Are you planning a dream trip and looking for a perfect Alaska Itinerary? You are in the right place! There are few experiences more enjoyable than a road trip in Alaska, and with this route, you will be visiting the top bucket list in Alaska in as short as a 10-day well-crafted itinerary!
Alaska is so big and vast, that it seems nearly impossible to find the perfect route. But with some research, calculations on your time and distance, and prioritization on what you want to visit in Alaska it is possible!
With this 10-day Alaska Itinerary, you will discover the history, see the breathtaking landscapes, enjoy the rich wildlife, explore stunning hiking trails in Denali National Park, and drive the most scenic roads in the United States, and even in the world!
Exciting starting of your Alaska Itinerary – I hope you are packed and ready to start this adventure in Alaska!
As soon as you start your driving south out of Anchorage on the Seward Highway (AK 1), you will already see the stunning mountain views. Stop at some of the viewpoints along the road to admire the views and take some great pictures.
Continuing on Seward Highway, along the Cooke Inlet, you will see signs for the Beluga Point View on the right side of the road. This is a great point to see Beluga whales and see the 180-degree views of the breathtaking Turnagain Arm. This is a great spot to visit at high tide when you have the highest chance of spotting the Belugas’ whiteheads popping out of the water.
This is a must-visit during any Alaska Itinerary. The AWCC their mission is to preserve Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, research, and education, and the animals here are treated with care.
I started the third day of my Alaska itinerary on a rainy day by visiting the Solomon Gulch to learn all about the salmon hatchery and strongly recommend a visit here. You can take a self-tour and learn how important this hatchery is to the fishing industry and the local economy. It is sustainable farming for salmon and the visit is very educational.
You can visit the original Valdez, also known to the locals as Old Valdez. In 1964 the strongest earthquake already registered in North America, followed by a tsunami, devasted the original town, and they relocated 4 miles away to where it is now.
The old town was preserved as a memorial, and here you can see the signs where the buildings used to be nearly 100 years ago. You can take the Richardson Highway and follow the signs for the Old Valdez.
DAY 1: Explore Anchorage and visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
DAY 2: Ferry to Valdez (option to drive)
DAY 3: Explore Valdez
DAY 4: Drive from Valdez to Fairbanks and stop at the North Pole
DAY 5: Explore Fairbanks & Chena Hot Springs
DAY 6: Drive from Fairbanks to Denali and explore Denali National Park
DAY 7: Explore Talkeetna | Flightseeing in Denali | Drive to Seward
DAY 8: Boat tour on Kenai Fjords National Park
DAY 9: Hike the Harding Icefield
DAY 10: Drive from Seward to Anchorage