8 days in Alaska Itinerary

Homer is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Mon): explore the landscape on two wheels at Homer Spit and then admire the majestic nature at Kachemak Bay State Park. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Pratt Museum, learn more about the world around you at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, and then hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.

For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Homer road trip tool.

Istanbul, Turkey to Homer is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. You'll gain 12 hours traveling from Istanbul to Homer due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Istanbul in July, plan for colder days and slightly colder nights in Homer: temperatures range from 20°C by day to 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to travel to Juneau.

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): explore the activities along Tracy Arm Fjord and then sample the fine beverages at Amalga Distillery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the world from above with a helicopter tour, then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then look for gifts at Glacier Smoothie Soaps LLC.

To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, use the Juneau tour itinerary planning tool.

Getting from Homer to Juneau by combination of car and flight takes about 8 hours. July in Juneau sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can fly to Skagway.

The Municipality and Borough of Skagway is a first-class borough in Alaska on the Alaska Panhandle. You've now added White Pass & Yukon Route Railway to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 10th (Fri): take a memorable tour with White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, then examine the collection at Red Onion Saloon Brothel Museum, and then admire the natural beauty at Jewell Gardens.

For traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Skagway trip itinerary builder site.

You can fly from Juneau to Skagway in 2.5 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. July in Skagway sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to 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.

On the 11th (Sat), look for gifts at Cabin Fever, examine the collection at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, and then identify plant and animal life at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.

For where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Anchorage trip builder app.

Traveling by flight from Skagway to Anchorage takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in July, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.