13 days in Alaska Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sun): get to know the fascinating history of Creek Street and then pause for some serene contemplation at St. John's Episcopal Church.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Ketchikan online trip itinerary planner.

Newark to Ketchikan is an approximately 11.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Alaska Standard Time is minus 4 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Newark in August; daily highs in Ketchikan reach 66°F and lows reach 55°F. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Mon) before leaving for Sitka.

The City and Borough of Sitka, formerly Novo-Arkhangelsk, or New Archangel under Russian rule, is a unified city-borough located on Baranof Island and the southern half of Chichagof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of the Pacific Ocean (part of the Alaska Panhandle), in the U.S. state of Alaska. You've now added SeaMarine LLC to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 21st (Mon): take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Sitka trip planning site.

You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Ketchikan to Sitka in 3.5 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. In August, plan for daily highs up to 63°F, and evening lows to 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can fly to Haines.

Sitting on the shores of Alaska's longest fjord and surrounded by mountains, the port city of Haines boasts spectacular scenery.

On the 23rd (Wed), explore the activities along Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Area, then contemplate the long history of Fort William H. Seward National Historic Landmark, and then explore the activities along Chilkat River.

For maps, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Haines trip builder site.

You can fly from Sitka to Haines in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In August in Haines, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 52°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can fly to Anchorage.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Thu): appreciate the extensive heritage of Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and then explore the striking landscape at Beluga Point. On the 25th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stop by Polar Bear Gifts, examine the collection at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, and then take some stellar pictures from Westchester Lagoon.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Anchorage tour itinerary tool.

Getting from Haines to Anchorage by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of ferry and car. Expect a daytime high around 66°F in August, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to travel to Utqiagvik.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sun): kick back and relax at Barrow Beach and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Tundra Tours Inc.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Anchorage to Utqiagvik. Traveling from Anchorage in August, expect nights in Utqiagvik to be little chillier, around 35°F, while days are cooler, around 43°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel to Anchorage.

For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Anchorage itinerary tool.

Explore your travel options from Utqiagvik to Anchorage with the Route module. While traveling from Utqiagvik, expect warmer days and somewhat warmer nights in Anchorage, ranging from highs of 66°F to lows of 53°F. On the 27th (Sun), you're off to Denali National Park and Preserve.

The 2.43 million hectares (6 million acres) of Denali National Park include low taiga forest, high-alpine tundra, and snowcapped mountains, all of which lead up to Mt.

Dog Sledding Tours at EarthSong Lodge has been added to your itinerary. Visiting Denali and Mt. Healy Overlook Trail will get you outdoors. Step off the beaten path and head to Savage Alpine Trail and Wild about Denali.

To see reviews, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Denali National Park and Preserve visit planner.

Traveling by train from Anchorage to Denali National Park and Preserve takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 66°F, and evening lows to 49°F. On the 30th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Homer.

Homer is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Holgate Glacier has been added to your itinerary. On the 31st (Thu), explore the striking landscape at Holgate Glacier, get a new perspective on nature at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, then view the masterpieces at Ptarmigan Arts, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Homer Spit.

To see photos, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Homer trip itinerary planning tool.

Do a combination of train, bus, and flight from Denali National Park and Preserve to Homer in 8.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Homer can reach 63°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) early enough to fly back home.