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Anchorage · Planned by Traveland

Anchorage, the gateway to Alaska's glaciers, fjords and Denali

Traveland designs personal trips through Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city and the starting point for the glaciers of Kenai Fjords, the harbour town of Seward, the Alaska Railroad and Denali National Park, and handles every detail from the first conversation to your flight home. We are a family-owned travel agency in Connecticut, planning trips since 1978 as a member of the Signature Travel Network.

Since 1978Family-owned and operated

Signature Travel NetworkMember agency

Orange & BridgeportTwo Connecticut offices

Every detail handledFlights, hotels, cruises and tours

The regions

Where can you go from Anchorage?

Most Alaska journeys begin or end in Anchorage, and the best days often start just outside the city. We plan the rail journeys, glacier cruises, lodges and flightseeing, and add time before or after an Alaska cruise.

A floatplane moored on a lake below mountains

Anchorage

A city framed by the Chugach Mountains, with the Anchorage Museum, the Alaska Native Heritage Center and floatplanes on Lake Hood.

A glacier meeting icy water in Kenai Fjords National Park

Kenai Fjords National Park

Tidewater glaciers, sea otters and whales, seen on full-day cruises from Seward into the fjords.

Boats in Seward harbour below snowy mountains

Seward

A small harbour town about two and a half hours south by road or rail, with the Alaska SeaLife Center and Exit Glacier nearby.

Snowcapped Denali above green forest under a blue sky

Denali National Park

Six million acres of wilderness around North America’s highest peak, with bears, caribou and moose along the park road.

An Alaska Railroad train passing through forest near Anchorage

The Alaska Railroad

Scenic rail journeys north to Talkeetna and Denali or south to Seward and Whittier, with dome cars for the views.

Glaciers, mountains and wildlife within reach of the city.

One advisor to shape every day around you.

Experiences

How would you like to experience Anchorage and Alaska?

Every journey begins with what matters most to you.

A tour boat below Blackstone Glacier

Glacier Cruises

Day cruises from Whittier and Seward past tidewater glaciers, waterfalls and sea lion colonies.

A bald eagle near Anchorage

Wildlife

Bald eagles, bears, moose and whales, with guides who know where and when to look.

A moose in a wide Alaskan landscape at sunrise

Wilderness Lodges

Remote lodges reached by small plane, with guided hiking, fishing and quiet mornings in the backcountry.

Snow-covered trees under a pastel winter sky near Anchorage

Winter and Northern Lights

Northern lights, dog sledding and the Iditarod start each March, with skiing at Alyeska in nearby Girdwood.

Working with Traveland

What is it like to plan Anchorage with Traveland?

01

A conversation

Tell us how you like to travel, who is coming, and what you hope to feel. There is no charge to begin.

02

An itinerary made for you

Your advisor designs the route, hotels, transfers and experiences, then refines them with you.

03

Every detail handled

Flights, stays, cruises and tours are arranged, so you can focus on enjoying the journey.

Timing

When is the best time to visit Anchorage?

Mid-May to mid-September is the main season for Anchorage, with long days, open roads and wildlife cruises. Late August and September bring fall color and the first northern lights, and winter is for snow, dog sledding and the aurora.

Spring

Lengthening days, migrating birds and the first cruises of the season in May.

Summer

Nearly endless daylight, wildlife cruises and the Alaska Railroad to Denali.

Autumn

Golden tundra, fewer visitors and the return of dark skies for the northern lights.

Winter

Snowy mountains, dog sledding, skiing and the start of the Iditarod in March.

Questions

Questions travelers ask about Anchorage

Mid-May to mid-September is best for glacier cruises, Denali and the Alaska Railroad. Winter is a good choice for the northern lights and snow activities.

No. Alaska is a U.S. state, so U.S. citizens need only a valid ID that meets REAL ID standards for domestic flights.

The Alaska Railroad takes about eight hours and is a highlight in itself, and the drive takes about four to five hours. We can also arrange a small-plane flight with a landing near the mountain.

Seven to ten days allows time for Anchorage, Seward and Kenai Fjords, and two or three nights near Denali.

Yes. Many cruises begin or end at Seward or Whittier, near Anchorage, and we plan land time before or after the cruise.

Anchorage is on Alaska Time, four hours behind Eastern Time.

We are a family-owned travel agency in Connecticut, with offices at 564 Racebrook Road in Orange (203-929-6000) and 4270 Main Street in Bridgeport (203-371-1114).

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    Orange
    564 Racebrook Road, Orange, CT 06477
    203-929-6000

    Bridgeport
    4270 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606
    203-371-1114

    Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
    info@traveland.net

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