5-Day Alaska Adventure Itinerary

• Day 1: Kenai Fjords National Park
  4 hours and 30 minutes (140 miles) from Anchorage

  Start your adventure with a scenic drive through one of the most beautiful national parks in Alaska. At Kenai Fjords National Park, you'll get up close to glaciers, wildlife, and breathtaking fjords. Take a wildlife tour or go sea kayaking to get even closer to the beauty of Alaska. Don't forget your camera!

• Day 2: Denali National Park
  4 hours and 25 minutes (240 miles) from Kenai Fjords National Park

  Wander through the wilderness of Denali National Park and see the scenic mountains, rivers, and wildlife of Alaska. Go hiking, biking, or rafting, or take an epic helicopter ride to observe Alaska from above. Enjoy the stunning vistas and take in the fresh air of this natural space.

• Day 3: Anchorage to Valdez
  5 hours and 30 minutes (304 miles) from Denali National Park

  Take a road trip to Valdez along the beautiful coastal range in Alaska. Stop at the famous Matanuska Glacier to see Alaska's largest glacier, then continue on to Valdez. In Valdez, go sea kayaking, fishing or even snowboarding in winter. Take in the stunning beauty of the northernmost ice-free port town in America.

• Day 4: Chugach Mountains
  8 hours (298 miles) from Valdez

  Hike, rock climb, or go glacier trekking in the Chugach Mountains. Take a ski plane tour to land on one of the nearby glaciers and explore the beauty up close. Chugach is also famous for its fall colors during late August and early September. Spend a day here for a true Alaskan experience.

• Day 5: Homer
  3 hours and 20 minutes (223 miles) from Chugach Mountains

  End your adventure in the charming town of Homer. Stroll through the beautiful beach or take halibut fishing in Kachemak Bay. Take a tour to the peaceful Grewingk Glacier Lake or get a gorgeous view of Homer Spit from the Baycrest Hill lookout. Homer is a beautiful and relaxing place to end your Alaskan adventure.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kenai Fjords National Park (4-6 hours, $10)
• Denali National Park (1-2 days, $10)
• Matanuska Glacier (1-3 hours, $30)
• Valdez (1-2 days, $50)
• Chugach Mountains (1-2 days, $20)
• Homer (1-2 days, $30)
Total Estimated Costs: $150

Transportation

Travelers should rent a car to follow this itinerary. The cost for 5 days of rental is approximately $200. Travel time between the locations is about 26 hours of driving.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a few extra days in Kenai Fjords or Denali National Park. If you have less time, consider skipping Valdez or Chugach Mountains to ensure more time in other places.

Airports

The main airport in Alaska is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), located about 6 miles south of Anchorage. ANC is the busiest airport in Alaska and offers connections to most major U.S. cities. Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) also offers flights to Anchorage and commuter destinations.