60 days in Alaska Itinerary

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

Bring the kids along to Fishing Charters & Tours and Misty Fjords National Monument. There's still lots to do: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, trek along Deer Mountain Trail, and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

To find maps, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Ketchikan online vacation maker.

Sydney, Australia to Ketchikan is an approximately 24-hour combination of flight and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Ketchikan is minus 19 hours. June in Ketchikan sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can 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. Attractions like Sheldon Jackson Museum and Alaska Raptor Center make great kid-friendly stops. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, take an in-depth tour of Sitka Centennial Visitors Center, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and admire the striking features of Russian Bishop's House.

For where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Sitka journey planner.

Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Ketchikan to Sitka takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In June, daytime highs in Sitka are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Juneau.

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

Family-friendly places like Dolphin & Whale Watching and Tracy Arm Fjord will thrill your kids. Go for a jaunt from Juneau to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve to see Bartlett Cove about 1h 50 min away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic natural features at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, make a trip to Shrine of St Therese, and admire the sheer force of Nugget Falls.

Before you visit Juneau, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can fly from Sitka to Juneau in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In June, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to fly to Skagway.

The Municipality and Borough of Skagway is a first-class borough in Alaska on the Alaska Panhandle. Attractions like Jewell Gardens and Horseback Riding Tours make great kid-friendly stops. Explore Skagway's surroundings by going to Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Hoonah) and Haines (Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center, Off-Road Tours, &more). There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point Wilderness Safari, stop by Skagway Alaska Downtown, take an in-depth tour of Skagway Museum and Archives, and make a trip to Lower Reid Falls.

To find maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Skagway route maker.

You can fly from Juneau to Skagway in 2.5 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. June in Skagway sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) 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.

Kids will enjoy Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center and Alaska Native Heritage Center. Take a break from Anchorage with a short trip to Boat Tours & Water Sports in Whittier, about 1h 25 min away. And it doesn't end there: appreciate the extensive heritage of Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, trek along Friends of Eagle River Nature, admire all the interesting features of Seward Hwy, and hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.

For reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Anchorage day trip website.

Traveling by flight from Skagway to Anchorage takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. June in Anchorage sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to take a shuttle to Palmer.

Palmer is the borough seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Kids will enjoy College Fiord and Hatcher Pass. Next up on the itinerary: get outside with Knik Glacier Tours, admire the majestic nature at Independence Mine State Historical Park, trot along with a tour on horseback, and examine the collection at Wasilla Museum & Visitor Center.

For ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Palmer trip builder.

Take a shuttle from Anchorage to Palmer in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in July, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Homer.

Homer is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Photography Tours and Homer Spit. Fill the 7th (Sun) with the natural beauty at Kachemak Bay State Park. The adventure continues: cast your line with a fishing tour, browse the exhibits of Dean Homestead and Art Studios Tour and The Dean Gallery, examine the collection at Pratt Museum, and get engrossed in the history at Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies.

To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Homer trip planner.

Getting from Palmer to Homer by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Palmer in July, expect nights in Homer to be about the same, around 12°C, while days are slightly colder, around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Kayaking & Canoeing and Alaska SeaLife Center. Change things up with these side-trips from Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park (Pederson Glacier, Harding Ice Field Trail, &more). Spend the 13th (Sat) exploring nature at Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. There's lots more to do: see the world from above with a helicopter tour, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Marathon, get your bearings at Seward Community Library & Museum, and contemplate the waterfront views at Resurrection Bay.

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

Traveling by car from Homer to Seward takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Valdez.

Valdez, is a city in Valdez-Cordova Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): explore the stunning scenery at Keystone Canyon, explore the striking landscape at Worthington Glacier, and then hike along Dock Point Park & Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Wed): get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take an in-depth tour of Valdez Museum & Historical Archive, and then see the interesting displays at Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum.

For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Valdez route planning website.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Seward to Valdez takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. In July, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to McCarthy.

McCarthy is a census-designated place (CDP) in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, United States. On the 18th (Thu), explore the striking landscape of Wild Alpine - Day Tours. On the next day, go deep underground at Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Root Glacier Trail.

To find maps, photos, and tourist information, read our McCarthy planner.

You can drive from Valdez to McCarthy in 4.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 9°C. On the 19th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel 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.

Family-friendly places like Off-Road Tours and Wonder Lake will thrill your kids. Spend the 23rd (Tue) surrounded by wildlife at Mc Kinley Park Rd. Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Husky Homestead, take in the awesome beauty at Denali, let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, and take in the exciting artwork at Wild about Denali.

To find other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read Denali National Park and Preserve driving holiday planner.

Explore your travel options from McCarthy to Denali National Park and Preserve with the Route module. In July in Denali National Park and Preserve, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Fairbanks.

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

Bring the kids along to Pioneer Park and Nature & Wildlife Tours. The adventure continues: get a new perspective on nature at University of Alaska Museum of the North, take in nature's colorful creations at Georgeson Botanical Garden, see the interesting displays at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, and gain insight at University of Alaska Fairbanks.

To see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Fairbanks trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Denali National Park and Preserve to Fairbanks takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, daily temperatures in Fairbanks can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.