28 days in Alaska Itinerary

Ketchikan is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: cast your line with a fishing tour, steep yourself in history at Saxman Native Village, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and admire the majestic nature at Totem Bight State Historical Park.

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Minneapolis to Ketchikan is an approximately 9-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Minneapolis to Ketchikan is minus 3 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Minneapolis in July, with highs in Ketchikan at 65°F and lows at 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Sitka.

On the 4th (Tue), look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Raptor Center, appreciate the extensive heritage of Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

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You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Ketchikan to Sitka in 3.5 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. In July in Sitka, expect temperatures between 62°F during the day and 54°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can travel to Juneau.

Spend the 6th (Thu) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. There's still lots to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, hike along Perseverance National Recreation Trail, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

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Traveling by flight from Sitka to Juneau takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In July, daytime highs in Juneau are 63°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Palmer.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): appreciate the views at Hatcher Pass and then immerse yourself in nature at Independence Mine State Historical Park. Here are some ideas for day two: trot along with a tour on horseback, then surround yourself with nature on Knik Glacier Tours, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Pioneer Falls.

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Traveling by flight from Juneau to Palmer takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Juneau in July, expect nights in Palmer to be about the same, around 52°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 69°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Fairbanks.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): get a new perspective on nature at University of Alaska Museum of the North and then find something for the whole family at Pioneer Park. On the 12th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, see the interesting displays at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, then make a trip to Santa Claus House, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Georgeson Botanical Garden.

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You can fly from Palmer to Fairbanks in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. July in Fairbanks sees daily highs of 72°F and lows of 54°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Denali National Park and Preserve.

Take a break from Denali National Park and Preserve with a short trip to Byers Lake in Talkeetna, about 1h 25 min away. The adventure continues: take in the awesome beauty at Denali, get outside with Outdoor Activities, take in the exciting artwork at Wild about Denali, and trek along Horseshoe Lake Trail.

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Traveling by flight from Fairbanks to Denali National Park and Preserve takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, daily temperatures in Denali National Park and Preserve can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Valdez.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): explore the activities along Valdez Glacier Lake, explore the stunning scenery at Keystone Canyon, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Worthington Glacier. Here are some ideas for day two: get outside with Outdoor Activities, get engrossed in the history at Valdez Museum & Historical Archive, and then see the interesting displays at Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum.

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Fly from Denali National Park and Preserve to Valdez in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or do a combination of train and ferry. Traveling from Denali National Park and Preserve in July, expect nights in Valdez to be about the same, around 51°F, while days are little chillier, around 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to fly to Homer.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): immerse yourself in nature at Kachemak Bay State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Homer Spit, then get a new perspective on nature at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, and then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

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Fly from Valdez to Homer in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 64°F in July, and nighttime lows around 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can go by car to Seward.

When in Seward, make a side trip to see Harding Ice Field Trail in Kenai Fjords National Park, approximately Kenai Fjords National Park away. Spend the 22nd (Sat) exploring nature at Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. Next up on the itinerary: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, hike along Exit Glacier, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Alaska SeaLife Center.

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You can drive from Homer to Seward in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. Expect a daytime high around 64°F in July, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can go by car to Anchorage.

Make the 27th (Thu) an awe-inspiring day at Chugach State Park. And it doesn't end there: explore and take pictures at Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, take a memorable drive along Seward Hwy, tour in style with a train tour, and examine the collection at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center.

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Getting from Seward to Anchorage by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Anchorage are 69°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Fri) to allow time for the flight back home.