Alaska

Adventure – Breathtaking Nature – Wildlife – Incredible landscapes

Adventure, Breathtaking Nature, Wildlife & Incredible landscapes

Alaska is home to some of the most beautiful scenery the United States has to offer. When looking into a trip to Alaska, the opportunities to experience the state’s natural beauty are endless.

Despite the cold weather that can be somewhat intimidating for first time travellers, Alaska provides some of the most amazing scenery in the world. Bring a sweatshirt, your camera and a sense of adventure and you won’t be disappointed.

Aside from that Alaska has large, intact natural landscapes. These large areas are filled with mesmerizing nature and wildlife. Diving in the wilderness and getting an up close and personal view of glaciers and wildlife that you simply can’t find in any other place in the world. Alaska has a bit of everything in it, and it’s definitely one that should be on everybody’s bucket list as it offers an experience like no other.

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Where Adventure Awaits

Alaska is such a large state that if you saw one million acres per day, it would take you over a year to see everything!

Enjoy the great outdoors by taking part in exhilarating activities like glacier trekking or rafting or more leisurely activities like hiking, biking, fishing, and camping, or just by relaxing and taking in the breathtaking open spaces. Take part in festivals or cultural tours to learn about Alaska Native culture.

In the winter, you can go skiing, snowboarding, on dog sled rides, and more. Don’t forget to watch the northern lights flicker across the night sky. No matter how you get there whether it’s a road trip, an airplane, a train, or a cruise, you’ll find that the adventure is all in the journey.

When to visit?

Twenty-four-hour darkness and sun at midnight. Ice-worm festivals and sweltering outdoor salmon bakes. Sun-dappled rainforest and freezing-cold arctic tundra. Alaska is a place of extreme seasonal and regional contrasts.

MAY – SEPT • High Season • 29 °C
NOV – MARCH • Low Season • 27 °C

What to see?

Local attractions: These are our favourite places and hidden gems throughout Alaska.

Kenai Fjords National Park
The most incredible, mystifying wildness in Alaska, covering 587,000 acres, was established in 1980. The enormous Harding Ice Field is the park's crowning feature; from it, many tidewater glaciers rush down, sculpting the coastline into breath-taking fjords.
The Northern Lights
The thrill of a live performance simply cannot be captured by a glossy photo, even though it can accurately represent the colors of the aurora. With 200 performances annually beginning in late August, Fairbanks is without a doubt the stunning capital. Some locals claim that you may direct the aurora's movements by whistling.
Denali Star train
The Denali Park Road traverses through low valleys and high mountain passes as it runs parallel to the Alaska Range. Beautiful scenery can be seen along its path, and there are several opportunities to glimpse Denali—if the typically overcast sky permits. Wildlife is frequently seen as well, however sightings are not always assured since there are wild creatures that are free to explore an unfenced area.
Riding the Alaska Ferry to the Aleutian Islands
There is nothing like spending a night on a boat that travels to isolated Alaskan settlements located far from the Aleutian chain. In port, locals often pile on board just to take off stacks of hamburgers – the ship cafeteria might be the only restaurant in town.
Kodiak Island
The island is the home of enormous brown bears, prosperous crab fishery, lush mountains that protect serene crescent-shaped bays and happy residents of the town that bear its name. This second-largest island in the US, rarely visited by major cruise ships, is Alaska at its most natural.
Mendenhall Glacier
The words noble ice, majestic mountains, and sublime grandeur are frequently used while talking about The Mendenhall glaciers. You can go on a trek around this ice river that pours out of the mountains, stand in the gaping opening of an ice cave, or simply observe the glacier's discharge of icebergs into the Mendenhall River.
Kenai Fjords National Park
The most incredible, mystifying wildness in Alaska, covering 587,000 acres, was established in 1980. The enormous Harding Ice Field is the park's crowning feature; from it, many tidewater glaciers rush down, sculpting the coastline into breath-taking fjords.
The Northern Lights
The thrill of a live performance simply cannot be captured by a glossy photo, even though it can accurately represent the colors of the aurora. With 200 performances annually beginning in late August, Fairbanks is without a doubt the stunning capital. Some locals claim that you may direct the aurora's movements by whistling.
Denali Star train
The Denali Park Road traverses through low valleys and high mountain passes as it runs parallel to the Alaska Range. Beautiful scenery can be seen along its path, and there are several opportunities to glimpse Denali—if the typically overcast sky permits. Wildlife is frequently seen as well, however sightings are not always assured since there are wild creatures that are free to explore an unfenced area.
Riding the Alaska Ferry to the Aleutian Islands
There is nothing like spending a night on a boat that travels to isolated Alaskan settlements located far from the Aleutian chain. In port, locals often pile on board just to take off stacks of hamburgers – the ship cafeteria might be the only restaurant in town.
Kodiak Island
The island is the home of enormous brown bears, prosperous crab fishery, lush mountains that protect serene crescent-shaped bays and happy residents of the town that bear its name. This second-largest island in the US, rarely visited by major cruise ships, is Alaska at its most natural.
Mendenhall Glacier
The words noble ice, majestic mountains, and sublime grandeur are frequently used while talking about The Mendenhall glaciers. You can go on a trek around this ice river that pours out of the mountains, stand in the gaping opening of an ice cave, or simply observe the glacier's discharge of icebergs into the Mendenhall River.

