See Anchorage, Denali, Fairbanks, scenic Richardson Highway and Valdez. This tour combines a classic Alaska train trip aboard the Alaska Railroad with an independent tour by car... Read more.
Driving Tours
Our self-drive tours (including those adding railroad excursions on the Alaska Railroad) make travelling around Alaska on your own effortless, easy and enjoyable! Each driving tour includes accommodation, car rental and travel tips from our experts.
You can experience Alaska at your own pace on a self-driving tour where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to start and stop whenever you wish. The Alaska road system is easy to navigate and you can see almost all of Alaska’s many landmarks and highlights from behind the wheel as you discover the many natural wonders of the state’s 24 national parks – from Denali to Wrangell St Elias. And you can always add on an excursion to your road trip fun such as a flightseeing tour above Denali, riding a classic sternwheeler riverboat in Fairbanks or a glacier and wildlife cruise in Prince William Sound or Kenai Fjords National Park!
Over the past 25+ years, Alaska Tours has pioneered the development of pre-planned Alaska driving vacations and road trips that maximize your vacation time and eliminate the hassle of finding lodges, hotels and side trips which work well with your itinerary. Let us be your co-pilot as we put you in the driver’s seat as you explore Alaska on your own special road trip!
We can help you plan your Alaska roadtrip itinerary and driving route or customize a “rail and road” vacation package while also leaving you plenty of time for exploring Alaska on your own.
Browse below, our wide selection of Alaska self-driving tours as well as tours which combine trips on the Alaska Railroad with different driving routes. And of course, we’re happy to customize a driving route just for you. Just give us a call or contact us!
Map of Alaska : Popular AK Road Trip Driving Routes
Driving Distances Between Alaskan Cities (Miles)
| Anchorage | Chitina (1) | Denali (2) | Fairbanks | Girdwood | Homer | Seward (3) | Talkeetna | Valdez | |
| Anchorage | 250 | 240 | 360 | 40 | 225 | 130 | 115 | 300 | |
| Chitina (1) | 250 | 415 | 310 | 285 | 470 | 375 | 290 | 120 | |
| Denali (2) | 240 | 415 | 125 | 275 | 460 | 365 | 155 | 465 | |
| Fairbanks | 360 | 310 | 125 | 395 | 580 | 485 | 275 | 365 | |
| Girdwood | 40 | 285 | 275 | 395 | 185 | 90 | 150 | 340 | |
| Homer | 225 | 470 | 460 | 580 | 185 | 170 | 240 | 425 | |
| Seward (3) | 130 | 375 | 365 | 485 | 90 | 170 | 240 | 425 | |
| Talkeetna | 115 | 290 | 155 | 275 | 150 | 335 | 240 | 340 | |
| Valdez | 300 | 120 | 465 | 365 | 340 | 520 | 425 | 340 |
(1) Chitina – Gateway to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
(2) Denali – Denali National Park Entrance
(3) Seward – Gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park
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This independent self-drive tour features Alaska’s finest accommodation with a stay in Girdwood and Talkeetna as well as a wilderness lodge experience in Denali National Park!... Read more.
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Designed for a lower budget, this self drive tour features two popular National Parks, Kenai Fjords and Denali. Enjoy stunning drives along scenic Alaska highways. You explore Kenai... Read more.
This self-drive tour takes you from Anchorage to Talkeetna, Denali, Fairbanks, Kennicott, Seward and Homer. This ultimate “All Alaska” driving tour provides you with a... Read more.
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The Kenai Peninsula in South Central Alaska is known as “Alaska’s Playground”. This leisurely self-driving tour allows you time to enjoy several state and national... Read more.
During this 2-day Kodiak Island Alaska tour you explore Kodiak by car, or a guided sightseeing excursion. A bear viewing flight safari with expert pilot/guide is included as well.... Read more.
Take in the grandeur, wildlife, and scenery of Alaska’s wilderness! During our Alaska Lodge tour you will stay in three lodges located within national parks in Alaska for an in... Read more.
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