24 days in Alaska Itinerary

Change things up with a short trip to Chena Hot Springs Resort in Chena Hot Springs (about 1h 20 min away). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, gain insight at University of Alaska Fairbanks, sample the fine beverages at Hoarfrost Distilling, and make a trip to Santa Claus House.

To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Fairbanks online travel planner.

Los Angeles to Fairbanks is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Los Angeles in March, expect Fairbanks to be much colder, temps between 23°F and -3°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to fly to Anchorage.

Make the 27th (Mon) an awe-inspiring day at Chugach State Park. Next up on the itinerary: capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, identify plant and animal life at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, get a new perspective on nature at Alaska Museum of Science & Nature, and contemplate the waterfront views at Cook Inlet.

To see other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read Anchorage travel route planning tool.

Getting from Fairbanks to Anchorage by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Fairbanks in March, expect nights in Anchorage to be much warmer, around 18°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 34°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Seward.

On the 28th (Tue), paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, then contemplate the waterfront views at Seward Boat Harbor, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Exit Glacier. Keep things going the next day: take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, get engrossed in the history at Seward Community Library & Museum, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Alaska SeaLife Center, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Resurrection Bay.

To see ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Seward trip planner.

Traveling by car from Anchorage to Seward takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Seward when traveling from Anchorage in March, with lows around 26°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to drive to Homer.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Thu): get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, then get a new perspective on nature at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, and then cast your line with a fishing tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Fri): see the interesting displays at Pratt Museum, stop by Jars Of Clay Pottery, and then admire the masterpieces at Bunnell Street Arts Center.

For traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Homer trip app.

Traveling by car from Seward to Homer takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 39°F in March, and nighttime lows around 25°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Juneau.

Spend the 3rd (Mon) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. There's much more to do: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, get outside with Outdoor Activities, look for gifts at Celebrity Jewelers, and stroll through Alaska Powder Descents.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Juneau travel route tool.

You can do a combination of car and flight from Homer to Juneau in 8 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Juneau can reach 39°F, while at night they dip to 27°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can travel to Sitka.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): look for gifts at Alaska Pure Sea Salt, contemplate the long history of Russian Bishop's House, see the interesting displays at Sheldon Jackson Museum, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park, and finally take an in-depth tour of Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Raptor Center, then ponder the world of politics at Harrigan Centennial Hall, then take in the exciting artwork at Island Artists Gallery, and finally see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Sitka trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Juneau to Sitka takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 49°F in April, and nighttime lows around 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Ketchikan.

Ketchikan is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the majestic nature at Totem Bight State Historical Park, cast your line with a fishing tour, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Creek Street.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Ketchikan holiday planning tool.

You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Sitka to Ketchikan in 3.5 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. In April in Ketchikan, expect temperatures between 50°F during the day and 39°F at night. On the 9th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.