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From scenic flights and glacier walks to white water rafting trips, Alaska offers endless possibilities for adventure. Explore the snow-capped mountains in Denali National Park , watch the whimsical Northern Lights dance above Fairbanks , or visit Point Woronzof to see incredible wildlife such as bald eagles, moose, and perhaps even beluga whales. After your first visit to the Last Frontier, you'll find yourself happily returning again and again.
142 Alaska tour packages with 376 reviews
USA – Alaska Fall Colors with Northern Lights
The tour was amazing, great and tour guides:).
- Active Adventure
Alaska Kenai & Denali Adventure
Everything was great organized, our CEO Megan was so kind and well prepared.
Majestic Alaska (10 Days)
I cannot speak highly enough of this tour. Kris, our tour director, as well as our driver Rose and wellness director Tyler, were all friendly, knowledgeable, and excited to share Alaska with us. Kris is such a warm people-person and consistently went over and above to make this tour what it was, including staying up one night and waking those of us on his list who wanted to see the Northern Lights. The itinerary was no doubt well laid out, but Kris added so many special touches to support Alaskan businesses but also to provide us with extra opportunities to connect with local Alaskans and have the most comfortable and enjoyable experience possible. September was a perfect time to experience this tour. My travel friend and I would highly recommend this trip.
- €100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.
- Overland Truck
- Mountain Hikes
- Hiking & Trekking
Alaska Adventure - 20 Days
Infinite Adventures is the very very best!!!! We typically do a long trip every year and this one was the best we have ever done. My wife and two kids absolutely loved it. Dave, Tory, Nat, and Ellie made it very easy to enjoy Alaska's great outdoors without us having to plan or find the best spots. They know all the little details that made it fun. Their sense of humor was also a huge plus. After a day hiking glaciers or bear watching the camp sight was always fun and dinners/food was always on point. Natalie and Ellie made best scrambled eggs ever. Tory and Dave made best Salmon dinner's (they deserve at least one Michelin star). The bus ride was also fun, comfortable with good conversation and great music (Nat, please more ABBA next time LOL). Also, the group travel angle was great fun as we got to meet and bond with people from all over the world. Really wonderful group of people. We will definitely be doing another trip in future with Infinite Adventures and highly recommend it to others.
- 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.
- In-depth Cultural
Nature's Best: Alaska
Our Tour guide, Wayne, was fantastic! He went above and beyond; to make sure we were comfortable on the bus and on the tours! He also got us as close as he could when there were animal sightings! Lane, our driver, was also an excellent driver; and he kept us safe on the narrow and winding Mountain roads! Hats off to these two!
Alaska Denali Expedition - 12 Days
Being a senior, I discovered that tent camping has become a significant challenge. That said, the tour was an awesome experience. The sites were chosen for maximum beauty and immersion in raw nature. Dave and Natalie know the areas well and were well organized. Yan and Kiki were so very helpful and detail oriented. Thanks for a great and memorable experience.
Spectacular Alaska!
The Tour of Alaska was filled with beauty and adventure. We cannot imagine a better way to see this beautiful area. Our Guide was fantastic, and our driver was just as great!
Hike Alaska: Glaciers and Denali
Exceeded expectations, everything was smooth. Great guide.
- Ice Trekking
- Kayak & Canoe
- Sightseeing
Alaska: Ocean Wildlife to Interior Wilderness Adventure - 9 Days
This was a 5-star experience with a full itinerary, above and beyond our expectations with up close wildlife viewing, an array of activities, and incredibly knowledgeable and fun guides.
Alaska Journey National Geographic Journeys
Good time with lots of riding in the van going to interesting places
Anchorage: Kenai Fjords & Denali National Park 5 Day/4 Night Adventure
We had a terrific experience in Alaska. Some wonderful scenery and animal sightings. Our hosts were very accommodating and thoughtful to enhance our experience. Well worth the visit.
Grand Alaskan Adventure
Our guide Kris was just wonderful, full of enthusiasm, witty, well organised and unflappable! The tour was good, the highlights being the a Riverboat cruise, which was incredibly well organised and the wildlife tour in Denali. Sara our guide for that one was great too. Accomodation was good, beds clean, comfortable, clean bathrooms, but the Ramada in Anchorage, while being very comfortable, is getting very tired! Tony, our driver was excellent too. I really enjoyed going to the museums and learning about the Alaska Quest and the Iditerod. Many thanks. Cheers, Susan Friend
Grand Alaskan Adventure with Alaska Cruise
4 day Alaska Seward Camping Adventure from Anchorage
Myself and my buddies just got back from a Private Alaska tour with Bindlestiff. This was a great tour at a great price with a great guide. Alaska is sooo big, so we narrowed down an area we really wanted to see and explore in more depth. What a fantastic action packed itinerary. Lots of great meals included - very thought out. We loved the optional activities offered, along with hikes and free time in town. We are a group of friends traveling together and appreciate the stress being taken away and not having to plan and just enjoy - thank you so much for the fantastic time!
- 5% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.
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Had a wonderful time - a lot of hiking, seeing the sites in Alaska and viewing the Northern Lights.
It was an awesome tour. Saw and did so much. I would recommend Trafalgar to tour with. We are booked next year for The Colorful Trails of the SW in September. I want to say our tour director,Tyler Browning, is one of the best guides we have had. He is personable, friendly, caring, very knowledgeable and on top of everything. He is GREAT!
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Staggering peaks, glacier-fed fjords and epic valleys. In Alaska, the wild still rules.
Every year a select group of adventurers answers the call of the wild. Our Alaska tours will have you exploring Denali National Park in search of caribou, grizzly bears and wolves. You can also kayak upriver to the far-flung Maclaren Glacier. Spot humpback whales in Resurrection Bay. Hike through the old-growth forest of Wrangell-St Elias National Park while wildflower-munching moose look on. In this vast and remote land, a small group tour allows you to immerse yourself without sacrificing safety. Go on, take a walk on the wild side.
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Alaska at a glance
Capital city.
Juneau (population approximately 32,000)
Approximately 740,000
US dollars (USD)
English, Yupik, Inupiat and others
(GMT -09:00) Seaward, Anchorage, Denali NP
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Electricity.
Type A (North American/Japanese 2-pin) Type B (American 3-pin)
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Culture and customs.
The culture of Alaska is indelibly shaped by the environment. The harsh winter, connection to the Arctic Sea and permafrost means life in Alaska is not for the fainthearted. The remote and wild environment fosters both a spirit of independence and a strong community. When there are so few people in such a vast state, it makes sense to share resources and keep your friends close.
Nature-based hobbies like hiking, fishing and snow sports are all popular. The main city of Anchorage has a small but passionate arts scene including the well-curated Anchorage Museum and a number of Native arts and crafts galleries.
Around 18 per cent of Alaska’s population is indigenous, of either Alaskan Native or American Indian descent. Alaska’s Native people consist of dozens of nations and tribes including Aleut, Inupiat and Yupik people. While many indigenous Alaskans live in small rural communities, a growing number now live in urban areas like Anchorage. Climate change has proved particularly devastating for Alaska’s indigenous people and their traditional way of life. As rising temperatures change the landscape and affect animal migratory patterns, hunting and fishing have become more difficult.
History and government
It’s believed that humans first arrived in the area between 12,000 and 15,000 years ago after traveling from what is now known as Russian Siberia. This theory assumes that Russia and North America were once connected by a land bridge until rising sea levels caused the land between them to submerge and become the Bering Strait.
Pre-colonial
A detailed history of Alaska has been relatively difficult to uncover due to both the destructive nature of colonialism and the challenges the environment poses to researchers. It’s generally understood that most of the land’s inhabitants were somewhat nomadic until about 5000 years ago when evidence suggests some groups began to build permanent settlements.
Colonization
Russian colonization of Alaska began in the early 18th century in pursuit of natural resources and to spread the gospel of Orthodox Christianity. Fur was of particular interest to Russia, and Alaskan Native people were often enslaved and forced to collect otter pelts for Russian companies. Brutal treatment, murder and disease killed an estimated 50 per cent of the pre-Russian population, despite the fact that very few Russians actually settled in the area permanently.
Russia ‘sold’ Alaska to the United States in 1867. Indigenous Alaskans objected to the sale on the grounds that they had never given up the land to Russia in the first place, a fact that would become important in 20th-century legal stoushes. As part of the greater missionary goals of the United States, the systematic eradication of indigenous languages, culture and arts was practiced in Alaska – now a US territory – from the 1860s until the early 20th century.
