The Many “Pro’s” of Driving Through Alaska

If you're like many Alaska visitors, when you finally decide to make the trip to Alaska, you want to see and do it all. One great way of coming close to meeting this objective (because let's face it, you will never "do it all" when it comes to Alaska!), is to get behind the wheel. You can travel at your own pace and come up with a custom self drive itinerary, matched to your favorite interests and activities.

Self-driving trips in Alaska encompass so many "pros" that it's not hard to see why they are so popular. But of course, it's a lot easier to navigate the availability of outdoor adventures to say nothing of the distances and connections point-to-point, if you get some help on your itinerary from Alaskans who live here. That's where we come in. From booking accommodations to restaurant tips, what to see when and making reservations for activities at each of your destinations, we've got you covered at Alaska Tours.

This month we compare "Flying vs Driving Around Alaska" and why you might like one versus the other when it comes to an Alaskan vacation. We also share our Tips for Driving Around Alaska for those planning a self-driving tour, which come in handy for anyone trying to navigate Alaska's roadways.

And for our favorite itineraries, you might want to check out our Alaska National Parks Tour (by Car) which allows you to explore 4 national parks (Kenai Fjords, Denali, Wrangell-St. Elias and Katmai (or Lake Clark National Park for bear viewing) with the option for adding in Gates of the Arctic as a fifth!

Or, if you want to get off the beaten path a bit with your rental SUV, venture north to Nome for our 3-night Nome and Bering Land Bridge Tour featuring ancient Alaska Native history, Gold Rush lore and Arctic Circle proximity and fun!

Happy Trails drivers!

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