17 days in Alaska Itinerary

Spend the 6th (Wed) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. The adventure continues: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, explore the striking landscape at Mendenhall Glacier, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and look for gifts at Alaska Knifeworks.

For traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Juneau trip planner.

Dublin, Ireland to Juneau is an approximately 18-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Dublin to Juneau due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Dublin in September, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Juneau: temperatures range from 16°C by day to 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can travel to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve.

Planning Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve trip won't be overwhelming when you use Inspirock's itinerary maker.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Juneau to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. In September, daily temperatures in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to travel to Anchorage.

Anchorage is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, tour the pleasant surroundings at Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, and take a memorable drive along Seward Hwy.

For photos, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Anchorage road trip planning site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve to Anchorage. In September in Anchorage, expect temperatures between 16°C during the day and 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) to allow time to take a train to Denali National Park and Preserve.

Spend the 14th (Thu) exploring at Wonder Lake. There's lots more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Denali, tour the pleasant surroundings at Horseshoe Lake Trail, look for all kinds of wild species at Husky Homestead, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To find maps, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read Denali National Park and Preserve vacation builder site.

Traveling by train from Anchorage to Denali National Park and Preserve takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 5°C. On the 15th (Fri), you're off to Fairbanks.

Take a break from Fairbanks with a short trip to Chena Hot Springs Resort in Chena Hot Springs, about 1h 20 min away. And it doesn't end there: view the masterpieces at University of Alaska Museum of the North, deepen your understanding at University of Alaska Fairbanks, don't miss a visit to Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point, and identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

To find out how to plan a trip to Fairbanks, use our trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Denali National Park and Preserve to Fairbanks by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In September, daytime highs in Fairbanks are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.