GETTING AROUND
PACKAGE TOURS
How to get around? Where to
stay? What to do? Don't worry
about the details. Tour operators
and travel agents design tours
that feature the state's highlights
and everything on your bucket
list. Package trips are available
at all price ranges, from rugged
to luxurious and everything
in between.
In a state this size getting around is half the fun. Most itineraries
include more than one way of traveling.
CRUISES
Set sail for Alaska! Our state is
a cruiser's paradise, with a range
of ships and trips to take you on
your dream vacation. You can
choose from a small to large ship,
a round-trip or one-way itinerary,
an Inside Passage or Gulf of
Alaska route. Customize your
journey with shore excursions at
ports of call along the way. You
can even build on your vacation
with a land-based tour before
or after your cruise.
DO IT YOURSELF (DIY)
Alaska is big, but it's not
intimidating. Create your own
dream itinerary with help from
TravelAlaska.com. On our site,
you'll find details and deals,
itineraries and ideas, tips and
tricks to get the most out of
your Alaska vacation. From
moose to mountains, Alaska
is waiting, for you.
BY ROAD
Alaska has 31,000 miles of road. And no matter
which road you take, it's sure to be a beautiful trip.
Rent a car, RV, or even a motorcycle, and experience
the state at your leisure. Take a coach between
Denali National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park.
Or take one of the great road trips on page 25.
BY RAIL
Enjoy the view without driving yourself. Alaska has
two legendary railways: 67.5-mile White Pass & Yukon
Route, which leads from Skagway to the historic
Yukon gold fields; and the Alaska Railroad, whose
iconic cars travel 470 miles of rail from Seward to
Fairbanks and points in between. Rail is a great way
to see the state as part of a package or day trip.
BY WATER
Cruising is the most popular way to see Alaska on
the water, but it's not the only option. Travel between
Alaska communities by ferry or water taxi. Rent
kayaks to explore our waterways or take a day cruise
to see calving glaciers. Seeing Alaska by water is
an unforgettable experience.
TYPES OF TRIPS
BY AIR
Experience the diversity Alaska has to offer by air.
Only 18 percent of our communities are accessible
by the road system. It's no wonder Alaska has more
pilots per capita than any other state—airplanes
are our public transit. Regular air service connects
large towns and smaller communities, saving you
time, so you can see more.
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