14 days in Alaska Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 11th (Mon): take in the exciting artwork at University of Alaska Museum of the North, then identify plant and animal life at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, and then stop by Santa Claus House.

To find maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Fairbanks trip planner.

Mexico City, Mexico to Fairbanks is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is minus 3 hours. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Mexico City in September; daily highs in Fairbanks reach 13°C and lows reach 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can fly to Anchorage.

Anchorage is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, contemplate the long history of Alaska Native Heritage Center, see the interesting displays at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, and contemplate the waterfront views at Cook Inlet.

For maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Anchorage trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by flight from Fairbanks to Anchorage takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Fairbanks in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Anchorage, with lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Seward.

On the 15th (Fri), get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Alaska SeaLife Center, then get engrossed in the history at Seward Community Library & Museum, then take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and finally paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour. On the 16th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center.

Make your Seward itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

Traveling by car from Anchorage to Seward takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Seward can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to travel to Juneau.

Spend the 18th (Mon) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. There's still lots to do: explore the striking landscape at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, stop by Alaska Knifeworks, don't miss a visit to Mendenhall Glacier, and admire the sheer force of Nugget Falls.

To see traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Juneau trip itinerary builder tool.

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 September, daily temperatures in Juneau can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Sitka.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Alaska Raptor Center, then get to know the fascinating history of Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park, and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Sitka road trip planner.

You can fly from Juneau to Sitka in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In September, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Ketchikan.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): cast your line with a fishing tour, steep yourself in history at Totem Bight State Historical Park, and then kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks. On your second day here, see the interesting displays at Dolly's House Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Creek Street, contemplate the long history of Totem Heritage Center, hike along Deer Mountain Trail, then steep yourself in history at Saxman Native Village, and finally look for gifts at Caribbean Gems.

To see more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Ketchikan trip itinerary app.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Sitka to Ketchikan takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In September, daily temperatures in Ketchikan can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can travel back home.