9 days in Alaska Itinerary

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

Take a break from the city and head to Dolphin & Whale Watching and Mount Roberts Trail. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Alaskan Brewery and Bottling Company and St. Nicholas. Spend the 20th (Sun) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas and hike along Perseverance National Recreation Trail.

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Juneau online attractions planner.

New York City to Juneau is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 4 hours traveling from New York City to Juneau. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from New York City in May; daily highs in Juneau reach 60°F and lows reach 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Homer.

Homer is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. Get in touch with nature at Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies and Photography Tours. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Bear Creek Winery and Bishop's Beach Park. The adventure continues: grab your bike and head to Homer Spit, examine the collection at Pratt Museum, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and learn more about the world around you at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center.

To see photos, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Homer trip itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of flight and car from Juneau to Homer in 8 hours. When traveling from Juneau in May, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Homer: temperatures range from 55°F by day to 41°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.