32 days in Alaska Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Wed): look for all kinds of wild species at Misty Fjords National Monument, then contemplate the long history of Saxman Native Village, and then walk around Potlatch Totem Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Thu): examine the collection at Dolly's House Museum, contemplate the long history of Totem Heritage Center, stop by The Rain Barrel, then see the world from above with Ketchikan Helicopters, and finally traverse land and water with Ketchikan Duck Tour.

To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and other tourist information, use the Ketchikan day trip planning tool.

Mexico City, Mexico to Ketchikan is an approximately 12-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Mexico City to Ketchikan due to the time zone difference. Expect cooler weather when traveling from Mexico City in January: highs in Ketchikan hover around 6°C, while lows dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to travel to Sitka.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): get to know the fascinating history of Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park, contemplate the long history of Russian Bishop's House, then see the interesting displays at Sheldon Jackson Museum, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Baranof Island Brewing Company. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat): see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, identify plant and animal life at Alaska Raptor Center, then get engrossed in the history at Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sitka Lutheran Church.

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

Getting from Ketchikan to Sitka by combination of ferry and flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. In January, daily temperatures in Sitka can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) to allow time to travel to Juneau.

Spend the 25th (Mon) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. There's still lots to do: explore the striking landscape at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Amalga Distillery, admire the sheer force of Nugget Falls, and admire the masterpieces at Juneau-Douglas City Museum.

To find traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Juneau route planner.

You can fly from Sitka to Juneau in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. Traveling from Sitka in January, expect Juneau to be slightly colder, temps between 3°C and -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to fly to Cordova.

On the 28th (Thu), fly down the slopes at Points North Heli-Adventures. Here are some ideas for day two: surround yourself with nature on Child’s Glacier Tours by The Riverside Inn, then get engrossed in the history at Cordova History Museum, and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Chugach National Forest.

For reviews, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Cordova trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Juneau to Cordova in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In January, daily temperatures in Cordova can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Palmer.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sat): take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, then see Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours, and then relax in the rural setting at Reindeer Farm. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the views at Hatcher Pass, then immerse yourself in nature at Independence Mine State Historical Park, and then relax in the rural setting at Musk Ox Farm.

To see more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Palmer visit planner.

Explore your travel options from Cordova to Palmer with the Route module. Traveling from Cordova in January, things will get a bit cooler in Palmer: highs are around -3°C and lows about -10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (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: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Alaska Zoo, look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, and engage your brain at Imaginarium Discovery Center.

For ratings, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Anchorage trip itinerary maker website.

You can drive from Palmer to Anchorage in an hour. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Anchorage are -3°C, while nighttime lows are -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Seward.

Spend the 8th (Mon) exploring nature at Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. There's much more to do: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, observe the fascinating underwater world at Alaska SeaLife Center, and get engrossed in the history at Chugach Heritage Center.

To find traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, use the Seward trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from Anchorage to Seward takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Anchorage in February; daily highs in Seward reach 1°C and lows reach -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Homer.

Change things up with these side-trips from Homer: Eveline State Recreation Area (in Fritz Creek) and Kenai River Brewing Company (in Soldotna). Fill the 11th (Thu) with the natural beauty at Kachemak Bay State Park.

To see traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Homer online tour builder.

You can drive from Seward to Homer in 4 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and ferry. In February, plan for daily highs up to 2°C, and evening lows to -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Fairbanks.

Take a break from Fairbanks with a short trip to Chena Hot Springs Resort in Chena Hot Springs, about 1h 20 min away. And it doesn't end there: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Hoarfrost Distilling, see the interesting displays at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, and get in on the family fun at Pioneer Park.

To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Fairbanks road trip planner.

Traveling by combination of car and flight from Homer to Fairbanks takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Homer in February; daily highs in Fairbanks reach -13°C and lows reach -26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.