Best of Alaska

Top itineraries and travel advice in and around Alaska
Discover Denali National Park
Map of Alaskan National Parks: Denali and Kenai Fjords - 8 Days
Alaskan National Parks: Denali and Kenai Fjords - 8 Days

Enjoy two of the many sides of Alaska on this eight-day wilderness itinerary. You will explore the forests, rivers, and snow-capped mountains of Denali National Park and the fjords of Kenai Peninsula. Spot wildlife, kayak amid ancient glaciers, and trek into the heart of the Denali wilds.

Roadside attractions
Map of Classic Alaska Self-Drive - 13 Days
Classic Alaska Self-Drive - 13 Days

There may not be that many roads in Alaska, but the ones that run through the south-central region are spectacular. Spend almost two weeks driving from North America's tallest peak to the icy fjords of the Alaskan coast, from the immense glaciers of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park to the bear habitats on the southwest coast. Go glacier hiking, sea kayaking, and jet boat cruising through these expansive natural landscapes.

Heli flight in the Chugach mountains
Map of Alaska Chugach Traverse - 8 days
Alaska Chugach Traverse - 8 days

The adventurous route will take you around the jagged peaks of the Chugach Mountains and across the pristine waters of Prince William Sound, into some of Alaska's most scenic and less touristy areas. It bypasses the Denali area, thus allowing for shorter drives and ample time for activities ranging from hiking to dog sledding.

Boating between the icebergs of Leconte Bay
Map of Alaskan Fjords and Backroads - 14 Days
Alaskan Fjords and Backroads - 14 Days

Spend two weeks exploring both the deep fjords and fishing towns of southeast Alaska along with the natural parks and scenic drives of the south-central region. Go bear viewing, glacier hiking, sea kayaking and more, as you see some of the highest peaks in North America along with wildlife, glaciers, and stretches of true wilderness.

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