How about the accommodation?

Whether you’re looking for a simple spot for good night’s sleep before embarking on a backpacking adventure, or you’d like to lounge in luxury for a week at a wilderness lodge, the options for lodging are plentiful. You will find accommodations ranging from affordable hostels and motels for travellers on a budget, to high-end hotels with all the amenities in beautiful settings, to all-inclusive wilderness lodges and resorts for those looking for a bit of luxury in the backcountry.

ways to get around

Once you arrive, you can travel within the state by plane, cruise, ferry, train, car, or motorcoach/bus. No matter which mode you choose, traveling through Alaska offers a front row seat to experience inspiring scenery and exquisite wildlife.

Plane

The majority of Alaska is not accessible by road, making airplanes essential for travel throughout the state. Alaska Airlines typically offers the most availability for travel to and within Alaska.

Boat & Ferries

Alaska has more coastline than the rest of the United States combined. Seeing the diverse landscapes, abundant marine wildlife, and tidewater glaciers by cruise ship is one of the top ways to travel to and around Alaska.

Bus

Alaska offers some of the world’s most spectacular rail journeys on the two railroads operating in the state: the Alaska Railroad and the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. Traveling Alaska by train offers an exciting yet comfortable way to see the state.

Drive

Alaska road trips are legendary for their beauty and access to top sights as well as off-the-beaten track destinations. Driving the famed Alaska Highway in a car or RV offers the opportunity to linger along the way. Some of the world’s wildest and most beautiful national and state parks are along this route.

ways to get around

Once you arrive, you can travel within the state by plane, cruise, ferry, train, car, or motorcoach/bus. No matter which mode you choose, traveling through Alaska offers a front row seat to experience inspiring scenery and exquisite wildlife.

Plane

The majority of Alaska is not accessible by road, making airplanes essential for travel throughout the state. Alaska Airlines typically offers the most availability for travel to and within Alaska.

Boat & Ferries

Alaska has more coastline than the rest of the United States combined. Seeing the diverse landscapes, abundant marine wildlife, and tidewater glaciers by cruise ship is one of the top ways to travel to and around Alaska.

Bus

Alaska offers some of the world’s most spectacular rail journeys on the two railroads operating in the state: the Alaska Railroad and the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. Traveling Alaska by train offers an exciting yet comfortable way to see the state.

Drive

Alaska road trips are legendary for their beauty and access to top sights as well as off-the-beaten track destinations. Driving the famed Alaska Highway in a car or RV offers the opportunity to linger along the way. Some of the world’s wildest and most beautiful national and state parks are along this route.

travel tips

Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do in Alaska:

  • Avoid unsafe areas. Always look for the regions to stay away from, and never enter them during the day or night in particular.
  • Before going on a hike or camping, check the weather forecast. The Alaskan weather is very unpredictable can change suddenly.
  • Stay away from wildlife. Although moose, bears, and other animals might seem cute, they have been known to charge and attack people if they feel threatened,. Never try to feed them, just observe and snap pictures from a distance.
  • Don’t leave valuables in parked cars. Keep all valuable items on you when leaving a parked car, even in monitored garages. Take all items out of sight and lock the car before going to your destination.
  • Never show your valuables in public. Like in any city, be mindful of your personal belongings.
  • Stick to campsites. Never camp in random, unknown places. Check with the park ranger’s office on safe places to camp. Going off the beaten path is incredibly dangerous due to the weather and wild threats.
  • Avoid unsafe areas. Always look for the regions to stay away from, and never enter them during the day or night in particular.
  • Before going on a hike or camping, check the weather forecast. The Alaskan weather is very unpredictable can change suddenly.
  • Stay away from wildlife. Although moose, bears, and other animals might seem cute, they have been known to charge and attack people if they feel threatened,. Never try to feed them, just observe and snap pictures from a distance.
  • Don’t leave valuables in parked cars. Keep all valuable items on you when leaving a parked car, even in monitored garages. Take all items out of sight and lock the car before going to your destination.
  • Never show your valuables in public. Like in any city, be mindful of your personal belongings.
  • Stick to campsites. Never camp in random, unknown places. Check with the park ranger’s office on safe places to camp. Going off the beaten path is incredibly dangerous due to the weather and wild threats.
man looking out into body of water

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