Visit Denali National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park as well as the Alaska cities of Anchorage, Fairbanks, Valdez and Seward. This independent self-drive tour features many of... Read more.
Driving Tours
Self-Drive Tours : Itineraries, Accommodations, Car Rentals, Alaska Railroad Excursions
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 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.
Discover more of Alaska on our “Great Alaska Road Trip” while you visit Denali National Park and Seward and take a cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park! Enjoy Alaska at... Read more.
Especially designed for families, slow down, have fun and see major highlights including Denali National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park. The itinerary for this exciting family... Read more.
This tour is a great adventure! Ride the Alaska Railroad, explore Denali National Park, search for gold, meet a sled dog team and much more! This “Circle Alaska” adventure... Read more.
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.
Denali, a glacier cruise and a day of guided fishing! Experience the best of nature’s bounty in Alaska! Ride the renowned Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park and view the... Read more.
Discover 4 of Alaska’s National Parks! Travel independently by rental car. This program provides unique experiences and takes you to some more remote areas! First, enjoy scenic... Read more.
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. A bear viewing flight safari with expert pilot/guide is included as well. Kodiak Island has approximately 3,000... Read more.
Nome, Alaska, situated near the Arctic Circle on the Bering Sea coastline in Alaska’s Far North started life as a ‘wild west’ tent city during the Alaska Gold Rush... Read more.
This special winter driving tour, a “safari” by car, is for adventurous Alaska travelers who prefer to take on the challenges and rewards of an SUV self-driving tour in... Read more.