What to see, what to do Alaska?
The 10 good reasons to go Alaska
Numerous glaciers
They collapse into the sea with a sinister crack, what a sight from the boats!
An exceptional marine fauna
The Alaskan fjords can be discovered by boat where whales, orcas, sea lions swim...
On the road of the gold diggers
The Klondike Gold Rush left some amazing ghost towns and mines.
A camping destination
In the summer in Alaska, you can easily camp in a van or a tent in beautiful landscapes.
A wonderful XXL nature
Unspoiled and wild, Alaska promises an immensity of forests and sublime mountains.
Colorful northern lights
This magnetic phenomenon leaves lasting memories during winter nights.
Sled dogs
Dog sledding is a national discipline here, it would be a shame not to try it!
Bear watching
In the summer, people come to Alaska to see many bears fishing for wriggling salmon.
The myth of the Far North
The more fortunate will explore Inuit villages in the Far North lost in the tundra.
Take a bush plane
These small planes and seaplanes connect the most remote corners of Alaska.
What to visit Alaska?
Interview: My Alaska
By Camille Griffoulières, author of the guide
Camille Griffoulières is a reporter, a graduate of the IPJ and has been an author for the Petit Futé for more than 13 years. She likes to explore little-known regions of the world to guide visitors in search of adventure, far from mass tourism. In Alaska, she likes to get lost in road trips in wonderful landscapes, to observe bears in a small plane or to embark in the fjords.
See the video of the interviewGood to know to visit Alaska
Timetable
The opening hours fluctuate enormously from one season to the next. Many of the establishments are even closed except in the summer, opening only at the end of May and closing at the end of September. Those that are open all year round have reduced opening hours in winter because of the presence of darkness all day long (museums can be open from 1pm to 4pm, for example), whereas in summer, with the daylight hours and the number of visitors, the opening hours can be extended. Make sure you get all the information you need before you go anywhere.
To be booked
The Anchorage-Fairbanks locomotive train, or Anchorage-Seward in the summer, is a very popular option for transportation and especially for sightseeing. It is therefore necessary to reserve your place in advance.
Budget & Tips
Alaska is an expensive destination and there is no real free admission, museums are quite expensive.
Main events
The Iditarod (www.iditarod.com) is the largest dog sled race in the world and it takes place in Alaska. It is an important event not to be missed. The start is given in Anchorage at the beginning of March.
Guided tours
We particularly recommend taking free guided tours with Denali National Park rangers. They are scheduled in advance and all you have to do is register.