The late 19th century saw the discovery of gold in Canada’s nearby Yukon Territory, known as the Klondike Gold Rush, which brought a wave of prospectors to Alaska because of its transport links to the Yukon. Gold was later discovered in Alaska itself and new cities, such as Fairbanks, were built to support the rush.
Alaska officially became a US state in 1959. In the late 1960s, the discovery of valuable oil reserves became entangled with the Native title movement, as a proposed oil pipeline would run through land that belonged to First Nations Alaskans. Richard Nixon signed the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act as a result of this tension, which granted over 44 million acres of Alaskan land to indigenous people, plus almost one billion dollars to be divided among numerous communities and groups. To this day, Alaska continues to be at the center of a battle between the conservation and exploitation of natural resources.
Eating and drinking
In keeping with a way of life that still revolves around hunting, fishing and nature, Alaskan cuisine is big on game, seafood and small amounts of locally grown produce. While traditional Alaskan fare tends to be simple, you’ll find a diverse selection of restaurants in larger towns. Fusion has been particularly popular of late, with plenty of chefs experimenting by marrying fresh Alaskan seafood with Asian spice and flavors.
The food may not be the reason you’re holidaying in Alaska, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing worth sniffing out. Here’s our list of must-try dishes in Alaska:
Salmon Alaska’s wild salmon are iconic. An important part of indigenous diets pre-colonization, salmon today is both a vital part of the state’s economy and a source of pride and identity for locals. Of the five varieties – king, sockeye, coho, pink and keta – each person has their favorite and a preferred way of cooking it.
Reindeer hotdog These wieners aren’t just a novelty for tourists, they are plenty popular with locals too. Grab these strongly flavored sausages – actually a mix of lean caribou meat and pork or beef to bind it together – from food carts in bigger towns like Anchorage, or from supermarkets state-wide for a very Alaskan camp barbecue.
Berries Cold weather and a pristine environment make Alaska a haven for berry production. Late summer is best for blueberries and strawberries, while crowberries taste sweeter after they’ve been ‘burned’ with a little winter frost. While wild berry picking is a popular pastime in Alaska, remember that there are plenty of poisonous and lethal berries that grow in the state too, so be cautious.
Red king crab The king crab more than lives up to its name. It has a body the size of a dinner plate and the males weigh an average of three kilograms (6.6 pounds). You’ll see their spiky legs – which some say is the tastiest part – adorning menus throughout the state, often served with just a little lemon so the soft white meat can speak for itself.
Plant-based options
Vegetarians and vegans have no shortage of options in Anchorage, Alaska’s progressive hub. Vegetarians won’t have to look too hard for options in smaller towns like Homer and Seward either, though vegans may have to make do with fries and a salad. If you’re going truly wild and hitting the backcountry, it’s a good idea to stock up on food at the supermarket before you go. Many small lodges will have a small restaurant attached, but the offerings will likely be whatever the owners managed to bag on their most recent hunting or fishing trip.
Traveling with a local makes this all a lot easier. If you do travel with Intrepid, let your leader know your dietary requirements at the start of the trip and they can make sure you don’t go hungry.
Alaska is an outdoorsy state that’s big on experiences, so the best things to buy are activities. A glacier hike in Wrangell-St Elias or a marine safari on the Kenai Peninsula may not be cheap, but they’re sure worth saving for. If you do have some cash leftover, the best Alaskan gifts are still of the practical variety. Remember that it’s a good idea to check with your local customs officials to ensure that you can bring certain items back into your home country. Australia and New Zealand have particularly strict quarantine laws.
Used by indigenous Alaskan women for thousands of years, this curved knife was perfect for tackling the many tasks associated with preparing freshly caught game and fish for dinner. Just remember to put it in your checked luggage.
Jams and preserves
Alaska’s famed berry harvest has led to a strong jam-making tradition. A jar of locally made preserve will travel well and makes a sweet gift in more ways than one.
Qiviut items
Made from the underwool of musk oxen, qiviut is warmer and softer than wool and can be used to make everything from hats to sweaters. While some qiviut is produced on dedicated farms, it is possible to find collectives and cooperatives of indigenous craftspeople who still do things the old-fashioned way by picking the naturally shed wool from bushes in the spring and knitting it by hand.
Using weaving techniques perfected over thousands of years, craftspeople from the many different indigenous groups create baskets by hand. The Alutiiq people, for example, produce finely woven baskets (and all kinds of useful things) from the seagrass that grows in their ancestral homeland along the southcentral coast.
Festivals and events
The Alaskans may live, and thrive, in some pretty harsh conditions but that doesn't mean they don't know how to let their hair down.
Fur Rendezvous Festival
Affectionately called the ‘Rondy’, the Fur Rendezvous is a winter festival and celebration of all things Alaska. It takes place in Anchorage annually and the irreverent celebrations – which include dog sledding and a fur auction – began in 1935, when one local hero decided that surviving the winter would take one giant party. This 12-day festival is still one of the biggest events in Alaska, drawing folks from all over the state as well as the lower 48.
Health and safety
Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travelers seriously, and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travelers check with their government or national travel advisory organization for the latest information before departure:
From Australia?
Go to smarttraveller.gov.au
From Canada?
Go to travel.gc.ca
From the UK?
Go to fco.gov.uk
From New Zealand?
Go to safetravel.govt.nz
From the USA?
Go to travel.state.gov
From South Africa?
Go to gov.za
From China?
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The World Health Organization also provides useful health information. Go to who.int for more details.
Alaskan wildlife
Part of the allure of an Alaskan adventure is the chance to see the diverse wildlife that roams the land and fills the waterways. With huge chunks of truly untamed wilderness, Alaska often has more in common with a safari than a walk through a nature reserve. You may just be lucky enough to see some of these:
A modern emblem of freedom in the US, the bald eagle has also traditionally been revered among numerous Native American groups. What’s so special about the bird? It’s a combination of size, speed and style. With females sporting a wingspan that can reach 240 centimeters (eight feet), a dive speed of up to 160 kilometers (99 miles) per hour and an iconic look, the baldie is bad to the bone.
See them: Look up for a chance to see them in Denali National Park, Resurrection Bay and Anchorage, year-round.
Easily distinguished by their orange beaks, puffins in Alaska come in two varieties – tufted and horned. The tufted kind is all black with yellow feathers on either side of their head, while the horned ones have white bellies.
See them: Around Valdez, Homer and the waterways of Kenai Fjord National Park in summer.
Grizzly bears
These creatures are located throughout Alaska though they do tend to spread out, so spotting them is a rare treat. That being said, their impressive size makes them easy to see, even from a distance. Females can weigh up to 360 kilograms (800 pounds), but males really take the salmon-cake with top weights of 770 kilograms (1700 pounds).
See them: It’s possible to see grizzlies from March to September, depending on the area, but the peak time for viewing is generally June to July. The best spots are Kenai Fjords National Park, Denali National Park and Wrangell-St Elias National Park.
Black bears
It’s the face shape and nail length, rather than coat color, that will help you tell black bears from brown bears (like grizzlies). While they can be any color from black to brown, their longer, straighter face (some have called it Romanesque) and short claws make it relatively easy to tell the difference.
See them: Black bears, like grizzlies, hibernate during winter. The best times for spotting them are the warmer months from March to September when they hunt for fish in Kenai Fjords National Park and live in the forests of Denali National Park and Wrangell-St Elias National Park.
It’s the males that have the antlers, which they grow a fresh set of every year, giving new meaning to the phrase ‘grow a pair’. Male moose begin shedding the velvet coating on their antlers around September in preparation for dropping them in the winter months, a very gnarly process that is a real treat, albeit a gross one, to see in real life.
See them : Pretty much everywhere throughout the year, though the best spots are in Denali NP, Wrangell-St Elias NP and Anchorage.
You may know caribou by their more whimsical name – reindeer. Santa’s hoofed helpers have natural snowshoes and gorgeous, multi-pronged antlers adorn both males and females.
See them: There’s a fairly large herd that lives inside Denali National Park, and your best chance for catching these active animals is during the summer months.
Dall sheep
These white sheep sport a wise expression and curved horns, though the males undeniably have a more impressive set. They have the distinct honor of being the northernmost wild sheep in the world and they will eat almost anything to survive, from grass and moss to soil.
See them: As they tend to live in rocky, mountainous areas, your best bet is near rugged environments. Be particularly alert on some of the hiking trails in Denali NP, like the Savage River Loop and the trails around Igloo Mountain.
Sea otters
With a face that looks adorably stunned at all times, these beautiful weasels are playful and dextrous. Their amazing coats meant they were hunted to the brink of extinction by the 20th century and while numbers are improving, they remain a threatened species in Alaska.
See them: In the waterways around Valdez, Homer and Seward.
