12 days in Alaska Itinerary

Home to nearly half of Alaska's population, the port city of Anchorage covers a staggering area of over 4,900 sq km (1,900 sq mi) surrounded by mountains.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): delve into the lush surroundings at Chugach National Forest, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, and then identify plant and animal life at Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Mon): explore the striking landscape at Beluga Point, then deepen your understanding at Alaska Native Heritage Center, and then examine the collection at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center.

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Fort Lauderdale to Anchorage is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Alaska Standard Time is minus 4 hours. Traveling from Fort Lauderdale in June, expect Anchorage to be cooler, temps between 66°F and 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Seward.

For most visitors to this part of the world, the wild part of Alaska starts at Seward, a small port city that takes advantage of the region's natural beauty.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Tue): add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour and then observe the fascinating underwater world at Alaska SeaLife Center. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Wed): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center and then explore the activities along Resurrection Bay.

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Traveling by car from Anchorage to Seward takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Anchorage in June, plan for a bit cooler days in Seward, with highs around 61°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 47°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Homer.

Homer is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. On the 17th (Thu), learn more about the world around you at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, admire the masterpieces at Bunnell Street Arts Center, and then immerse yourself in nature at Kachemak Bay State Park. Here are some ideas for day two: capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, grab your bike and head to Homer Spit, and then see the interesting displays at Pratt Museum.

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Traveling by car from Seward to Homer takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. June in Homer sees daily highs of 62°F and lows of 48°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to travel to Juneau.

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

On the 19th (Sat), take in the dramatic scenery at Nugget Falls, then take in the dramatic natural features at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, and then explore the striking landscape at Mendenhall Glacier. On the 20th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour and then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

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Do a combination of car and flight from Homer to Juneau in 8 hours. Expect a daytime high around 63°F in June, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can travel to Ketchikan.

The narrow city of Ketchikan clings to the bluffs that form Revillagigedo Island's southwestern shore.

On the 21st (Mon), hike along Deer Mountain Trail, admire the majestic nature at Totem Bight State Historical Park, and then cast your line with a fishing tour. Keep things going the next day: get engrossed in the history at Totem Heritage Center, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Creek Street, then examine the collection at Dolly's House Museum, and finally get interesting insight from Tours.

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Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Juneau to Ketchikan takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In June in Ketchikan, expect temperatures between 62°F during the day and 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to travel back home.