Alaskan Escorted Tours

Want to tour Alaska but not drive? Want everything done for you and not worry about booking hotels and lodges yourself? Want to experience Alaska and have the benefit of guides who are experts in the area so you do not miss a thing? Answer yes to any of the above questions and quite simply an escorted tour of Alaska will be perfect for all or part of your trip to this magnificent state.

Tours vary in size, some cater for the masses and offer luxury hotels or lodges throughout and guide you through your whole trip, some offer smaller groups and vehicles that cater for those looking for a more “off the beaten track” tour of the state with a more intimate feel, often staying in smaller family run properties or even camping. Whichever you choose you will get the benefit of a guide (often a native to the area). Some people choose a tour to follow or precede a cruise and this gives an excellent insight into Alaska, if this is for you then see the separate Alaska cruise and tour page which has more information on the options available.

Some tours are tailored to specific types of holidays e.g. wildlife viewing, rail packages and adventure so when researching bear this in mind so your holiday suits you. The length of your tour can vary with most options ranging from 3 night short trips to 14 nights and beyond which obviously will cover a larger area and give more in depth information on the beautiful state of Alaska. Popular destinations tours will include are: Denali national park, Fairbanks, Anchorage, Prince William Sound, the Kenai peninsular and many others. If you are looking for tours around the inside passage area then these are harder to find as this area is mostly small islands and involves lots of waterways so to best explore this region then a cruise should be considered as part of your trip.

Escorted tours are an ideal way to relax and enjoy Alaska as mentioned you are fully guided all your accommodation is arranged before you travel and you get to sit back and enjoy the scenery of this magical state as you drive by. Most tours (depending on length) will include stop offs to break the journey at destinations of interest along the way, this also gives you the option to stretch your legs and grab a drink etc.

Depending on the company that you choose the standards of travel vary, most package operators offer luxury motor coach travel with more leg room and facilities onboard. The smaller companies catering for smaller groups will usually use smaller vehicles with fewer facilities however these tours generally make more stops as the timetables are less rigid and with fewer people onboard you generally get more space anyway and any discomfort is counter balanced by the areas these smaller vehicles can reach offering stunning views with far less people to enjoy them.