{"id":255226,"date":"2026-06-13T19:47:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T17:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/destinations\/united-states\/alaska\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T14:16:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T12:16:27","slug":"alaska","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/destinations\/united-states\/alaska\/","title":{"rendered":"Alaska: Guide, Tips &#038; What to See in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- LK_DEST_HERO start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_HERO end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_UPDATED start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest-up\"><style>.lk-dest-up{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:6px 16px;font-family:'DM Sans',Georgia,sans-serif;background:#faf7f2;border:1px solid #eee8dc;border-left:4px solid #c39f76;border-radius:10px;padding:12px 18px;margin:0 0 1.6rem;font-size:14px;color:#3d3429}.lk-dest-up strong{color:#b0895e}.lk-dest-up .s{color:#6b5d4a;margin-left:auto}@media(max-width:560px){.lk-dest-up .s{margin-left:0;width:100%}}<\/style><span>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Updated: <strong>16. 6. 2026<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"s\">content coming soon<\/span><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_UPDATED end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_NAV start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-navbox\"><div class=\"lk-dest-navlab\">What are you after first?<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-nav\"><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#kdy-jet\">When to go&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#rezervovat-vcas\">What to book early&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#ubytovani\">Where to stay&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#usetrit\">How to save&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#clanky\">Our articles&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_NAV end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_FACTS start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-chiprow\"><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Capital <b>Washington D.C.<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udcb0 Currency <b>United States dollar (USD)<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Language <b>English<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udd50 Time zone <b>UTC-05:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-08:00, UTC-09:00, UTC-10:00<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udcde Dialling code <b>+1<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udd0c Plug <b>A \/ B \u00b7 120 V<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udec2 Visa (CZ citizens) <b>visa-free up to 90 days (ESTA)<\/b><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_FACTS end -->\n\n\n<p><strong>Alaska<\/strong> has probably been on your mind for a while now \u2014 glaciers calving into the sea, bears scooping salmon out of the river and the northern lights dancing over snowy peaks. 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text-decoration:none; font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; padding:7px 15px; border-radius:7px; }\n.lk-dest-lmap a.lk-mpop-b:hover, .lk-mpop a.lk-mpop-b:hover { background:#b0895e; color:#fff; }\n@media (max-width:560px){ .lk-dest-hero-h{ font-size:31px; } .lk-dest-hero{ min-height:260px; } .lk-dest-lmap{ height:320px; } }\n@media (max-width:900px){ .lk-dest-arts,.lk-dest-trips,.lk-dest-stays{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} .lk-dest-prac{ grid-template-columns:1fr;} .lk-dest-how{ grid-template-columns:1fr;} }\n@media (max-width:560px){ .lk-dest-arts,.lk-dest-trips,.lk-dest-flights,.lk-dest-stays{ grid-template-columns:1fr;} .lk-dest-weather{ grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr); row-gap:12px;} .lk-dest-cur{ flex-direction:column; text-align:center;} }\n<\/style><div class=\"lk-dest-cur\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/lukas-a-lucie-lk-media-700x700-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lucie a Luk\u00e1\u0161 \u2014 Loudav\u00fdm krokem\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><div><div class=\"k\">This isn&#8217;t a catalogue<\/div><div class=\"n\">We&#8217;re Lucie and Luk\u00e1\u0161 \u2014 and travel is our life<\/div><div class=\"d\">The two of us put this guide together and keep an eye on it. We only pick trips and tips we&#8217;d take ourselves, and we only write about places worth your time.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-how\"><div>\u270d\ufe0f <b>We build it by hand<\/b> \u2014 the two of us choose the destinations and tips, and bots help us keep the numbers up to date<\/div><div>\ud83d\udd04 <b>We refresh prices every morning<\/b> \u2014 no week-old trips or flights hanging around here<\/div><div>\ud83e\udded <b>We only recommend places we&#8217;d go ourselves<\/b> \u2014 and we&#8217;ll tell you what to skip too<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_CURATOR end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"co-videt\">What to see and do in Alaska<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Alaska is enormous \u2014 bigger than Texas, California and Montana combined \u2014 so on a single trip you&#8217;ll only manage a slice of it. We recommend pairing the accessible &#8220;road-trip&#8221; south with a wilder excursion by plane. Start in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/anchorage-alaska-things-to-do\/\">Anchorage<\/a><\/strong>, where most routes begin, and head out onto the Kenai Peninsula.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/denali-alaska-national-park-guide\/\">Denali National Park<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 North America&#8217;s highest peak and tundra teeming with wildlife; the gateway is the charming town of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/talkeetna-alaska-things-to-do\/\">Talkeetna<\/a><\/strong>, where the flightseeing flights take off.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/kenai-fjords-alaska-tips\/\">Kenai Fjords<\/a><\/strong> and the port of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/things-to-do-seward-alaska\/\">Seward<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 boat trips out to glaciers, whales and seabird colonies.