32 days in Alaska Itinerary

Ketchikan is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: cast your line with a fishing tour, stop by Infinity Jewelry Ketchikan, admire the majestic nature at Totem Bight State Historical Park, and pause for some photo ops at Eagle Park.

For maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Ketchikan holiday maker app.

New York City to Ketchikan is an approximately 11.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of train and ferry. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Alaska Standard Time (AKST), which is usually a -4 hour difference. While traveling from New York City, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Ketchikan, ranging from highs of 41°F to lows of 32°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can travel to Sitka.

Sitka is known for wildlife, historic sites, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Raptor Center, contemplate the long history of Russian Bishop's House, and stroll through Herring Cove Trail.

For where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Sitka online vacation planner.

Getting from Ketchikan to Sitka by combination of ferry and flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. In February, plan for daily highs up to 42°F, and evening lows to 33°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Juneau.

Spend the 16th (Thu) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. There's lots more to do: fly down the slopes at Alaska Powder Descents, observe the fascinating underwater world at DIPAC's Macaulay Salmon Hatchery, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mount Roberts Trail, and take in the dramatic scenery at Nugget Falls.

To see traveler tips, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Juneau trip planning app.

You can fly from Sitka to Juneau in 2.5 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Sitka in February; daily highs in Juneau reach 36°F and lows reach 24°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Anchorage.

Anchorage is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, trek along Friends of Eagle River Nature, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Alyeska Ski Area.

To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Anchorage trip builder site.

Fly from Juneau to Anchorage in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Juneau in February, expect Anchorage to be slightly colder, temps between 28°F and 15°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Seward.

Change things up with a short trip to Harding Ice Field Trail in Kenai Fjords National Park (about 32 minutes away). Spend the 26th (Sun) exploring nature at Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. There's lots more to do: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, explore the activities along Resurrection Bay, explore the striking landscape at Holgate Glacier, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Seward tour itinerary website.

You can drive from Anchorage to Seward in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Anchorage in February: high temperatures in Seward hover around 35°F and lows are around 25°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can go by car to Homer.

Fill the 2nd (Thu) with the natural beauty at Kachemak Bay State Park.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Homer trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Seward to Homer takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In February, plan for daily highs up to 36°F, and evening lows to 25°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Palmer.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): take in the dramatic natural features at Bodenburg Butte, then experience rural life at Reindeer Farm, and then see Off-Road Tours. On the next day, examine the collection at Iditarod Headquarters, then stroll through Independence Mine State Historical Park, and then sample the tasty concoctions at Bearpaw River Brewing Company.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Palmer trip planner.

Getting from Homer to Palmer by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Homer in March, expect Palmer to be slightly colder, temps between 34°F and 18°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can fly to Fairbanks.

Go for a jaunt from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs to see Chena Hot Springs Resort about 1h 20 min away. Spend the 10th (Fri) exploring the striking scenery along Steese Hwy. There's lots more to do: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, sample the tasty concoctions at HooDoo Brewing Company, shop like a local with University of Alaska Museum of the North, and see what you can catch with a fishing tour.

For photos, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Fairbanks holiday maker website.

Fly from Palmer to Fairbanks in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. When traveling from Palmer in March, plan for little chillier days and colder nights in Fairbanks: temperatures range from 23°F by day to -3°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.