Humpback whales
Humpbacks are big enough to be spotted from land, but there’s nothing quite like seeing one from the water by boat or kayak. Even the runts grow to around 12-metres (40-feet) long and a 10,000-strong pod heads to Alaska every summer.
See them: Resurrection Bay is a reliably great spot for whale watching in the summer months. You can also spot them in Prince William Sound and off the coast of Homer.
The ‘killer whale’ is technically part of the dolphin family. With their glossy black back and striking white bellies, there is little chance of missing these mammals if they are close by, and luckily for you, they tend to travel to Alaska’s waters in large pods.
Further reading
For inspiring stories to prepare you for your Alaska adventure, check out these books:
The Snow Child – Eowyn Ivey
Ordinary Wolves – Seth Kantner
Into the Wild – Jon Krakauer
Ada Blackjack – Jennifer Niven
Tao of Raven: An Alaskan Native Memoir – Ernestine Hayes
Coming into the Country – John McPhee
Two Old Women – Velma Wallis
ALASKA: a novel – James A Michener
Alaska travel FAQs
Do i need a covid-19 vaccine to join an intrepid trip.
Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards
From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).
However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travelers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.
Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.
When is the best time to visit Alaska?
Stuck in a chilly latitude between 50 and 70 degrees north of the equator, Alaska is dark for a lot of the year. Really dark. The exception is from May to late June when the sun shines all day and most of the night. Peak season for Alaska tours is from mid-June to mid-August, when the daytime temperatures are a relatively warm 60–80°F and there’s plenty of daylight for exploring.
Shoulder seasons (April, May and September) are a good time to travel if you prefer to share the wild with fewer people, and May comes with very little rain. It’s generally best to holiday in Alaska with an open mind about the weather: Alaskans have learned that if they don’t like it, they need only wait five minutes.
How do I get to Alaska?
Perhaps fitting with its end-of-the-earth aesthetic, Alaska does have a reputation for being difficult when it comes to finding flights. Anchorage is the state’s main gateway, with flights coming in from other US cities like Chicago, Denver, LA, Vegas and Portland year-round. You can also find direct flights in the summer from Frankfurt , Reykjavik (how’s that for an epic itinerary) or Vancouver . You can, of course, visit Alaska from anywhere, it’s just a question of stopovers and stamina.
If world-class mountain vistas are your thing you may prefer to drive. The Alaska Highway used to be a bumpy dirt road, but these days it’s a paved vein that pumps adventurers in through the border of British Columbia . When you touch down and start your Alaska tour, we’ll handle all the internal transfers (in a private vehicle with heating).
Do I need a visa to travel to United States?
The answer is maybe – depending on where you’re from. Many countries now operate under the United States Visa Waiver Program, meaning a visa isn't required for stays of up to 90 days for travel purposes. There are 40 participating countries including the United Kingdom , Australia , New Zealand, Germany and Spain.
If you are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, you will need to obtain an authorization letter that confirms you have been approved to travel. Authorization letters can be obtained by submitting an application through the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation, also known as ESTA . It takes roughly 20 minutes to apply, and you'll need to complete the application before you travel to the States.
Is tipping customary in the US?
Tipping is very much a part of the culture in the United States. Tips are expected at restaurants, cafes and diners, as well as by taxi drivers, valet attendants, porters and hotel maids. People working the service industry generally receive low wages and therefore rely upon tips as a major source of their income. In general, leave 15-20% of the bill at places serving food and a few dollars to bartenders and hotel staff who provide a personal service like carrying bags or cleaning your room.
What is the internet access like in Alaska?
Internet access in urban areas of Alaska is usually good but download speeds will be slower than you are used to.
Internet access may not be available in rural areas and national parks.
We suggest talking the chance to unplug and immerse yourself in the wilderness, but remember to give your friends and family realistic expectations of how often you will be able to communicate with them.
Can I use my cell phone in Alaska?
Cell phone coverage in Alaska is improving but still patchy. Expect to be able to use your cell phone in towns like Anchorage, Valdez and even in some parts of Denali National Park. Much of the state – including large parts of Wrangell-St Elias and the Kenai Peninsula – still has little or no coverage.
Global roaming can also be activated when traveling through Alaska, but be sure to check with your service provider to find out about any fees you may incur when using this option, as it can sometimes be expensive.
What are the toilets like in Alaska?
Western-style, flushable toilets are the norm in Alaska, though in remote areas and national parks there may be drop toilets outside the main building.
What will it cost for a...?
- Pint of beer = USD 6–10
- Basic diner meal = USD 15
- Hotdog from a street cart = USD 5
Can I drink the water in Alaska?
Drinking water from taps in Alaska is considered safe unless otherwise marked. For environmental reasons, try to use a refillable water bottle rather than buying bottled water.
What is the weather like in Alaska?
Weather in Alaska is highly variable depending on the region, so check out the guide below for the area/s you’re planning to travel in. Keep in mind that no matter your location or the time of year, the diverse environment and geography of Alaska means the weather can change very quickly.
Southcentral (Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Valdez)
A subarctic climate makes Alaska’s southcentral region cool to cold throughout the year. Even in high June, when the sun is out almost 19 hours a day, expect temperatures to top out at around 65°F and drop to around 50°F in the evening. August and September are the rainiest months of the year with an average of 14 days rainfall in both. In the winter months of December, January and February, expect temperatures to drop below freezing.
Interior (Fairbanks, Denali National Park)
The mountainous interior of Alaska is known for wild variations in temperature, though summers tend to feature average highs of about 70°F and average lows of 1°F in winter. May, June and July all experience over 18 hours a day of sunlight in Alaska’s interior. Summer (June, July and August) is the rainy season, experiencing between two and three inches a month on average.
What should I wear in Alaska?
Don’t let the word ‘summer’ fool you into filling your suitcase with crop tops and short shorts. While Alaskan weather can be clear and beautiful in the warmer months, the nights still tend to be chilly and cool changes are known to come hard and fast.
The best way to dress for unpredictable weather is in layers. If you’re heading out for a day hike in Denali National Park, for example, think comfortable pants (preferably waterproof), a t-shirt and a lightweight waterproof jacket that can be tied around your shoulders and pulled on if it starts to rain, plus a bag packed with gloves and a beanie.
Comfortable shoes are essential in Alaska. Most of the activities on our tours involve some level of physical activity, so we recommend worn-in hiking or walking shoes.
Check the ‘Packing’ section of the Essential Trip Information for the tour you’re interested in for a comprehensive packing list.
Do I need to purchase travel insurance before traveling?
Absolutely. All passengers traveling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.
For more information on insurance, please go to: Travel Insurance
What public holidays are celebrated in Alaska?
- 1 Jan: New Year's Day
2 Jan: New Year's Day Holiday
Third Monday of January Martin Luther King Jr Day
Last Monday in March Seward’s Day
Last Monday of May Memorial Day
4 Jul: Independence Day
First Monday in September Labor Day
18 Oct: Alaska Day
11 Nov: Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday of November Thanksgiving Day
25 Dec: Christmas Day
Seward’s Day and Alaska Day are the only two Alaska-specific public holidays. Please note, Alaska public holidays may vary.
Is Alaska a safe destination for LGBTQIA+ travelers?
Overall, Alaska is generally a safe destination for LBGTQIA+ travelers.
Same-sex relationships are legal, as is same-sex marriage. However, Alaska has no laws protecting LGBTQIA+ individuals from discrimination based on their gender identity or sexual orientation. While discrimination of employment and housing won’t affect LGBTQIA+ travelers, lack of legal protection can be indicative of higher levels of social bigotry.
While Alaskans are known for being politically conservative, the majority of people follow a ‘live and let live’ philosophy with a heavy emphasis on freedom. Public attitudes towards LGBTQIA+ people are mixed.
If you identify as LGBTQIA+ and have any concerns about traveling in Alaska, we recommend contacting the Alaska Pride Foundation , which is run by locals and provides support and information to LGBTQIA+ folks throughout the state.
In Anchorage you’ll find a handful of gay bars, including The Raven, which calls itself the northernmost gay bar in the USA. Outside of Alaska’s progressive capital, the queer scene isn’t particularly visible. Of course, in a vast state of disparate communities and low-population density, that’s not exactly surprising.
If you are traveling solo on an Intrepid group tour, you will share accommodation with a passenger of the same gender as per your passport information. If you don’t identify with the gender assigned on your passport, please let us know at time of booking and we’ll arrange the rooming configuration accordingly. A single supplement is available on some tours for travelers who do not wish to share a room.
For more detailed and up-to-date advice, we recommend visiting Equaldex or the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association’s most recent report on state sponsored homophobia before you travel.
