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Reasons To
Visit Alaska

  • Bears

    Alaska, the USA’s largest state, has to be some of the best bear watching territory anywhere in the world. Black and brown bears (sometimes known as grizzly bears) can be found, when they want to be, nearly everywhere in the state.

    Bears
  • Cruises

    Alaska offers some truly spectacular cruising opportunities on a wide variety of ships. Some of the country’s most awe-inspiring scenery lies around its magnificent coastline; places such as Glacier Bay, Admiralty Island and Tracy Arm.

    Cruises
  • Fishing

    Famous for its salmon, fishing is a popular pastime in Alaska and there are many places in which to partake in the sport. If you are in Homer don’t miss the opportunity to land a prize-winning halibut in this self-proclaimed Halibut Fishing Capital of the World!

    Fishing
  • Glaciers

    Along the coast of Alaska, some of North America’s highest mountains feed more than half the world’s glaciers, an epic sight as they carve icebergs into chill waters. Expedition cruises operate in these waters using zodiacs to discover breathtaking coastlines and a plethora of wildlife.

    Glaciers
  • Landscape & scenery

    Home to magnificent glaciers, endless tundra and pristine fjords, as well as being the home of North America’s highest mountain, Mount Mckinley, Alaska’s scenery rivals that of New Zealand, except everything can be seen here on a larger scale.

    Landscape & scenery
  • Wilderness

    In a state where moose outnumber humans, it’s no wonder Alaska is considered one of the world’s last true wildernesses. Here you can find entire ecosystems still intact and vast areas of land untouched by human hands.

    Wilderness
  • Wildlife

    One Alaskan animal you are likely to see a lot of are the delightful sea otters. These enchanting animals spend most of their lives floating on their backs, furry faces and paws in the air.

    Wildlife
 
 

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When To Go To Alaska

This is a rough guide to when to travel to this region. Choose a month of travel to see typical temperature and rainfall around the country. The ticks indicate our recommended months to travel.

  • 64.368
  • -158.906
  • 4
  • 72.289
  • 54.085
  • -128.583
  • -170.771
  • Anchorage
    • 61.2163875376096
    • -149.899864196777
    • January
      • -6
      • 29
      • 3
    • February
      • -3
      • 24
      • 4
    • March
      • 0
      • 22
      • 6
    • April
      • 6
      • 16
      • 8
    • May
      • 13
      • 20
      • 9
    • June
      • 16
      • 30
      • 9
    • July
      • 19
      • 55
      • 8
    • August
      • 17
      • 64
      • 7
    • September
      • 13
      • 68
      • 5
    • October
      • 5
      • 48
      • 4
    • November
      • -3
      • 33
      • 3
    • December
      • -6
      • 34
      • 2

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of travel:

  • Snow or ski seasonJanuaryJan
  • Snow or ski seasonFebruaryFeb
  • Snow or ski seasonMarchMar
  • Snow or ski seasonAprilApr
  • Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of yearMayMay
  • The best time to travelJuneJun
  • The best time to travelJulyJul
  • The best time to travelAugustAug
  • A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware ofSeptemberSep
  • Travel is not recommendedOctoberOct
  • Travel is not recommendedNovemberNov
  • Travel is not recommendedDecemberDec
Climate data provided by Weather2Travel.com

Alaska enjoys a short summer period when, in many areas, the ice and snow recede making the beauty of this breathtaking landscape accessible to visitors.

Due to such a northerly location, the state remains largely in the grip of winter until the end of May. July and August are the warmest months, and whilst they tend to be more prone to sand flies and mosquitoes, these are also the months when the salmon runs start, attracting bears down from the mountain sides to the rivers.

Bear viewing is at its best between July and late September. By the end of September the short summer is over and winter returns to claim its icy grip.

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