Holiday rentals and lettings in Alaska

Spend time recharging in the fabled Alaskan wilderness frontier where pristine, surreal, breathtaking landscapes teem with wildlife. Embrace the call of the rugged outdoors on a once in a lifetime bucket list adventure holiday in some of the most remote, exquisite scenery you are likely to encounter in your lifetime! With hundreds of miles of open wilderness and national parks, glaciers, alpine zones and gorgeous waterways to discover you will have a holiday to remember!

Alaska is a perfect destination for romantic couples and there are plenty of lovely, comfortable holiday rentals perfect for a cosy, wilderness hideaway for two. Small families and groups of up to six will find a range of stylish, sparkling, fully equipped accommodation options conveniently located to make the most of your Alaskan sightseeing options. Many of these wonderfully rustic holiday rentals boast magnificent alpine views with a pool, hot tub and outdoor terrace for relaxing before or after a day of thrilling outdoor adventure.

Alaska is bordered by Canada on the eastern frontier and spans the northwest section of the North American continent and is characterised by vast, stunning, largely uninhabited tracts of hundreds upon hundreds of square kilometres of terrain that encompass areas such as the massive Alaska mountain Range. The mighty Yukon River traverses the stunning uplands of the Brooks Mountain range placing Alaska on the map as a gorgeous wilderness frontier. Alaska’s charming capital Anchorage is a 14.3 hour flight from London’s main airports. Anchorage has a population of around 300000 while smaller towns like Fairbanks and Juneau only have around 33000 inhabitants.

Alaska is such a vast wilderness that you will never be able to see everything in just one trip! From the breathtaking beauty of the early evening lights of Anchorage twinkling against the surreal splendour of rugged snowy mountain ranges to the gorgeous shimmering reflections of nature’s finest in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska promises an extraordinary adventure for travellers of all ages. Imagine paddle boarding on icy waters amongst towering blocks of ice in Kenai Fjords National Park, riding the luxury Denali Star train route between Anchorage and Fairbanks to gaze out over cascading gorges and wildlife on the roam or watch brown bears fishing on Kodiak Island!

The stunning, vast, dramatic and unique natural landscapes of Alaska’s wild open wilderness regions are of the most sought after places in the world for both professional nature and wildlife photographers and hobbyists. From towering alpine mountain scenery to surreal glowing glaciers and spectacular tundra waterways and thundering rapids caused by snowmelt there is every type of geographical scenery you can imagine in this incredible landscape. The marked seasonal changes provide a gorgeous backdrop of incredible colour and textures that change over the course of the year. An abundance of wildlife in pristine habitats make it possible to take extraordinary photos of majestic creatures in the rugged splendour of their natural habitat.

Alaska is a hiker’s paradise and there truly is something for everyone to enjoy here from gentle hiking close to your accommodation to arduous trekking involving specialised gear. Follow the stunning 53 km multi day Chilkoot Trail and cross several climate zones with the trailhead starting 9 miles north of Skagway. The renowned 38 km Iditarod Trail was historically used by pre 1918 Gold Miners and sledge dogs! Denali National Park offers spectacular alpine hikes and there are plenty of thrilling opportunities in Alaska for hiking near glaciers! Alaska is one of the most magnificent places on earth for climbing and mountaineering. The Alaska range is an incredible mountain environment of renown for climbers and is considered North America’s top alpine climbing destination!

Located within the northern section of the Alaska Range of mountains Denali is one of the wildest, most rugged and spectacular national parks on the planet. Mount Denali soars a staggering 6193 metres above this huge 24281 square kilometre wilderness where you will be amazed by wide glacial valleys, high alpine vistas, rugged tundra and snow capped peaks. Be awed by dramatic glaciers in this incredible natural area located between Anchorage and Fairbanks. There is amazing wildlife like grizzlies, reindeer, elk and there are incredible birds of prey to see here!

The Kenai Peninsula south of Anchorage is studded with majestic, breathtaking fjords offering some of the best sightseeing in Alaska. The vast 1812 square kilometre expanse of the Harding Icefield that comprises around 700 glaciers and a vast uninhabited coastline can be appreciated here. This is a stunning location for a well prepared self drive wilderness exploration and a paradise for nature photography. The best time for visiting is the summer months when there are more daylight hours.

This unforgettably scenic coastal cruise route takes you through a series of magnificent barrier island passages and gleaming waterways stretching hundreds of miles from Puget Sound, Washington to the British Columbia Coast and into the Gulf of Alaska. Sail past over 1000 islands admiring gorgeous coves, bays and lovely coastal towns. Here you will cruise past towering glaciers and have an opportunity to see magnificent wildlife. There are several tour operators to choose from for this adventure of a lifetime.

This is a superb 643 mile adventure for well prepared road trippers. Accessible from Fairbanks and Anchorage, this remote, rugged highway that is mostly used only by oilfield workers offers excellent direct access en route to gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. At the northern end of the route you are in for a treat if you visit from September to mid April as the Aurora Borealis appears in the sky on many nights at this time.

On the Canadian frontier lies a grandiose mountain region and one of Alaska’s largest and most magnificent sprawling national parks. This superb, unmissable region is replete with glaciers, lakes, mountain streams and a rich variety of wildlife. Climbers, hikers and water sport enthusiasts will find adventures of a lifetime waiting here! Be sure to visit the gorgeous Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark for an insight into the heyday of an Alaskan mining and mill town and some incredible photo opportunities!