18 days in Alaska Itinerary

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Totem Heritage Center and Totem Bight State Historical Park. Take a break from the city and head to Scuba & Snorkeling and Helicopter Tours. There's still lots to do: add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, identify plant and animal life at Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, learn more about the world around you at Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, and delve into the lush surroundings at Misty Fjords Air & Outfitting, Inc..

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Jerusalem, Israel to Ketchikan is an approximately 28-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Jerusalem to Ketchikan is minus 11 hours. While traveling from Jerusalem, expect colder days and little chillier nights in Ketchikan, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to 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. Start off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): see the interesting displays at Sheldon Jackson Museum, then paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, then take an in-depth tour of Sitka Centennial Visitors Center, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael's Cathedral. Keep things going the next day: get to know the fascinating history of Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park and then admire the striking features of Russian Bishop's House.

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You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Ketchikan to Sitka in 2 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. In August, daily temperatures in Sitka can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to travel to Juneau.

Juneau is an unusual state capital in many respects.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Sun): soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, sample the tasty concoctions at Alaskan Brewing Company, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. Here are some ideas for day two: trek along Mount Roberts Trail and then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

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Getting from Sitka to Juneau by flight takes about 2 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. In August, daily temperatures in Juneau can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Homer.

Homer is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. Escape the urban bustle at Photography Tours and Homer Spit. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Pratt Museum and Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies. And it doesn't end there: add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, admire the masterpieces at Bunnell Street Arts Center, take in the exciting artwork at Norman Lowell Studio & Gallery, and get a taste of the local shopping with Art Shop Gallery.

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You can fly from Juneau to Homer in 5.5 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in August, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Fri) to allow time for travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Harding Ice Field Trail and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Keep things going the next day: explore the activities along Seward Boat Harbor and then take a memorable tour with Tours.

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Traveling by combination of bus and taxi from Homer to Seward takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow time to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): delve into the lush surroundings at Chugach National Forest and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Keep things going the next day: grab your bike and head to Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and then examine the collection at Anchorage Museum.

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You can drive from Seward to Anchorage in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and car. In August, daytime highs in Anchorage are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.