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Alaska By Design

Alaska travel experts designing your dream vacation — once-in-a-lifetime train tours, wildlife packages, cruises, and self-drive tours.

At Alaska By Design, we customize dream vacation packages that let you experience the very best of Alaska. Our expert Travel Designers handle every detail, ensuring your trip reflects your unique preferences and budget while sharing personal recommendations for an unforgettable experience. And, while you travel, rest assured that you have a trusted partner working behind the scenes to keep everything seamless. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey.

07/25/2025

This 7 day Alaska train vacation has been packed with activities to give you a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 😍

Our Glaciers, Fjords Denali & Alaska train vacation covers the best of Alaska in the shortest possible time, combining Alaska Railroad with Kenai Fjords National Park, Prince William Sound and Denali National Park. Plus, you can enjoy Freedom of Choice tours on three separate days to customize your trip in a way that suits you.

Visit our website to learn more: https://alaskabydesign.com/tours/glaciers-fjords-denali-alaska-train-vacation/

07/23/2025

On your next trip to Alaska, book a Kenai Fjords cruise to hold ancient glacier ice in your hands and spot wildlife in its natural—and absolutely stunning—habitat. These are the moments that turn into memories of a lifetime.

Video credit: Pursuit Alaska

07/21/2025

Looking for your next adventure? Kenai Fjords National Park offers stunning glaciers, dramatic coastlines, and incredible activities. On a cruise, spot wildlife like whales, sea otters, and puffins, or fly in over Bear Glacier to see its massive crevasses and iceberg-filled lagoon.

The best time to visit is during summer (May to September), when you’ll get the chance to witness incredible wildlife and experience the park at its peak.

07/18/2025

In Alaska, there truly is a lodge for every traveler.

📌 At Stillpoint Lodge, lush greenery and seaside cabins offer the perfect oceanside retreat.

📌 At Sheldon Chalet, secluded luxury in the mountains offers year-round, snow-based activities.

📌 At Ultima Thule Lodge, get the best of both worlds, set on a glacier river deep in the wild, only accessible by bush plane.

Get in touch with our Travel Designers to determine which lodge is the best fit for you. Or, combine a few stays into one itinerary and experience more than one!

07/17/2025

22 Alaska Excursions Recommended By Travel Experts

🐻 Brown Bear Viewing
🐋 Whale Watching
🚁 Helicopter Tour
🧊 Glacier Landing

Check out the other 18 amazing excursions that made our list: https://alaskabydesign.com/blog/alaska-excursions/

07/14/2025

Mondays can be busy, so spend some time relaxing under the Aurora with us.

In Alaska, the Northern Lights appear from late August until mid-April. Generally, we advise traveling as close to the winter solstice as possible because the longer the nights are, the more viewing time you get. For this reason, we run our tours between mid-October and early April, capitalizing on the long dark hours and iconic wilderness capped in snow.

Tag someone you’d like to witness the Aurora with below.

07/11/2025

What your trip to Tutka Bay could look like… 💭

At this luxury lodge, your experience is completely tailored to you. Choose the adventures that excite you most, and we’ll bring your dream to life.

Plan your stay with Alaska By Design

07/09/2025

Stay at Tutka Bay Lodge to experience it all.

Each booking includes two big adventures, like bear viewing, a helicopter excursion, deep-sea fishing, or a wildlife cruise. Choose any two, or upgrade to add even more experiences.

Plus, all lodge-based activities are included, from hiking and tide pooling to kayaking, wellness classes, and cooking classes.

Your group’s personal guide will be with you every step of the way to ensure the most enjoyable experience. The team at Tutka Bay Lodge anticipates your needs, making every adventure seamless and memorable.

View a customizable Tutka Bay itinerary: https://alaskabydesign.com/tours/tutka-bay-lodge-alaska-luxury-wilderness-lodge/

Within The Wild Alaska Adventure Company

07/07/2025

Luxury comfort meets the expansive wilds at Tutka Bay Lodge.

Nestled on a peninsula between mountains, this stunning lodge offers outdoor adventure, relaxation, and unique culinary experiences — it’s the perfect destination for your Alaska vacation.

Explore a Tutka Bay itinerary here: https://alaskabydesign.com/tours/tutka-bay-lodge-alaska-luxury-wilderness-lodge/

Within The Wild Alaska Adventure Company

07/04/2025

Have you seen the Northern Lights before? Alaska will amaze you with vivid auroras dancing across the sky. Here are our Travel Designers’ top tips for the best views:

📌 More nights in Alaska = more chances to see the Aurora
Plan to spend at least 7 days in Alaska, and dedicate at least 3 nights to looking for the lights.

📌 Visit Fairbanks
Fairbanks is situated just below the Auroral Oval — a region where the aurora is most active.

📌 Book evening tours and activities
Under the guidance of local experts, find a cozy spot near Fairbanks and wait in heated cabins for the Northern Lights to appear.

📌 Stay at an Aurora Viewing Lodge
Many Alaska lodges offer nightly guided Aurora viewing and wake-up calls so you won’t miss the show. Two of our favorites are Bettles Lodge and The Lodge at Black Rapids.

📌 Consider the Moon Phase
Try to plan your trip for either the crescent phases or around a new moon for even darker skies.

07/02/2025

Our Travel Designer, Caitlin, recently returned from Alaska with fresh insights to inspire your next journey. One of her top recommendations is a flightseeing adventure with glacier landings.

“The Alaska Helicopter Tours team has hit another home run with their tours operating out of their new Seward base. Seeing the Coast Mountain Range unfold in front of us from the mountaintop landing was a true once-in-a-lifetime experience: It gave me a new appreciation for the sheer vastness of Alaska, and taught me a new appreciation for the term ‘breath-taking.’” — shares Caitlin.

Don’t miss the chance to add this spectacular experience to your Alaska itinerary!

06/27/2025

Having recently traveled on Alaska Railroad themselves, two of our team members, Caitlin and Andre, shared what the journey is like onboard.

They recommend choosing GoldStar Service to complement your journey with two signature beverages — like the Grizzly Bear or Tundra Toddy — and exclusive access to the outdoor viewing platform, where nothing stands between you and the scenery.

When the ride ends, you'll step off the train with a tangible reminder of the journey — a complimentary Alaska Railroad pin.

We include Alaska Railroad experiences in our custom Alaska tours and would love to add this to your next itinerary: https://ow.ly/iyRo50WefJ2

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Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

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