Lonely Planet Alaska

by Brendan Sainsbury, Catherine Bodry, Adam Karlin

Lonely Planet’s Alaska is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all that Alaska has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Hike the history-laden Chilkoot Trail, spot icebergs and wildlife in Glacier Bay and marvel at the majesty of the Northern Lights; all with your trusted travel companion.   Inside Lonely Planet’s Alaska Travel
  What’s NEW in this edition?
Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Alaska’s best experiences and where to have them  What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas  NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card* with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Planning tools for family travellers   Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Eating & drinking in Alaska - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to try Color maps and images throughout Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics Over 63 maps   Covers The Bush, Kodiak, Katmai & Southwest Alaska, Denali & the Interior, Anchorage & Around, Kenai Peninsula, Prince William Sound and Juneau & the Southeast and more   The Perfect Lonely Planet’s Alaska , our most comprehensive guide to Alaska, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.    Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s USA guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.   About Lonely Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.    'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times   'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, The United States Of America, Reference

448 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Shawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was helpful for my five weight trip To alaska, but it's definitely geared more to someone doing the top sites instead of someone who is more time in Alaska And is still looking for the top things to do.
A lot of my favorite things I did. We're in not we're not in the book. Although so many tourists that come to alaska Going around doing the top things. And don't go more in depth. So this book's probably okay for them.

[J Layne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a LONG book to read. It has lots of information, but I found that I needed to get online to get further detail. Helpful book but very long. Not specific on details of transportation (e.g., cost and schedules for Alaska Marine Hwy and Alaska Railroad). It gives websites and leaves it up to the reader to get those details.

[Meagan | The Chapter House · Rating 3 out of 5]

The library copy was from 2018, so the read felt a little bit dated; I found myself cross-checking the internet to validate info. Solid resource for overviews and history, but defo check out a more current edition for activities and hotels!

[Mike Violano · Rating 3 out of 5]

Twenty five years ago I greatly admired Tony Wheeler's Lonely Planet Guides and they remain solid books for travellers but travel information on the internet is tough competition. This is a well written overview for Alaska trips. Insights and comments from actual travelers are essential too.

[Jim Bowen · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I travel, I like to use Lonely Planet or Rough Guides as my guides. Rough Guides are good for small areas because they are good at narrow, but deep, descriptions. Lonely Planet is good at describing a wide variety of areas that aren’t deep about these area, so would fit bigger areas.

This book covers a large, multi-varied, US state, with not so much in it, so might not fit Rough Guides so well. You don’t get huge detail, about a place with not much in it, but you do get a lot of choice (about what to do) in any area you visit.

[Brynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Lonely Planet guides! I have been using Frommer's before this one came out, and I am convinced they are written for older people and families with kids that have lots of money. Just picking through this one yesterday and I feel like I've already gained so much more info than from the other.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great overview of places to go, where to stay and eat, and things to do in Alaska. A lot of details including medical care locations, post offices, and where to buy groceries. Included cultural and historical info, too. If our trip wasn't already planned, this would be the perfect resource! I'm thinking of buying a copy to have on hand while traveling as a reference.

[Susie · Rating 4 out of 5]

i love lonely planet guides; they're well-put together and sarcastic. i wish this one had a few more maps, but was happily informed throughout my trip.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Will want to revisit this when we cruise to Alaska next year!

[Margi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love LP guides and insight. Will return to Alaska to explore more from this book.

[Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Trip planning book

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Covers some things other travel books don't. Different recommendations from others and well written.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

If they had condemned the Anchorage Zoo more this would probably be 5 stars