12 days in Alaska Itinerary

On the 21st (Sun), examine the collection at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, identify plant and animal life at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and then identify plant and animal life at Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon): tour in style with a train tour and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Tony Knowles Coastal Trail.

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Anchorage is an approximately 24-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Anchorage due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Rio de Janeiro in July, with highs in Anchorage at 24°C and lows at 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to drive to Seward.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): see the world from above with a helicopter tour, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Alaska SeaLife Center, and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Keep things going the next day: explore the striking landscape at Exit Glacier, stroll through Harding Ice Field Trail, and then explore the striking landscape at Holgate Glacier.

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Drive from Anchorage to Seward in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. While traveling from Anchorage, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Seward, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can drive to Homer.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Anchor River State Recreation Area, learn more about the world around you at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, then explore the landscape on two wheels at Homer Spit, and finally cast your line with a fishing tour. On your second day here, appreciate the history behind Seafarer's Memorial and then hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.

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You can drive from Seward to Homer in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. July in Homer sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Juneau.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sat): get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then take in the dramatic scenery at Nugget Falls, and then sample the fine beverages at Amalga Distillery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

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Traveling by combination of car and flight from Homer to Juneau takes 8 hours. In July, daytime highs in Juneau are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to travel to Ketchikan.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Mon): see what you can catch with a fishing tour, admire the majestic nature at Totem Bight State Historical Park, and then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks. Keep things going the next day: appreciate the extensive heritage of Creek Street, hike along Deer Mountain Trail, and then steep yourself in history at Totem Heritage Center.

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Do a combination of flight and ferry from Juneau to Ketchikan in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In July, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can travel back home.