00:00
Alaska: it’s almost too good to be true. Absolutely stunning mountain ranges, unbelievably gorgeous glacial vistas, and vast tracts of untouched wilderness are everywhere you look, spread out over more than 500 miles.
Make the most of the multi-day drives and inter-connected routes with one seamless Alaska experience that covers the best of “the Last Frontier”: Parks Highway between Denali and Anchorage, Seward Highway, and Sterling Highway.
Along the way, explore mountainous Chugach State Park, take in views of Knik Glacier, stop in the Denali gateway town of Talkeetna, and see the colorful spirit houses in Eklutna Village. Learn about Native cultures, earthquakes, salmon runs, and the wildlife that thrives along Turnagain Arm. Go on a few adventures in Portage Valley and Girdwood, soak in the atmosphere at Tern Lake and Summit Lake, and meander over to Whittier or through Exit Glacier. Explore all the vistas of Kenai, from turquoise rivers and lakes to wide-open Cook Inlet views and rugged mountain backdrops. Marvel at Russian River, Homer Spit, and Kachemak Bay.
From fjords to flightseeing, Alaska truly has it all. And so does this seamless drive that connects them all together.
From Anchorage to Denali/Fairbanks: Take Route 1 North through the Mat-Su Valley and then Route 3 North.
From Anchorage to Sterling/Seward: Take Route 1 South. Continue along the Sterling Highway to end at Homer or turn off at Tern Lake towards Seward.
From Homer: Take Route 1 North straight to Anchorage (and beyond towards Denali/Fairbanks), or turn off early at Tern Lake towards Seward.
From Seward: Take Route 9 North until Tern Lake. For Anchorage/Denali/Fairbanks, take Route 1 North. For Homer, take Route 1 South along Sterling Highway.
From Denali’s Entrance: Take Route 3 South towards Anchorage and continue onto Route 1 South. Continue southbound to head down to Seward or Homer.
To experience all of these iconic Alaska routes in one trip, plan on one to two weeks to comfortably absorb the vast scenery between Anchorage, Denali, Seward, and Homer. You’ll want enough freedom to hike Exit Glacier on the way to Seward, explore the beaches along the world-famous Homer Spit, and jump onto the NPS’s bus ride when you end at Denali.
500+ miles
Enjoy a special discount on your next adventure.
Valid only on guidealong.com.