Start your adventure at Tony Knowles Coastal Trail offering scenic views of downtown Anchorage and surrounding nature. Next, visit Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn about Alaska's native cultures. End the day with a hike to the Flattop Mountain Trail summit for panoramic views of Anchorage.
Take a scenic drive to Seward and go on a guided 7-hour cruise to Kenai Fjords National Park to see glaciers, whales and other sea animals.
Explore Homer Spit, a long strip of land offering stunning views of Kachemak Bay and snow-capped mountains. Take a flightseeing tour over Volcano Mt Redoubt if weather permits. Then, end your day at the Salmon Fishing Hole to try your luck at fishing.
Drive to Denali National Park and go on a 6 to 8-hour guided bus tour to see the park's wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, caribou and moose.
Visit the University of Alaska Museum of the North to learn about Alaska's natural and cultural history. Then, head to the Chena Hot Springs Resort for a relaxing soak in natural hot springs.
Go on a guided glacier hike at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park to explore the park's impressive glaciers and mountain views.
Visit Valdez Glacier, an epic glacier not too far from Valdez. Afterward, take a sea kayaking trip in the Prince William Sound before ending your adventure at The Fat Mermaid restaurant, where local seafood is the star of the menu.
If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau or a Dog Sledding Tour in Fairbanks. If you have less time, skip Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and spend the day relaxing at the Chena Hot Springs Resort.