36 days in Alaska Itinerary

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

Step out of Fairbanks with an excursion to Chena Hot Springs Resort in Chena Hot Springs--about 1h 20 min away. Spend the 18th (Sat) exploring the striking scenery along Steese Hwy. There's still lots to do: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, see what you can catch with a fishing tour, view the masterpieces at University of Alaska Museum of the North, and look for all kinds of wild species at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge.

To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Fairbanks online trip itinerary maker.

Accra, Ghana to Fairbanks is an approximately 29-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Accra to Fairbanks is minus 9 hours. In February, Fairbanks is colder than Accra - with highs of -13°C and lows of -26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can catch the flight 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: explore and take pictures at Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, hike along Friends of Eagle River Nature, and take in the awesome beauty at Alyeska Ski Area.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Anchorage trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Fairbanks to Anchorage in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Fairbanks, expect somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Anchorage, ranging from highs of -2°C to lows of -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can take a shuttle to Palmer.

Palmer is the borough seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. On the 28th (Tue), examine the collection at Wasilla Museum & Visitor Center, then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and then see Off-Road Tours. On the next day, examine the collection at Iditarod Headquarters and then immerse yourself in nature at Independence Mine State Historical Park.

To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Palmer road trip app.

Traveling by shuttle from Anchorage to Palmer takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -2°C in February, and nighttime lows around -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to fly to Homer.

Homer is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Fill the 5th (Sun) with the natural beauty at Kachemak Bay State Park. There's lots more to do: grab your bike and head to Homer Spit, see the interesting displays at Pratt Museum, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, and see what you can catch with a fishing tour.

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

You can fly from Palmer to Homer in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Homer when traveling from Palmer in March, with lows around -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive 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 8th (Wed) exploring nature at Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. Next up on the itinerary: get outside with Outdoor Activities, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, explore the striking landscape at Holgate Glacier, and explore the activities along Resurrection Bay.

To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read Seward online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Homer to Seward takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in March, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough 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 9th (Thu): fly down the slopes at Points North Heli-Adventures. On the 10th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get engrossed in the history at Cordova History Museum, then get a dose of the wild on Child’s Glacier Tours by The Riverside Inn, and then take in the views from Miles Glacier Bridge.

For other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read Cordova road trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Seward to Cordova. In March, daytime highs in Cordova are 4°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Juneau.

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

Spend the 12th (Sun) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. The adventure continues: hit the slopes at Alaska Powder Descents, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Amalga Distillery, trek along Mount Roberts Trail, and stop by Changing Tides.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Juneau trip itinerary builder tool.

Getting from Cordova to Juneau by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. In March, daily temperatures in Juneau can reach 4°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough 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. On the 15th (Wed), look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Raptor Center, get to know the fascinating history of Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park, then see the interesting displays at Sheldon Jackson Museum, and finally look for gifts at Alaska Pure Sea Salt. On the next day, get a taste of the local shopping with Island Artists Gallery, then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then admire the landmark architecture of Russian Bishop's House, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Baranof Island Brewing Company.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the Sitka trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Juneau to Sitka takes 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 16th (Thu) 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: get outside with Outdoor Activities, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, shop like a local with Alaska Galleries, and see the interesting displays at Dolly's House Museum.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read Ketchikan planner.

You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Sitka to Ketchikan in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. March in Ketchikan sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Tue) before leaving for home.