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Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance (CHEA) create inclusive, equitable opportunities for small Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) tourism businesses in the USA. Donations help CHEA provide access to industry-specific technical assistance, capacity building, and industry networks for small BIPOC travel and tourism businesses through their Diversity Tourism Academy (DTA). Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
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Cruise Prince William Sound Glacier
You won’t want to blink when we take you on a glacier and wildlife cruise around Prince William Sound. The towering ice cliffs of the Columbia Glaciers have carved giant blue icebergs into the bay, and you’ll have the chance to spot seals, otters, porpoises and sea lions as you sail around the glaciers.
Admire Alaska’s majestic highways
Home to some of the world’s most scenic highways, we’ll take you on an unforgettable drive when we travel Alaska. Catch sight of Mount Denali on the Denali Highway, see the snowy summits of the Alaska Range on the Richardson Highway, and journey into the clouds along the Top of the World Highway.
Take an iconic train journey through Alaska's wilderness
One of the best ways to discover Alaska is by train and our Alaska tours will take you winding through the wilderness on an iconic train journey aboard the Alaska Railroad. Relax in a deluxe dome railcar and keep your eyes peeled as you journey through the stunning valley landscapes.
Visit Denali National Park
Of all the things to do in Alaska, Denali National Park is one of the most memorable. This untamed wilderness is full of pinch-me moments, like hiking through remote landscapes, rafting the wild waters of the Nenana, discovering rare subarctic wildlife, and learning about the Alaskan natives who once lived in the park.
Enjoy a city tour of Anchorage
As the biggest city in Alaska, Anchorage is the perfect launch pad to your adventure through the state. But first, we’ll take you on an Anchorage tour to discover this buzzing city and learn more about Alaska’s native cultures. Be sure to check out all the city’s fantastic parks, markets and museums.
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From exploring the fjords and glaciers of the national parks, to driving the scenic highways, you’ll get to see the best of Alaska with our Alaska cruises and tours.
Wrangell St Elias Visitor Center
We’ll make a stop at the fantastic visitor center for Wrangell St. Elias National Park, the largest national park in the USA. Established in 1980, the park is part of a massive World Heritage Site and the visitor center is full of fascinating information on local history, maps, hiking trails, and local plants and animals.
Valdez Museum
We’ll dive into the unique heritage of Valdez with a visit to the Valdez Museum, where you'll discover the city’s role in the salmon canning, fur trading and mining eras. Some of the top sights are the saltwater aquariums with the marine life of Port Valdez, a restored 1907 Ahrens ‘Continental’ steam fire engine, and a turn-of-the-century saloon bar.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
The Alaska Native Heritage Center is one of the best Anchorage museums, and we’ll take you there to get a deeper insight into Alaska’s native cultures and traditions. You can learn native dances, observe the making of traditional arts, and tour full-size replicas of Alaska native buildings, all while surrounded by peaceful wilderness.
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Our Alaska holidays show you the vibrant history and culture of the state through the best Alaska museums, from native cultural storytelling to tales of the Klondike Gold Rush.
Reindeer Dogs
If you’re looking for Alaskan street food, it doesn’t get much better than reindeer dogs. They’re like hot dogs, but made with reindeer sausage, and we’ll show you where to find them on street corners all over the cities. Add on your favorite toppings like onions, mustard and ketchup and you’ve got the perfect snack.
Black cod and salmon
Fish takes a starring role in Alaskan cuisine and we can see why, as you can often get it caught fresh just a few meters from your dinner plate. The most popular fish is salmon and you can try it baked, grilled, broiled or smoked, while black cod is another favorite, especially when it's marinated and grilled to perfection.
Akutaq (also known as Eskimo Ice Cream)
Akutaq is not your usual ice cream. This Native Alaskan dish was traditionally made with the whipped fat from hunted animals like seals, bears and reindeer, mixed with snow and wild berries, but more recent versions make it with vegetable shortening and berries. We’ll show you where to find this tasty dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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From the famously fresh fish pulled from the water, to the Alaska-style hot dogs and ice cream, there is no shortage of tasty Alaskan foods to try.
What to pack for Alaska
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Even if you travel Alaska during the warmer months from May to September, you’ll still encounter temperatures anywhere from below freezing to around mid 20°C (mid-70s F), so bring a coat to stay warm.
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Alaska is packed with spectacular parks and hiking trails. Pack a comfortable pair of walking shoes to see all the sights, from the Denali mountains to the Dawson gold mines.
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Help keep Alaska beautiful by using a reusable water bottle to avoid adding to waste with disposable plastic bottles. Remember to leave no trace when you visit the pristine national parks.
With some of the world’s most phenomenal landscapes, you can’t visit Alaska without bringing a camera to capture all the beauty. Bring a few extra SD cards too so you never run out of space.
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Travel in Alaska’s Arctic is always an adventure. Much of the region is accessible only by air, while the only land route through the region is the Dalton Highway. The Dalton Highway leads north from Fairbanks, crossing over the Yukon River and the Arctic Circle, traversing the Brooks Mountain Range, and passing over the Arctic Coastal Plain before terminating on the shores of the Arctic Ocean at Deadhorse, the service community for Prudhoe Bay. This is a rugged land route through extremely remote country.
The communities visited are situated in areas where many of the amenities common in today’s modern world are nonexistent. Whether flying into a remote village or traveling the rugged Dalton Highway, it is the spirit of the traveler which is unquestionably the key to making the most of a travel experience in Alaska’s Arctic.
The remoteness of Alaska’s Arctic often makes it too expensive and time consuming for the Alaska traveler to visit independently. Our one-day and multi-day adventures allow the traveler to explore this remarkable region in a comprehensive yet economical way.
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Gray Line Alaska offers a wide array of options from multi-day Alaska tours with transportation, lodging and activities to sightseeing day trips lasting 2 to 10 hours. For over 70 years, Gray Line Alaska has proudly offered the best in Alaska vacations. We handle the details of your itinerary so you can focus on exploring the Great Land.
Our vacation packages will create unforgettable memories whether you’re arriving on your own or booking a pre- or post-cruise vacation. Gray Line Alaska’s diverse travel options allow you to see the best of Alaska. For a signature Alaska experience, choose a train tour to Denali National Park, following the famed Alaska Railroad route with scenic vistas of mountains and rivers along the way. Abundant wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and a host of activities await!
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“Many, many thanks for providing us with such a wonderful experience of a lifetime. We thoroughly enjoyed sharing the time with you and enjoying the moments which will now last a lifetime. We look forward to seeing you again soon on another adventure!” David Waldman & Jantina Tuthill, Wyoming
“We so loved our time with you this trip. Traveling up north and seeing the Northern lights was a dream come true, and completely magical. Thanks for sharing your passion for the Alaskan wilderness and your love of adventure. We had a blast!” Lucy & Susan Yarnell, Washington, D.C.
“I always wanted to see the Northern Lights but this trip also included seeing Polar Bears in their natural habitat. What a bonus! You will not get 5 star hotels, so don’t expect that. But you will experience the real life of those wonderful people that live in the very extreme northern Alaska. I have traveled a lot and all over the world. And have a lot of stories to tell about guides, but Laurent is up there in my top two. I will travel with Wild Alaska Travel again.” Nancy Milner, Arizona
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“Thank you so much for an incredible adventure in Nome for the end of the Iditarod and for making our first trip to Alaska so much fun. Laurent was so knowledgeable and we loved having the opportunity to explore Alaska with him. We definitely recommend this trip to others.” Lucy & Susan Yarnell, Washington, D.C.