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/homer-alaska-things-to-do\/\">Homer<\/a><\/strong> at the end of the road and neighbouring <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/whittier-alaska-things-to-do\/\">Whittier and Prince William Sound<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 fishing, kayaking and glacier-lined bays.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/things-to-do-fairbanks-alaska\/\">Fairbanks<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 the capital of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/northern-lights-alaska\/\">northern lights<\/a><\/strong> and a trip out to Chena Hot Springs.<\/li>\n<li>National parks with no road access: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wrangell-st-elias-national-park\/\">Wrangell-St. Elias<\/a><\/strong> (the largest in the US), <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gates-of-the-arctic-alaska\/\">Gates of the Arctic<\/a><\/strong> (the least visited) and UNESCO-listed <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/glacier-bay-alaska-national-park\/\">Glacier Bay<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The Inside Passage: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/juneau-alaska-things-to-do\/\">Juneau<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/sitka-alaska-things-to-do\/\">Sitka<\/a><\/strong> and the duo of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/\">Haines and Skagway<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 best reached <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/alaska-cruise-complete-guide\/\">by cruise ship<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Bear watching: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/katmai-brooks-falls-bear-viewing\/\">Katmai and Brooks Falls<\/a><\/strong> with their iconic Fat Bear Week \u2013 more in our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/alaska-bears-safety-guide\/\">bear guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re still deciding, browse our roundup of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-places-see-alaska\/\">what to see in Alaska<\/a><\/strong> and our inspiring <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/alaska-travel-blog-best\/\">travelogue from the American north<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_PHOTO start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_PHOTO end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_WEATHER start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Weather and best time: Alaska<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-weather\"><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">-16\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:15px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Jan<\/span><span class=\"p\">14<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">-12\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Feb<\/span><span class=\"p\">32<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">-5\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:31px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Mar<\/span><span class=\"p\">27<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">3\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:42px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Apr<\/span><span class=\"p\">25<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">13\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:57px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">May<\/span><span class=\"p\">37<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol on\"><span class=\"t\">19\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:65px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Jun<\/span><span class=\"p\">73<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol on\"><span class=\"t\">20\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:68px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Jul<\/span><span class=\"p\">79<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol on\"><span class=\"t\">17\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:62px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Aug<\/span><span class=\"p\">103<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">10\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:53px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Sep<\/span><span class=\"p\">55<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">1\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:39px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Oct<\/span><span class=\"p\">56<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">-8\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:25px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Nov<\/span><span class=\"p\">33<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">-13\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:19px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Dec<\/span><span class=\"p\">47<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wleg\">Bar = average daily high (\u00b0C), number below = precipitation (mm\/month). Warmest: <b>Jun, Jul, Aug<\/b>. Source: Open-Meteo, 2019\u20132023 normals.<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_WEATHER end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kdy-jet\">When to visit Alaska<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Alaska has two completely different seasons, and the month you choose depends on what you want to see. The main summer season runs roughly from <strong>mid-June to mid-September<\/strong> \u2013 that&#8217;s when the boats run, the roads and parks open up, the days are longest and your odds of spotting bears, whales and salmon are highest. The peak is in <strong>July<\/strong>, when it&#8217;s warmest but also busiest and most expensive.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re chasing the northern lights, it&#8217;s exactly the opposite \u2013 you want darkness and clear skies, ideally between <strong>September and April<\/strong>, with the best months around <strong>February and March<\/strong>, when the skies tend to be settled. Summer is far too bright for the aurora; in June it&#8217;s basically daylight round the clock above the Arctic Circle.