36 days in Alaska Itinerary

With its strip malls and fast-food restaurants, Fairbanks appears a bit functional on first glance.

Change things up with a short trip to Chena Hot Springs Resort in Chena Hot Springs (about 1h 20 min away). Next up on the itinerary: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, examine the collection at Aurora Ice Museum, identify plant and animal life at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at HooDoo Brewing Company.

To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Fairbanks travel itinerary planner.

Accra, Ghana to Fairbanks is an approximately 29-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Accra to Fairbanks is minus 9 hours. Traveling from Accra in February, things will get cooler in Fairbanks: highs are around -13°C and lows about -26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can fly to Anchorage.

Home to nearly half of Alaska's population, the port city of Anchorage covers a staggering area of over 4,900 sq km (1,900 sq mi) surrounded by mountains.

Anchorage is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: grab your bike and head to Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, gain insight at Alaska Native Heritage Center, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, and take an in-depth tour of Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum.

To find maps, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Anchorage holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Fairbanks to Anchorage takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Fairbanks in February, you will find days in Anchorage are a bit warmer (-2°C), and nights are much warmer (-11°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to take a shuttle to Palmer.

Palmer is the borough seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): stroll through Independence Mine State Historical Park, then see the interesting displays at Iditarod Headquarters, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Bearpaw River Brewing Company. On your second day here, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, relax in the rural setting at Reindeer Farm, and then make a trip to National Tsunami Warning Center.

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You can take a shuttle from Anchorage to Palmer in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 1°C in March, and nighttime lows around -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to fly to Homer.

Homer is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Fill the 7th (Tue) with the natural beauty at Kachemak Bay State Park. And it doesn't end there: grab your bike and head to Homer Spit, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, stop by Jars Of Clay Pottery, and view the masterpieces at Ptarmigan Arts.

To see ratings, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Homer day trip planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Palmer to Homer takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Palmer in March, expect somewhat warmer with lows of -4°C in Homer. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can go by car to Seward.

For most visitors to this part of the world, the wild part of Alaska starts at Seward, a small port city that takes advantage of the region's natural beauty.

Step out of Seward with an excursion to Harding Ice Field Trail in Kenai Fjords National Park--about 32 minutes away. Spend the 10th (Fri) exploring nature at Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. There's much more to do: paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, contemplate the waterfront views at Bear Creek Weir, meet the residents at Alaska SeaLife Center, and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

To see where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read Seward holiday planning site.

Traveling by car from Homer to Seward takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. In March in Seward, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Cordova.

Cordova, is a small town located near the mouth of the Copper River in the Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, United States, at the head of Orca Inlet on the east side of Prince William Sound. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): hit the slopes at Points North Heli-Adventures.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Seward to Cordova. Expect a daytime high around 4°C in March, and nighttime lows around -5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Juneau.

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

Spend the 13th (Mon) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. Next up on the itinerary: fly down the slopes at Alaska Powder Descents, hike along Mount Roberts Trail, stop by Celebrity Jewelers, and take in the dramatic scenery at Nugget Falls.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Juneau trip planner.

You can fly from Cordova to Juneau in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In March, daytime highs in Juneau are 4°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Sitka.

The City and Borough of Sitka, formerly Novo-Arkhangelsk, or New Archangel under Russian rule, is a unified city-borough located on Baranof Island and the southern half of Chichagof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of the Pacific Ocean (part of the Alaska Panhandle), in the U.S. state of Alaska. Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Sheldon Jackson Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park, then take in the exciting artwork at Island Artists Gallery, and finally get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour. On the 17th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sitka Lutheran Church, identify plant and animal life at Alaska Raptor Center, then contemplate the long history of Russian Bishop's House, then look for gifts at Alaska Pure Sea Salt, and finally take an in-depth tour of Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall.

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

You can fly from Juneau to Sitka in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Juneau in March since evenings lows in Sitka dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to travel to Ketchikan.

The narrow city of Ketchikan clings to the bluffs that form Revillagigedo Island's southwestern shore.

Ketchikan is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: cast your line with a fishing tour, appreciate the extensive heritage of Creek Street, see the interesting displays at Dolly's House Museum, and pause for some photo ops at The Rock.

To see photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Ketchikan trip planning website.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Sitka to Ketchikan takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In March, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to 0°C. You'll have a few hours on the 21st (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.