9 days in Alaska Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): stroll through Rotary Beach, hike along Deer Mountain Trail, and then look for gifts at The Rain Barrel. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Tongass Historical Museum, then hike along Ketchikan Rainbird Trail, and then walk around Settlers Cove State Recreational Site.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Ketchikan road trip website.

Houston to Ketchikan is an approximately 9.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Houston to Ketchikan due to the time zone difference. In July, Ketchikan is much colder than Houston - with highs of 65°F and lows of 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Juneau.

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Mon): stroll through Perseverance National Recreation Trail, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and then look for gifts at Alaskan Fudge Company.

To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Juneau travel planner.

You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Ketchikan to Juneau in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In July, daytime highs in Juneau are 63°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. You will leave for Homer on the 26th (Tue).

Homer is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. On the 27th (Wed), walk around Bishop's Beach Park and then admire the masterpieces at Bunnell Street Arts Center.

For other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Homer trip itinerary maker app.

You can do a combination of flight and car from Juneau to Homer in 8 hours. July in Homer sees daily highs of 64°F and lows of 51°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to go by car 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 28th (Thu): contemplate the waterfront views at Seward Boat Harbor and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Mt. Marathon.

To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Seward day trip planning website.

You can drive from Homer to Seward in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 64°F, and evening lows to 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) 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.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): stop by Alaska Mint, get engrossed in the history at Heritage Library and Museum, and then let little ones run wild at Lake Spenard.

For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Anchorage online visit planner.

You can drive from Seward to Anchorage in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Anchorage can reach 69°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) to allow time 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. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sat): cast your line with Alaska Adventures Unltd, then trek along Herring Cove Trail, and then get engrossed in the history at Sitka Centennial Visitors Center.

To see maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Sitka trip builder tool.

You can fly from Anchorage to Sitka in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. When traveling from Anchorage in July, plan for a bit cooler days in Sitka, with highs around 62°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.