Bear Country Katmai and Kodiak
Katmai National Park and Preserve is an active volcanic region surrounding Mount Katmai and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. Katmai National…
Alaska Holidays
Alaska offers profoundly beautiful national parks, superb wildlife and charming pioneer townships.
Alaska is a remote state with vast areas of stunning wilderness, some of the world’s best whale and bear-watching and locals who love to share their passion for this beautiful state.
The Alaskan scenery is incredibly varied, offering everything from snow-capped mountains to remote beaches, turquoise lakes to clear rivers and dense forests to flat tundra. The terrain and location mean it is still relatively undiscovered, so it is easy to find an area that no one has set foot in before.
Highlights of Alaska
Denali National Park
Denali National Park and Preserve is home to some fantastic scenery and wildlife, and is a great place for viewing Alaskan wildlife,…
Kenai Peninsula
The Kenai Peninsula extending south from Anchorage, known as “Alaska’s Playground”, offers the highlights of Alaska in an easily explored microcosm.
The Inside Passage
The Inside Passage is made up of over a thousand named islands and hundreds of islets, home to the Tlingit and Haida…
A little more about Alaska
Eight national parks protect 42.1 million acres of this landscape. A diversity of wildlife and untouched pristine wilderness found ever less around the world, Alaska is an exception and a heaven for nature enthusiasts. As most of Alaska’s national parks are only accessible by plane or boat, you should come expecting an adventurous trip. Floatplanes are the normal mode of transport in Alaska and are used as taxis to get around. Lodges are tucked away in hidden regions offering that longed for seclusion with some of the best nature opportunities on the doorstep. Denali National Park, however, is easier to reach, with a 92-mile park road making it one of the most accessible regions.
Experiences
What do you really love doing? We curate your itinerary especially for you.
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Cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage
This classic sailing through Alaska’s famed Inside Passage utilises a small ship to travel down the eastern coves of the water route between Juneau and Ketchican. Unveiling some of the most visually stunning landscapes in Alaska, this voyage journeys far beyond the…
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Highlights of Alaska: Mountains & Bears
Our classic journey through Alaska incorporates the jewels in the crown of the sprawling state that packs a punch – from scenic railway trips and remote bear viewing to alpine float plane journeys and native learning experiences. Combining Denali National Park with…
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Wild Alaska by Plane & Boat
Utilising charter flights and nimble boats to travel between arguably the most visually stunning landscapes in Alaska – Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Glacier Bay and Frederick Sound – this beyond the ordinary adventure offers an in-depth insight (not to mention a remarkable…
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USA
Cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage
This classic sailing through Alaska’s famed Inside Passage utilises a small ship to travel down the eastern coves of the water route between Juneau and Ketchican. Unveiling some of the most visually stunning landscapes in Alaska, this voyage journeys far…
Idea
USA
Highlights of Alaska: Mountains & Bears
Our classic journey through Alaska incorporates the jewels in the crown of the sprawling state that packs a punch – from scenic railway trips and remote bear viewing to alpine float plane journeys and native learning experiences. Combining Denali National…
Idea
USA
Wild Alaska by Plane & Boat
Utilising charter flights and nimble boats to travel between arguably the most visually stunning landscapes in Alaska – Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Glacier Bay and Frederick Sound – this beyond the ordinary adventure offers an in-depth insight (not to mention…
Where to Stay
Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.
Alaska
Ultima Thule Lodge
Ultima Thule Lodge is an exclusive wilderness lodge within the wild and remote lands of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Preserve, the largest protected wilderness on earth. It offers the opportunity to explore this untamed landscape of…
USA
Kodiak Brown Bear Centre
Set on the southwest side of Kodiak Island, the Kodiak Brown Bear Centre offers one of the best and most exclusive bear experiences. This small intimate lodge offers prolific bear viewing, whether on foot or by…
Alaska Small Boat Cruises
Safari Quest
Wilderness Adventurer
Wilderness Discoverer
Pacific Yellowfin
Wilderness Explorer
Island Odyssey
Island Solitude
Cascadia
Safari Explorer
American Duchess
Alaska Cruises
Sail the Inside Passage
The Inside Passage, a vast wilderness of labyrinthine channels, dramatic scenery and untamed forest, offers unrivalled whale and bear watching. A small ship offers the freedom of a flexible itinerary and access to the quieter backwaters, a perfect way to get up close to its wildlife. In the summer, humpback whales congregate in vast numbers in these rich waters, and it is not uncommon to find your ship surrounded by these magnificent beasts.
Meet our experts
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
Roxy Dukes
Roxy has had many adventures throughout the USA, and has a passion for exploring the spectacular National Parks. Roxy’s tip is to invest in a private guides that take you off the grid, transforming your experience of these epic landscapes.
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Sue Grimwood
I was inspired to travel south from an early age. My form teacher when I was nine made us listen to tapes from Shackleton’s expeditions, I didn’t know it at the time, but it obviously left a deep impression on my psyche.
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Other regions to explore in the USA
California
Home to the vibrant cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco, this rich culture and beautiful landscape offers a wide variety to…
Grand Canyon and the South West
Home to the impressive Grand Canyon, this region is renowned for striking rock features of canyons, mesas and buttes along with the…
Yellowstone and the Rockies
The Rocky Mountains have a governing presence in the US running from the Canadian south into Montana and onwards to New Mexico.
Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest states of Washington and Oregon are scenically stunning areas, laid back in attitude and have far fewer tourists than…
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