<\/p>\n<p>Spring and autumn (May, September) are a compromise \u2013 fewer crowds, lower prices, but the weather is fickle and some services may have shut down already. For a detailed month-by-month breakdown, see our article on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/when-to-visit-alaska\/\">when to go to Alaska<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_TIPS start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_TIPS end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_GYG start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_GYG end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_MAP start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Map: Alaska<\/div><div id=\"lk-dest-map-aljaska\" class=\"lk-dest-lmap\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-mapcap\">\ud83d\udccd 13 places from our articles \u2014 click a point \u00b7 \u00a9 OpenStreetMap<\/div><script>(function(){function init(){var el=document.getElementById('lk-dest-map-aljaska');if(!el||el._lk)return;el._lk=1;var map=L.map(el).setView([64.2008,-149.4937],7);L.tileLayer('https:\/\/{s}.tile.openstreetmap.org\/{z}\/{x}\/{y}.png',{attribution:'\u00a9 OpenStreetMap',maxZoom:18}).addTo(map);var 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LK_DEST_MAP end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_ITINER start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_ITINER end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_REGIONS start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_REGIONS end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_ARTICLES start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_ARTICLES end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"doprava\">How to get to Alaska<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>There are no direct flights to Alaska from Czechia \u2013 you&#8217;ll always change planes, usually via one of the big US airports (Seattle is often the last hub before Alaska). The main gateway is <strong>Anchorage (ANC)<\/strong>, where most journeys head; for the north and the aurora, <strong>Fairbanks<\/strong> is handy. The whole trip from Prague takes <strong>around 15\u201320 hours<\/strong> including connections, so budget a full travel day in each direction.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget your <strong>ESTA<\/strong> travel authorisation (sort it out online in advance), and bear in mind that some Inside Passage destinations \u2013 Juneau or Sitka, for example \u2013 have no road links and can only be reached by plane, ferry or ship. We&#8217;ve written up all the logistics from Czechia (flights, ESTA, car, money) in our article <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/alaska-travel-logistics-guide\/\">Getting to Alaska from Czechia<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_FLIGHTS start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_FLIGHTS end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"auto\">Renting a car<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>A car is worth it in Alaska if you want to drive the road-accessible south \u2013 a loop through <strong>Anchorage, the Kenai Peninsula and Denali<\/strong> gives you the most freedom with a car and often works out cheaper than a string of organised transfers. In the Inside Passage (Juneau, Sitka), on the other hand, or for the remote roadless parks, a car makes no sense \u2013 there you&#8217;ll be getting around by plane, ferry or ship anyway.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Book ahead via a comparison site<\/strong> \u2013 in season cars and RVs sell out and on-the-spot prices tend to be much higher.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch the insurance and deposit<\/strong> \u2013 the card hold can be steep; consider full cover, as gravel roads can scuff up a car.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Factor in the ferries<\/strong> \u2013 the route to Whittier, for instance, runs through a toll tunnel with a timetable, so plan your timing in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_CAR start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><a class=\"lk-dest-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/usa-alaska?a_aid=lukaskonecny&amp;chan=hub&amp;data1=aljaska\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Compare car rental prices (DiscoverCars) \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_CAR end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ubytovani\">Where to stay in Alaska<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Accommodation in Alaska is pricier than in the rest of the US and sells out early in season, so book well ahead. For a first trip it makes sense to base yourself in <strong>Anchorage<\/strong> and head out on loops from there, or to work your way down the Kenai Peninsula (Seward, Homer).<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hotels and motels<\/strong> in the towns (Anchorage, Fairbanks) \u2013 the safest bet, but pricey in summer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lodges and cabins<\/strong> near the parks and out in the wilderness \u2013 atmospheric, often with half board; book way in advance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Campsites and RV parks<\/strong> \u2013 the cheapest option, ideal if you&#8217;re travelling with an RV or a tent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>B&#038;Bs and apartments<\/strong> in smaller towns \u2013 good value and a bit of local connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We cover specific areas and accommodation types in our articles on the individual towns too \u2013 from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/things-to-do-seward-alaska\/\">Seward<\/a><\/strong> to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/things-to-do-fairbanks-alaska\/\">Fairbanks<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_STAY start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Our accommodation picks<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-stays\"><a class=\"lk-dest-scard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=The+Inn+at+Whittier%2C+Whittier&amp;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"lk-dest-sphoto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/whittier-drevene-molo-s-horami.jpg\" alt=\"The Inn at Whittier\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-sbody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-splace\">Whittier<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-sname\">The Inn at Whittier<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-swhy\">This iconic wooden building on stilts right above the water offers luxurious views of the harbour and snow-capped mountains straight from your bed.