11 days in Alaska Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Mon): stroll through Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies, then learn about winemaking at Bear Creek Winery, then get all the information you need at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, and finally see the interesting displays at Pratt Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: appreciate the history behind Seafarer's Memorial, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then get a taste of the local shopping with Norman Lowell Gallery, and finally walk around Bishop's Beach Park.

For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Homer day trip planner.

Phoenix to Homer is an approximately 12.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Phoenix to Homer due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Phoenix in July: high temperatures in Homer hover around 64°F and lows are around 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Palmer.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): hike along Bodenburg Butte, then experience rural life at Reindeer Farm, then relax in the rural setting at Musk Ox Farm, and finally trot along with a tour on horseback.

To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Palmer travel website.

Traveling by flight from Homer to Palmer takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In July, daytime highs in Palmer are 69°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can go by car to Talkeetna.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, get outside with Outdoor Activities, then stop by Aurora Dora, and finally get engrossed in the history at Talkeetna Historical Society Museum.

To find other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Talkeetna online travel planner.

Traveling by car from Palmer to Talkeetna takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train. In July in Talkeetna, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 52°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can travel to Skagway.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): hike along Lower Dewey Lake Hiking Trail, get engrossed in the history at Skagway Museum and Archives, then shop like a local with BearHead Photography Gallery, then get engrossed in the history at Jeff. Smiths Parlor Museum, and finally don't miss a visit to Arctic Brotherhood Camp No. 1. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get your game on at Alaska 360, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Gold Rush Cemetery, then contemplate the long history of State Street and Broadway Street, and finally look for gifts at Skagway Alaska Downtown.

To see ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, read Skagway journey app.

Do a combination of bus, flight, and ferry from Talkeetna to Skagway in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Talkeetna in July: highs in Skagway hover around 65°F, while lows dip to 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Juneau.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sun): stroll through Mount Roberts Trail, look for gifts at Alaska Knifeworks, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at DIPAC's Macaulay Salmon Hatchery, then sample the tasty concoctions at Alaskan Brewery and Bottling Company, and finally get engrossed in the history at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. On the 26th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Eagle Beach and then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

For photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Juneau holiday planner.

Fly from Skagway to Juneau in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In July, daytime highs in Juneau are 63°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Ketchikan.

On the 27th (Tue), get a taste of the local shopping with Caribou Creek Company, get a new perspective on nature at Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, then see the interesting displays at Dolly's House Museum, then walk around Potlatch Totem Park, and finally get outside with Outdoor Activities. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Tongass Historical Museum, explore the galleries of Totem Heritage Center, and then trek along Deer Mountain Trail.

To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Ketchikan attractions website.

You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Juneau to Ketchikan in 3 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. July in Ketchikan sees daily highs of 65°F and lows of 54°F at night. On the 28th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.