What are the different ways to get to Alaska?

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Q: What Are The Different Ways to Get To Alaska?

A: There are a few different was to get to Alaska; it is pretty isolated, so one of the best ways to get to Alaska, is simply to fly.  Depending on your planned Alaska Vacation, you will probably want to fly in to either Anchorage, or Fairbanks; both have major international airports. You can find airlines that offer flights to Alaska on Continue reading →

Book Train in Alaska

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Q: How to book a train in Alaska?

A: It’s easy to book a train in Alaska, but you should be aware of a few things:
Train Routes.  There are three separate routes on the Railbelt. 

  • The Denali Star Route travels between Anchorage and Fairbanks with stops in Wasilla, Talkeetna, and Denali.
  • The Coastal Classic Route travels Anchorage and Seward with a stop in Girdwood. Continue reading →

What is the best way to see Denali?

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Q: What is the best way to see denali?

A: The best, and most reliable way to see Denali, is undoubtedly from the air! Experiencing the grandeur of the largest mountain in the western hemisphere from the personal distance that an aircraft can offer, is an experience you will not forget!  Flightseeing in Denali National Park is a unique experience; there isn’t an area comparable to the nearly 6 million acres of enormous glaciers, towering granite walls and snow-covered peaks, on earth.

There are quite a few flightseeing options available, that begin from either deep within the park, or from the park entrance.  Guests at the Denali Backcountry Lodge in Kantishna can enjoy the convenience of departing from the private Kantishna airstrip on the round trip Grand Ascent tour; an exciting hour long flightseeing adventure.

Near the park entrance, you take a fixed-wing aircraft, traveling along the spine of the Alaska Range, right up to Denali; on this Mt. McKinley Flightseeing Adventure.  You can also embark on a helicopter excursion from the park entrance.  A helicopter is a wonderful way to experience Denali National Park.  You can land on a pristine glacier, for a glacier walk, or in a remote valley for a 3 hour guided hike.

There are also some Denali Flightseeing options available from Anchorage, you can see them all on our Anchorage Flightseeing Page.

Flightseeing is a great way to get away from the crowds at the park entrance, and see Denali close up!

I’m going to Alaska this summer to see the wildlife…

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Q: I’m going to Alaska this summer to see the wildlife, when is the best time to come?

A: The best time to see the large game, such as bears, caribou & wolves would be towards the end of the summer months. We can track the bear migrations along the rivers and into the berry patches as the bears move up the mountains after the salmon runs. The wolf puppies have moved out of their dens and into the open plains as they learn of the world that surrounds them. The Caribou migrate in the northern part of Alaska and depending on the weather and size of the herd to determine where and when they migrate. A little known fact about Caribou – they are the same species as reindeer Rangifer tarandus.

Travel From Anchorage To Fairbanks

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Q: How long does it take to travel from Anchorage to Fairbanks?

A: Well, travel time of course depends on your chosen mode of transportation. If you are traveling on the Alaska Railroad it will take some time; it’s a scenic route, and accordingly – the train travels at a leisurely pace.  The travel time from Anchorage to Fairbanks aboard the Alaska Railroad is about 12 hours. The train departs at 8:15 am, and arrives at 8:00 pm (2011 season).

If you are looking to get there a little faster, you should rent a car in Anchorage. You can usually get there in about 8 hours, if the roads aren’t too busy, and you don’t make too many stops.