Alaska Family Travel Guide

Anchorage backyard, Alaska (courtesy, Anchorage CVB)

Ask a Question

Do you have a travel question about this destination or can you provide a tip to a fellow traveler?

Join the discussion with Away.com's in-house experts in our travel Q&A.

2 Questions | 2 Answers

i would like info on the glacier tours
Read 1 answer or Answer this question
I am moving to Anchorage Alaska in March 2009. Need to know everything I can before I get there. I will be driving there. I am moving to Anchorage Alaska in March of 2009. I need to know everything from places to stay (cheap is fine... just a place to put my head), jobs, road conditions in march. Basically any information anyone can give would help. Thank you
Read 1 answer or Answer this question

Photo Galleries

Across the Bay Tent and Breakfast
outside
Kachemak Bay, Alaska
Going Big
outside
On River Time: A family slows down and melds with the northern wilds on a float down the Yukon.
Top Ten Family Vacation Spots in North America and Mexico
Our travel expert Stephen Jermanok hones in on his favorite places to vacation with the entire brood.
Top Ten Family Vacations for Wildlife
Traveling with your family may always seem a bit wild, but visit one—or several—of these spots and you’ll encounter the world’s real wild side.
The Perfect 10
outside
Susitna River Lodging, Alaska

More Alaska Family Feature Articles (6) »

See All Feature Articles on Alaska »

California Wine Country for All Ages
There's no need to book a babysitter the next time you want to visit northern California's wine country. Napa and Sonoma offer family-friendly travel options for the entire brood.
One Last Time
Escaping on one last vacation before giving birth should be a rite of passage for all expecting couples. Here's how to make it happen.
Playing It Safe
Tout, scam, trickery, pickpockets, or downright theft—any one of 'em can turn a trip of a lifetime into a lifelong lesson. Here's how to avoid bad experiences.
Single Parent Family Travel Guide
Traveling with your kids can be fulfilling but also overwhelming at times, especially if you’re the only adult in the group. Here are some tips on how to keep your cool as a single parent on your next family vacation.
Family Travel Survival Guide: San Diego, CA
A So Cal native provides a guide to the best the city has to offer families.

More (55) »

Savanoski Loop Canoe Trip - Katmai National Park
Arctic Wild
from $3700, 9 days
Katmai National Park is among the richest ecosystems on earth. The National Park is on the Alaska Peninsula, a long, volcano-studded finger pointing...
Alaska Self-Guided Fishing Adventures
Tikchik Adventures
from $950, 5 days
Experience the adventure - our five and seven day unguided wilderness fishing package offers our clients the ultimate in freedom and mobility to...
Alaska National Park Safari
Great Alaska Adventure Lodge
from $5995, 10 days
This trip combines the very best of Alaska wildlife viewing, sightseeing and touring activities with all nights (except for an overnight at bear camp...
Alaska Adventure - Inside Passage Safari Cruise by Sail
Maple Leaf Adventures
from $4800, 12 days
Southeast Alaska breathes majesty with every breath. It is a pristine wilderness of fjords, islands, rivers, and tidewater glaciers. Visit historic...
Kenai Backcountry Lodge
Alaska Wildland Adventures
from $975, 3 days
In the heart of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge's million acres of stunning mountain, lake, and river habitat lies Kenai Backcountry Lodge; a...

See All Adventure Trips & Guided Tours from GORPtravel »

Squishy Bowls
Portable, packable dining ware
‘Tis the Season
The Family Traveler
Breaking the Mold
Leave the hand-me-down gear inherited from distant relatives in the Goodwill box and opt for some of the industry’s best in kid’s ski and snowboard apparel. Because as long as they’re warm, they’re happy.
Beyond the Mini-Van: Family Road-Trippin' Essentials
Make the next family road trip even easier with this can't-miss list of indispensable gear items.