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
Families, Couples and small groups! Find your Ultimate Adventure-Niche with inclusive packages from Wilderness Place Lodge and The Alaska...
The Kenai Riverside Fishing program is your destination for incredible Alaska fishing experiences. Kenai Riverside Fishing is a long-time...
K2 Aviation, the Denali flightseeing company, invites you to experience the majestic wonders of Denali, the tallest mountain in North America...
Leave the ship or bus behind and come explore the spectacular Matanuska Glacier with our professional guides. Check out our Ice Fall Trek, or try...
Kenai Riverside Lodge is our original log lodge and cabins surrounded by snow-capped mountains and located on the banks of the upper Kenai 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...
AlaskaTrain.com specializes in custom rail vacations to Alaska's most spectacular destinations. In partnership with Alaska Tour & Travel, our...
Alaska Silvertip Lodge and Cabins specializes in building customized vacation packages for couples, families, and groups. You choose the...
Our unique style of touring allows your guests to experience Alaska and not just pass through. Each program features a local Alaskan tour...
Overlooking the mouth of beautiful Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet, the Homer Baycrest KOA has multiple types of RV sites. Our cabins have a kitchen...
Remote Lodge with all the Amenities. Enjoy Gold Panning, Fishing, ATV'ing, Biking, Hiking, Pickleball, Indoor Golf Simulator & Par 3 Golf Hole...
Join Wrangell Mountain Air for a range of unique experiences in Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Encompassing the largest collection of...
ALASKA’S CUSTOM TOUR COMPANY | FISHING CHARTERS | SIGHTSEEING TOURS | CABIN RENTALS Alaska Silvertip Lodge and Cabins specializes in building...
Seeing Alaska by rail…there’s nothing else like it! With Alaska Tour & Travel you can book Alaska rail tours, from day trips to complete rail...
NOVA Alaska Guides is Alaska’s original whitewater rafting and glacier tour company, family-owned for over 50 years and just 2 hours from...
Lazy Otter Charters is a family-owned and operated water taxi and sightseeing company based in beautiful Whittier, Alaska. Guests looking for day...
Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge is the only lodge located within Kenai Fjords National Park. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound from this...
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 &...
Family-owned and operated since 1963, Rust's Flying Service will fly you to some of the most pristine wilderness Alaska has to offer. With an...
Sunny Cove Kayaking offers half-day, full-day and multi-day adventures into Resurrection Bay, Fox Island, and Kenai Fjords National Park. Each...
Alaska: AKA Your Next Adventure
Where will your Alaska adventure take you? Order our Official State of Alaska Vacation Planner and plot your course.