Luxury Alaska Holidays

Head to Fairbanks to see the Aurora Borealis, nature’s spectacular light display. The far north of Alaska has minimal light pollution and is ideal for spotting the Northern Lights, which flicker from green to blue and red in the night sky. Although it’s possible to spot the lights all year round, spend a few days in the north for the best chance of cloudless, moonless skies from late August to April.

Wildlife in Alaska is abundant and no matter which season you choose to visit, there are animals here for you to see. See the arrival of birds in spring, witness the beluga whales close to shore in summer, watch moose bulls rut in Autumn and track wolves through the snow in winter. And of course for the showstoppers, grizzly bears you will want to visit during late spring and summer.

Denali National Park is home to North America’s tallest peak: Mount McKinley. The park covers six million acres of pristine forests, tundra and glaciers and is a haven for wildlife including moose, bears and wolves. Drive along the park’s one road to take in the scenery and stop off for some spectacular hikes. You can also get around by bus, bicycle or go kayaking.

Spread over 3.3 million acres, Glacier Bay National Park is a protected Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO site best explored by boat. Sail over frigid waters dotted with icebergs, spotting eleven giant glaciers, including the Grand Pacific Glacier. The protected inlets are perfect for kayaking and the area is a feeding ground of Humpback Whales in the summer.

A true Alaskan twist on a common treat, reindeer sausages are usually made with well seasoned wild Reindeer combined with other meats, such as pork and beef. 

Known for being a sweet tasting seafood, just one Alaskan King Crab is big enough to feed several people. Tourists come from all around to fish for them, but there a plenty of Alaskan restaurants serving this delicacy, so you’ll be able to try it even if you’d rather not catch it yourself. 

Alaska is a great state for finding delicious berries, so take a tub with you if you go hiking and stop for berry picking breaks. The ideal time to pick berries in Alaska is in August, before they all disappear come September. There are a few poisonous berries though, so make sure you know what you’re picking. Pick up a guidebook before you go or ask a park ranger for advice.