RESOURCES
Book a Flight!
Skyscanner
Search for the best and cheapest flights with Skyscanner to anywhere. Set price alerts for the lowest prices possible on any airline!
Google Flights
Set flight alerts for cheap flights from your location to Alaska. Google emails you when flights get cheaper.
Air Miles
Buy Air Miles: If you’re close to booking a flight but don’t quite have enough miles, purchase Alaska Airlines miles (Atmos Rewards) to fill the gap and grab that ticket.
Alaska Airlines’ program is now part of Atmos Rewards (with Hawaiian Airlines). Join so you can earn toward flights across both networks!
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Transportation
Airport Pickups
Need a ride from the airport or your cruise port to Downtown? You can also book a shuttle or get a private car that will start your trip luxuriously!
Rental Cars
Discover Cars is a trusted car rental comparison site that helps you find the best deals from major brands all in one place.
Reserve your vehicle through the Thrifty.com website and apply the code 101063 to get an 8% discount on the base rate at both the Anchorage Airport and Spenard Road locations.
Start Packing!
My Recommendations
Check out my Packing + Travel guides
Packing lists for Alaska vary widely based on the season you travel and the activities you plan to do. I hope these guides help you feel more prepared!
What’s In My Bag?
Bags
Tech
Gear
Booking Accommodations
Expedia
Enjoy low rates on hotels by booking with Expedia. They have a wide range of options throughout Alaska.
Booking.com
Booking is a great option for booking hotels in Alaska. You’ll find hotels and sometimes even small apartments or cabins for longer-term stays.
Here’s where I book my tours
Viator
A great place to find private and group experiences throughout Alaska with local guides, like helicopter rides, dog sledding experiences, glacier hikes, and multi-day wilderness trips!
Get Your Guide
Another favorite place to book tours that are run by locals throughout Alaska. You’ll find experiences like Arctic Circle tours and fishing charters.
🚨 Emergency Rescue and Travel Assistance Anywhere
Global Rescue
Alaska is wild, vast, and it’s far from home. This is the backup plan I recommend for any Alaska trip!
Global Rescue is one of the most trusted travel protection services out there. Medical and security emergencies happen, and when they do, Global Rescue provides members with medical, security, travel risk, and crisis response services.
Without a membership, an emergency evacuation could cost over $100,000. If you’re heading to Alaska, especially the backcountry (or anywhere in the world), I highly recommend becoming a member.
Purchase a Global Rescue membership for your next Alaska adventure and travel with peace of mind. They also offer IMG Signature travel insurance, which is the perfect add-on to a membership, providing coverage against a variety of unforeseen expenses while you’re traveling.
👉 Need further assistance or have questions? Email me: heather(at)alaskaadventurers.com
Alaska Road Atlas
If you’re road-tripping in Alaska, the Alaska Gazetteer is one of the best things to toss in your glovebox. This detailed topo-style atlas is packed with info on campsites, trails, cabins, public lands, and more.
I’ve used mine for years to plan detours, off-the-beaten-track routes, spot fishing access points, and figure out where I am when GPS gives up. It’s the kind of old-school resource that still totally holds up!