A Travel Pursuit Guide:
Alaska
Breathtaking scenery and unparalleled wildlife.
All the essential information you need for a trip to Alaska, including tourist transportation, things to do, eat and see!
Top 5 Key Selling Points
- Alaska is home to some of the world's wildest landscapes, with icy glaciers, epic mountain peaks, humpback whales, arctic wildlife and ancient native cultures.
- With six million acres of frozen tundra and untouched wilderness, Alaska can be difficult to navigate on its own, but travellers can easily and efficiently explore Alaska with a Travelsphere group tour that combines cruise, land and rail to Alaska's major cities and ports.
- Alaska's most isolated terrain becomes easily accessible with a Royal Caribbean CruiseTour. Cruisers can explore both land and sea in supreme comfort, with luxury transportation & accommodations.
- The Wilderness Express® is a luxurious, glass-domed train that gives travellers an unforgettable view of the Last Frontier as they travel through the interiors of Alaska in comfort.
- On a multi-day excursion, travellers visiting Juneau can go on a helicopter tour, watch whales in the wild, go dog-sledding, hike mountains and glaciers, visit museums & dine on Alaskan cuisine.
6 Facts About Alaska
- The Last Great Wilderness In The US
- More Than 3,000 Rivers and 3 Million Lakes
North America's Tallest Peak, Mt. McKinley (20,230 feet)
Best Time To Visit: May-September
Great For: Explorers & Adventure-Loving Families
Home To The Deadliest Catch - Alaskan King Crabs
Essential Information
- Transportation Available: Bus, Trains, Sea Planes, Helicopters, Tramway
- Anchorage Int'l Airport, Fairbanks Int'l Airport, Juneau Int'l Airport, Ketchikan Int'l Airport.
- Flights With 1-Stop: Delta, British Airways
Weather
Summer Season
- May to September
Visa Information
- No visas needed for UK passport holders
Featured Annual Events
Iditarod Sled Dog Race
March
Alaska State Fair
Aug-Sep
Festival Of Native Arts
Feb-Mar
Featured Attractions
Alaska State Museum
Science, History & Culture On Display
Mendenhall Glacier
20-km-long glacier & visitor centre
Nugget Falls
Scenic Waterfall & Hiking Destination
Featured Activities
Unique Selling Points
The Last Frontier, Untouched & Untamed
Rich With Culture, History and Diversity
Exhilarating Experiences & Encounters Like No Other
Plenty Of Opportunities For Wildlife Encounters
