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
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...
Above & Beyond Alaska (ABAK) has been organizing small group adventures in the Juneau area for over 21 years. Our commitment is unwavering — we...
Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge is the only lodge located within Kenai Fjords National Park. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound from this...
Glacier treks and helicopter vista hikes in the Chugach National Forest to Spencer Glacier. Our Glacier Treks onto Spencer Glacier is...
Experience remote, wild Alaska in the beautiful setting of Alaska's oldest recreation lodge, founded in 1937 and nestled in the heart of the...
Explore Lake Clark National Park in small groups or by the cabin on multi-day adventures.Sailing, paddle boarding, hiking, exploring waterfalls...
At Go Hike Alaska we offer safe, accessible, world-class guided day hiking, backpacking, and winter experiences throughout Southcentral Alaska...
Princess owns and operates five custom built lodges in the best locations throughout Alaska - Copper River, Kenai, Mt. McKinley, Denali and...
Chelatna Lake Lodge sits at the foot of Denali National Park. Nestled a hundred miles northwest of Anchorage, and within a one hour flight, our...
Kachemak Bay Wilderness Lodge is located on the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula, a short boat or seaplane ride across the bay from Homer...
Whether you are interested in glacier hiking, ice climbing, backpacking, packrafting, alpine hikes or adventure packages we will help you plan...
Tal-Adventures Lodge was established back in the 1980s. The lodge is located in the remote Talachulitna ("Tal") River in Southcentral Alaska. If...
Kantishna Roadhouse offers an all-inclusive once in a lifetime Alaskan travel experience. Located 90 miles into the pristine natural wonder of...
A true Alaska wilderness experience! Caribou Lodge is a remote lodge accessible by float-plane, and offers a fun, relaxed atmosphere living life...
St. Elias Alpine Guides (SEAG) curates authentic Alaskan excursions and empowers adventurers to have their trip of a lifetime. With more than 40...
Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge sits on a bluff overlooking the Copper and Klutina rivers with spectacular views of the Wrangell-St. Elias...
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...
Expedition Hiking Tour with Tongass TreksExplore the wilds of the Tongass National Forest on a private 4 to 5-day yacht-supported hiking...
Fly Out Travel takes the guesswork out of planning a trip to Alaska. We provide first-hand, honest and un-biased travel information with one goal...
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge offers the best accommodations near the Denali National Park entrance. The lodge features river and park views...
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