How To Plan Your Trip To Southwest Alaska
Travel Reservations
Try and plan your trip early, whether you are traveling by air or ferry.
Southwest Alaska is accessible by national and regional air carriers as well as
a variety of private charters. From Anchorage you can utilize:
Alaska Airlines: 1-800-252-7522
Era Aviation: 1-800-866-8394
Peninsula Airways: 1-800-448-4226
The Alaska Marine Highway
System: 1-800-462-0066
Choosing Your Alaska Adventure Provider
You can easily travel independently in Southwest Alaska by flying to a hub
community and then taking guided or independent day and overnight trips.
Alternatively, you can also book your trip with a lodge, outfitter or guide. We
encourage you to contact personally your tour operator or provider and make sure
you are dealing with a reputable, safe company. As potential guests, we want you
to have the information you need to select a trip that is appropriate for you.
We suggest a few guidelines for selecting your provider.
- Ask any question until you feel comfortable!
- Buy travel insurance
- Get names and contact information, and references.
Scheduling Your Trip
Southwest Alaska is a vast, beautiful and dynamic place. Almost all travel
is by air and/or water, and changing weather can change schedules. We recommend
planning a day or two extra before or after your trip, if you can. This way, you
can experience the adventure of traveling without the stress.
Packing
Like all Alaska, weather and terrain varies tremendously across Southwest
Alaska. During the summer, temperatures in the interior can rise into the 80's,
while snow can fall at higher elevations. Almost any part of Southwest Alaska
can be cool, wet and breezy, particularly along the coast. We recommend packing
these essentials and some extras!
- Hardy rain gear
- Good shoes, for walking or hiking!
- Layered, warm clothes - and ones that dry easily
(synthetic materials are much better than cotton for extended trips in the
outdoors)
- Small day packs to carry water, camera, sunscreen, etc.
- Extra film!
- Your enthusiasm and excitement to learn about Southwest
Alaska!
