Alaska

Last frontier. Glaciers, wildlife, and wilderness.

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About Alaska

Alaska offers America's last true wilderness - massive glaciers, grizzly bears, humpback whales, and mountains that touch the sky. Cruise Inside Passage, explore Denali National Park, and experience nature at its most raw and beautiful.

What to See & Do

Denali National Park

Glacier Bay cruises

Mendenhall Glacier

Wildlife viewing

Northern Lights (winter)

Inside Passage

Where to Stay

Alyeska Resort

luxury

Mountain luxury near Anchorage

Hotel Captain Cook

luxury

Anchorage landmark hotel

Denali Park Lodges

boutique

Lodges near national park

Activities & Experiences

Denali National Park

Bus tour for wildlife and Mt. Denali views

Duration: Full day

Glacier Cruise

Boat to see tidewater glaciers

Duration: 6 hours

Bear Viewing

Watch grizzlies fishing for salmon

Duration: Full day

Helicopter Glacier Tour

Land on glacier

Duration: 2 hours

Where to Eat

Seven Glaciers

Fine Dining

Mountaintop fine dining via tram

Tracy's King Crab Shack

Seafood

Fresh Alaskan king crab

Moose's Tooth

Pizza

Anchorage pizza institution

Sample Itineraries

Alaska Wilderness

7 days
Nature & Wildlife Lovers
7 days
1

Arrive Anchorage

  • City tour
  • Alaska Native Heritage Center
  • Seafood dinner
2

Seward

  • Drive to Seward
  • Alaska SeaLife Center
  • Overnight Seward
3

Kenai Fjords

  • Full-day glacier cruise
  • Whale watching
  • Return to Anchorage
4

To Denali

  • Drive to Denali
  • Scenic views
  • Check into lodge
5

Denali National Park

  • Full-day bus tour
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Mt. Denali views
6

Talkeetna

  • Drive to Talkeetna
  • Flightseeing
  • Quaint town
  • Return to Anchorage
7

Departure

  • Final shopping
  • Departure

Quick Facts

Region

North America

Best Time to Visit

Jun-Aug

When to Go

June-August for warmest weather and long days.

Avoid: September-May is cold and dark (but Northern Lights possible).

Getting There

Fly to Anchorage (ANC) or Fairbanks (FAI). Cruise ships also popular. Rental car or tours to explore.

Local Tips

  • Book summer trips far ahead - short season
  • Bring layers - weather changes quickly
  • Midnight sun in summer - bring eye mask
  • Try salmon and halibut

Ready to Experience Alaska?

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