Alaska's Five Regions
Alaska is a land of superlatives and adventure. The Great Land consists of five distinct regions: Inside Passage, Southcentral, Interior, Arctic, and Southwest. Click through for information on what makes each region unique, regional weather, sub-regions, and Alaska maps.
ARCTIC
The Arctic is one of Alaska’s most remote and diverse regions, filled with cultural opportunities, unique wildlife, and a landscape ranging from the Arctic coastline to broad stretches of tundra.
INSIDE PASSAGE
Shaped by the staggering force of massive glaciers millions of years ago, Alaska’s Inside Passage stretches 500 miles along the Pacific Ocean and boasts wildlife-filled fjords, tidewater glaciers, and lush island scenery.
INTERIOR
In Alaska’s heartland, you’ll see the continent’s tallest peak, Denali, and wide expanses of tundra. The forests are teeming with wildlife ranging from the formidable grizzly bear to large herds of caribou to the state bird - the willow ptarmigan.
SOUTHCENTRAL
Traditional lands of the Athabascan people, Southcentral Alaska is home to more than half the state's total population and Anchorage, the state's largest city.
SOUTHWEST
For those with a sense of adventure and a naturalist streak, few places on earth compare with the wonders of Southwest Alaska. Brown bears gather in large numbers to feed on salmon and more than 240 bird species inhabit the area’s wetlands and coastline.
Plan Your Trip
The Park Connection offers deluxe, scheduled motorcoach service connecting Denali Park to Anchorage, Talkeetna, Seward, and Whittier. The Park...
Princess® is the #1 Cruise Line in Alaska, with over 50 years' experience in the region. Choose from a variety of itineraries and connect with...
Join us for a day of fly-in bear viewing, safely observing grizzlies foraging sedge grass, salmon, and more (depending on the season) in remote...
Katmai Wilderness Lodge is one of the few lodges in Alaska where the primary activity is bear viewing. There are no viewing platforms or timed...
The Inn sits nestled in the middle of downtown amidst the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park. Conveniently located near all attractions...
We are the premier provider of wilderness brown bear viewing in Southeast Alaska! Imagine watching bears catch salmon, forage along the beach...
Spend your evenings in an exclusive lodge and your days in search of brown bears on the coast of Katmai National Park; renowned for its...
Step into Alaska with a small-group, fully-guided Photo Safari adventure. Your certified Naturalist Photography guide will lead you to local...
Are you ready to explore Alaska up close and in style? Want to go where the big ships can’t? Then you will love our award-winning Alaska small...
Bundle the best of off-grid Alaska featuring our top-reviewed inclusive fly-in river lodge, Wilderness Place Lodge. We offer top-level service...
The Park Connection offers deluxe, scheduled motorcoach service to Anchorage, Denali Park, Talkeetna, Seward, and Whittier. The Park Connection...
Tour with a small group for a larger wilderness experience! Board a custom designed safari vessel as you search for wildlife, including Humpback...
THE BEST OF ALASKA AND THE YUKON.
Holland America Line gives you two incredible ways to experience Alaska's incredible interior. Choose one of...
Explore Lake Clark National Park in small groups or by the cabin on multi-day adventures. Sailing, paddle boarding, hiking, exploring waterfalls...
Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge overlooks the Kenai River in Cooper Landing. Each bungalow-style room features a wood-burning stove, vaulted...
Denali Park Adventures is a local, family owned adventure tour company located just outside the entrance to Denali National Park. Denali Park...
"Best In the Bush" float plane service in Southwest Alaska's Bristol Bay and Alaska Peninsula. Bear viewing, flightseeing, fly-out fishing. River...
Imagine yourself standing on the runners of a dogsled with a team of Alaskan huskies loping across the ancient snowfields nestled among the peaks...
Join us for a day of fly-in bear viewing, safely observing grizzlies foraging sedge grass, salmon, and more (depending on the season) in remote...
A true Alaska wilderness experience! Caribou Lodge is a remote lodge accessible by float-plane, and offers a fun, relaxed atmosphere living life...
Alaska: AKA Your Next Adventure
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