31 days in Alaska Itinerary

Fairbanks is known for museums, wildlife, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, don't miss a visit to Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point, identify plant and animal life at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Large Animal Research Station.

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Zurich, Switzerland to Fairbanks is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Zurich to Fairbanks is minus 10 hours. In August, Fairbanks is slightly colder than Zurich - with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) 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. Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Husky Homestead, get outside with Outdoor Activities, don't miss a visit to Denali View South, and take in the exciting artwork at Wild about Denali.

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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 August, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to fly to Valdez.

Valdez is known for nature, wildlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Prince William Sound, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, take an in-depth tour of Valdez Museum & Historical Archive, and examine the collection 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. When traveling from Denali National Park and Preserve in August, plan for little chillier days in Valdez, with highs around 18°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Homer.

Fill the 12th (Tue) with the natural beauty at Kachemak Bay State Park.

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You can fly from Valdez to Homer in 6.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or ride a ferry. In August, daily temperatures in Homer can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can go by car to Seward.

Step out of Seward to go to Kenai Fjords National Park and see Harding Ice Field Trail, which is approximately 32 minutes away. Spend the 15th (Fri) exploring nature at Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. The adventure continues: paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, explore the striking landscape at Holgate Glacier, and meet the residents at Alaska SeaLife Center.

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Traveling by car from Homer to Seward takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. August in Seward sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can go by car to Anchorage.

Anchorage is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, get engrossed in the history at Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary, and deepen your understanding at Alaska Native Heritage Center.

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You can drive from Seward to Anchorage in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Anchorage can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Juneau.

Spend the 22nd (Fri) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. And it doesn't end there: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, look for gifts at Alaskan Fudge Company, and take in the dramatic scenery at Nugget Falls.

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Traveling by flight from Anchorage to Juneau takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in August, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can travel to Sitka.

On the 26th (Tue), take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral, then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then admire the landmark architecture of Russian Bishop's House. On your second day here, examine the collection at Sheldon Jackson Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Raptor Center, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park.

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You can fly from Juneau to Sitka in 2.5 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. In August, daytime highs in Sitka are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to travel to Ketchikan.

Ketchikan is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see what you can catch with a fishing tour, hike along Deer Mountain Trail, identify plant and animal life at Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, and steep yourself in history at Saxman Native Village.

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Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Sitka to Ketchikan takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In August, daytime highs in Ketchikan are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can travel back home.