Alaska
A land of endless panoramas, and spectacular wilderness, a place where you can encounter wildlife and towering mountains, Alaska invites you to experience America’s “Last Frontier.”
What to expect:
Explore Alaska, the largest U.S. state with a rich history. Enjoy the lush forests and charming fishing villages along the Inside Passage in the southeast, or venture to South Central Alaska for Anchorage's blend of history and modernity. Head north to experience vast wilderness, where the impressive Denali/Mt. McKinley towers over glaciers. Alaska offers diverse landscapes and cultural experiences for an unforgettable adventure.
Fast facts:
- Area: 665,384 sq. mi.
- Primary language: English
- Currency: U.S. Dollar
- Outlet: 120V U.S.
- Climate: Cool to Arctic, Anchorage Jan. Avg. 17°F, Jul. Avg. 60°F
- Time Zone: Primarily AKT (GMT – 9)
Spots to explore:
Alaska invites you to experience America’s “Last Frontier”, here are some locations you’ll want to add to your bucket list:
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Anchorage
The most populated city in Alaska, Anchorage is a diverse international destination, thanks in part to its strategic location – it is almost equidistant to London, and Beijing. Explore museums and enjoy world-class dining, settled amongst imposing mountain peaks.
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Interior Alaska
Whether you arrive by rail, road, or air, you’ll see some of the most natural landscapes in the world here. The state’s interior is larger than Texas and California combined, with a population that barely tops 100,000.
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Kenai Peninsula
The Kenai Peninsula is accessible by road to Anchorage; it offers nature at its finest, from cobalt-blue glaciers to immense fjords. You can experience the outdoors – fish, hike, and even catch a glimpse of the northern lights.
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Ketchikan
This popular cruise destination with quaint streets transports you to this colorful village known as the “Salmon Capital of the World.” Small fishing boats dot the shoreline, where Alaska’s most ferocious salmon anglers – grizzly bears – can be found.
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Prince William Sound
With more than 10,000 square miles of fjords and forests, you can encounter remarkable marine and terrestrial life here. Ride a cable car above the cozy town of Whittier, where nearly every resident lives in a single building.
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Skagway
The Klondike gold rush brought thousands of prospectors hoping to “strike it rich” to Skagway. Today, you can follow in their footsteps by taking a mesmerizing ride on the historic narrow-gauge White Pass and Yukon Route Railway.
5 must-do activities
To visit Alaska is to fall in love with it – here are five activities and experiences you won’t want to miss:-
Midnight Sun - In summertime, high northern latitudes mean much of Alaska never sees complete darkness.
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Flightseeing - Embark on a tour via airplane or helicopter to areas inaccessible by land or sea.
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Alaska Railroad - Enjoy stunning views from panoramic dome cars while traveling in timeless style.
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Whale Watching Tour - Spot some of the species of whale that call Alaska’s waters home.
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Anchorage Museum - Discover the history of the state, from native cultures to the present day.