<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-sgo\">Check prices \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-scard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=polarni-zare-aljaska&amp;hotelname=Borealis%20Basecamp&amp;address=Fairbanks,%20USA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"lk-dest-sphoto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fairbanks-aurora-epic.jpg\" alt=\"Borealis Basecamp\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-sbody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-splace\">Fairbanks<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-sname\">Borealis Basecamp<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-swhy\">These famous glass igloos let you watch the northern lights in comfort, straight from your bed and free of any disruptive light.<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-sgo\">Check prices \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-scard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Homer%2C+Alaska&amp;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"lk-dest-sphoto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/homer-spit-hlavni-ulice-majak.jpg\" alt=\"Land&#x27;s End Resort\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-sbody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-splace\">Homer Spit<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-sname\">Land&#x27;s End Resort<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-swhy\">Luxurious accommodation right at the tip of the Homer Spit with the very best ocean views.<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-sgo\">Check prices \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><a class=\"lk-dest-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Alaska&#038;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Find accommodation in Alaska \u2192<\/a><div class=\"lk-dest-disc\">Based on our articles. Links are affiliate \u2014 they don&#8217;t change your price, they help us run the site.<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_STAY end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cestovka-vs-sam\">Package tour or independent travel?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>A tour is worth it when:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>it&#8217;s your first trip and you don&#8217;t want to wrangle the logistics of distances and bookings,<\/li>\n<li>you want guaranteed spots on the boats, flights and bear viewing without hunting them down yourself,<\/li>\n<li>you&#8217;re travelling on limited time and want to see as much as possible without planning,<\/li>\n<li>you&#8217;d rather not drive hundreds of kilometres or deal with a car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Go it alone when:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>you want the freedom to change plans with the weather and your mood,<\/li>\n<li>you enjoy driving and a road trip through the southern roads,<\/li>\n<li>you&#8217;re after savings and don&#8217;t mind spending time planning,<\/li>\n<li>you want more time in specific places and fewer transfers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The two of us love the combination best: drive the road-accessible south (Kenai, Denali) yourself, and sort out the wilder bits \u2013 bear viewing, flightseeing or the Inside Passage \u2013 through organised trips. If you&#8217;re torn, take a look at our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/alaska-roadtrip-itinerary\/\">7-, 10-, 14- and 21-day itinerary<\/a><\/strong>, it makes the decision a lot easier.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_TRIPS start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_TRIPS end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rozpocet\">Budget: daily costs in Alaska<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"lk-dest-budget\"><thead><tr><th>Level<\/th><th>Accommodation<\/th><th>Food<\/th><th>Transport &#038; activities<\/th><th>Total\/day<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Backpacker<\/td><td>40 $\u201370 $ (campsite, hostel)<\/td><td>17 $\u201330 $<\/td><td>35 $\u201360 $<\/td><td>approx. 90 $\u2013155 $<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard<\/td><td>105 $\u2013190 $ (motel, B&#038;B)<\/td><td>35 $\u201360 $<\/td><td>65 $\u2013150 $<\/td><td>approx. 200 $\u2013400 $<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Comfort<\/td><td>210 $\u2013380 $ (hotel, lodge)<\/td><td>60 $\u2013105 $<\/td><td>150 $\u2013300 $<\/td><td>approx. 420 $\u2013790 $<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<p>Prices are <strong>approximate, per person per day<\/strong>, excluding flights and car hire (budget for that separately). Alaska is one of the <strong>most expensive destinations in the US<\/strong> \u2014 the biggest line items are usually boat trips, flightseeing and bear viewing. You&#8217;ll find detailed sample budgets in our article on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/alaska-vacation-cost-budgets\/\">how much a holiday in Alaska costs<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"usetrit\">How to save when planning<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Buy flights 4\u20137 months ahead<\/strong> \u2013 for summer the cheapest seats go early and prices shoot up in the final weeks. <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cheap-flights\/\">Search for flights in our flight finder.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Book accommodation right after your flight<\/strong> \u2013 lodges and cabins near the parks are the first to sell out in season. <a href=\"#ubytovani\">Our accommodation tips.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lock in boat trips, flightseeing and bear viewing in advance<\/strong> \u2013 capacity is limited and it&#8217;s often sold out on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Spot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/the-spot-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">the spot<\/a>. <a href=\"#rezervovat-vcas\">What to book early.