12 days in Alaska Itinerary
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Start: Raleigh
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Anchorage
— 2 nights
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Whittier
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Anchorage
— 1 night
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Sutton
— 1 night
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Denali National Park and Preserve
— 2 nights
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Chena Hot Springs
— 1 night
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Fairbanks
— 1 night
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Talkeetna
— 2 nights
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Anchorage
— 1 day
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End: Raleigh
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Anchorage — 2 nights
The City of Lights and Flowers
For traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Anchorage online journey planner.
Raleigh to Anchorage is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 4 hours traveling from Raleigh to Anchorage. Traveling from Raleigh in August, expect nights in Anchorage to be slightly colder, around 53°F, while days are cooler, around 66°F. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Wed) before leaving for Whittier.
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Raleigh to Anchorage is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 4 hours traveling from Raleigh to Anchorage. Traveling from Raleigh in August, expect nights in Anchorage to be slightly colder, around 53°F, while days are cooler, around 66°F. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Wed) before leaving for Whittier.
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On the 17th (Wed), explore the activities along Prince William Sound.
For other places to visit and more tourist information, read Whittier trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Anchorage to Whittier in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Anchorage in August, expect Whittier to be a bit cooler, temps between 60°F and 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Anchorage.
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For other places to visit and more tourist information, read Whittier trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Anchorage to Whittier in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Anchorage in August, expect Whittier to be a bit cooler, temps between 60°F and 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Anchorage.
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Anchorage — 1 night
The City of Lights and Flowers
To find more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Anchorage day trip website.
You can drive from Whittier to Anchorage in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Whittier in August, expect Anchorage to be somewhat warmer, temps between 66°F and 53°F. On the 18th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Sutton.
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You can drive from Whittier to Anchorage in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Whittier in August, expect Anchorage to be somewhat warmer, temps between 66°F and 53°F. On the 18th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Sutton.
Sutton — 1 night
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Reindeer Farm as well as Matanuska Glacier. On the 18th (Thu), take in the dramatic natural features at Matanuska Glacier, then experience rural life at Reindeer Farm, and then admire the majestic nature at Matanuska Glacier State Recreational Site.
For photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Sutton online trip itinerary planner.
Explore your travel options from Anchorage to Sutton with the Route module. In August, plan for daily highs up to 64°F, and evening lows to 50°F. You will have some time to spend on the 19th (Fri) before leaving for Denali National Park and Preserve.
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For photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Sutton online trip itinerary planner.
Explore your travel options from Anchorage to Sutton with the Route module. In August, plan for daily highs up to 64°F, and evening lows to 50°F. You will have some time to spend on the 19th (Fri) before leaving for Denali National Park and Preserve.
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Denali National Park and Preserve — 2 nights
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Dog Sledding Tours at EarthSong Lodge as well as Tundra Wilderness Tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a dose of the wild on Dog Sledding Tours at EarthSong Lodge, then hike along Horseshoe Lake Trail, and then head outdoors with Tundra Wilderness Tour.
To see ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Denali National Park and Preserve road trip planning tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sutton to Denali National Park and Preserve. Expect a daytime high around 66°F in August, and nighttime lows around 49°F. You'll have a few hours on the 21st (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Chena Hot Springs.
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To see ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Denali National Park and Preserve road trip planning tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sutton to Denali National Park and Preserve. Expect a daytime high around 66°F in August, and nighttime lows around 49°F. You'll have a few hours on the 21st (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Chena Hot Springs.
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Chena Hot Springs — 1 night
To see more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Chena Hot Springs trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Denali National Park and Preserve to Chena Hot Springs. In August, daytime highs in Chena Hot Springs are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 47°F. You'll set off for Fairbanks on the 22nd (Mon).
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Denali National Park and Preserve to Chena Hot Springs. In August, daytime highs in Chena Hot Springs are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 47°F. You'll set off for Fairbanks on the 22nd (Mon).
Fairbanks — 1 night
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The Golden Heart City
Your day by day itinerary now includes Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge as well as Gold Daughters Alaska. On the 22nd (Mon), look for all kinds of wild species at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, stop by Santa Claus House, then have some family-friendly fun at Gold Daughters Alaska, and finally don't miss a visit to Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point.
To find other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Fairbanks planner.
You can drive from Chena Hot Springs to Fairbanks in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daytime highs in Fairbanks are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 49°F. You will have some time to spend on the 23rd (Tue) before leaving for Talkeetna.
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To find other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Fairbanks planner.
You can drive from Chena Hot Springs to Fairbanks in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daytime highs in Fairbanks are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 49°F. You will have some time to spend on the 23rd (Tue) before leaving for Talkeetna.
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Talkeetna — 2 nights
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You've now added Talkeetna Air Taxi to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): admire the majestic nature at Talkeetna Riverfront Park.
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Getting from Fairbanks to Talkeetna by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and train; or take a bus. In August in Talkeetna, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 49°F at night. On the 25th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Anchorage.
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Plan a Talkeetna trip in moments using our itinerary builder.
Getting from Fairbanks to Talkeetna by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and train; or take a bus. In August in Talkeetna, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 49°F at night. On the 25th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Anchorage.
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Anchorage — 1 day
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The City of Lights and Flowers
You've now added Tony Knowles Coastal Trail to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Alaska Native Heritage Center and then get to know the fascinating history of Tony Knowles Coastal Trail.
Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Anchorage trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
Getting from Talkeetna to Anchorage by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Anchorage trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
Getting from Talkeetna to Anchorage by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Alaska travel guide
The Last Frontier
The country's largest state, Alaska is also its least densely populated. America's final frontier, the state lies on the Arctic Circle and features some of the highest mountains in the United States. Today, several million people flock annually to the state's pristine wilderness areas, which shelter a diverse plant and animal life and offer a great selection of things to do. Tailor-made for adventurous types wishing to leave civilization behind, Alaska can also be an extremely expensive vacation destination, with few transportation options and much of its land accessible only by plane or helicopter.
