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
Explore Lake Clark National Park in small groups or by the cabin on multi-day adventures. Sailing, paddle boarding, hiking, exploring waterfalls...
As you plan your trip, you will need transportation, right? Airlink Shuttle & Tours is your answer! We are an Alaskan-family owned & operated...
Welcome to Tongass Teague LLC’s guided backcountry hiking and driving tours! We are a summer shore excursion that offers driving tours and...
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Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge is the only lodge located within Kenai Fjords National Park. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound from this...
Come with Glacier Jet Ski Adventures on a once in a lifetime Alaskan glacier viewing adventure and experience the untamed beauty of Prince...
Join Wrangell Mountain Air for a range of unique experiences in Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Encompassing the largest collection of...
The Park Connection offers deluxe, scheduled motorcoach service to Anchorage, Denali Park, Talkeetna, Seward, and Whittier. The Park Connection...
As you plan your trip, you will need transportation, right? Airlink Shuttle & Tours is your answer! We are an Alaskan-family owned & operated...
Nova has almost 50 years’ experience operating in Alaska and truly offers the full gamut of river and glacier trips. Enjoy the perfect half-day...
Our unique style of touring allows your guests to experience Alaska and not just pass through. Each program features a local Alaskan tour...
The Park Connection offers deluxe, scheduled motorcoach service connecting Denali Park to Anchorage, Talkeetna, Seward, and Whittier. The Park...
Alaska Guide Co offers private guided tours, so every experience is customized to your comfort and objectives. We specialize in adventure in jaw...
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Whether you are interested in glacier hiking, ice climbing, backpacking, packrafting, alpine hikes or adventure packages we will help you plan...
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Alaska is vast and the opportunities endless! River Wild creates custom camper van adventure plans for wanderlust souls. We open up opportunities...
Denali Park Adventures is a local, family owned adventure tour company located just outside the entrance to Denali National Park. Denali Park...
If you’re looking for authentic experiences, total wilderness immersion, small group adventures, and incredible customer service all wrapped up...
Homer has it all.
Adventure, fishing, flightseeing to relaxing at our spas. For cultural visit the Pratt Museum, or Alaska Islands & Oceans...
Alaska: AKA Your Next Adventure
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