16 days in Alaska Itinerary

Ketchikan is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: cast your line with a fishing tour, see the interesting displays at Dolly's House Museum, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and get to know the fascinating history of Creek Street.

For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read our Ketchikan road trip planner.

Mexico City, Mexico to Ketchikan is an approximately 12-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Mexico City to Ketchikan is minus 3 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Mexico City in September: high temperatures in Ketchikan hover around 18°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Sitka.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Raptor Center, stroll through Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park, and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

For photos and more tourist information, you can read our Sitka trip tool.

Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Ketchikan to Sitka takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in September, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) early enough to travel to Juneau.

Spend the 16th (Sat) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. There's still lots to do: get all the information you need at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, take in the dramatic natural features at Mendenhall Glacier, and take in the dramatic scenery at Nugget Falls.

To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Juneau trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Sitka to Juneau takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a 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 17th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Seward.

On the 18th (Mon), explore the striking landscape of Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. Here are some ideas for day two: observe the fascinating underwater world at Alaska SeaLife Center, then take an in-depth tour of 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.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Seward trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Juneau to Seward takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Anchorage.

Anchorage is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: identify plant and animal life at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, cruise along Seward Hwy, see the interesting displays at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, and capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour.

To see ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Anchorage online holiday planner.

Drive from Seward to Anchorage in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Anchorage can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Fairbanks.

On the 24th (Sun), get a new perspective on nature at University of Alaska Museum of the North, then examine the collection at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, then examine the collection at Bouchard's International Dog Mushing and Sled Museum, and finally look for gifts at Santa Claus House. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

To find maps, reviews, and tourist information, read our Fairbanks journey planning website.

You can fly from Anchorage to Fairbanks in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Anchorage in September since evenings lows in Fairbanks dip to 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can fly back home.