42 days in Alaska Itinerary

Take a break from Fairbanks with a short trip to Chena Hot Springs Resort in Chena Hot Springs, about 1h 20 min away. And it doesn't end there: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, get in on the family fun at Pioneer Park, indulge your thirst for a good beer at HooDoo Brewing Company, and see the interesting displays at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum.

For maps, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, use the Fairbanks trip planner.

Cartagena, Colombia to Fairbanks is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Cartagena to Fairbanks is minus 4 hours. Traveling from Cartagena in March, things will get colder in Fairbanks: highs are around -5°C and lows about -22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Denali National Park and Preserve.

Spend the 19th (Sun) surrounded by wildlife at Mc Kinley Park Rd. The adventure continues: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Denali, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mt. Healy Overlook Trail, trek along Horseshoe Lake Trail, and surround yourself with nature on Dog Sledding Tours at EarthSong Lodge.

To see photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Denali National Park and Preserve trip itinerary builder website.

Fly from Fairbanks to Denali National Park and Preserve in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Fairbanks in March, expect Denali National Park and Preserve to be somewhat warmer, temps between 1°C and -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can travel to Palmer.

Go for a jaunt from Palmer to Sutton to see Matanuska Glacier State Recreational Site about 1h 30 min away.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Palmer online vacation planner.

Getting from Denali National Park and Preserve to Palmer by combination of train and taxi takes about 5.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Palmer when traveling from Denali National Park and Preserve in March, with lows around -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Homer.

Change things up with these side-trips from Homer: Soldotna (Soldotna Historical Society, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, &more).

Discover how to plan a Homer trip in just a few steps with Klarna Trips's itinerary builder.

Fly from Palmer to Homer in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Palmer in March since evenings lows in Homer dip to -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Seward.

Step out of Seward to go to Moose Pass and see Moose Drop-In Trading Post, which is approximately 36 minutes away. Spend the 2nd (Sun) exploring nature at Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. There's still lots to do: paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, observe the fascinating underwater world at Alaska SeaLife Center, explore the activities along Resurrection Bay, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Marathon.

Planning Seward trip won't be overwhelming when you use Klarna Trips's itinerary maker.

You can drive from Homer to Seward in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. In March in Seward, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Anchorage.

Make the 3rd (Mon) an awe-inspiring day at Chugach State Park. The adventure continues: capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Alyeska Ski Area, contemplate the waterfront views at Cook Inlet, and see the interesting displays at Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center.

For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Anchorage route planner.

You can drive from Seward to Anchorage in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Anchorage can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Sitka.

Sitka is known for wildlife, historic sites, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Sheldon Jackson Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Raptor Center, stop by Alaska Pure Sea Salt, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park.

To see ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Sitka online trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Anchorage to Sitka in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Anchorage in April, Sitka is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Ketchikan.

Ketchikan is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: immerse yourself in nature at Totem Bight State Historical Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Saxman Native Village, pause for some photo ops at Eagle Park, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

Before you visit Ketchikan, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

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, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel to Juneau.

Spend the 18th (Tue) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. There's still lots to do: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Alaskan Brewery and Bottling Company, don't miss a visit to Shrine of St Therese, and relax and rejuvenate at Glacier Salt Cave & Spa.

To find out how to plan a trip to Juneau, use our trip itinerary maker.

You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Ketchikan to Juneau in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. Traveling from Ketchikan in April, Juneau is little chillier at night with lows of 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.