Travel Planning Archives - My Alaska Trip

What Type of an Alaska Trip Should You Do?

If you're not sure what sort of Alaska trip you should plan for your vacation, this simple guide will help you lay out the differences to book the best trip. Between wildlife experiences, cruise ships, road trips and the ferry system, you'll see you have lots of options to plan a fun Alaska vacation.

Rob Taylor with Camera on Mist Cove with the Boat Company Southeast Alaska 1b

Cruises Southeast Alaska Travel Planning

What to Pack for a Cruise in Alaska: Small Ship Expedition Packing List

Knowing what to pack for an Alaska cruise will make the experience much better. Whether you're on a small ship expedition or a big boat sailing the Inside Passage, we've got a fool-proof packing list for an Alaska sailing, including camera gear.

Kayaking with Mist Cove ship with the Boat Company in Nelson Bay Southeast Alaska 2

Cruises Southeast Alaska Travel Planning

Unique Inside Passage Adventure: Expedition with the Boat Company

There are few experiences in Alaska that match sailing with the Boat Company. Exploring the Inside Passage on an expedition ship, kayaking and fishing, learning about the Tongass National Forest, and watching wildlife is something you'll never forget. See what this premium adventure is like and if it's the right fit for your trip to Alaska.

Mountains off Chilkat River Haines Highway Haines Alaska 1

Activities Southeast Alaska Travel Planning

Exploring the Haines Highway: Beautiful Things to See and Do with Your Own Car

The Haines Highway and surrounding roads out of Haines, Alaska are beautiful and fun to explore on your own. If you're visiting Haines with your own vehicle, drive yourself beyond town to experience the Chilkat River Valley, Chilkoot Lake and more.

View from Alaska Marine Highway Ferry Hubbard Juneau to Haines Route 2

Cruises Southeast Alaska Travel Planning

Alaska Marine Highway Ferry from Juneau to Haines: Everything you Need to Know

Riding the Alaska Marine Highway ferry from Juneau to Haines is a beautiful way to travel between destinations in Southeast Alaska. A unique way to experience the Inside Passage, see what you can expect and how to plan a voyage on the Alaska Marine Highway System as part of your AK vacation.

Eldred Rock Lighthouse on Inside Passage Alaska 1

Itineraries Southeast Alaska Travel Planning

Skip the Cruise Ship: Your Ultimate Guide to Exploring Southeast Alaska Independently

Visiting Alaska's Inside Passage without a cruise ship is one of the best travel experiences you can have in the state. From the Alaska Marine Highway to seaplanes and fast boat transportation, see how you can plan an epic vacation exploring Southeast Alaska.

Itineraries National Parks Travel Planning

Unforgettable 7 Day Alaska Road Trip: Kenai Fjords to Denali National Park

The best adventure in AK is a 7 day Alaska road trip. From Kenai Fjords to Denali National Park and plenty of stops between, see what you can fill a week of adventure with including Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna and more.

Balto Sculpture in Mushing District Downtown Anchorage Alaska 2

Anchorage Area Itineraries Travel Planning

Anchorage Winter Itinerary – Great Things to Do and See in the Snow

A winter trip to Anchorage, Alaska is more fun than you might realize. From great restaurants in downtown to epic glacier adventures, and even winter kayaking, there are some amazing things to put on your Anchorage winter itinerary!

Taylor Family snowshoeing at Tanana Lakes Recreation Area Fairbanks Alaska 1

Travel Planning

Packing for an Alaska Winter Trip: 10+ Tips and an Easy Packing List

What to wear on an Alaska winter trip is a big part of planning your visit. I'm not talking about being fashionable, but what to pack for Alaska when you'll be doing outdoor winter activities and exploring. We've put together our best winter packing tips including extreme cold product recommendations for visiting Alaska in the winter.

Taylor Family Cross Country Skiing at Basecamp Adventures Borealis Basecamp Fairbanks Alaska 4

Activities Travel Planning

12 Awesome Things to do in Alaska in the Winter – for visitors

Winter in Alaska means tons of fun things to do that you can't really do any other time of year. We've picked our favorite Alaskan activities for the winter months and ordered them by budget. Take our recommendations to plan your own visit to AK during the most beautiful (and cold) time of year!