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid the July peak<\/strong> \u2013 shifting your trip to early June or to September saves on both flights and accommodation and lets you dodge the crowds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check tours well ahead<\/strong> \u2013 for Alaska, booking early usually pays off more than banking on last-minute deals, which tend to be scarce. Take a look at the <a href=\"#zajezdy\">current tours<\/a> on this page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prakticke\">Practical information<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Language and currency:<\/strong> the language is English and the currency is the <strong>US dollar (USD)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Payments:<\/strong> you can pay by card almost everywhere, with cash handy only for tips and small purchases; reckon on a customary <strong>15\u201320% tip<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connectivity:<\/strong> there&#8217;s a signal in towns and along the main roads, but it vanishes in the parks and wilderness \u2013 get yourself a <strong>US eSIM<\/strong> and download key maps offline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safety:<\/strong> the big topics are bears and the weather \u2013 stick to the rules, carry bear spray and keep an eye on the forecast; see our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/alaska-bears-safety-guide\/\">bear safety guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bear in mind that distances are huge and it pays to top up the tank whenever you can \u2013 it can easily be <strong>a few hundred kilometres<\/strong> to the next gas station between towns. And always take out solid travel insurance, as American healthcare is expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_CROSS start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Before you go<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-prac\"><a class=\"lk-dest-ptile\" href=\"https:\/\/lk-sim.com\/regions\/north-america?ref=loudavymkrokem&#038;lng=cs&#038;utm_source=loudavymkrokem&#038;utm_medium=portal&#038;utm_campaign=destinace&#038;utm_content=aljaska\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"lk-dest-pico\">\ud83d\udcf6<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pt\">Data eSIM for Alaska<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pd\">Mobile data the moment you land, no roaming. from&nbsp;<b>1,5&nbsp;\u20ac<\/b> \u00b7 23 bundles covering Alaska<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pgo\">Choose eSIM \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-ptile\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/safetywing-nomad-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span class=\"lk-dest-pico\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pt\">Travel insurance<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pd\">Covers medical costs and cancellation \u2014 set it up online in minutes.<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pgo\">Compare insurance \u2192<\/span><\/a><div class=\"lk-dest-ptile\"><span class=\"lk-dest-pico\">\ud83d\udcb1<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pt\">Currency and rate<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pd\">Current rate: 1&nbsp;\u20ac \u2248 24.15&nbsp;CZK (CNB). In Alaska you can pay by card almost everywhere.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_CROSS end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lk-lm-faqwrap\"><style>.lk-lm-faq{border:1px solid #e3e8e7;border-radius:9px;margin:8px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fbfcfc}.lk-lm-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;list-style:none}.lk-lm-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.lk-lm-faq summary:before{content:'+';color:#1a7a6b;font-weight:700;margin-right:8px}.lk-lm-faq[open] summary:before{content:'\\2212'}.lk-lm-faq>div{padding:0 0 14px;color:#4b5563;line-height:1.6}<\/style>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>When is the best time to visit Alaska?<\/summary><div>It depends on what you want to see. For travelling, boats and parks, summer from mid-June to mid-September is best, with the peak in July. For the northern lights, go in the winter half of the year instead, ideally in February and March, when the skies tend to be settled and there&#8217;s plenty of darkness.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Can you fly direct from Czechia to Alaska?<\/summary><div>No, there&#8217;s no direct flight. You always connect via a major US airport, often through Seattle, and the main gateway is Anchorage. The whole journey including connections takes around 15\u201320 hours.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Do I need a visa for Alaska?<\/summary><div>For a tourist stay of up to 90 days, Czech citizens just need an online ESTA authorisation, which you sort out in advance. Alaska is part of the US, so the same rules apply as for the rest of the States.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>How much does a holiday in Alaska cost?<\/summary><div>Alaska is one of the pricier US destinations. As a rough guide, reckon on around 90 $\u2013155 $ a day for backpackers, 200 $\u2013400 $ at standard level and from 420 $ for comfort, per person and excluding flights and a car. You&#8217;ll spend the most on boats, flightseeing and bear viewing.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Is a car worth it in Alaska?<\/summary><div>For the road-accessible south (Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula, Denali), definitely \u2013 it gives you the most freedom. For the Inside Passage and roadless parks a car makes no sense; there you get around by plane, ferry or ship.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Is it safe to encounter a bear in Alaska?<\/summary><div>Yes, if you follow the rules. Carry bear spray, don&#8217;t keep food near your tent, make noise as you walk and don&#8217;t approach. Bear watching at organised sites like Katmai is safe and led by guides.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Do mobile signal and internet work in Alaska?<\/summary><div>In towns and along the main roads, yes, but in the parks and wilderness the signal disappears. We recommend a US eSIM and downloading important maps and bookings offline in advance.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Is it better to visit Alaska on a tour or independently?<\/summary><div>If it&#8217;s your first trip, you&#8217;re short on time or you&#8217;d rather not deal with logistics and bookings, a tour is more convenient. Go independently if you want freedom, enjoy a road trip and don&#8217;t mind planning. 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