30 days in Alaska Itinerary

Fairbanks is known for museums, wildlife, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, identify plant and animal life at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, learn more about the world around you at University of Alaska Museum of the North, and sample the tasty concoctions at HooDoo Brewing Company.

For where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Fairbanks travel route planner.

Orlando to Fairbanks is an approximately 12-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Orlando to Fairbanks, you'll gain 4 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Orlando in April, with highs in Fairbanks at 43°F and lows at 21°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Valdez.

Valdez is known for nature, wildlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Prince William Sound, take an in-depth tour of Valdez Museum & Historical Archive, explore the striking landscape at Columbia Glacier, and delve into the lush surroundings at Chugach National Forest.

To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Valdez trip planner.

You can fly from Fairbanks to Valdez in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. When traveling from Fairbanks in April, plan for slightly colder days in Valdez, with highs around 38°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 25°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Homer.

Venture out of the city with trips to Soldotna (Soldotna Creek Park & Kenai National Wildlife Refuge).

For reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Homer online itinerary planner.

Getting from Valdez to Homer by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or ride a ferry. In April, Homer is a bit warmer than Valdez - with highs of 47°F and lows of 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to drive to Seward.

Spend the 13th (Thu) exploring nature at Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. The adventure continues: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, explore the activities along Seward Boat Harbor, and take in the dramatic natural features at Exit Glacier.

To see traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Seward online route planner.

You can drive from Homer to Seward in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. In April, daytime highs in Seward are 46°F, while nighttime lows are 32°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can drive to Anchorage.

Anchorage is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: hike along Kincaid Park, contemplate the waterfront views at Cook Inlet, look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and take in the awesome beauty at Alyeska Ski Area.

To see ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read our Anchorage trip planner.

Getting from Seward to Anchorage by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Anchorage are 48°F, while nighttime lows are 31°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Juneau.

Spend the 21st (Fri) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. And it doesn't end there: admire the sheer force of Nugget Falls, look for gifts at House of Russia, relax and rejuvenate at Glacier Salt Cave & Spa, and explore the striking landscape at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center.

To find maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Juneau trip maker website.

You can fly from Anchorage to Juneau in 3.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and ferry. April in Juneau sees daily highs of 49°F and lows of 34°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can travel to Sitka.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, get to know the fascinating history of Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Baranof Island Brewing Company. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the striking features of Russian Bishop's House, identify plant and animal life at Alaska Raptor Center, stroll through Herring Cove Trail, then get a taste of the local shopping with Island Artists Gallery, and finally look for gifts at Alaska Pure Sea Salt.

To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Sitka trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Juneau to Sitka takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. April in Sitka sees daily highs of 49°F and lows of 38°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can travel to Ketchikan.

Ketchikan is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Misty Fjords National Monument, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and contemplate the long history of Totem Bight State Historical Park.

To find traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Ketchikan planning app.

Getting from Sitka to Ketchikan by combination of flight and ferry takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 50°F in April, and nighttime lows around 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.