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“Active Alaska” Rail Package
Duration: 8 days
Starting at: $2959 / pp
Experience Alaska’s must do outdoor activities: raft, hike, kayak, even take a zipline tour! You start your trip in Fairbanks and travel to Denali where you raft and hike. Then continue south to Seward via Anchorage for a... Browse itinerary
Grand Alaska Guided Bus Tour
Starting at: $2619 / pp
Great option as a stand-alone touring program or as a comprehensive land tour before or after an Alaska cruise. There is spectacular mountain scenery every day, with local sightseeing insights from a professional guide the entire tour—first, journey... Browse itinerary
Alaska by Rail Tour
Duration: 10 days
Starting at: $3449 / pp
Travel the entire Alaska Railroad in just nine days! Take the train from Anchorage to Seward, Talkeetna, Denali, and Fairbanks. Cruise to an active glacier, jet boat on the Talkeetna River, view wildlife in Denali National Park and... Browse itinerary
Glaciers and Wildlife Tour
Starting at: $2289 / pp
Combining Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna, and Denali, this tour provides wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic touring throughout. You travel by the Alaska Railroad to Seward and cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park, well known for glacier scenery and viewing... Browse itinerary
All Alaska Classic Self Drive Tour
Duration: 15 days
Starting at: $3649 / pp
Explore three of Alaska's National Parks: Denali, Wrangell - St. Elias, and Kenai Fjords. Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities throughout. Travel on four designated National Scenic Byways showcasing Alaska's natural beauty with its jagged mountain peaks, lush alpine meadows,... Browse itinerary
Denali & Glacier Experience
Duration: 6 days
Starting at: $1919 / pp
By train, travel along the scenic Seward and Portage Glacier Highways before entering the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the second-longest tunnel in North America. On arrival in Whittier, embark on the 26 Glacier Cruise with lunch. Enjoy viewing... Browse itinerary
Family Fun Vacation by Car
Duration: 9 days
Starting at: $2459 / pp
An excellent family itinerary designed to allow for a leisurely travel pace with plenty of time for family-oriented activities. Top destinations include Denali and Kenai Fjords National Parks. Touring highlights include riding aboard a "whistle stop" train operated... Browse itinerary
Great Alaskan Road Trip
Starting at: $1889 / pp
Explore Denali, Seward, and the Matanuska Valley with the freedom of a rental car. These three destinations complement each other with natural beauty from mountains to valleys to coastlines. The bus tour into Denali National Park is a... Browse itinerary
Alaska Highlights Self-Drive Tour
Starting at: $1809 / pp
This independent Alaska self-drive tour features many of the state's most popular attractions and scenic roadways. Visit Denali National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park and the cities of Anchorage, Fairbanks, Valdez, and Seward. The circular... Browse itinerary
Alaska’s Autumn Highlights Tour
Starting at: $2709 / pp
Enjoy the vivid fall colors of Alaska both on the ground and in the sky! Begin your journey in Anchorage with a glacier day cruise through Prince William Sound. With an eye out for wildlife, you will travel... Browse itinerary
Circle Alaska Adventure Tour
Duration: 12 days
Starting at: $3139 / pp
Ride the Alaska Railroad, explore Denali National Park, search for gold, meet a sled dog team, and much more! Travel abroad on the Alaska Railroad to Denali and Fairbanks and by car to Valdez, Seward, and Anchorage. We... Browse itinerary
Alaska National Parks Guided Bus Tour
Starting at: $2769 / pp
The Alaska National Parks tour is a guided Alaska group tour by bus and by the Alaska Railroad featuring two amazing iconic parks: Denali National Park and a cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park! Enjoy stunning wilderness scenery... Browse itinerary
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Alaska: America's Last Frontier
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Journey through America’s last great frontier to discover awe-inspiring beauty, inviting locals, and rich cultural heritage. Learn the art of gold panning from two local sisters in Fairbanks. Tour Fairbanks and see the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline up close. Meet mushers and the dogs of the Trail Breaker Kennel. Travel the scenic Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Denali in a domed railcar. Head into Denali National Park on a full-day Tundra Wilderness Tour. Experience small-town Alaskan life in Talkeetna. Meet new furry friends at Musk Ox Farm. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center to delve into the region’s indigenous culture. Embark on a glacier cruise of Prince William Sound, narrated by an expert guide. This is Alaska – a land without parallel.
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Enjoy a scenic glacier cruise of Prince William Sound.
View the scenery from Fairbanks to Denali aboard a deluxe domed railcar.
Embark on a Tundra Wilderness Tour with an expert in Denali National Park.
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Visit a Musk Ox Farm and learn about the sustainable domestication project.
Get a local’s perspective on the Alaskan way of life during an interactive discussion.
Learn about Alaska’s gold mining past through the voices of two local sisters and try your hand at panning for pay dirt.
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Dine on the grounds of the champion owned Trail Breaker Kennel.
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Soar among the peaks of Denali National Park during this incredible flightseeing experience. Behold the South Face of Denali and the jagged peaks of Mount Huntington and Moose’s Tooth. Take in the vast expanse of the Great Gorge and make a mid-flight stop for a walk on a glacier. As you step off the plane and out into the quiet stillness, you’ll get a sense of the scale of the Alaskan Range paired with incomparable views.
Enjoy an included lunch and then step aboard the Sternwheeler Discovery, and explore the “last frontier” by river to uncover Alaska’s rich culture and history. You’ll disembark the boat and take a tour of the Chena Indian Village Living Museum to learn about the Athabascan tribe’s way of life and how they thrived in the harsh Arctic. Then, you’ll see a bush pilot demonstration as a plane takes off and lands right on the water next to the boat, and hear how these pilots connect the remote destinations in Alaska to civilization. Afterward, meet the dogs and drivers at Trail Breaker Kennel, home of the late four-time Iditarod champion Susan Butcher. You’ll also dock at Steamboat Landing, a throwback to trading posts where you can shop for unique souvenirs. This is a 3-hour river journey you won’t want to miss.
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Experience the otherworldly beauty of Alaska on your next getaway.
The vast wilderness, spectacular landscapes and spirit of adventure make Alaska a once-in-a-lifetime destination for many travelers. As the largest state in the U.S., spanning more than half a million square miles and home to around half of the entire country's coastline, Alaska has a lot of territory to cover, but much of it is remote – and only accessible by boat or plane.
If you're ready to plan a visit to one of the most beautiful and pristine places on Earth, check out the top things to do and places to see during your trip to the Great Land, and let Alaska capture your heart forever.
Alaska boasts the only state capital in the U.S. with no road access, since Juneau is reachable only by airplane or boat. Regarded as one of the state's most beautiful cities, Juneau is a top destination for cruise ships in Alaska during the warmer months from late spring to early fall. You'll also find many fishing boats and floatplanes along the city's bustling waterfront. The compact downtown area sits nestled between Mount Roberts, Mount Juneau and the Gastineau Channel. Admire an eclectic mix of architecture as you walk the narrow streets: Just a block from the waterfront, some of the buildings lining historic South Franklin Street date back to the early 1900s and Juneau's gold-mining days. This lively street is home to bars, restaurants and gift shops. Visitors can also take time to explore the Alaska State Museum while in this part of Juneau to learn about natural history and Alaska Native cultures.
After exploring downtown, head out on a whale-watching excursion to glimpse humpback whales – many tour operators guarantee a sighting – and potentially also orcas, sea lions, seals, bald eagles or black bears. You can also go hiking on one of the town's many trails, which can take you to the face of a glacier, above tree level or to the top of the Mount Roberts Tramway . Once at the summit, travelers can enjoy lunch with a view at Timberline Bar & Grill before riding the tramway back into town.
Juneau has several other museums and nearby attractions, including the Sealaska Heritage Institute, Juneau Douglas City Museum, the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery and the Eaglecrest Ski Area in the winter months. The city sits around 10 miles from the massive Mendenhall Glacier , making it one of the most accessible glaciers in the state. You can explore on your own by foot or opt for a guided tour to try kayaking, glacier trekking or experiencing the area by helicopter. Visitors say the glacier is easy to reach and the views are breathtaking.
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Denali National Park and Preserve
Established in 1917 as a national park, Denali National Park and Preserve is home to 6 million acres of pristine wilderness – as well as the highest peak in North America, Mount Denali. The park is open year-round, but the summer season provides the easiest access and the most visitor services.
Tourists can take a narrated or non-narrated bus tour from mid-May to mid-September, boarding from either the park entrance or outside a nearby hotel such as the McKinley Chalet Resort. One scenic road runs almost 100 miles into the park, but buses will only be able to travel as far as mile 43 through at least the 2024 season because of construction. Private cars are permitted to drive just 15 miles into Denali in summer or up to 30 miles at other times of year if weather allows. For unrivaled access to the Denali wilderness and wildlife even amid the road closure, reserve a cabin stay at one of the remote lodges in the park: The Denali Backcountry Lodge collects guests by helicopter, while Camp Denali, located at the end of Denali Park Road, is accessible via a small plane.
At the entrance to the park, visitors will find the Riley Creek Campground, the Murie Science and Learning Center, and the 14,000-square-foot Denali Visitor Center. Exhibits and a movie at the visitor center offer a glimpse into Denali's vast and spectacular scenery as well as the types of animals you'll see in the park. There's an estimated 37 species of mammals and 130 bird species in Denali, and you may see one or all of the "Big Five" animals: caribou, moose, wolves, Dall sheep and grizzly bears, which wander the open tundra. The more adventurous traveler can venture out into the wilderness for a true Alaska backcountry experience.
