14 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.

Anchorage is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: grab your bike and head to Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, identify plant and animal life at Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Alaska Zoo, and contemplate the long history of Alaska Native Heritage Center.

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Anchorage is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Anchorage is minus 6 hours. Traveling from Rio de Janeiro in June, expect Anchorage to be little chillier, temps between 22°C and 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) 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.

Step out of Seward with an excursion to Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park--about 32 minutes away. Spend the 22nd (Thu) exploring nature at Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. And it doesn't end there: get outside with Outdoor Activities, explore the activities along Seward Boat Harbor, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and meet the residents at Alaska SeaLife Center.

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You can drive from Anchorage to Seward in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Anchorage in June, expect nights in Seward to be about the same, around 9°C, while days are slightly colder, around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) to allow time to travel to Juneau.

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

Spend the 25th (Sun) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. The adventure continues: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, stroll through Mendenhall Glacier, get advice or help at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, and stop by Trove.

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Getting from Seward to Juneau by combination of bus and flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and ferry. In June, daytime highs in Juneau are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Ketchikan.

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

Ketchikan is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: cast your line with a fishing tour, immerse yourself in nature at Totem Bight State Historical Park, contemplate the long history of Saxman Native Village, and hike along Deer Mountain Trail.

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Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Juneau to Ketchikan takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. June in Ketchikan sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can travel back home.