Our ideal Alaska road trip itineraries are based on a comfortable 4-5 hour drive. This will help you determine not only the important details of where to stay and when to refuel but also how much time you will spend in any given place. Again, get started on that bucket list! Your limits on driving time/distanceĪlaska is… well, it is HUGE! Driving distances and times are substantial – especially when you consider the “border-to-border” roundtrip.ĭetermining how far or how long you want to drive each day is important. These things also impact your Alaska road trip itinerary. Get started on that list! Catch of the Day in Homer Important things you want to doĭo you want to watch a grizzly bear catch a salmon in its mouth? What about hooking on to a 100-pound halibut? Maybe you’ve just wanted to be one of the few (10% or less!) who get a clear view of Mt. But Hyder is a little out of the way if you are short on time. If there are places you do and do not want to see, this will greatly impact the amount of time you need to complete your Alaska road trip.įor instance, we LOVE Hyder and think you should stop by to see Jim and Diana and have a fresh halibut sandwich at The Bus. Need help hashing out a list? We’ve got suggestions for you! If you hash out a general list then that is a great place to start! There are lots of places to see in Alaska. Have you always wanted to see the Arctic Ocean? Maybe you’ve wanted to just see the Arctic Circle? Or what about visiting Mt. READ MORE: Ultimate guide to planning your RV trip to Alaska Specific places you want to see You’re going to want to decide how much time you have (if you even have time limits) before you decide all of the things you want to pack into your Alaska itinerary.
(Note: We do have a few sample itineraries in that case) If you’re making the “border-to-border” drive to Alaska then we’d recommend no fewer than 6 – 8 weeks.īut it is possible to make the trip in 4 weeks if that’s all the time you have.įurther, our Alaska road trip itineraries are for travelers who will leave/return to the US and not those who will fly to Alaska and rent an RV there. Whether you’re trying to see Alaska during your two-week vacation, two-month summer vacation or retirement makes a big difference! Amount of time you have.Īlaska road trip itineraries are dependent on your time table. We believe this is your best opportunity to see the best parts of British Columbia and the Yukon Territory on your way to/from Alaska. This means we’re guiding you from a US border crossing into Canada (say, from Glacier National Park in Montana) to a return US border from Canada (say, Seattle area). Our itineraries will be based on “border-to-border” starting and ending locations. If you’re coming from Florida (as we did) or Maine, then add on extra time accordingly. Our Alaska road trip itineraries are going to assume that you will begin your journey in the continental United States (Lower 48) in the northwestern half of the country (Montana, Idaho, Washington areas). Understanding how the following points impact your Alaska road trip will help you craft your perfect trip! Starting/Ending Location. One you’re there, where do you go? Where CAN you go? What do you do? Where do you stay? For how long do you stay? Just reaching Alaska from the Lower 48 will take days and cover thousands of miles. Planning your Alaska road trip itinerary can be daunting. WANT TO DRIVE THE INFAMOUS DALTON HIGHWAY? Factors That Impact Your Alaska Road Trip Itinerary You just may need to plan your accommodations differently.)įortunately, most activities you would want to do in Alaska are close enough that you can drive to them.īefore we get into a few sample Alaska road trip itineraries let’s cover a few factors that will impact your drive in Alaska.
(If you just plan to tent camp or stay in hotels you can use our suggested itineraries. In fact, if your goal is to travel to Alaska in an RV, then you’re likely looking to explore the part of the state you can reach by vehicle. This means you have to plan to get around via plane or boat.īut depending on your level of adventure, funds and Bucket List, you probably don’t need to worry about trying to reach all of those more difficult places. Most of Alaska is inaccessible by vehicle. So getting there is an adventure in and of itself! If you plan to drive to Alaska you have a lot of options for your Alaska road trip itinerary. Last Updated on Decemby Chris and Lindsay
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