60 days in Alaska Itinerary

Palmer is the borough seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sat): relax in the rural setting at Musk Ox Farm and then take in the dramatic natural features at Bodenburg Butte. Here are some ideas for day two: surround yourself with nature on Knik Glacier Tours, then admire the verdant scenery at Hatcher Pass, and then immerse yourself in nature at Independence Mine State Historical Park.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Palmer trip planner.

Louisville to Palmer is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll gain 4 hours traveling from Louisville to Palmer due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Louisville in May, things will get slightly colder in Palmer: highs are around 61°F and lows about 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to drive to Talkeetna.

Talkeetna is a census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. Visiting Denali State Park and Talkeetna Riverfront Park will get you outdoors. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Off-Road Tours and Byers Lake. There's lots more to do: relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, make a trip to Nagley's Store, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and take an in-depth tour of Talkeetna Historical Society Museum.

To see ratings, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Talkeetna attractions planner.

You can drive from Palmer to Talkeetna in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train. In May, daily temperatures in Talkeetna can reach 60°F, while at night they dip to 38°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to catch the train to Denali National Park and Preserve.

The 2.43 million hectares (6 million acres) of Denali National Park include low taiga forest, high-alpine tundra, and snowcapped mountains, all of which lead up to Mt.

Visiting Savage River Loop Trail and Mt. Healy Overlook Trail will get you outdoors. Discover out-of-the-way places like Dog Gone It and Denali Highway. Next up on the itinerary: hike along Savage Alpine Trail and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

To find where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Denali National Park and Preserve online trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by train from Talkeetna to Denali National Park and Preserve takes 4 hours. In May in Denali National Park and Preserve, expect temperatures between 60°F during the day and 38°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to fly to Valdez.

Valdez, is a city in Valdez-Cordova Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. Visiting Columbia Glacier and Boat Tours & Water Sports will get you outdoors. Get some cultural insight at Valdez Museum & Historical Archive and Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum. There's much more to do: take in breathtaking views at Keystone Canyon, look for all kinds of wild species at The Solomon Gulch Hatchery, and delve into the lush surroundings at Chugach National Forest.

For more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Valdez trip itinerary planning app.

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. In June, daytime highs in Valdez are 66°F, while nighttime lows are 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to ride a ferry to Whittier.

Whittier is a city at the head of the Passage Canal in the U.S. state of Alaska, about 58 miles southeast of Anchorage. Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel and then cast your line with a fishing tour. On the next day, see the interesting displays at Prince William Sound Museum and then explore the striking landscape at College Fiord.

For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Whittier itinerary maker app.

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Valdez to Whittier takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or drive; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. When traveling from Valdez in June, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Whittier: temperatures range from 59°F by day to 44°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can go by car to Seward.

For most visitors to this part of the world, the wild part of Alaska starts at Seward, a small port city that takes advantage of the region's natural beauty.

Explore hidden gems such as Fishing Charters & Tours and Mt. Marathon. Escape the urban bustle at Holgate Glacier and Harding Ice Field Trail. Change things up with these side-trips from Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park (Fox Island & Pederson Glacier), Moose Drop-In Trading Post (in Moose Pass) and Russian River Falls (in Cooper Landing). There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Bear Glacier, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, contemplate the waterfront views at Bear Creek Weir, and walk around Seward Waterfront Park Playground.

For ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Seward day trip site.

Getting from Whittier to Seward by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. In June in Seward, expect temperatures between 61°F during the day and 47°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can drive to Homer.

Homer is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies and Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Step out of the city life by going to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Kachemak Bay State Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Homer: Kenai River Brewing Company (in Soldotna) and Kenai Beach (in Kenai). There's much more to do: get a new perspective on nature at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, take in the exciting artwork at Ptarmigan Arts, paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, and explore the world behind art at Norman Lowell Gallery.

To see reviews and other tourist information, read our Homer trip itinerary tool.

Drive from Seward to Homer in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In June, daily temperatures in Homer can reach 62°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Kodiak.

