61 days in Alaska Itinerary

Ketchikan is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Misty Fjords National Monument, steep yourself in history at Totem Heritage Center, get to know the fascinating history of Creek Street, and whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Ketchikan planner.

Roberval, Canada to Ketchikan is an approximately 22-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is minus 4 hours. In April, Ketchikan is somewhat warmer than Roberval - with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel to Sitka.

Sitka is known for wildlife, historic sites, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, stroll through Herring Cove Trail, sample the tasty concoctions at Baranof Island Brewing Company, and look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Raptor Center.

For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Sitka trip planner.

Do a combination of ferry and flight from Ketchikan to Sitka in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In April, daytime highs in Sitka are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can travel to Juneau.

Step out of Juneau to go to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve and see Bartlett Cove, which is approximately 1h 50 min away. Spend the 22nd (Sat) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. There's much more to do: admire the sheer force of Nugget Falls, explore the striking landscape at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, meet the residents at DIPAC's Macaulay Salmon Hatchery, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Traveling by flight from Sitka to Juneau takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In April, daily temperatures in Juneau can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel to Kodiak.

On the 28th (Fri), explore the activities along Women's Bay, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Kodiak Laboratory Aquarium & Touch Tank, then admire the majestic nature at Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park, and finally brush up on your military savvy at Kodiak Military History Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: cast your line with a fishing tour, then take an in-depth tour of Alutiiq Museum, then see the interesting displays at The Baranov Museum, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Kodiak Island Brewing Company.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Kodiak road trip planning tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Juneau to Kodiak. Traveling from Juneau in April, expect nights in Kodiak to be about the same, around 1°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Anchorage.

Make the 3rd (Wed) an awe-inspiring day at Chugach State Park. There's still lots to do: trek along Kincaid Park, tour the old-fashioned way with a train tour, get curious at Imaginarium Discovery Center, and fly down the slopes at Alyeska Ski Area.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Anchorage travel website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Kodiak to Anchorage. In April, daily temperatures in Anchorage can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can drive to Palmer.

Step out of Palmer with an excursion to Settlers Bay Golf Course in Wasilla--about 34 minutes away.

For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Palmer trip planning site.

You can drive from Anchorage to Palmer in an hour. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in May, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Homer.

Get out of town with these interesting Homer side-trips: Soldotna (Soldotna Creek Park, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, &more) and Russian River (in Kenai).

For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Homer trip itinerary planner.

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 May, you will find days in Homer are a bit cooler (15°C), and nights are about the same (5°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to Seward.

Step out of Seward with an excursion to Harding Ice Field Trail in Kenai Fjords National Park--about 32 minutes away. Spend the 19th (Fri) exploring nature at Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. And it doesn't end there: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, explore the activities along Seward Boat Harbor, walk around Seward Waterfront Park Playground, and get engrossed in the history at Chugach Heritage Center.

For photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Seward trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Homer to Seward takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. May in Seward sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can go by car to Whittier.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports and then examine the collection at Prince William Sound Museum. On the 23rd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to Whittier Harbor, then make a trip to Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Portage Pass Trail.

To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Whittier trip itinerary builder site.

Drive from Seward to Whittier in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. May in Whittier sees daily highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to catch the ferry to Valdez.

Valdez is known for nature, wildlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Prince William Sound, explore the stunning scenery at Keystone Canyon, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Chugach National Forest, and take in the dramatic natural features at Worthington Glacier.

To find ratings and tourist information, go to the Valdez itinerary planning site.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Whittier to Valdez in 5 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. When traveling from Whittier in May, plan for slightly colder days in Valdez, with highs around 11°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can drive to McCarthy.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Wild Alpine - Day Tours. Keep things going the next day: stroll through Root Glacier Trail and then go deep underground at Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark.

For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the McCarthy itinerary planner.

You can drive from Valdez to McCarthy in 4.5 hours. When traveling from Valdez in May, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in McCarthy: temperatures range from 17°C by day to 2°C at night. On the 28th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Denali National Park and Preserve.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Denali National Park and Preserve: Talkeetna (River Rafting & Tubing & Alaskan War Veterans Memorial). Spend the 29th (Mon) surrounded by wildlife at Mc Kinley Park Rd. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Denali View South, view the masterpieces at Wild about Denali, identify plant and animal life at Husky Homestead, and trek along Mt. Healy Overlook Trail.

For ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Denali National Park and Preserve journey site.

Explore your travel options from McCarthy to Denali National Park and Preserve with the Route module. In May, daily temperatures in Denali National Park and Preserve can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to fly to Fairbanks.

Change things up with a short trip to Chena Hot Springs Resort in Chena Hot Springs (about 1h 20 min away). And it doesn't end there: get outside with Outdoor Activities, see the interesting displays at Aurora Ice Museum, stop by Bishops Jewelry Gallery, and sample the tasty concoctions at HooDoo Brewing Company.

To find maps, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read Fairbanks tour 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 June in Fairbanks, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can travel back home.