20 days in Alaska Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): cast your line with a fishing tour, admire the majestic nature at Totem Bight State Historical Park, and then kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks. On your second day here, get to know the fascinating history of Creek Street, examine the collection at Dolly's House Museum, then trek along Deer Mountain Trail, then steep yourself in history at Saxman Native Village, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary.

To find photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Ketchikan online trip maker.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Ketchikan is an approximately 27-hour combination of flight and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) to Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is minus 6 hours. Traveling from Rio de Janeiro in July, expect Ketchikan to be slightly colder, temps between 21°C and 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can travel to Gustavus.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bartlett Cove.

To find more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Gustavus road trip planning website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Ketchikan to Gustavus. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in July, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to travel to Juneau.

Spend the 6th (Thu) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. Next up on the itinerary: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, take in the dramatic scenery at Nugget Falls, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at DIPAC's Macaulay Salmon Hatchery.

For reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Juneau trip builder app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Gustavus to Juneau. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in July, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Sat) to allow time for travel to Denali National Park and Preserve.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): relax in the rural setting at Dog Gone It and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the awesome beauty at Denali and then look for all kinds of wild species at Husky Homestead.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Denali National Park and Preserve route maker tool.

Traveling by combination of flight and train from Juneau to Denali National Park and Preserve takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Juneau in July, you will find days in Denali National Park and Preserve are a bit warmer (24°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can travel to Katmai National Park and Preserve.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): contemplate the waterfront views at Brooks River and then admire the sheer force of Brooks Falls.

To find reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Katmai National Park and Preserve trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Denali National Park and Preserve to Katmai National Park and Preserve. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in July, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Homer.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): kick back and relax at Homer Spit, then get all the information you need at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, and then capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour. Keep things going the next day: immerse yourself in nature at Kachemak Bay State Park.

To see other places to visit, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Homer trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Katmai National Park and Preserve to Homer. In July, daytime highs in Homer are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Seward.

Step out of Seward with an excursion to Harding Ice Field Trail in Kenai Fjords National Park--about 32 minutes away. Spend the 15th (Sat) exploring nature at Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, explore the striking landscape at Holgate Glacier, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Exit Glacier.

For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Seward itinerary planner.

Getting from Homer to Seward by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and bus. In July, daytime highs in Seward are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Anchorage.

Anchorage is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, identify plant and animal life at Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary, look for gifts at Grizzly's Gifts, and see the interesting displays at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center.

Start your trip to Anchorage by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.

Drive from Seward to Anchorage in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.