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
Join us on our Denali: Discovery Adventure for a taste of the best of Alaska in the summer. This incredible Alaska, small-group summer tour...
AlaskaTrain.com specializes in custom rail vacations to Alaska's most spectacular destinations. In partnership with Alaska Tour & Travel, our...
The preferred campground between Fairbanks and North Pole with picturesque views of Chena River. Set up camp at one of our large and easy access...
K2 Aviation, the Denali flightseeing company, invites you to experience the majestic wonders of Denali, the tallest mountain in North America...
Alaska Guide Co offers private guided tours, so every experience is customized to your comfort and objectives. We specialize in adventure in jaw...
A passion for Alaskan glacier and wildlife tours and the Prince William Sound Wilderness define Anadyr Adventures, the original and still the...
Welcome to Southcentral Alaska! The summer season is full of adventures to suit any age or ability, and Greatland Adventures is ready to make...
Combine a cruise to Alaska with a land-package or add day tours in your ports of call! Visit Denali National Park, take a ride on the Alaska...
There's no place quite like Alaska's Interior region, especially during the winter months, when temperatures drop and the landscape is shrouded...
Bears, whales, moose, and more -- with Alaska Tour & Travel you can discover and book Alaska’s best wildlife trip packages. You’ll find bear...
Our lodge is 10 miles outside Fairbanks, away from the city lights for prime aurora viewing in winter. In summer, enjoy hiking and wildlife...
"Best In the Bush" float plane service in Southwest Alaska's Bristol Bay and Alaska Peninsula. Bear viewing, flightseeing, fly-out fishing. River...
From breathtaking scenic coach tours to the iconic Alaska Rail Road and self-drive packages – we have every option covered to complete your dream...
Experience unobstructed views of the Alaska wilderness from the comfort of a glass-domed railcar as you travel the historic Alaska Railroad route...
Flightsee around Denali, North America's tallest peak, and land at base camp. Walk on Alaska's largest road accessible glacier. Mush a team of...
See Alaska in style aboard the newest luxury dome train service between Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali Park, and Fairbanks. Private dome cars have...
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...
It’s one of the last truly pristine wilderness areas left in the world. Endless miles of crystal clear rivers teeming with wild rainbow trout and...
The Alaska Travel Experts for 25 years, Alaska Tour & Travel specializes in custom vacations to Alaska's most spectacular Interior destinations...
The phenomenon of aurora borealis is one of the most amazing natural wonders on Earth. Join us on our Anchorage or Fairbanks northern lights...
Alaska: AKA Your Next Adventure
Where will your Alaska adventure take you? Order our Official State of Alaska Vacation Planner and plot your course.