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Alaska holidays

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Best time to visit May - September
Capital Juneau
Population 733,406
Area 1,727,337km²
4.8/5

Average Customer Score
Based On 1280 Reviews

Overview

Alaska’s wild beauty, abundant wildlife and colourful culture offer great appeal to those looking to travel off the beaten track. From the rugged mountains of Denali National Park and the calving glaciers of Prince William Sound to the wildlife-rich waters of Kenai Fjords National Park and the endless tundra of Fairbanks.

Whether your interest is in spotting wildlife on an independent self-drive, hiking the epic landscapes on a small group tour or marvelling at the scenery on a memorable rail journey, we can help you experience Alaska in a way that suits you. Our comprehensive choice of holidays to Alaska combine well-known sights with hidden gems and our team are passionate and knowledgeable Travel Alaska Certified Experts.

Get intimate with North America's highest peak. Hop on a scenic flight and take in nature at it's wildest. From flood plains and braided rivers to dense forest and snow capped mountains – pure awe.
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Best of Alaska

We offer all types of holidays in Alaska, which can be tailor-made to suit your interests, time-frame and budget. Whether you prefer escorted small-group tours or free-roaming self-drives, wildlife encounters or independent exploration.

Alaska regions

Anchorage and South Alaska

Alaska’s Inside Passage is famed for its spectacular scenery, made up of deep fjords and narrow channels, scattered with forest-clad islands and surrounded by snow-capped mountains and calving glaciers.

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Fairbanks and the Interior

Alaska’s second largest city and gateway to Denali, Fairbanks, was founded during the goldrush in the early 1900s and lies at the heart of the state.

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Far North Alaska

High above the Arctic Circle lie remote outposts and isolated native communities, perhaps now more familiar to us thanks to the ‘Ice Road Truckers’.

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Southwest Alaska

Alaska’s remote Southwest stretches far across the Bering Strait, almost touching the Russian mainland and at its furthest point lying on the same longitude as New Zealand!

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The Inside Passage

Alaska’s Inside Passage is famed for its spectacular scenery, made up of deep fjords and narrow channels, scattered with forest-clad islands and surrounded by snow-capped mountains and calving glaciers.

The Inside Passage

Alaska travel guide

The vast state of Alaska is America’s ‘Last Frontier’. With over 51 million acres preserved as national parks, it is one of the best destinations in North America to experience wildlife and nature in abundance. Our travel guide helps you get the most out of your visit.

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About Alaska

The vast American state of Alaska is six times the size of Britain and is home to some of the USA’s highest peaks, including Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America. Often referred to as ‘The Wilderness State’, Alaska also boasts active volcanoes, lush rainforests, a remote Arctic frontier and an incredible 100,000 glaciers!

Much of the country is well connected by road and also by the excellent Alaskan Railroad, though some locations, such as the capital city of Juneau and the remote communities along the Aleutian Islands, are accessible only by plane or boat. Wherever you wish to visit, we can help you choose the right mode of transport for your holiday.

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Cruising the Inside Passage

A long-time favourite cruise destination, the Inside Passage is famed for its marine wildlife and spectacular icy scenery – Glacier Bay National Park is a key attraction, whilst the coastal city of Sitka offers a fascinating glimpse into Alaska’s culture and past. Our Alaska cruise holidays are based on smaller vessels offering up-close wildlife encounters, as well as mid-sized ships that are able to reach hidden corners inaccessible to larger cruise ships.

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Alaska’s wildlife

A land of epic landscapes, abundant wildlife and unique culture, Alaska offers an unparalleled holiday experience for those with a sense of adventure and love of the wild. Some 51 million acres of national park, over 3 million lakes, 3,000 rivers and 6,640 miles of coastline, make this one of the best destinations in North America for wildlife spotting.

And with animal life in abundance, most Alaska wildlife holidays are likely to include close encounters with nature – grizzly and black bears, caribou, wolves, eagles and a variety of whales make this a wildlife-lovers paradise!

Choose from our range dedicated itineraries or simply add in a wildlife focused excursion to any other of our holidays, such as our one to three night bear watching extensions.

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