8 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. The adventure continues: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, sample the fine beverages at Hoarfrost Distilling, examine the collection at Aurora Ice Museum, and identify plant and animal life at Large Animal Research Station.

For other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Fairbanks trip itinerary planner.

Mexico City, Mexico to Fairbanks is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Mexico City to Fairbanks due to the time zone difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Mexico City in February: high temperatures in Fairbanks hover around -13°C and lows are around -26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) 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.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Mon): explore the landscape on two wheels at Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, then see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and then examine the collection at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center. Keep things going the next day: get curious at Imaginarium Discovery Center and then hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.

To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Anchorage online trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Fairbanks to Anchorage takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Fairbanks in February: highs in Anchorage hover around -2°C, while lows dip to -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, then explore the activities along Resurrection Bay, and then see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

For reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Seward holiday app.

You can drive from Anchorage to Seward in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Anchorage in February: high temperatures in Seward hover around 1°C and lows are around -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.