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
Zip up that dry suit and grab that paddle, Alaska's waters await! Find, compare, and book the finest kayak and raft tours with Alaska Tour &...
AlaskaTrain.com specializes in custom rail vacations to Alaska's most spectacular destinations. In partnership with Alaska Tour & Travel, our...
Bear Paw Adventure – Unique Lodging and Exciting Adventures: Looking for a real Alaskan vacation home, cabin, or lodge on the Alaska Kenai...
Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge sits on a bluff overlooking the Copper and Klutina rivers with spectacular views of the Wrangell-St. Elias...
ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS: WE LOVE BEARS AND ANIMALS! This is the tour for you. We are focused (pun intended) on wildlife. Spectacular small-group...
Alaska Train Trips & Luxury Alaska Train Tours & Vacations | Designed to your distinct travel preferences. Alaska's wild beauty, abundant...
Sightseeing for the history buff, the foodie, the geologist, the dog lover, the armchair adventurer -- with Alaska Tour & Travel you can search...
Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge sits on a bluff overlooking the Copper and Klutina rivers with spectacular views of the Wrangell-St. Elias...
Explore our extensive range of Alaska Train Trips and start dreaming of massive glaciers, majestic mountains and pristine national parks of...
As you plan your trip, you will need transportation, right? Airlink Shuttle & Tours is your answer! We are an Alaskan-family owned & operated...
Bears, whales, moose, and more -- with Alaska Tour & Travel you can discover and book Alaska’s best wildlife trip packages. You’ll find bear...
From breathtaking scenic coach tours to the iconic Alaska Rail Road and self-drive packages – we have every option covered to complete your dream...
Alaska's wild beauty, abundant wildlife and colorful culture offer great appeal to those looking to travel off the beaten track on a self drive...
The Real Alaska Adventure Company provides all inclusive, fully immersive trips primarily on the Kenai Peninsula. Trips include white water...
Private cabins in the pristine wilderness of Brooks Range above the Arctic Circle, family-operated.
The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies makes our home in beautiful Kachemak Bay. We have 5 locations around the Bay that allow visitors to dive...
Located 200 miles north of Fairbanks, our tours are all-inclusive which means round trip air transportation from Fairbanks, all meals, lodging...
Alaska: AKA Your Next Adventure
Where will your Alaska adventure take you? Order our Official State of Alaska Vacation Planner and plot your course.