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Husky Homestead: Denali National Park
Located just outside of Denali National Park, Husky Homestead is owned and operated by the man who's recognized as the "Winningest Musher in the World." Jeff King has traveled more than 150,000 miles on a dog sled in the past 35 years; he's earned four championship titles for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and many first-place titles in other races across Alaska and North America. He was also inducted into the Iditarod Hall of Fame in 1999.
The summer Husky Homestead tour offers a glimpse into the rural Alaska lifestyle based on more than 40 years of outdoor adventure, traversing more than 1,100 miles of rugged terrain many times and living in Alaska's Interior. Visitors will also meet champion sled dogs and watch husky puppies in training. Tour-takers say this is a can't-miss experience – second only to visiting the national park. Travelers love being able to see and hold the husky puppies and say that King is passionate, entertaining and informative. In the winter months (January to March), you can learn the art of dog mushing and even book an eight-day personalized Iditarod experience curated by a true expert.
Kenai Peninsula
Known as "Alaska's Playground," the Kenai Peninsula extends 150 miles southwest from the Chugach Mountains south of Anchorage. This area, separated from the mainland by the Cook Inlet on the west and Prince William Sound on the east, abounds with opportunities for outdoor adventure spanning world-class fishing and river rafting to hiking, mountain biking, camping, wildlife viewing and photography, and more. The peninsula has 14 cities and towns, including better-known destinations such as Homer, Kenai and Seward. Most visitors arrive here via the Alaska Railroad or Seward Highway.
Top activities on the Kenai Peninsula include hiking the Exit Glacier area in the Kenai Fjords near Seward or kayaking through the coves of Kachemak Bay near Homer. Visitors to the Alaska SeaLife Center, one of the country's best zoos , can learn about the region's marine ecosystems, see puffins, harbor seals and octopus up close, and discover conservation efforts at the state's only permanent marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation facility. Anglers won't want to miss an opportunity to catch salmon on the Kenai River. If you're into sport fishing, you can launch off the beach in Anchor Point headed for Cook's Inlet from May to September in search of big halibut, salmon and other species of sport fish. While at Anchor Point, excursions are available for bear viewing, flightseeing, dog-sledding and more. You can also go whale watching and look for other marine life at Kenai Fjords National Park – and don't miss a visit to the 2 million-acre Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, where you may also catch a glimpse of the local wildlife.
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Fairbanks is known as the "Golden Heart of Alaska" and one of the top places in the world to view the northern lights : Aurora chasers may want to visit the city during the aurora borealis season between Aug. 21 and April 21. But there's much more to do in and around town beyond chasing the dancing lights at night in the winter. Fairbanks is centrally located in Alaska's interior, making it the perfect year-round basecamp to explore the Arctic Circle to the north and Denali National Park to the south. The park is a little more than 100 miles away; you can drive, book a ride in a van or hop aboard Alaska Railroad's Denali Star Train every morning during the summer to reach Denali from Fairbanks.
"Midnight sun season" (from mid-April to mid-August) brings endless sunshine to the city and opportunities to explore round-the-clock activities such as hiking, running and golfing. During regular daylight hours, visitors can take a three-hour guided sightseeing cruise with Riverboat Discovery along the Chena River or take a trip back in time by panning for gold in the Tanana Valley at Gold Dredge 8. You also won't want to miss the University of Alaska Museum of the North , featuring exhibits on Alaska's diverse cultures, wildlife and natural wonders; the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum is another top-rated attraction in town. Fairbanks is also a winter wonderland with dog-sledding, snowshoeing, skiing, curling, ice hockey, ice fishing and more. If you're visiting in February or March, bundle up to attend the World Ice Art Championships, where competitors from around the world display impressive ice sculptures.
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See the northern lights
Alaska is regarded as one of the best places on Earth to see the aurora borealis, so it's no surprise that people come from all over the world to witness this natural phenomenon during the aurora season between August and April. Fairbanks is one of the top locales in the state to view the show because of its location; accessibility; and options for lodging, dining and other attractions. In addition, many northern lights tours depart from town. While you can see the lights almost anywhere in the state, experts advise that the best viewing opportunities are away from light pollution on a clear night – and preferably in the interior or Arctic regions of the state.
A wide array of guided tours offer just one evening of aurora chasing, or you can opt for multiday adventures that include winter activities like dog-sledding and snowmobiling. Travelers can also fly into remote areas above the Arctic Circle via bush plane and spend several evenings in towns like Coldfoot or Wiseman. One top-notch lodging option for aurora chasers is Borealis Basecamp, a glamping destination about 30 miles north of Fairbanks that boasts glass-domed igloos – perfect for viewing the vibrant night sky from the comforts of your warm, cozy bed.
Read: How to See the Northern Lights in Alaska
Chena Hot Springs Resort
Situated approximately 60 miles northeast of Fairbanks, Chena Hot Springs Resort is renowned for its natural hot springs, outdoor rock lake, year-round Aurora Ice Museum and excellent aurora-viewing opportunities. Powered by renewable geothermal energy, the facility is also the most accessible – and most developed – hot springs resort in the state's interior. The property offers an array of packages and activities for daytrips, overnight stays and adventure activities. Guests can tour the Chena kennel, a working dog-mushing kennel with more than 50 huskies. You can also book an aurora-viewing tour, go on a dog-training excursion or venture out on the property by horseback, depending on the season you visit. For the more adventurous traveler, book an excursion by all-terrain vehicle, dog sled or snowmobile – and, for an overnight stay, you can even sleep in a yurt.
Address: 17600 Chena Hot Springs Road, Fairbanks, AK 99712
Aurora Ice Museum: Chena Hot Springs Resort
Located at Chena Hot Springs Resort – and created from more than 1,000 tons of ice and snow sourced from the property – Aurora Ice Museum boasts the world's largest year-round ice environment. The museum, completed in 2015, keeps temperatures at a chilly 25 degrees Fahrenheit even in the summer months, thanks to a unique patented absorption chiller. Pick up a parka and join in a 45-minute tour where you'll get a brief history of the building and learn the story behind the ice sculptures. There's also free time to snap a few Instagram shots and sip an appletini in an ice glass at the ice bar. Visitors to the museum say it's an interesting and fun experience, and that they enjoy seeing all the sculptures.
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
One of the highlights of an Inside Passage cruise to Alaska is visiting Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. The park's 3.3 million acres are part of a 25 million-acre World Heritage Site, one of the largest protected areas in the world. This boundless landscape includes rugged coastlines, deep fjords, majestic snowcapped mountains, icy blue glaciers and a verdant rainforest. With almost 20% of the park made up of water, it's also a marine sanctuary, home to an abundance of humpback whales, orcas, harbor seals, Steller sea lions and porpoises.
If you're visiting by cruise ship – as 90% of the visitors to the park do – you may also see brown or black bears, moose, wolves, Sitka black-tail deer, mountain goats or bald eagles soaring overhead. Be sure to step outside on your veranda or the ship's bow to take in the park's stillness, with occasional sounds from wildlife in the distance or eerily blue ice calving as the chunks break off into the glacial waters.
If you're traveling alone, you can access the park via the nearby village of Gustavus, which offers several options for lodging. Gustavus is reachable by air taxi from Juneau – or you can take the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry to reach the village. Tours to Glacier Bay are available out of Gustavus; excursions also start at the park headquarters at Bartlett Cove. Here you'll find 10 miles of maintained hiking trails and a lodge and restaurant. Venture out on a guided kayak tour or travel 130 miles into the park on a full-day boat tour to view the tidewater glaciers, wildlife and extraordinary beauty of Glacier Bay. Visitors enjoy the park ranger's narrative while on board their ship and say the park is unbelievably breathtaking.
Embark on an Alaska cruise
Taking an Alaska cruise is a bucket list trip for many people – and it's easy to understand why. Cruising is a convenient way to see multiple destinations and travel to remote places like Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. More adventures await than you can imagine, from taking a ride on the White Pass & Yukon Route railroad to helicopter and dog-sledding tours. You can also go fishing, crabbing or kayaking; hike in the Tongass National Forest; venture out on a wilderness safari; chase the northern lights; and much more.
Most mainstream and luxury cruise lines offer several itineraries in Alaska. Smaller and expedition-style ships also sail Alaska's waterways, such as Lindblad Expeditions, UnCruise Adventures and Alaskan-owned Alaska Dream Cruises. To make the most of your time – and to see as much as you can while visiting the Far North – combine a land and sea tour. Cruise lines like Princess Cruises , Holland America Line , Norwegian Cruise Line , Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International offer cruisetours that extend your time in Alaska. These add-on options feature multiday land, bus and rail tours to destinations not reachable by ship.
