17 days in Alaska Itinerary

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Misty Fjords National Monument as well as Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary. Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, take in the dramatic natural features at Misty Fjords National Monument, then get to know the fascinating history of Creek Street, then examine the collection at Dolly's House Museum, and finally cast your line with a fishing tour.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Ketchikan online attractions planner.

Washington DC to Ketchikan is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Alaska Standard Time is minus 4 hours. When traveling from Washington DC in August, plan for cooler days in Ketchikan, with highs around 66°F, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can travel to Juneau.

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Dolphin & Whale Watching. On the 25th (Tue), get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour and then explore the activities along Tracy Arm Fjord. On the 26th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the striking landscape at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and then observe the fascinating underwater world at DIPAC's Macaulay Salmon Hatchery.

For more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Juneau road trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from Ketchikan to Juneau takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and flight; or ride a ferry. In August in Juneau, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 51°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Skagway.

The Municipality and Borough of Skagway is a first-class borough in Alaska on the Alaska Panhandle. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): get interesting insight from White Pass & Yukon Route Railway and then tour in style with Beyond Skagway Tours - Private Tours. On the next day, get engrossed in the history at Skagway Museum and Archives.

For ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Skagway travel route planner.

You can fly from Juneau to Skagway in 2.5 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. August in Skagway sees daily highs of 65°F and lows of 53°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 28th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling 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.

You've now added Dolphin & Whale Watching to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour and then paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour. Here are some ideas for day two: meet the residents at Alaska SeaLife Center, then explore the striking landscape at Exit Glacier, then explore the striking landscape at Holgate Glacier, and finally take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

To see maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Seward trip itinerary builder.

Fly from Skagway to Seward in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Seward can reach 62°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Alaska Railroad. Go for a jaunt from Anchorage to Whittier to see Phillips Cruises and Tours about 1h 25 min away. Make the 5th (Sat) an awe-inspiring day at Chugach State Park. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, get to know the resident critters at Alaska Zoo, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Chugach National Forest, and take an in-depth tour of Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Anchorage day trip app.

Traveling by car from Seward to Anchorage takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August in Anchorage, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 53°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Talkeetna.

Talkeetna is a census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. You've now added MICA Guides to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): trek along with MICA Guides.

To see maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Talkeetna online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Anchorage to Talkeetna takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In September, daytime highs in Talkeetna are 55°F, while nighttime lows are 40°F. On the 8th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.