15 days in Alaska Itinerary

Step off the beaten path and head to Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies and Kachemak Bay State Park. Get outdoors at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Fishing Charters & Tours. Change things up with a short trip to Transfiguration of Our Lord Church in Ninilchik (about 48 minutes away).

To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Homer visit planning site.

Newark to Homer is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Newark to Homer is minus 4 hours. Traveling from Newark in June, expect nights in Homer to be slightly colder, around 48°F, while days are cooler, around 62°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Seward.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Tue): take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Marathon, then contemplate the waterfront views at Seward Boat Harbor, then contemplate the waterfront views at Bear Creek Weir, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas. On your second day here, hike along Exit Glacier, then hike along Harding Ice Field Trail, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Bear Glacier.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Seward day trip tool.

You can drive from Homer to Seward in 4 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Seward can reach 61°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can go by car to Anchorage.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Thu): gain insight at Alaska Native Heritage Center, then don't miss a visit to Seward Hwy, then make a trip to Lake Hood Harbor, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Beluga Point. On your second day here, identify plant and animal life at Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary, then take in nature's colorful creations at Alaska Botanical Garden, then examine the collection at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, and finally get great views at Westchester Lagoon.

To see traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Anchorage travel planner.

Getting from Seward to Anchorage by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 66°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Skagway.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Moore Cabin, tour the pleasant surroundings at Upper Dewey Lake, contemplate the long history of Arctic Brotherhood Camp No. 1, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally explore the activities along Pullen Creek Stream Walk. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Sun): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, then take in the dramatic scenery at Pitchfork Falls, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Yakutania Point.

For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Skagway itinerary maker site.

Traveling by flight from Anchorage to Skagway takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June in Skagway, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 52°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Juneau.

On the 19th (Mon), hike along Gold Creek Flume Trail, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Amalga Distillery, then pause for some photo ops at Statue of Patsy Ann, the Dog, and finally trek along Perseverance National Recreation Trail. On the next day, take a peaceful walk through Treadwell Historic Mine Trail, stop by Alaska Knifeworks, then take in the dramatic scenery at Nugget Falls, and finally identify plant and animal life at Steep Creek.

To see ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Juneau sightseeing site.

Getting from Skagway to Juneau by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. In June, plan for daily highs up to 63°F, and evening lows to 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to travel to Ketchikan.

Get some historical perspective at Totem Heritage Center and Creek Street. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Snorkel Alaska and Nature & Wildlife Tours. There's much more to do: hike along Ketchikan Rainbird Trail, admire the majestic nature at Totem Bight State Historical Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. John's Episcopal Church, and kick back and relax at Rotary Beach.

To see maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Ketchikan trip planner.

Getting from Juneau to Ketchikan by combination of flight and ferry takes about 3 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. In June, plan for daily highs up to 62°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can travel back home.