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Arctic Circle
Many visitors to Fairbanks want to take a self-guided road trip along the 198-mile stretch of the Dalton Highway to cross over the Arctic Circle. However, this journey is only recommended if you are an experienced driver and have a vehicle equipped for the rugged terrain, remote wilderness, and the gravel and dirt road, especially in the winter. Most car rental companies do not allow their cars on the Dalton Highway. Still, you can rent from specific companies such as Arctic Outfitters, Alaska 4x4 Rentals, Alaska Overlander or Alaska Auto Rental. Travelers should also know that there's no cellphone coverage or Wi-Fi and only limited vehicle services on the Dalton Highway, so it may be best to leave the driving – or the flying – to a professional tour operator.
Multiple tour operators fly and drive to the Arctic, which is an unforgettable experience any time of the year. The Northern Alaska Tour Company offers a variety of air and land adventures. These trips include two- to five-night excursions to see the northern lights in Coldfoot, one of the best aurora-viewing locales in the world. During your extended stay in the Brooks Range and Coldfoot you may also see bears, and you can try your hand at dog mushing. You'll even receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. Travelers say the tours, guides and pilots with Northern Alaska Tour Company are excellent, providing an incredible experience in this beautiful and wild part of Alaska.
Situated between the peaks of the Chugach Mountains and the Cook Inlet, Anchorage is Alaska's largest city and its most urban destination. Yet it's still not far from the wilderness areas and outdoor adventure the state is known for. The city is home to a great deal of outdoor recreation, including road and mountain biking, hiking, running, water sports and more. The city also boasts more than 200 municipal parks and 120-plus miles of paved trails. On a clear day, from the 1,400 forested acres of Kincaid Park you may be able to catch a glimpse of Mount Susitna over the inlet and see spectacular sunsets in the evening. The 495,000-acre Chugach State Park – the fourth-largest state park in the U.S. – is a wilderness area adjacent to much of Anchorage. From here, you can head out on many trailheads, including one of the most popular hikes to Flattop Mountain. At the summit, you'll be rewarded with panoramic views overlooking the Chugach and the Alaska mountain ranges, Cook Inlet, and the city.
Anchorage also boasts many cultural attractions, including the state's largest museum, the newly renovated Anchorage Museum . You also won't want to miss the Alaska Native Heritage Center and the Alaska Aviation Museum , which sits along the south shore of the world's busiest floatplane lake, Lake Hood. This museum pays homage to Alaska's bush plane pilots and covers the early history of Alaska Airlines. The Alaska Zoo is another top attraction: This facility is the only zoo in North America that focuses on animals from the northern and Arctic regions and native Alaska species such as moose, wolves, wolverines, caribou and Dall sheep. You'll also find a thriving culinary scene in Anchorage featuring fresh local seafood and produce – and a burgeoning brewery industry with local beer, spirits, cider and mead.
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Anchorage Museum
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As one of Alaska's most popular attractions, this four-story museum tells the story of the region through its history, art, culture, science, and diverse political and social background. Impressive exhibits on Alaska Native cultures include more than 600 artifacts from the collections at the Smithsonian. In the Thomas Planetarium, you can even experience the northern lights as they dance across the clear night sky. Alongside permanent exhibits like the Smithsonian collection, the Anchorage Museum features traveling exhibits, special programs, live performances in music and dance, classes and workshops, and other special events throughout the year. Visitors call the museum carefully curated and the exhibits educational and informative. Some people take as many as five hours to view all four floors, so plan for a half-day to visit the museum. You can grab a snack at the Atrium Café if your visit extends past lunchtime.
Address: 625 C St., Anchorage, AK 99501
Alaska Native Heritage Center
The Alaska Native Heritage Center is a living cultural center in Anchorage that educates visitors and promotes the observance of Alaska's Indigenous traditions and culture. It's the only statewide education and cultural institution in Alaska focused on celebrating all the Indigenous peoples and their heritage, including the Iñupiaq, St. Lawrence Island Yupik, Athabascan, Eyak, Haida, Tsimshian, Tlingit, Unangax̂, Alutiiq (or Sugpiaq), Yup'ik and Cup'ik peoples. Visitors to ANHC can walk through life-size villages and view the permanent collections. You'll also have an immersive educational experience learning about 10,000 years of Alaska Native history through art, dance performances, demonstrations, exhibits, films, storytelling and more. Travelers say this is a must-see while in Anchorage: They comment that the visit is fascinating, and you'll get the most out of it if you can catch a performance or presentation, as they offer even more insight into the cultures of Alaska's Natives.
Address: 8800 Heritage Center Drive, Anchorage, AK 99504
Flightseeing
Flightseeing by bush plane or helicopter is one of the best ways to see and travel to many parts of the state. The least-visited national parks – and even the most popular ones – have remote destinations reachable only by plane or by boat. With a flightseeing tour, you can book excursions to fly over (or even onto) a glacier, view wildlife from above, follow the trail of the Iditarod or arrive at a remote destination like Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. These excursions can be as short as an hour or extend into a full day with kayaking, bear-viewing opportunities, dog-sledding and more. While the planes typically carry between two to eight people, helicopters only take a maximum of four passengers. Popular companies for these tours include Talkeetna Air Taxi, Rust's Flying Service & K2 Aviation, Temsco Helicopters, Wings Airways, NorthStar Helicopters, Alpine Air Alaska, Alaska Helicopter Tours, Smokey Bay Air and Emerald Air Service.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Doug Lindstrand | Courtesy of Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
While most people would prefer to see animals in the wild – and in their natural habitat – wildlife conservation centers are essential in rescuing injured and orphaned animals, conducting research, and providing awareness to the public. Situated on 200 acres, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Girdwood is home to black and brown bears, moose, caribou, coyotes, wolves, musk ox and other Alaska animals. The center has also partnered with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game over the last 20 years on one of the world's most important conservation projects: returning the once-extinct wood bison to their native range in central Alaska. The herd of 130 was released into the wild in 2015 after a century-long absence.
Visitors can take the guided 90-minute "Walk on the Wild Side Tour" at the center, which is offered year-round and limited to 10 guests. You can also book a bear or moose encounter (in the summer season) to get up close and personal with the animals. Visitors appreciate the option to drive through the facility or take the walking tour, and say they enjoy seeing many of Alaska's native animals in one place.
Address: Mile 79, Seward Highway, Girdwood, AK 99587
Take a ride on the Alaska Railroad
The Alaska Railroad offers passengers almost 500 miles of scenery and landscapes and an iconic way to travel through south-central and interior Alaska. The line's summer train schedules pair with other activities in Alaska, such as a coastal glacier and wildlife-viewing cruise from Seward when you take the round-trip train from Anchorage. At the backcountry Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop – only accessible by train – passengers can go ice climbing, hiking or take a rafting trip on a glacial river.
Depending on the train and itinerary, other stops include Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Talkeetna, Girdwood, Seward, Whittier, Portage and Grandview. For an upscale onboard experience, passengers can choose GoldStar-level service on select trains and routes. This category of service includes glass-dome ceilings, full-service dining, a private bar, forward-facing seats, an outdoor viewing platform and narration during the ride. On weekends in the winter season, between mid-September and mid-May, the Aurora Winter Train travels northbound on a 12-hour rail journey, departing Saturday and returning Sunday. Passengers enjoy the snow-covered landscapes and views during the winter itinerary, with most calling the food and service excellent.
Hop on an escorted bus tour
Escorted bus tours are an attractive option to consider when visiting south-central and interior Alaska. The drivers are familiar with the road system, so you can sit back and relax without the stress of navigating long stretches of wilderness highways. The tour operators are also experts at coordinating your lodging, excursions, meals and much more. Some tours even combine bus and rail transportation – through an area known as the railbelt – offering the best of both methods of transportation since one may reach destinations the other can't access. Companies offering tour packages in the region include Alaska Tour & Travel, John Hall's Alaska and Gray Line Alaska. Tourgoers traveling with Alaska Tour & Travel say their journey was seamless and they had a wonderful adventure.
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Holland America Line Enhances Alaska Cruisetours with McKinley Chalet Resort Room Upgrades and New Gold Rush Experience
Twenty-eight rooms at the hotel will be upgraded to Denali Suite category by adding balconies; new included ‘Klondike Gold Tour’ tour explores Klondike Gold Rush history
Seattle, Wash., Feb. 14, 2024 — Holland America Line is elevating its award-winning Alaska Cruisetours in time for the 2024 season with room upgrades at McKinley Chalet Resort and a new, included tour in Dawson City , Yukon. Alaska Cruisetours combine an Alaska cruise with an overland tour to Denali, and Holland America Line is the only cruise line that extends those tours into the Yukon .
