11 hours. In April, Dubai is much hotter than Banff National Park - with highs of 39°C and lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to travel to Sydney.

Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency.

Sydney is known for nightlife, nature, trails, beaches, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of The Rocks, see the interesting displays at Australian National Maritime Museum, take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, and pause for some photo ops at Mrs Macquarie's Chair.

To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Sydney itinerary maker.

Getting from Dubai to Sydney by flight takes about 16.5 hours. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (New South Wales) (AEST), which is usually a 6 hour difference. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Dubai in May, with highs in Sydney at 24°C and lows at 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can travel to Wellington.

On the 6th (Sun), look for all kinds of wild species at ZEALANDIA Sanctuary, then see the interesting displays at Cable Car Museum, then see the sky in a new way at Space Place, and finally examine the collection at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

To see more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Wellington trip itinerary builder.

You can do a combination of bus, flight, and train from Sydney to Wellington in 6 hours. Traveling from Sydney to Wellington, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sydney in May, expect nights in Wellington to be about the same, around 12°C, while days are slightly colder, around 18°C. On the 7th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.