How To Plan Your Trip to Alaska in 2023 - Where to visit
Everyone knows Alaska is massive, and on top of that, there are so many travel destinations and things to do you could choose from. So, what is the best way to see Alaska? You will find all the information you need to know to plan the trip to Alaska here.
Best Place to Visit in Alaska for First Time.
* Denali National Park ( Mount McKinley), the highest mountain in North America and the 3rd largest national park in the nation. If you plan to spend a couple of days here, the most popular way to explore Denali is to take a 6 to 8 hours tour bus. Or if you want to have a lifetime experience but only have a day to spend here, the best way to see Denali will definitely be the Denali Flightseeing tour which will take you to the heart of Denali within an hour. And you will get to see massive glaciers, bears, caribous, and an aerial view of the mountain range.
Denali (Mt, McKinley) National Park, Alaska USA
*Kenai Fjords National Park. About 12 miles away from Seward, you will see massive ice fields, outflowing glaciers, the crystal blue ocean, and various wildlife. The best way to see Kenai Fjords is by boat or cruise, it normally takes half-day for the trip.
*Anchorage. Anchorage is the biggest city in Alaska and most travelers start their Alaska trips from Anchorage. Alaska Railroad - one of the most popular tours in Alaska. It will take you to many popular destinations - Seward, Denali, Fairbanks, Wasilla, Girdwood, etc with some amazing sceneries. We suggest you book your trip as early as possible since it is very popular. Hatcher Pass - it is a mountain pass through the southwest part of the Talkeetna Mountains and a very popular recreation place for hiking, picnic, and cross-country skiing in the wintertime. We also offer helicopter flightseeing tours to Hatcher Pass and a historical gold mine The most affordable tour is a 60 mins Hatcher Pass helicopter tour starting from $375 per person with a 2 people minimum.
* Alaska Native Heritage Center, is located outside of downtown Anchorage. Feel the heart of Alaska's Indigenous people and their stories. The Alaska Native Heritage Center offers a unique experience for you to learn and explore the traditional and contemporary ways of Alaska’s Indigenous cultures. More than a museum, the Center is a place to engage and interact–to ask questions and discover.
*Alaska Knik Glacier. If you visit Alaska, make sure to do a glacier tour! And this spectacular 25- miles-long Alaskan glacier is one of the most amazing glaciers in Alaska and also one of the easiest glaciers you could access from Anchorage. With our 90 mins helicopter Knik Glacier landing tour, you will see the massive ancient Knik Glacier, Colony Glacier, Lake George, and waterfalls, and set foot on glaciers for photos and collecting glacier water.
Alaska Knik Glacier Tour with helicopter landing on glacier, Alaska
*Alaskan Adventures Lodge. Staying at a remote fishing and wilderness lodge in Alaska has always been on the top Alaska bucket list for adventurers and fishermen all over the world. If you are looking for making some lifetime memories with a unique experience you could brag about forever, make sure to add this to your to-do list while visiting Alaska. Most remote lodges offer 3 to 7 days fishing packages. Our sister company Tal-Adventures Lodge offers 6 days of all-inclusive fishing and floating packages, along with custom trips for travelers who just want to stay for a short trip.
* Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park Bear viewing. Today, Katmai National Park and Preserve protects 9,000 years of human history and important habitat for salmon and thousands of brown bears. The best season for bear viewing here is June and July. It is not road accessible and the only way to get there is by local air taxi service. Most local air taxi companies offer air charter departure from Anchorage, the costs vary so make sure you do your own research. Contact Remote Alaska Air for the best deal for your 2023 Alaska trip.
