Climate and When
to go
Alaska’s northerly location means that unless you are coming for
dog sledding or the Northern Lights, you should ideally travel between
May and September. Summer days are long and temperatures can often be
reasonably high. Rainfall should be expected at anytime, especially if
cruising along the coast. If you are travelling to Alaska during their
winter months be prepared for icy winds and freezing temperatures.
Getting There
There are no direct flights from the UK into Alaska. Most visitors fly
into Anchorage from either Vancouver or Seattle. The journey can be made
in one day from the UK, however it is not a bad idea to consider breaking
it along the way. As an alternative to flying there is also the option
of cruising from Vancouver along the Inside Passage and up to Juneau
or Seward.
