Alaska Travel
Alaska enchants visitors with icy expanses, steaming hot springs, infinite outdoor activities, and magnificent cruises and road trips. This Alaska Web guide presents the myriad attractions on offer for visitors, and has resources to help you get around the country efficiently. You’ll also get tips for finding a place to stay, whether you prefer a luxury hotel or yurt. For a Spanish-language version of the Guide, click here.
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Getting Around in Alaska
Vast terrain can make Alaska a challenging place to get around in, but there are several different options depending on which part of the landscape you’ll be traveling to. This section includes sites to help you book a flight, drive in a car or RV, or catch a bus or train around Alaska.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Alaska doesn’t have a main bus system, like Greyhound, for example. Instead, there are several smaller bus companies, coach and van lines that crisscross the state.
- If you want to take an Alaska road trip, plan your visit for sometime between May and September. During the winter, heavy snow and icy conditions can make driving difficult.
- For advice and the best search engines for finding flights to Alaska, visit the findingDulcinea Travel Web guide.
Dulcinea's Picks
For general advice …
GoNomad
details how to get around in Alaska, with specific advice for driving, flying, hitching rides and riding buses. Learn which roads to take, when to hop on a boat and whether an RV or camper may work best for you. The site also recommends a few budget tour providers if you’d rather travel with a group.
For flights …
Alaska Airlines
has flights within Alaska, and between Alaska and the U.S. and Canada. Sign up for the airline’s newsletter to receive 500 bonus miles and be alerted of savings, typically up to 20 percent. Also peruse the “Air Deals and Fare Sales” section for the latest discounted fares.
For buses and RVs …
Alaska.org
has a section on navigating Alaska by bus, van or charter. Read about the different bus options available between various locations, and get contact information for bus companies.
For driving …
The Milepost
has helpful resources for highway driving in Alaska. Read about the various highways running throughout Alaska, and find mileage maps for different areas.
Avis Alaska
caters specifically to Alaska drivers with cars suitable for the state’s varied terrain, as well as special weekend rates in Anchorage and Fairbanks. Learn about booking car rentals through Avis online, and get rates.
For trains …
The Alaska Railroad
extends for more than 500 miles between Fairbanks and Seward, the last stop on many Alaska cruises. Get schedules and routes on the Alaska Railroad official site, learn what to expect from the trains, and book your trip online.
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