Kodiak is one of seven communities and the main city on Kodiak Island, Kodiak Island Borough, in the U.S. state of Alaska. Visiting Fishing Charters & Tours and Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Main Office will get you outdoors. Step off the beaten path and head to Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park and Sargent Creek. The adventure continues: indulge your thirst for a good beer at Kodiak Island Brewing Company, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Kodiak Laboratory Aquarium & Touch Tank, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church, and stroll through Fossil Beach.

To see other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Kodiak trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Homer to Kodiak with the Route module. In June, daily temperatures in Kodiak can reach 58°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can travel to Anchorage.

Home to nearly half of Alaska's population, the port city of Anchorage covers a staggering area of over 4,900 sq km (1,900 sq mi) surrounded by mountains.

Escape the urban bustle at Cook Inlet and Seward Hwy. Get a sense of the local culture at Wells Fargo Museum and Point Woronzof. Make the 28th (Wed) an awe-inspiring day at Chugach State Park. And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, explore the activities along Lake Hood Harbor, make a trip to Winner Creek Trail Hand Tram, and take in the awesome beauty at Alyeska Ski Area.

For ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the Anchorage trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Kodiak to Anchorage with the Route module. When traveling from Kodiak in June, plan for a bit warmer days in Anchorage, with highs around 66°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can fly to Skagway.

The Municipality and Borough of Skagway is a first-class borough in Alaska on the Alaska Panhandle. Step out of the city life by going to Glacier Point Wilderness Safari and Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at State Street and Broadway Street and Yakutania Point. The adventure continues: hike along Lower Dewey Lake Hiking Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Upper Dewey Lake, don't miss a visit to Gold Rush Cemetery, and take an in-depth tour of Trail of '98 Museum.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Skagway trip planner.

You can fly from Anchorage to Skagway in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 65°F, and evening lows to 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can ride a ferry to Haines.

Sitting on the shores of Alaska's longest fjord and surrounded by mountains, the port city of Haines boasts spectacular scenery.

Take a break from the city and head to The Kroschel Wildlife Center and Chilkoot River. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Off-Road Tours and Fishing Charters & Tours. Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, examine the collection at American Bald Eagle Foundation, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Port Chilkoot Distillery.

For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Haines journey planning website.

You can ride a ferry from Skagway to Haines in 1.5 hours. Another option is to fly. In July, daytime highs in Haines are 64°F, while nighttime lows are 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can travel to Juneau.

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Mount Roberts Trail and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Statue of Patsy Ann, the Dog and Juneau Arts & Humanities are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Go for a jaunt from Juneau to Gustavus to see Cross Sound Express Whale Watching about 1h 35 min away. The adventure continues: explore the striking landscape at Sawyer Glacier, look for gifts at Caribou Crossings, sample the tasty concoctions at Alaskan Brewery and Bottling Company, and enjoy the sand and surf at Eagle Beach.

To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Juneau online visit planner.

Fly from Haines to Juneau in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 63°F in July, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel to Sitka.

The City and Borough of Sitka, formerly Novo-Arkhangelsk, or New Archangel under Russian rule, is a unified city-borough located on Baranof Island and the southern half of Chichagof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of the Pacific Ocean (part of the Alaska Panhandle), in the U.S. state of Alaska. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral and Russian Bishop's House. Escape the urban bustle at Fishing Charters & Tours and Off-Road Tours. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Sheldon Jackson Museum, stop by Alaska Pure Sea Salt, get engrossed in the history at Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall, and look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Raptor Center.

Plan trip to Sitka with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Getting from Juneau to Sitka by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. In July, daily temperatures in Sitka can reach 62°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Ketchikan.

The narrow city of Ketchikan clings to the bluffs that form Revillagigedo Island's southwestern shore.

Step out of the city life by going to Snorkel Alaska and Tongass National Forest. Get a sense of the local culture at Southeast Alaska Discovery Center and Caribou Creek Company. There's lots more to do: trek along Ketchikan Rainbird Trail, pause for some serene contemplation at St. John's Episcopal Church, stroll around Potlatch Totem Park, and identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

To see photos, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read Ketchikan journey planner.

Do a combination of flight and ferry from Sitka to Ketchikan in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In July, plan for daily highs up to 65°F, and evening lows to 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can travel back home.