Lonely Planet Alaska

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Alaska.

Discover Alaska's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from looking for grizzly brown bears on the Denali Park Road, to kayaking in the rugged wilderness of Resurrection Bay, and visiting the Alaska Folk School in Fairbanks for classes in everything from woodworking to cabin construction.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Alaska travel guide: 

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new design that's easy to use so you can navigate Alaska effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps, including a pull-out map of Alaska
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Glacier Bay National Park to Mt Verstovia and Gold Dredge 8 in Fairbanks
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility, and responsible travel
• Connect with Alaskan culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Juneau & the Alexander Archipelago, Anchorage & Around, Prince William Sound, Kenai Peninsula, Denali & the Interior, Kodiak & Katmai, Nome & the Arctic

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary region with Lonely Planet's Alaska.