Alaskan Adventure Options

The 49th state of the Union, even though the largest in size, is also the most sparsely populated; its natural beauty is without a doubt the most pristine and breathtaking. It is no wonder that so many list Alaska as their top travel destination, whether they would like to go gallivanting on a tidewater glacier, fishing in a lake with water so clear that you can see the fish swimming underneath your boat, or hiking in a forest of unparalleled beauty.

If you are ready to take the Alaskan adventure, keep in mind that you have numerous options! Here are some of the most popular travel destinations:

If you like to fish, and a 75-pound King Salmon sounds like the kind of trophy you want to bring home, then the fishing charters along the Kenai Peninsula will most likely be the way to go. Professional outfitters will make sure that you have a clean boat, and whatever gear you will require to land your trophy fish. Additionally, experienced guides will be able to take you to the best fishing grounds around. If you decide to make your fishing vacation a weekend adventure, then look for an outfitter who also runs a small camp or resort. Some will offer you private cabins for your stay, and even offer to fillet and pack your catch for you!

You have most certainly heard of sightseeing, but what about flightseeing? It is true, Alaska has such vast wilderness that is not accessible in any other way but by air, and some vacation spots have taken advantage of this! You will now be able to hop onto a modern aircraft and get up close and personal with mile high cliffs, glaciers, ice falls, and even abandoned settlements. Very often, these tours are fully narrated by an experienced guide who will be able to give you the information and fell of the parts of Alaska few will ever see. If this sounds like an adventure you would like to consider, please be sure to contact the flightseeing operators to find out which time of the year is best to ensure that the trip will actually be able to take place and not get cancelled at the last minute due to inclement weather.

Some of the flightseeing outfits will even fly you to pristine backpacking spots that will permit you to either set up a base camp or spread out from there, or take an ambitious hike all the way up to the top of a glacier. These tours may be fully guided by an experienced backpacker or self-guided, depending on your skill level as well as your level of comfort in the great outdoors.

For those determined to see a glacier up close and personal, why stop simply at hiking up to one? Did you know that experienced guides will now offer dog mushing tours? It is true! Traverse the expanse of majestic glaciers on the back of a sled pulled by an excited team of Huskies who will obey your guide's every command and who will offer the adventure of a lifetime!

If you are not so much of an outdoors person that you desire your own hiking adventures, but still would like to partake in the marvelous Alaskan landscape, why not choose a small seven nights, eight day tour? Several Alaskan tour operators specialize in these small tours that will bring you up close and personal with whales, sea lions, bears, and even permit for day trips to hot springs, fishing spots, and other sightseeing locations.

As you can see, Alaska offers travel opportunities for both the comfortable traveler who would rather not get wet or cold, as well as the rugged adventurer who cannot wait to hear the barking of a team of sled dogs as they pull her or him along the icy landscape of a lonely glacier. Whether you enjoy fishing, hiking, or may wish to take the flightseeing tour of a lifetime, Alaska will be certain to fulfill your every travel need and desire, and whether you are by yourself or take the whole family, these vacations are sure to build beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.