Alaskan Motor Homes

The freedom that you get from a motor home holiday in Alaska is immense, vast open and largely empty roads make it an unforgettable touring holiday. With over 3.5 million acres of national park to explore and the lowest population density of any American state you really do get the feeling of having the roads to yourself. Drive the open roads, journey through the Denali national park with the majestic mount McKinley standing at over 20000 feet in the background. Spot the wildlife. Brown bears, elk and moose which are commonly sighted and bald eagles flying overhead add to the excitement this vacation will bring.

Best Alaska Travel Companies

Cosmos Tourama
Cruise Direct
Expedia
Kuoni
Thomas Cook
Trails

The options for accommodation are plentiful with some of America’s most picturesque RV sites to choose from; maybe you could break your journey with a few nights in a log cabin or add a little luxury in one of the 5 star lodges in Denali national park the choice is yours.

Motor home sites (RV sites) are where you will spend most (or all) of your nights in Alaska on a holiday of this type. These sites are situated throughout Alaska’s most popular touring areas so finding a site is easy. Some feature an extensive range of facilities others are more basic but most offer the standard services that you would expect including water and electric connections and your own private area for your motor home, others have a wider range of facilities and can include your own private outdoor seating and BBQ area and onsite shop and restaurant.

Many sites are situated within the beautiful national parks in Alaska and have stunning walks from the doorstep of your motor home and exquisite scenery surrounding it making your stay a truly memorable experience where you will feel closer to nature than you ever have before. The cost of your site is generally priced per night although many offer special rates for longer stays should you choose to extend your time in a particular area. The prices vary depending on various factors including location and facilities but a general guide for a motor home spot with water and electric connection in one of the national parks would be approximately US$20 - US$50 per night plus taxes.

Selecting your motor home is another major factor for you to consider, most companies include unlimited mileage and insurance however it is always worth looking out for any hidden extras that may be added on like dumping fees (for emptying your holding tank) or linen and equipment hire which can add to the cost of your holiday. The site of your motor home varies and can range from 18ft which are small and generally basic in terms of facilities up to 40ft which are large with more to offer. Most will be automatic with air-conditioning and have connection points to electric and water and some will include extras such as onboard kitchen areas, toilets, DVD players and more.

The links we have included on this site will take you to some of the companies we consider to have the best motor homes with good reputations. You may find cheaper homes by browsing the web but the companies we feature on this site will offer the service and peace of mind you should expect enabling you to enjoy your motor home vacation without having to worry about the little details that these companies will sort out for you. Like the site charges most motor home companies price per night and again most offer reductions in the nightly rate the longer you have the motor home for. The price will of course vary depending on its size and facilities. The cost will also vary on what is included in the rental and some of the cheaper options may not include services that they may charge to you at the end of your rental so be careful when choosing and again as mentioned earlier the links on this site should enable you to select a motor home offering a peace of mind option.

Overall a motor home is an ideal way to explore the vast expanse of Alaska and her nature, whether you’re a family wanting adventure and something new or a couple looking for the scenery and tranquility of Alaska a motor home holiday could be for you.

After looking at which motor home is the best for you the only thing left is the route that you plan to take. Listed below are two example itineraries based around 7 and 10 day vacations onboard a motor home in Alaska, these are only guides and should you want to plan your own your from scratch click here to order your very own road map of Alaska.

7 day

This trip is an ideal choice if you are limited on the time you have to spend touring Alaska, an excellent option to see some of Alaska’s stunning beauty in just one week. The tour will take in much of the world famous Denali national park and includes Fairbanks and Anchorage.

Day one – Anchorage – Talkeetna (112 miles, approx 2 hours 30 mins)
Day two – Explore the area at leisure around the south of the Denali national park.
Day three – Talkeetna – Healy (165 miles, approx 3 hours)
Day four – Healy – Fairbanks (111 miles, Approx 2 hours)
Day five – Explore Fairbanks and the local area
Day six – Fairbanks – Glennallan (249 miles, approx 5 hours)
Day seven – Glennallan – Anchorage (179 miles, approx 3 hours 30 mins)

10 day

This one way trip takes in the southern glacier region of Alaska then heads towards Fairbanks though Canada and central Alaska. Lakes mountains and stunning views make up most of the journey and the itinerary is planned to give you time to savour the scenery. A one way rental charge will apply with most companies as you will be dropping off you vehicle at a different destination (usually around US$500 – US$800), however this should still be a consideration as you get to see so much and don’t ever cover the same ground twice. Also if considering this trip check your hire company will allow travel into Canada although this is rarely a problem.

Day one – explore Juneau or take a boat trip to nearby Glacier Bay
Day two – Juneau – Skagway (95 miles, approx 4 hrs 40 mins including 4 hour ferry to Haines)
Day three – Skagway – Whitehorse (109 miles, approx 2 hrs 40mins)
Day four – Whitehorse – Haynes junction (102 miles, approx 2 hrs 15 mins)
Day five – Haynes junction – Beaver creek (180, approx 3 hrs 30 mins)
Day six – Beaver creek – Delta junction (218 miles, approx 4 hrs)
Day seven – Delta junction – Fairbanks (95 miles, approx 1 hr 40 mins)
Days eight and nine – explore Fairbanks and Denali areas.