Alaska is the wildest corner of the US. As you explore its vast national parks, you’re more likely to see grizzly bears than other visitors. Mountains rise like giant meringues over dense evergreen forests laced with hiking trails. And, along the island-strewn coastline, you can watch as humpback whales twist and twirl their huge bodies out of the water, blowing plumes of spray before disappearing again beneath the waves. Planning a trip to somewhere so untouched can seem daunting, but our specialists, having visited the region, can help tailor an Alaska holiday to your interests.
Alongside the state’s natural world are towns and cities with a rich gold-mining past. Skagway could have been plucked from a history book with its brightly painted wooden buildings. From here, you can hop on the White Pass & Yukon Railroad, following in the footsteps of gold prospectors caught in the fever of the Klondike Gold Rush.
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Suggested tours for Alaska
These tours give you a starting point for what your holiday to Alaska could entail. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Alaska, including information about climate, events and festivals.
Travel advice
Practical tips for travelling to Alaska, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest FCDO travel advice.
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Alaska in pictures
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Take a cruise around Alaska's coastline -
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Explore Alaska's vast wilderness
Our expert guides to travelling in Alaska
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Alaska. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Alaska at its best.
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Winter Canada and Alaska with Audley Travel
Canada and Alaska aren’t for hibernating in winter. From dog-sledding and snowmobiling through icy forests to joining in with winter festivals and seeing the northern lights, our video shows just some of the activities you can enjoy when winter calls.
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Canada & Alaska rail journeys ![Riding the White Pass Railroad]()
Canada & Alaska rail journeys
Canada & Alaska rail journeys
The vast wilds of Canada and Alaska were tamed by rail, and even now the land is crossed by some of the world’s most iconic rail journeys. Here we showcase some of the best.
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Your guide to choosing an Alaska cruise ![Juneau, Alaska]()
Your guide to choosing an Alaska cruise
Your guide to choosing an Alaska cruise
An Alaska cruise combines convenience with front-row seats to many of the state’s most impressive sights, from glaciers to wildlife. Whether you choose a classic cruise or an intimate expedition cruise depends on your own personal travel preferences.
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Wildlife holidays in Canada, Alaska & the Arctic ![Grizzly, British Columbia]()
Wildlife holidays in Canada, Alaska & the Arctic
Wildlife holidays in Canada, Alaska & the Arctic
We list here what we think are the most 'iconic' wildlife you can see in Canada, Alaska and the Arctic. We detail some interesting facts and figures about each type, plus of course, the best places and times to see them.
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Self-driving in Alaska: a route through the wilderness ![Exit Glacier Road, Seward]()
Self-driving in Alaska: a route through the wilderness
Self-driving in Alaska: a route through the wilderness
In Alaska, mountains are on another scale, old mining buildings lie ruined in long-abandoned towns, and you’re more likely to see wildlife than people on the near-empty roads. Here, Alaska specialist Emma outlines what your self-drive trip could entail.
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Bear watching in Alaska ![Brown bear, Brooks Falls]()
Bear watching in Alaska
Bear watching in Alaska
Fly in to the remoter parts of Alaska to spot the grizzly and black bears that prowl the wilderness. Our specialists know the best places to go bear watching in Alaska and will help you build them into your tailor-made Alaskan holiday.
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What to do in Alaska: our highlights guide ![Brown bear with salmon, Brooks Falls]()
What to do in Alaska: our highlights guide
What to do in Alaska: our highlights guide
Alaska specialist Sam shares his favourite places and experiences in Alaska, from watching brown bears catching salmon at Brooks Falls to flying over glaciers and active volcanoes in a small plane.
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Wilderness lodges in Alaska ![Winterlake Lodge in the winter]()
Wilderness lodges in Alaska
Wilderness lodges in Alaska
Experience the magic of Alaska's rugged interior staying in one of a handful of very special wilderness lodges, which we've personally checked. We can arrange for expert guides to show you the scenery and wildlife, mixed in with activities like kayaking and fishing.
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Alaska wildlife ![Whale watching off the Alaskan coast]()
Alaska wildlife
Alaska wildlife
Wildlife thrives in Alaska’s untamed wilderness. So much so that Alaska claims the biggest grizzly bears and moose on Earth. Jon from our Alaska team tells you how to plan a trip to see them, along with bald eagles, humpbacks and sea otters.
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