
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 vacation 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.
Suggested tours for Alaska
These tours give you a starting point for what your vacation 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 traveling to Alaska, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest Government of Canada travel advice.

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Our expert guides to traveling 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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What to do in Alaska: our highlights guide What to do in Alaska: our highlights guide
What to do in Alaska: our highlights guide
Alaska specialist Sam shares his favorite 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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Bear watching in Alaska Bear watching in Alaska
Bear watching in Alaska
Fly into 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 vacation.
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Self-driving in Alaska: a route through the wilderness 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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Your guide to choosing an Alaska cruise 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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Wilderness lodges in Alaska 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 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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