14 days in Alaska Itinerary

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sun): admire the sheer force of Nugget Falls and then explore the striking landscape at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. On the 20th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get outside with Northern Passages and Glacier Bay, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Amalga Distillery, and then make a trip to Trickster Company.

To find reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Juneau trip planning website.

Saint Louis to Juneau is an approximately 13-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and ferry. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Saint Louis to Juneau due to the time zone difference. Expect colder weather when traveling from Saint Louis in July: highs in Juneau hover around 63°F, while lows dip to 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can travel to Homer.

Homer is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. Your day by day itinerary now includes St. Augustine's Sea Kayak And Day Tours as well as AK Adventures, Inc. - Day Tours. Start off your visit on the 21st (Tue): capture your vacation like a pro with AK Adventures, Inc. - Day Tours and then paddle through the water with St. Augustine's Sea Kayak And Day Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed): look for all kinds of wild species at Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies, tour the pleasant surroundings at Homer Spit, then learn more about the world around you at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, and finally walk around Bishop's Beach Park.

For maps, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Homer online trip builder.

You can do a combination of flight and car from Juneau to Homer in 8 hours. Expect a daytime high around 64°F in July, and nighttime lows around 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): go deep underground at Crow Creek Mine, take in the awesome beauty at Alyeska Ski Area, and then identify plant and animal life at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. On the 24th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, then explore the activities along Cook Inlet, and then identify plant and animal life at Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary.

To see photos and more tourist information, read our Anchorage day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Homer to Anchorage takes 4.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 69°F, and evening lows to 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can travel to Skagway.

The Municipality and Borough of Skagway is a first-class borough in Alaska on the Alaska Panhandle. Your day by day itinerary now includes Alaska Mountain Guides Adventures & Chilkat Guides. Explore hidden gems such as Lower Dewey Lake Hiking Trail and Fishing Charters & Tours. Step out of the city life by going to Yakutania Point and Upper Dewey Lake. There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Skagway Spirits Distillery, look for gifts at Back Alley Rock Shop, and take an in-depth tour of Skagway Museum and Archives.

For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Skagway road trip site.

You can fly from Anchorage to Skagway in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 65°F in July, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can travel to Ketchikan.

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

Baranof Fishing Excursions has been added to your itinerary. Visiting Deer Mountain Trail and Rotary Beach will get you outdoors. Explore hidden gems such as Ketchikan Rainbird Trail and The Rain Barrel. The adventure continues: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, contemplate the long history of Totem Bight State Historical Park, take in the dramatic natural features at Misty Fjords National Monument, and stroll around Potlatch Totem Park.

To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Ketchikan online trip itinerary builder.

Getting from Skagway to Ketchikan by combination of flight and ferry takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. In July, plan for daily highs up to 65°F, and evening lows to 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.