18 days in Alaska Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Mon): see some colorful creatures with Snorkel Alaska and then trek along Ketchikan Rainbird Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Tue): hike along Deer Mountain Trail, stroll around Potlatch Totem Park, view the masterpieces at Caribou Creek Company, steep yourself in history at Totem Heritage Center, then get engrossed in the history at Tongass Historical Museum, and finally take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Ketchikan driving holiday planner.

Brussels, Belgium to Ketchikan is an approximately 19.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of train, flight, and ferry. You'll gain 10 hours traveling from Brussels to Ketchikan due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Brussels in August, plan for slightly colder days in Ketchikan, with highs around 22°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to travel to Sitka.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Wed): head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, get curious at Sitka Sound Science Center, then see the interesting displays at Sheldon Jackson Museum, then contemplate the long history of Russian Bishop's House, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral.

To find maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Sitka day trip website.

You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Ketchikan to Sitka in 3.5 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in August, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to travel to Juneau.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Eagle Beach, admire the masterpieces at Juneau-Douglas City Museum, and then get outside with Outdoor Activities. On your second day here, tour the pleasant surroundings at Perseverance National Recreation Trail, hike along Mount Roberts Trail, then look for gifts at Alaska Knifeworks, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at DIPAC's Macaulay Salmon Hatchery, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Alaskan Brewery and Bottling Company.

For ratings, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read Juneau driving holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Sitka to Juneau takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In August, daytime highs in Juneau are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can fly to Skagway.

On the 19th (Sat), get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, then contemplate the waterfront views at Chilkoot River, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Yakutania Point. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to Lower Reid Falls, stroll the grounds of Gold Rush Cemetery, look for gifts at Skagway Alaska Downtown, then contemplate the long history of State Street and Broadway Street, then shop like a local with BearHead Photography Gallery, and finally take an in-depth tour of Skagway Museum and Archives.

For photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Skagway sightseeing planner.

Traveling by flight from Juneau to Skagway takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In August, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Anchorage.

On the 21st (Mon), explore the activities along Cook Inlet, take in nature's colorful creations at Alaska Botanical Garden, then take in the dramatic natural features at Beluga Point, then discover the riches below the earth's surface at Crow Creek Mine, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Alyeska Ski Area. Keep things going the next day: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour and then hike along Kincaid Park.

To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Anchorage visit planner.

Getting from Skagway to Anchorage by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Anchorage can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to drive to Whittier.

On the 23rd (Wed), cast your line with a fishing tour, then don't miss a visit to Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, and then see the interesting displays at Prince William Sound Museum.

To see ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Whittier trip itinerary site.

You can drive from Anchorage to Whittier in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Anchorage in August, things will get little chillier in Whittier: highs are around 18°C and lows about 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Seward.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Thu): take in the dramatic natural features at Bear Glacier, browse the collection at Seward Community Library & Museum, then walk around Seward Waterfront Park Playground, then contemplate the waterfront views at Seward Boat Harbor, and finally pause for some photo ops at Mt. Marathon.

To find other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Seward trip website.

Traveling by car from Whittier to Seward takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. In August in Seward, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Homer.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): stroll around Bishop's Beach Park, examine the collection at Pratt Museum, get a new perspective on nature at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, then explore the galleries of Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies, and finally paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour.

Make your Homer itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

Traveling by car from Seward to Homer takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. August in Homer sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to fly to Palmer.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): identify plant and animal life at Knik Glacier Tours, then immerse yourself in nature at Independence Mine State Historical Park, and then relax in the rural setting at Musk Ox Farm.

To see where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Palmer road trip planner.

You can fly from Homer to Palmer in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry and bus. August in Palmer sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can go by car to Talkeetna.

On the 27th (Sun), get engrossed in the history at Talkeetna Historical Society Museum, then see Off-Road Tours, then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Byers Lake.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Talkeetna holiday planner.

You can drive from Palmer to Talkeetna in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. In August, daily temperatures in Talkeetna can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to catch the train to Denali National Park and Preserve.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Mon): experience rural life at Dog Gone It, hike along Horseshoe Lake Trail, and then identify plant and animal life at Savage River Loop Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the world from above with a helicopter tour, trek along Mt. Healy Overlook Trail, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Savage Alpine Trail.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our Denali National Park and Preserve day trip planning tool.

Take a train from Talkeetna to Denali National Park and Preserve in 4 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to fly to Fairbanks.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Wed): hike along Angel Rocks Trail, make a trip to Antler Arch, examine the collection at Bouchard's International Dog Mushing and Sled Museum, then identify plant and animal life at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, and finally stroll through Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Fairbanks road trip planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Denali National Park and Preserve to Fairbanks takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, daily temperatures in Fairbanks can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.