16 days in Alaska Itinerary

Step off the beaten path and head to Caribou Creek Company and Speed Boats Tours. Totem Heritage Center and Dolly's House Museum will appeal to museum buffs. The adventure continues: walk around Potlatch Totem Park, get engrossed in the history at Tongass Historical Museum, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and learn more about the world around you at Southeast Alaska Discovery Center.

To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Ketchikan trip planner.

New Delhi, India to Ketchikan is an approximately 25-hour combination of flight and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from New Delhi to Ketchikan is minus 14.5 hours. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from New Delhi in September; daily highs in Ketchikan reach 18°C and lows reach 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can travel to Juneau.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sun): admire the masterpieces at Juneau-Douglas City Museum, hike along Mount Roberts Trail, and then sample the tasty concoctions at Alaskan Brewery and Bottling Company. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Mon): observe the fascinating underwater world at DIPAC's Macaulay Salmon Hatchery, then take in the dramatic natural features at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Nugget Falls.

For maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Juneau itinerary maker.

Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Ketchikan to Juneau takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In September in Juneau, expect temperatures between 16°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can travel to Haines.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Tue): head outdoors with Outdoor Activities and then look for all kinds of wild species at The Kroschel Wildlife Center. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Hammer Museum, then get engrossed in the history at Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center, then examine the collection at American Bald Eagle Foundation, and finally see Off-Road Tours.

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Haines road trip app.

Traveling by flight from Juneau to Haines takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in September, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to ride a ferry to Skagway.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point Wilderness Safari, then take an in-depth tour of The Mascot Saloon, then make a trip to Lower Reid Falls, and finally don't miss a visit to Gold Rush Cemetery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Arctic Brotherhood Camp No. 1, take in the exciting artwork at BearHead Photography Gallery, take an in-depth tour of Skagway Museum and Archives, get engrossed in the history at Trail of '98 Museum, then steep yourself in history at State Street and Broadway Street, and finally look for gifts at Skagway Alaska Downtown.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Skagway trip itinerary planning app.

You can ride a ferry from Haines to Skagway in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In September in Skagway, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to fly to Anchorage.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Sat): get engrossed in the history at Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, then contemplate the waterfront views at Cook Inlet, and then examine the collection at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center.

For maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Anchorage trip planner.

Getting from Skagway to Anchorage by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Anchorage are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to drive to Homer.

You'll explore and learn at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center and Ptarmigan Arts. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies and Bishop's Beach Park.

To find reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Homer trip planning website.

Getting from Anchorage to Homer by car takes about 4.5 hours. In September in Homer, expect temperatures between 16°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can travel to Fairbanks.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Wed): make a trip to Antler Arch, see the interesting displays at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, and then get a taste of the local shopping with University of Alaska Museum of the North.

To find other places to visit, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Fairbanks tour itinerary planner.

Do a combination of car and flight from Homer to Fairbanks in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Homer in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Fairbanks, with lows of 2°C. You will leave for home on the 29th (Thu).