28 days in Canadian Rockies, Vancouver & Alaska Itinerary
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Start: London, United Kingdom
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Banff National Park, Canada
— 5 nights
Drive
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Jasper National Park, Canada
— 4 nights
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Vancouver, Canada
— 7 nights
Fly to Ketchikan, Ferry to Ketchikan
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Ketchikan, United States
— 1 night
Ferry to Ketchikan, Fly to Sitka
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Sitka, United States
— 2 nights
Fly
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Skagway, United States
— 1 night
Fly
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Anchorage, United States
— 2 nights
Shuttle
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Palmer, United States
— 1 night
Fly
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Fairbanks, United States
— 3 nights
Fly
End: London, United Kingdom
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Banff National Park, Canada — 5 nights
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Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and Banff Avenue. Explore hidden gems such as Sunshine Village and Canmore Cave Tours. There's lots more to do: glide through natural beauty at Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, cruise along Morant's Curve, examine the collection at Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, and trek along Mount Fairview.
To see maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Banff National Park trip planner.
London, UK to Banff National Park is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Banff National Park is minus 7 hours. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from London in January: high temperatures in Banff National Park hover around -7°C and lows are around -16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Jasper National Park.
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To see maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Banff National Park trip planner.
London, UK to Banff National Park is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Banff National Park is minus 7 hours. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from London in January: high temperatures in Banff National Park hover around -7°C and lows are around -16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Jasper National Park.
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Jasper National Park, Canada — 4 nights
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Get in touch with nature at Marmot Basin and Maligne Lake. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to On-Line Sport & Tackle and Old Fort Point Trail. Next up on the itinerary: take in breathtaking views at Maligne Canyon, head off the coast to Spirit Island, contemplate the waterfront views at Lac Beauvert, and explore the galleries of Mountain Galleries.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Jasper National Park online trip maker.
Traveling by car from Banff National Park to Jasper National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Banff National Park in January, expect nights in Jasper National Park to be about the same, around -15°C, while days are a bit warmer, around -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to Vancouver.
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To see where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Jasper National Park online trip maker.
Traveling by car from Banff National Park to Jasper National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Banff National Park in January, expect nights in Jasper National Park to be about the same, around -15°C, while days are a bit warmer, around -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to Vancouver.
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Vancouver, Canada — 7 nights
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Hollywood North
Appreciate the collections at Audain Art Museum and Burnaby Village Museum. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Sea Dragon Charters and 32 Vedder River Rotary Trail. Get out of town with these interesting Vancouver side-trips: Whistler (Rocks and Gems Canada, Whistler Olympic Plaza, &more), Anita's Organic Mill Store (in Chilliwack) and Fort Langley National Historic Site (in Fort Langley). The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Crescent Beach, take an in-depth tour of Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition, enjoy the sea views from Lighthouse Park, and stroll through Spanish Banks.
For maps, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Vancouver online tour itinerary planner.
You can drive from Jasper National Park to Vancouver in 8.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and flight; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Jasper National Park in January: highs in Vancouver hover around 8°C, while lows dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to travel to Ketchikan.
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For maps, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Vancouver online tour itinerary planner.
You can drive from Jasper National Park to Vancouver in 8.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and flight; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Jasper National Park in January: highs in Vancouver hover around 8°C, while lows dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to travel to Ketchikan.
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Ketchikan, United States — 1 night
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Salmon Capital of the World
Start off your visit on the 25th (Thu): see the world from above with a helicopter tour, get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour, then examine the collection at Dolly's House Museum, then steep yourself in history at Totem Heritage Center, and finally look for gifts at Infinity Jewelry Ketchikan.
For reviews, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read Ketchikan tour planner.
Do a combination of flight and ferry from Vancouver to Ketchikan in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Vancouver to Ketchikan. In January in Ketchikan, expect temperatures between 6°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Sitka.
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For reviews, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read Ketchikan tour planner.
Do a combination of flight and ferry from Vancouver to Ketchikan in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Vancouver to Ketchikan. In January in Ketchikan, expect temperatures between 6°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Sitka.
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Sitka, United States — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 26th (Fri): take in the exciting artwork at Island Artists Gallery, examine the collection at Sheldon Jackson Museum, identify plant and animal life at Alaska Raptor Center, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park, and finally stop by Alaska Pure Sea Salt. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral, then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and then admire the landmark architecture of Russian Bishop's House.
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You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Ketchikan to Sitka in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. January in Sitka sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to fly to Skagway.
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You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Ketchikan to Sitka in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. January in Sitka sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to fly to Skagway.
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Skagway, United States — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 28th (Sun): look for gifts at Skagway Alaska Downtown, then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, then steep yourself in history at State Street and Broadway Street, and finally see the interesting displays at The Mascot Saloon.
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Traveling by flight from Sitka to Skagway takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Sitka in January; daily highs in Skagway reach 2°C and lows reach -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Anchorage.
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Traveling by flight from Sitka to Skagway takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Sitka in January; daily highs in Skagway reach 2°C and lows reach -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Anchorage.
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Anchorage, United States — 2 nights
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The City of Lights and Flowers
Start off your visit on the 29th (Mon): trek along Flattop Mountain Trail, identify plant and animal life at Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Alyeska Ski Area, and finally examine the collection at Alaska Jewish Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour and then ski along the peaceful trails at Hillside Park.
For ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Anchorage trip planner.
You can fly from Skagway to Anchorage in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Skagway in January, things will get little chillier in Anchorage: highs are around -3°C and lows about -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can drive to Palmer.
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For ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Anchorage trip planner.
You can fly from Skagway to Anchorage in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Skagway in January, things will get little chillier in Anchorage: highs are around -3°C and lows about -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can drive to Palmer.
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Palmer, United States — 1 night
Start off your visit on the 31st (Wed): trot along with a tour on horseback, see Off-Road Tours, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Bearpaw River Brewing Company.
To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Palmer road trip website.
Traveling by car from Anchorage to Palmer takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In January in Palmer, expect temperatures between -3°C during the day and -10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to fly to Fairbanks.
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To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Palmer road trip website.
Traveling by car from Anchorage to Palmer takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In January in Palmer, expect temperatures between -3°C during the day and -10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to fly to Fairbanks.
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Fairbanks, United States — 3 nights
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The Golden Heart City
Museum-lovers will get to explore Bouchard's International Dog Mushing and Sled Museum and University of Alaska Museum of the North. Step off the beaten path and head to Fishing Charters & Tours and Fairbanks Ice Museum. There's much more to do: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, look for all kinds of wild species at Large Animal Research Station, stop by Bishops Jewelry Gallery, and don't miss a visit to Alyeska Pipeline Viewing Point.
To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Fairbanks trip site.
You can fly from Palmer to Fairbanks in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Traveling from Palmer in January, expect Fairbanks to be cooler, temps between -17°C and -27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to fly back home.
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To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Fairbanks trip site.
You can fly from Palmer to Fairbanks in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. Traveling from Palmer in January, expect Fairbanks to be cooler, temps between -17°C and -27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to fly back home.
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