16 days in Alaska Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, look for gifts at Chinook and Company, then examine the collection at Dolly's House Museum, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Creek Street. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Sun): see what you can catch with a fishing tour.

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New York City to Ketchikan is an approximately 11.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of train and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Alaska Standard Time is minus 4 hours. Traveling from New York City in August, expect Ketchikan to be slightly colder, temps between 66°F and 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel to Juneau.

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

Spend the 29th (Tue) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. The adventure continues: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, admire the natural beauty at Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Amalga Distillery, and kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

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You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Ketchikan to Juneau in 3 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. In August, daytime highs in Juneau are 64°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Boat Tours & Water Sports in Whittier (about 1h 25 min away). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, explore the landscape on two wheels at Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, tour the old-fashioned way with a train tour, and take in the dramatic natural features at Beluga Point.

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Traveling by flight from Juneau to Anchorage takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Anchorage can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can go by car 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Seward side-trips: Kenai Fjords National Park (Harding Ice Field Trail & Exit Glacier). Spend the 5th (Tue) exploring nature at Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. And it doesn't end there: get outside with Outdoor Activities, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Alaska SeaLife Center, explore the activities along Resurrection Bay, and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

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Traveling by car from Anchorage to Seward takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 56°F in September, and nighttime lows around 45°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can go by car to Homer.

Homer is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Fill the 7th (Thu) with the natural beauty at Kachemak Bay State Park. Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, tour the pleasant surroundings at Anchor River State Recreation Area, explore the landscape on two wheels at Homer Spit, and get a new perspective on nature at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center.

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You can drive from Seward to Homer in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In September, daytime highs in Homer are 57°F, while nighttime lows are 44°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can travel back home.