Whenever you decide to make Alaska THIS year’s bucket list adventure, you’ll want to make every second count once you’ve decided to make your way up north. It’s the trip of a lifetime and so the upfront time planning will really pay off.

This month we compare the pros and cons of traveling independently versus on a group/escorted (guided) tour. After over three decades helping Alaska travelers, new and repeat, families to solo travelers, we’ve got you covered!

And a frequent question our travelers ask us is “What can I do in a week or 10 days in Alaska? How can I maximize my Alaska vacation time?”. We share our top picks for both week-long and 10-day itineraries. Check it out!

One of our more popular tours for those who wish to travel independently on their own is our Alaska by Rail Tour. This 10-day trip combines scenic rides on the Alaska Railroad between Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna, Denali and Fairbanks with lots of active fun (glacier cruise, jet boat and sternwheeler river tours and wildlife viewing).

And if you’re more inclined towards a guided experience, you’ll love our Grand Alaska Guided Bus Tour. You’ll get to know fun facts about Prince William Sound and Valdez, Fairbanks and Denali National Park as well as enjoy a cruise on the Riverboat Discovery and ride on the Alaska train between Talkeetna and Denali.

Whatever your travel style, you’ll never forget your journeys in Alaska. We’re sure that after the first one, you’ll be coming back for more!