53 days in Alaska Itinerary

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

Fairbanks is known for museums, wildlife, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn more about the world around you at University of Alaska Museum of the North, look for gifts at Santa Claus House, deepen your understanding at University of Alaska Fairbanks, and see the interesting displays at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum.

To see traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Fairbanks trip itinerary maker website.

Belgrade, Serbia to Fairbanks is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Alaska Standard Time is minus 10 hours. In June, Fairbanks is slightly colder than Belgrade - with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to fly to Denali National Park and Preserve.

The 2.43 million hectares (6 million acres) of Denali National Park include low taiga forest, high-alpine tundra, and snowcapped mountains, all of which lead up to Mt.

When in Denali National Park and Preserve, make a side trip to see Byers Lake in Talkeetna, approximately Talkeetna away. There's still lots to do: see Off-Road Tours, trek along Horseshoe Lake Trail, look for all kinds of wild species at Husky Homestead, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

For maps, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Denali National Park and Preserve trip itinerary builder site.

Getting from Fairbanks to Denali National Park and Preserve by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In June in Denali National Park and Preserve, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Valdez.

Valdez, is a city in Valdez-Cordova Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. On the 20th (Tue), explore the stunning scenery at Keystone Canyon, then explore the striking landscape of Chugach National Forest, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Columbia Glacier. On the next day, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, see the interesting displays at Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum, and then get engrossed in the history at Valdez Museum & Historical Archive.

To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Valdez tour itinerary planning website.

Traveling by flight from Denali National Park and Preserve to Valdez takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or do a combination of train and ferry. In June, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to fly to Homer.

Homer is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Take a break from Homer with a short trip to Eveline State Recreation Area in Fritz Creek, about 30 minutes away. Fill the 23rd (Fri) with the natural beauty at Kachemak Bay State Park. There's lots more to do: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, see the interesting displays at Pratt Museum, get engrossed in the history at Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies, and kick back and relax at Homer Spit.

To find where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Homer day trip planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Valdez to Homer takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or ride a ferry. In June, daytime highs in Homer are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park (Harding Ice Field Trail & Exit Glacier). Spend the 28th (Wed) exploring nature at Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. And it doesn't end there: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, contemplate the waterfront views at Seward Boat Harbor, stroll around Seward Waterfront Park Playground, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Seward trip planner.

Traveling by car from Homer to Seward takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to go by car 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.

Go for a jaunt from Anchorage to Whittier to see Boat Tours & Water Sports about 1h 20 min away. Make the 4th (Tue) an awe-inspiring day at Chugach State Park. The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Kincaid Park, and cruise along Seward Hwy.

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Traveling by car from Seward to Anchorage takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Anchorage are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to go by car 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 8th (Sat): trot along with a tour on horseback, then experience rural life at Reindeer Farm, then surround yourself with nature on Knik Glacier Tours, and finally go for a walk through Pioneer Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the majestic nature at Independence Mine State Historical Park and then appreciate the views at Hatcher Pass.

For maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Palmer tour itinerary website.

Traveling by car from Anchorage to Palmer takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Palmer are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Skagway.

The Municipality and Borough of Skagway is a first-class borough in Alaska on the Alaska Panhandle. Skagway is known for museums, wildlife, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, look for gifts at Alaska Artworks, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Klondike Brewing Company, and get engrossed in the history at Skagway Museum and Archives.

To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read Skagway road trip planning site.

Fly from Palmer to Skagway in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Skagway are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can ride a ferry to Haines.

Sitting on the shores of Alaska's longest fjord and surrounded by mountains, the port city of Haines boasts spectacular scenery.

Change things up with a short trip to Dolphin & Whale Watching in Hoonah (about 1h 30 min away). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at The Kroschel Wildlife Center, stop by Alaska Rod's, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Port Chilkoot Distillery, and contemplate the waterfront views at Chilkoot River.

To find photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Haines trip website.

Traveling by ferry from Skagway to Haines takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in July, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to fly 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. Sitka is known for wildlife, historic sites, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Sheldon Jackson Museum, view the masterpieces at Island Artists Gallery, admire the striking features of Russian Bishop's House, and hike along Harbor Mountain Trail.

To see traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Sitka trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Haines to Sitka takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In July, daytime highs in Sitka are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can 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: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, get outside with Outdoor Activities, immerse yourself in nature at Totem Bight State Historical Park, and get a new perspective on nature at Southeast Alaska Discovery Center.

To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Ketchikan road trip tool.

Do a combination of flight and ferry from Sitka to Ketchikan in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in July, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to travel to Juneau.

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

Change things up with a short trip to Bartlett Cove in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve (about 1h 50 min away). Spend the 27th (Thu) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. There's still lots to do: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, explore the striking landscape at Mendenhall Glacier, take in nature's colorful creations at Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure, and don't miss a visit to Shrine of St Therese.

For other places to visit, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Juneau trip planner.

Do a combination of ferry and flight from Ketchikan to Juneau in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In July, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can fly back home.