Balconies will be added to 28 river-view rooms at McKinley Chalet Resort — Holland America Line’s hotel property at Denali National Park — upgrading them to the Denali Suite category. In addition, a new Deluxe category of non-balcony rooms with suite amenities is being introduced. For the excursions, guests on select Denali and Yukon Cruisetours will have a new “Klondike Gold Tour” that expands on the region’s famed gold rush experience. The tour visits the original discovery claim site that launched the gold rush and Gold Dredge 4.
“We are consistently evolving our Alaska Cruisetour product by adding new amenities that will enhance the overall experience and opportunities to learn more about the destination,” said Dan Rough, Holland America Line’s vice president of revenue management. “Increasing the balcony rooms at McKinley Chalet Resort offers even more visitors the opportunity to take in the incredible views, and adding the Deluxe category allows additional guests to have an elevated stay at the property.”
New Balcony Suites and Deluxe Rooms Added at McKinley Chalet Resort Holland America Line’s McKinley Chalet Resort, nestled at the entrance of Denali National Park, is adding balconies to 28 existing river-view rooms. The property will now offer 84 Denali Suites — giving more guests stunning balcony views of Denali National Park or the Nenana River. Holland America Line also will upgrade 45 non-balcony rooms to feature all the suite amenities, creating a new Deluxe room category.
Special Deluxe and Suite amenities include a s’more kit to enjoy at Denali Square, Pendleton blankets, premium bathrobes and a Keurig coffee machine. Standard rooms are included in the Alaska Cruisetour fare, and Deluxe and Suite room upgrades are available to book for an additional fee.
New 'Klondike Gold Tour’ Included at Dawson City The new Klondike Gold Tour is complimentary for all guests on select Alaska Denali and Yukon Cruisetours that include Dawson City. Guests will visit the Discovery Claim National Historic Site that started the Klondike Gold Rush and enjoy time at Gold Dredge 4, a preserved wooden-hulled dredge once used to mine gold in the Klondike River Valley. A Parks Canada guide shares the history of gold dredging in the area and about the first discovery of gold in the Yukon.
“The Yukon Territory is where the Klondike Gold Rush began, and we’re excited to include this new tour to Gold Dredge 4 that will give our guests a first-hand encounter with an important part of North American history and in-depth insight into this era,” added Rough. "Holland America Line is the only cruise line that shows the beginning and end of the Klondike trail, from Skagway all the way to the Yukon.”
Guests can delve deeper into the Klondike Gold Rush on an Alaska cruise or Cruisetour on additional shore excursions in Skagway, including visiting the Gold Rush Training Camp and panning for gold, taking the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad to Liarsville Gold Camp , and visiting the Gold Rush Cemetery and Historic Skagway Inn (the largest brothel in Skagway during the gold rush era).
Highlights of 2024 Yukon and Denali Cruisetours:
- Holland America Line is the only cruise line to offer an Alaska cruise combined with an overland tour to Denali and the Yukon.
- Yukon and Denali Cruisetours range from nine to 18 days and include either a three- or four-day Inside Passage cruise on Koningsdam or Zaandam, or a seven-day Glacier Discovery cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam; a two-or three-night stay at Denali; a journey into the Yukon and additional city visits.
- Yukon and Denali Cruisetours feature one or two nights in Dawson City, affording guests more time to relive gold rush history.
Highlights of 2024 Alaska Cruisetours
- Nieuw Amsterdam and Noordam offer Denali Cruisetours from nine to 14 days.
- All Denali Cruisetours include a seven-day Glacier Discovery cruise featuring Glacier Bay, plus either College Fjord or Hubbard Glacier (depending on the direction), Inside Passage, up to three nights at McKinley Chalet Resort, and additional city visits.
McKinley Chalet Resort and Denali Square Every Cruisetour includes a stay at the McKinley Chalet Resort at the entrance to Denali National Park. The property is Holland America Line’s 68-acre hotel on the Nenana River. The resort features a reception hall, dining facilities and guest rooms.
Centrally located between the McKinley Chalet Resort and riverfront guest rooms, Denali Square is a gathering area with restaurants, an amphitheater, fire pits for keeping warm or making s’mores, outdoor seating, retail shops offering local goods and more. Walking paths in and around Denali Square show off the property’s mountainous landscapes and beautiful setting.
Editor’s Note: Photos are available at https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/ijdrquxs
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Anchorage’s ski marathon to feature blind skier in his sixth race across the city
The skiers in the Tour of Anchorage on Sunday will include a man who’s been training on the city’s trails wearing an orange bib that says “blind skier.”
That’s Kevin Whitley, a vision-impaired athlete competing in his sixth tour, and he’ll be guided by a fellow skier wearing a boom box playing music that Whitley follows. Whitley also teaches woodworking at the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired .
For the blind, Whitley says, learning to use power tools can instill the confidence needed for other, more routine tasks.
But he says getting out skiing, both downhill and cross country, has allowed him to enjoy the outdoors in a way he didn’t know was possible after he lost his vision.
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Kevin Whitley : We moved up to Anchorage in ’72, and I got into skiing then. I downhill skied for decades up at Alyeska. And of course, cross-country skiing, I was too lazy for that, I’d rather downhill ski and let gravity do all the work. But when I lost my sight, having had cross-country classes in school, I knew how to ski, and getting into the tracks was something that I could make possible to happen again. I got involved with an outfit called Ski for Light . They came up to Alaska in 2014, and I got on a pair of skis and have been cross-country skiing since.
Casey Grove : Yeah. So, you know, full disclosure, I saw you out skiing the other night, and that’s part of why we’re talking right now. And I wanted to describe what that’s like, because what I saw was you were coming down a pretty decent hill there near Goose Lake. And there, there was a guy skiing in front of you, Steve Matsuoka, and he had, like, a boombox thing kind of in a fanny pack playing some music. And then I saw you come down the hill, and you have a “blind skier” jersey on, and you’re, like, following him. Can you describe what the average training run is like for you?
KW : I think we did, That was just a 10K ski, we were just getting out. So when the Nordic Ski Association (of Anchorage) sets tracks on the trails — then, if you remember the old slot cars — I’m like a slot car once I get in those tracks. And then they just give me a descriptive audio of what the tracks are doing, you know, “We’ve got a slight right coming up here. We’ve got a left coming up here,” and they’ll kind of count it down in 3-2-1 and let me know when the turn starts. And then I can, you know, adjust my weight and balance to take the turn accordingly. And what he was wearing was a voice amplifier. It has two mic jacks on it. One is for the headset that he wears that gives me descriptive audio. And the other is where we plug in a little SanDisk or even the phone with whatever music or beat that they want to play. And it just gives me an audible landmark, something that I can continually follow.
CG : Kevin, tell me about your day job. What do you do for work?
KW : I work at the Alaska Center for the Blind (and Visually Impaired). I’m the manual skills instructor, and I’m the woodshop instructor. And I have a fully functioning craftsman shop. Band saw, table saw, radial arm saw, sander, belt sander, chop saws, drill press and all the hand tools that go along with that. And in the woodshop we built confidence. Wood is just a product we get to use to do that. So what that looks like is being able to learn how to use adaptive devices to measure and cut accurately. And, you know, what it does is it builds the confidence. If I can show them how to measure and cut something or build something with their hands without the use of vision, then there’s no reason they can’t learn how to fix themselves something to eat, they can’t learn the keyboard on the computer itself or even learn braille or do some of their daily living tasks that they might find impossible. You know, we want to turn the impossible into the possible there. It’s just real rewarding. You know, the client will come in, they’re a little timid, they’re a little fearful, a little unsure of what they’re getting into, and by the end of their training, their head’s up, shoulders back and they’re confident in what they’re doing, and they’re willing to get out into the workforce and be, you know, proud of what they can do once again, you know.
CG : So you’ve been training for the Tour 40K, you’re gonna ski that classic ski, but then after the Tour at some point you’re going overseas, right, to ski over there?
KW : Yeah, and actually, it turns out, this coming Sunday, I’ll do the Tour. The following Sunday, I will be catching a bus from Oslo up to Beitostølen in Norway, where I will ski with about 400 to 500 blind athletes from around the world, and we’ll compete for a week. We’ll compete in a 5K biathlon, we’ll compete at 10k race and then Saturday is the Ridderrennet, where it’s a 20k race.
CG : OK Kevin, last question, for folks that are, you know, heading out to ski in the Tour, whether it’s the 25 or the 40 the 50K, any advice that you would offer people heading out on the Tour?
KW : Have fun, be safe and ski fast. That’s the best advice. And, well, let’s just enjoy it. You know, I love starting up on the Hillside and skiing through the heart of Anchorage.
Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
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