When to visit Alaska in 2023?
People always ask - what is the best time to visit Alaska? The answer is that Alaska is truly a year-round travel destination depending on what you plan to do while visiting Alaska. Each season in Alaska has its unique personality and beauty, so let's talk about the best things to do in different seasons in Alaska.
1. Best Things To Do in Alaska in the Spring. It is less crowded and more affordable.
* Iditarod, the last great race on Earth. Every year in March, the dog sledding race starts from Willow to Nome and lasts about 10 days. Remote Alaska Air offers an Iditarod Helicopter tour that allows travelers to witness this exciting moment with an aerial view. It is a top-rated and trendy tour since it is only once a year. Make sure you book your lodging and tours as early as possible.
* Snowshoeing, skiing, skating. Alaska is a total winter wonderland from December to March. It is the best season for winter sports!
* Ice fishing
* Flightseeing tours are year-round and easier to book in the non-peak season
* Hot Spring
*Northern Lights. Spring and winter in Alaska is the best time to see the northern lights! Book a Northern Lights and Iditarod tour with the remote Tal-Adventures lodge.
2. Best Things To Do in Alaska in the Summer, the busiest tourist season in Alaska. Book early!
* Salmon and Trout Fishing. Alaska is famous for salmon, trout, and halibut fishing. The best salmon fishing is from June to September. There are many ways to fish in Alaska too, you can choose a DIY fishing trip with road-accessible rivers, or pay more bucks for fishing in remote lodges if you want something more unique and less competition. Most fish charters and lodges also provide fish processing and packaging service, so you can take some fish home!
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* Rafting or Floating. It already sounds exciting; Alaska has numerous rivers with different rapids for all level rafters. The best months for whitewater rafting in Alaska is June to October. Remote Alaska Air offers raft equipment daily rental and pick-up/drop-off service. Contact us if you need more rafting information.
* Hiking. There are a few beautiful hiking trails near Anchorage Alaska: Hatcher pass, Chugach mountain range, Alyeska Girdwood, and Denali national park.
* Water sports. Kayaking and cruising in Seward or Wittier is also a must-do if you love water sports and wildlife.
* Bear viewing
*Blueberry picking in August
*Camping in the backcountry
*Book an Alaska local bush plane or helicopter tour is always the best!
3. Best Things To Do in Alaska in the Fall, the most colorful season in Alaska
*Hiking
*Flightseeing
*Northern lights tour. Northern light tours start in October
*Chena Hot spring
4. Best Things To Do in Alaska in the winter, the peaceful winter wonderland, and better hotel, and car rental rates.
*Winter sports paradise. Downhill Skiing at Alyeska Resort, cross-country skiing at Hacher Pass, ice skating, snowshoeing in the backcountry with a helicopter drop-off, snowmobiling
*Ice Fishing
*Hot spring
*Dog sledding tour
