Alaska Self Drive

Discover the best of Alaska on this two-week self-drive journey.

This comprehensive self-drive gives you plenty of time in some of Alaska’s most popular destinations and epic landscapes.

Enjoy time in Alaska’s best-loved and largest city, Anchorage. Backed by the Chugach Mountains and overlooking the waters of the Cook Inlet, it’s one of the country’s most picturesque cities.

Set off for the charming town of Homer on Kachemak Bay. Take in the views of mountains, glaciers and the Homer Spit. You may choose to take a boat to the 400,000-acre Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park.

Seward is the gateway to the Kenai Fjords National Park which is known for its varied wildlife, coastal landscapes and the many glaciers that flow from the Harding Icefield.

It’s a long drive to the gold-mining town of Fairbanks, so take your time soaking up the incredible Alaskan scenery.

As you enjoy the long summer days you can take a cruise along the Chena River, take a step back in time at Pioneer Park or head out on a wildlife-watching tour.

Before returning to Anchorage, visit the breathtaking Denali National Park, home to the United States’ highest mountain. The dramatic landscapes play host to a wide variety of wildlife species including grizzly bears, golden eagles, caribou and moose.

This Alaska holiday can be tailored to suit your exact requirements, so just let us know your ideal trip.

Everything can be adjusted to suit your needs and create your perfect Alaska holiday.

Day 1: UK - Anchorage

Fly from the UK to Anchorage where you will pick up your rental car on arrival.

Overnight Anchorage.

Day 2: Anchorage

Enjoy the day at leisure.

Enjoy time in Alaska’s best-loved and largest city, Anchorage.

Backed by the Chugach Mountains and overlooking the waters of the Cook Inlet, it’s one of the country’s most picturesque cities.

Overnight Anchorage.

Day 3: Homer

Self drive to Homer.

Set off for the charming town of Homer on Kachemak Bay. Take in the views of mountains, glaciers and the Homer Spit.

You may choose to take a boat to the 400,000-acre Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park.

Overnight Homer.

Day 4: Homer

Enjoy the day at leisure.

Overnight Homer.

Day 5: Seward

Self drive to Seward.

Seward is the gateway to the Kenai Fjords National Park which is known for its varied wildlife, coastal landscapes and the many glaciers that flow from the Harding Icefield.

Overnight Seward.

Day 6: Seaward

Enjoy the day at leisure.

Overnight Seward.

Day 7: Wasilla / Palmer

Self drive to Wasilla / Palmer.

Overnight Wasilla / Palmer.

Anchorage

As the largest city in the state of Alaska, Anchorage offers a compelling combination of metropolitan luxuries and unrivalled natural beauty.

Covering a vast area of 1900 square miles, much of this remarkable port city remains uninhabited and mountainous.

The greater Anchorage area is home to a population of over 300,000 inhabitants as well as an astonishing range of wildlife such as moose, brown and black bears, dall sheep, and many migratory bird species.

With the glistening waters of the exquisite Cook Inlet and the towering peaks of the Chugach Mountains right on the city's doorstep, outdoor enthusiasts can indulge in a range of activities including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and even sea kayaking among some majestic tidewater glaciers in nearby Blackstone Bay.

Homer

Situated on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, on the northern banks of Kachemak Bay, the small city of Homer is known as the arts capital of southcentral Alaska.

This city is home to the Homer Spit, a long strip of sand which extends out into the bay. Homer is a thriving artists community featuring several art galleries, excellent restaurants, fascinating museums and theatres. It serves as a port of entry for visitors to explore the magnificent surrounds.

Homer boasts sweeping panoramic views across the glittering Kachemak Bay, which is crowned by Kachemak Bay State Park’s snow-capped Kenai mountains and the dramatic Grewingk Glacier.

This spectacularly scenic area offers a wide selection of exciting wilderness adventures and activities such as trekking, bear viewing, paddling, and world-class fishing.

Seward

Sandwiched between Mount Marathon and the glistening waters of Resurrection bay, this scenic city is surrounded by lush rain forests and is easily accessible from Anchorage.

This vast surrounding wilderness makes Seward an ideal base for kayaking, hiking, fishing, whale-watching and glacier-viewing excursions.

It also serves as the gateway to the impressive Kenai Fjords National Park which offers exceptionally scenic landscapes and a remarkable variety of unusual marine wildlife.

Many visitors take a day cruise along the coast south of Seward to watch glaciers calve into the sea and to spot seals, sea lions and whales.

More adventurous travellers can rent a kayak and spend their afternoons paddling among sea otters and their nights gazing at glaciers.

This small, sparsely populated, 21.5-square-mile city, is the perfect place to call home for a few days while you explore all of the breathtaking natural wonders that this stunning wilderness area has to offer.

Wasilla/Palmer

Set just 45-minutes from Anchorage, Alaska's largest city; Wasilla serves as the perfect gateway to an array of Alaskan adventures.

This quiet little city is set amidst Alaska’s incredibly rugged beauty including the Cook Inlet and the magnificent Matanuska-Susitna Valley.

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