Getting Around Alaska

Alaska is a vast state and much of it is wilderness – fortunately many of the main highlights can be accessed easily by car or motorhome, or by using the excellent Alaskan Railroad.

Air travel is a way of life in Alaska, with Lake Hood, Anchorage, famed as the world’s busiest seaplane base. Seaplanes and small aircraft are the ideal way to reach some of Alaska’s more remote destinations, as well as offering some incredible views over the wilderness.

Alaska is also famed for its excellent cruising, and with so many fascinating settlements and spectacular sights scattered along the state’s extensive coastline, travelling by water is sometimes the only option.

Domestic Flights

Due to Alaska’s size and topography, air travel is in some cases the only way to get around. Alaska Airlines offer a comprehensive network of domestic flights between the main cities and towns, whilst smaller regional airlines provide access to some of the state’s more remote communities. A variety of day trips can be enjoyed using helicopters, bush planes and floatplanes – the quintessential way to experience Alaska!

Self Drive

A comprehensive road network links the major hubs of Anchorage and Fairbanks with scenic highlights such as the Kenai Peninsula, Wrangell-St Elias National Park, Valdez and Denali National Park. Driving in Alaska is a pleasure – there are no major highways or hectic rush hours, although you do need to be on the lookout for wayward moose. A self-drive holiday in Alaska offers greater flexibility and the chance to travel at your own pace, stopping as you choose to enjoy the scenery and wildlife that you encounter along the way.