This great, big world is full of amazing places to discover. But there are some destinations where the journey between places is just as amazing as the destination itself. Take Alaska, for example. Going from A to B, you’ll see towering mountains, ancient glaciers and vast wilderness like no other. One moment, you’ll be winding through a mountain pass; the next, looking for wildlife next to a glacial lake.
This is why you should discover Alaska’s greatest journeys on a tour. It lets you sit back, take in the scenery, and enjoy being in the moment.
The Alaska Highway
The Alaska Highway has a formidable reputation. It stretches over 2,000 kilometres from Dawson Creek, British Columbia, to Delta Junction, Alaska, and was built in a mere eight months in 1942. Your Tour Director will provide great insight into its history and landscapes, making the journey part of the adventure. Keep an eye out for moose, bears and bison as you pass by dense forests, open valleys, rivers, lakes, and mountains.
The wilderness of Denali
Denali National Park is one of the best places that captures the spirit of Alaska. Authentic wilderness surrounds you as you soak in its incredible vastness. The park is also home to unique animals like caribou and Dall sheep, and North America’s highest peak (Denali, or Mount McKinley).
Landscapes shaped by ice
Immense rivers of ice have shaped Alaska over thousands of years, carving out valleys to create mountains and waterways. Whether viewed from a scenic lookout, boat or on top of a glacier, these natural wonders show the powerful forces that continue to shape Alaska today.
North to Fairbanks
Alaska isn’t just a wilderness destination – its towns and cities have their own characters, too! Fairbanks is a great example of this, known as the ‘Golden Heart City’. This city’s history is defined by a strong Indigenous culture, exploration and the Gold Rush era. Fairbanks also has extreme northern phenomena. It sits directly beneath the auroral oval, making it one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights; and experiences around 70 days of almost 24-hour daylight during the summer months!
Alaska is vast so travelling independently can involve long distances and plenty of planning. On a tour, the logistics are taken care of, so you can travel without the pressure of navigating unfamiliar roads or missing Alaska’s scenery. Discover Alaska on a Globus or Cosmos tour.
