60 days in Alaska Itinerary

When in Fairbanks, make a side trip to see Chena Hot Springs Resort in Chena Hot Springs, approximately Chena Hot Springs away. Spend the 6th (Mon) exploring the striking scenery along Steese Hwy. There's still lots to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, examine the collection at Aurora Ice Museum, deepen your understanding at University of Alaska Fairbanks, and find something for the whole family at Pioneer Park.

For traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Fairbanks road trip planning website.

Cartagena, Colombia to Fairbanks is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Colombia Standard Time (COT) to Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is minus 4 hours. Traveling from Cartagena in March, expect Fairbanks to be cooler, temps between -5°C and -22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Denali National Park and Preserve.

Step out of Denali National Park and Preserve with an excursion to Denali State Park in Trapper Creek--about 1h 30 min away. Spend the 9th (Thu) surrounded by wildlife at Mc Kinley Park Rd. And it doesn't end there: take in the awesome beauty at Denali, surround yourself with nature on Dog Sledding Tours at EarthSong Lodge, trek along Mt. Healy Overlook Trail, and make a trip to Denali View South.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Denali National Park and Preserve itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Fairbanks to Denali National Park and Preserve takes 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 a bit warmer, temps between 1°C and -13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Valdez.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): take in breathtaking views at Keystone Canyon, then explore the striking landscape at Worthington Glacier, and then take in the pleasant sights at Dock Point Park & Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Chugach National Forest, see the interesting displays at Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum, and then get engrossed in the history at Valdez Museum & Historical Archive.

To find reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, use the Valdez online tour itinerary builder.

Traveling by flight from Denali National Park and Preserve to Valdez takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or do a combination of train and ferry. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Denali National Park and Preserve in March since evenings lows in Valdez dip to -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can travel to Cordova.

On the 15th (Wed), stroll through Points North Heli-Adventures. On your second day here, take an in-depth tour of Cordova History Museum, get a dose of the wild on Child’s Glacier Tours by The Riverside Inn, and then snap pictures at Miles Glacier Bridge.

For more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Cordova trip itinerary app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Valdez to Cordova. In March in Cordova, expect temperatures between 4°C during the day and -5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can travel to Seward.

When in Seward, make a side trip to see Moose Drop-In Trading Post in Moose Pass, approximately Moose Pass away. Spend the 20th (Mon) exploring nature at Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. And it doesn't end there: add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, appreciate the history behind Benny Benson Memorial, contemplate the waterfront views at Resurrection Bay, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Alaska SeaLife Center.

To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Seward tour planner.

Explore your travel options from Cordova to Seward with the Route module. In March, daytime highs in Seward are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to drive to Homer.

Get out of town with these interesting Homer side-trips: Soldotna (Soldotna Creek Park, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, &more).

For reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Homer trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Seward to Homer takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In March in Homer, expect temperatures between 4°C during the day and -4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Palmer.

Get out of town with these interesting Palmer side-trips: Settlers Bay Golf Course (in Wasilla) and Matanuska Glacier State Recreational Site (in Sutton).

To see maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Palmer trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Homer to Palmer in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In March, Palmer is a bit cooler than Homer - with highs of 1°C and lows of -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can drive to Anchorage.

Step out of Anchorage with an excursion to Boat Tours & Water Sports in Whittier--about 1h 20 min away. Make the 3rd (Mon) an awe-inspiring day at Chugach State Park. The adventure continues: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Alaska Zoo, look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Alyeska Ski Area.

To see other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Anchorage trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by car from Palmer to Anchorage takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Anchorage can reach 1°C, while at night they dip to -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to fly to Skagway.

Skagway is known for museums, wildlife, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, make a trip to Lower Reid Falls, take in nature's colorful creations at Jewell Gardens, and view the masterpieces at Alaska Art Colony.

To find reviews, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Skagway trip itinerary maker.

Fly from Anchorage to Skagway in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. April in Skagway sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can catch the ferry to Haines.

Step out of Haines to go to Hoonah and see Dolphin & Whale Watching, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Alaska Indian Arts in Haines, tee off at Valley of the Eagles Golf Links & Driving Range, contemplate the long history of Fort William H. Seward National Historic Landmark, and identify plant and animal life at The Kroschel Wildlife Center.

For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Haines road trip planning app.

Ride a ferry from Skagway to Haines in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Expect a daytime high around 10°C in April, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to travel to Juneau.

Spend the 15th (Sat) exploring at Tracy Arm Fjord. And it doesn't end there: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, fly down the slopes at Eaglecrest Ski Area, don't miss a visit to Shrine of St Therese, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Alaska Powder Descents.

To find reviews, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Juneau route planner.

Getting from Haines to Juneau by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. In April in Juneau, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can travel 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, appreciate the extensive heritage of Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Fortress of the Bear, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Baranof Island Brewing Company.

Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Sitka using our trip planner.

Fly from Juneau to Sitka in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In April, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to travel to Ketchikan.

Ketchikan is known for wildlife, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Totem Bight State Historical Park, cast your line with a fishing tour, stroll through Saxman Native Village, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

To see reviews, photos, and more tourist information, use the Ketchikan itinerary builder site.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Sitka to Ketchikan takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in April, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.