Travel guide · United States
Alaska: what to see and when to go
Alaska is the largest and wildest US state, with glaciers calving into fjords, bears fishing for salmon and North America's highest peak, Denali. In summer the days are almost endless and you can watch whales, hike and fly over icefields; in winter it is one of the best places on earth to see the northern lights.
What to see and do in Alaska
Denali National Park
Tundra, grizzlies and caribou along a single park road, with Denali (6,190 m) when the clouds clear.
Kenai Fjords
Boat trips from Seward to tidewater glaciers, with orcas, humpbacks and puffins.
Matanuska Glacier
A glacier you can walk on with a guide, about two hours from Anchorage.
Katmai's brown bears
Bears catching salmon at Brooks Falls in July and September, reached by floatplane.
Northern lights in Fairbanks
Clear, dark skies from late August to April.
Best time to go
The most pleasant months: Apr.
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 9 hr, 45 min | ≈ €530 · See flights |
| New York | 7 hr, 30 min | ≈ €450 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 5 hr, 30 min | ≈ €320 · See flights |
| Dubai | 13 hr, 30 min | ≈ €610 · See flights |
| Singapore | 14 hr, 15 min | ≈ €630 · See flights |
| Sydney | 15 hr, 45 min | ≈ €660 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €900 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- United States
- Currency
- US Dollar
- Good for
- mountains · nature · wild
- How long to stay
- 8–14 days
- Where to stay
- Anchorage to arrive and pick up a car, Seward for Kenai Fjords and a lodge near Denali; Fairbanks in winter for the aurora.Find a place to stay in Alaska
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Alaska and when should you go?
The most pleasant months: Apr. Average highs range from -5° in January to 21° in July.
How many days do you need in Alaska?
8 to 14 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Alaska cost?
Accommodation runs at around €120 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €900 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 9 hr, 45 min.
Where should you stay in Alaska?
Anchorage to arrive and pick up a car, Seward for Kenai Fjords and a lodge near Denali; Fairbanks in winter for the aurora.
