This Alaskan road trip itinerary will have you driving through some of the most beautiful landscapes in North America, viewing glaciers from land and sea, visiting three National Parks, finding towering waterfalls, eating local food, and looking for wildlife such as moose, bears, mountain goats, bald eagles, whales, and so much more!
The Ultimate Alaska Trip Itinerary, is a nine day trip designed for the summertime, but could be adjusted to be shorter or longer depending on the amount of time you have. I have done all the research for you and put it all in one place, this 24-page itinerary! It covers everything you need for an unforgettable trip, without having all the stress of planning and researching.
Your Ultimate Alaska Itinerary Includes:
- 24 page pdf digital download
- 1 cover-page overview of trip
- Day-by-day instructions/schedule - your days are planned out to maximize your sightseeing time, doing all the things that I would want to do or see. However, alternatives are given, and by all means feel free to cut or add to the schedule.
- Link to a Google Map that you can download on to your phone for offline maps of the area. On this map I have marked all of the destinations, lodging recommendations, restaurant recommendations, gas stations, points of interest, hiking trailheads, things to do, and places to shop; that I mention in the itinerary.
- When To Go
- What To Wear & Bring
- To Do List
- Lodging Recommendations
- Restaurant Recommendations
- Hiking Recommendations (along with distances, elevation gained, and difficulty ratings)
- Travel Tips
- Important links, websites, addresses, and phone numbers
- Prices for attractions
- Free (or almost free) things to do
The main highlights and destinations in this itinerary are: Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Hatcher Pass, a scenic drive from Palmer to Valdez, a glacier and wildlife cruise out of Valdez, Whittier, Seward, a Kenai Fjords cruise, a flight-seeing trip to see bears in Katmai or Lake Clark National Park , and Anchorage.