30 days in Alaska Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): learn more about the world around you at Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, take an in-depth tour of Tongass Historical Museum, then contemplate the long history of Totem Heritage Center, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Deer Mountain Trail, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Ketchikan Rainbird Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri): stroll around Potlatch Totem Park, examine the collection at Dolly's House Museum, stop by Caribou Creek Company, then admire the majestic nature at Totem Bight State Historical Park, and finally visit a coastal fixture at Guard Island Lighthouse.

To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Ketchikan road trip website.

Belfast, UK to Ketchikan is an approximately 23-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Belfast to Ketchikan due to the time zone difference. In July, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time to travel to Sitka.

On the 23rd (Sat), see Off-Road Tours, hike along Heart Lake Trail, and then take an in-depth tour of Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral, view the masterpieces at Island Artists Gallery, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sitka Lutheran Church, then explore the historical opulence of Baranof Castle State Historical Site, and finally hike along Herring Cove Trail.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Sitka road trip planning site.

Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Ketchikan to Sitka takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In July, daytime highs in Sitka are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Skagway.

Moore Cabin and Arctic Brotherhood Camp No. 1 will appeal to history buffs. Step out of the city life by going to Yakutania Point and Pullen Creek Stream Walk.

For more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Skagway trip planner.

Ride a ferry from Sitka to Skagway in 20.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in July, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to catch the ferry to Haines.

Step out of the city life by going to Fishing Charters & Tours and Chilkat State Park. Hammer Museum and Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Next up on the itinerary: get lost in a book at Haines Borough Public Library, contemplate the waterfront views at Chilkat River, hike along Battery Point Trail, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Haines Brewing Company.

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Getting from Skagway to Haines by ferry takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: fly. July in Haines sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) so you can travel to Juneau.

Step off the beaten path and head to Photography Tours and Perseverance National Recreation Trail. Get some cultural insight at Statue of Patsy Ann, the Dog and Sealaska Heritage - Walter Soboleff Building. The adventure continues: cast your line with Best Damn Charters, take a peaceful walk through Treadwell Historic Mine Trail, take an in-depth tour of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, and stop by Glacier Smoothie Soaps LLC.

To see maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Juneau trip itinerary tool.

You can ride a ferry from Haines to Juneau in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in July, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can travel to Homer.

Get in touch with nature at Boat Tours & Water Sports and Brooks Alaskan Adventures. Step off the beaten path and head to Bishop's Beach Park and Ptarmigan Arts. Take a break from Homer with a short trip to Transfiguration of Our Lord Church in Ninilchik, about 48 minutes away.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Homer journey website.

Do a combination of flight and car from Juneau to Homer in 8 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Homer can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Anchorage.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Crow Creek Mine and Byron Glacier Trail. Escape the urban bustle at Seward Hwy and Willawaw Nature Trail. Make the 10th (Wed) an awe-inspiring day at Chugach State Park. Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape at Beluga Point, get engrossed in the history at The Roundhouse at Alyeska, make a trip to Winner Creek Trail Hand Tram, and take in nature's colorful creations at Alaska Botanical Garden.

To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Anchorage online tour itinerary planner.

Drive from Homer to Anchorage in 4.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Anchorage are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to travel to Valdez.

Get a sense of the local culture at Valdez Museum & Historical Archive and Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum. Explore hidden gems such as Columbia Glacier and Dock Point Park & Trail.

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Traveling by car from Anchorage to Valdez takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Anchorage in August, you will find days in Valdez are slightly colder (18°C), and nights are about the same (11°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to travel to Palmer.

On the 14th (Sun), get engrossed in the history at Colony House Museum, take in the awesome beauty at Lazy Mountain, then take in the dramatic scenery at Pioneer Falls, then hike along Wasilla Creek Wetlands Trail, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Bearpaw River Brewing Company. Keep things going the next day: admire the majestic nature at Government Peak Recreation Area and then examine the collection at Alaska Museum of Transportation and Industry.

To find where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Palmer online attractions planner.

You can drive from Valdez to Palmer in 5 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in August, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Talkeetna.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour and then pause for some photo ops at Alaskan War Veterans Memorial. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Wed): take in the exciting artwork at The Dancing Leaf Gallery, don't miss a visit to Nagley's Store, pick up some new knowledge with Aurora Dora, then immerse yourself in nature at Talkeetna Riverfront Park, and finally view the masterpieces at Susitna Salmon Center.

To find other places to visit, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Talkeetna trip planner.

Getting from Palmer to Talkeetna by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. In August, daytime highs in Talkeetna are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can travel back home.