My Essential Alaska Travel Resources :
There are plenty of travel companies out there, but these are my favorite websites and resources for planning an unforgettable trip to Alaska. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. For flights, I recommend using Hopper to compare the cheapest dates to travel to Alaska. Car rentals, arguably the best way to see Alaska, are best through Discover Cars! I always use Expedia's easy-to-use platform to compare the best rates. To keep cell service if you're traveling internationally, I use Airalo’s easy to purchase eSIM’s (no installation required), and NordVPN to stay safe while connecting to different wifi. For fun things to do, I recommend Viator or Get Your Guide to find the best tours in the area. Just in case, Safetywing is the insurance I always use for travel insurance. Lastly, my Alaska packing list for your travels to the Last Frontier.
Planning Your Trip to Lake Clark
Lake Clark is a huge national park, with nearly 4 million acres. The national park includes glaciers, forests, rivers, brown bears, salmon...and the crazy thing is there's hardly any roads. The best place to base your Lake Clark adventures from is in Port Alsworth - a small town of about 200 year round residents. There's multiple hikes in this area, the National Park Visitor Center, a few different lodges and Airbnbs, and in the summertime there's even a food truck!
From Port Alsworth, you can explore the National Park via the few hikes or take a few day trips via boat, float plane, or bush plane to go bear viewing, fishing, or even just explore more remote parts of the National Parks. Whatever you decide, there's plenty to do in Lake Clark, and I recommend spending at least 2-3 days there. My favorite place to stay is Lake Clark Resort - where they handle all logistics for getting to and from the National Park including any day trips you want to add on.
Some of my Favorite Nearby Tours :
Step By Step Guide on Getting to Lake Clark
1. Choose Which City to Fly From
The easiest way to get to Lake Clark National Park is from Anchorage. I recommend booking a trip to Lake Clark that leaves and returns from Anchorage, solely based on the ease of accessibility. Anchorage also has some of the most beautiful views through Lake Clark Pass. However, if a trip from Anchorage doesn't fit in your schedule, my next recommendation would be to catch a flight from Homer. These are the two largest and popular cities to fly out to Lake Clark or Katmai National Parks - making them the most reliable. Plus you'll have more options on who to book with.
2. Find a Place to Stay
Unless you're only visiting Lake Clark National Park on a day trip, you'll need to find a place to stay near Lake Clark. In Port Alsworth there are a handful of options, however I highly recommend looking into Lake Clark Resort for your stay. They have an "all-inclusive" approach and the entire staff goes above and beyond to welcome you to their home during your visit. Plus their meals are amazing.
3. Decide Which Day Trips You Want to Include
There are so many things to do in Lake Clark National Park, that before you book your trip you'll want to figure out exactly which day trips you want to do. If you want to just visit for the day, there's plenty of hiking to do around Port Alsworth. If you're interested in adding on some day trips, my personal favorites are bear viewing trips and guided fishing trips! 
4. Book Your Flight
If you decide to fly from Anchorage, I recommend Lake Clark Air. They're the only company we've ever gone with and we've always had incredible service. They're super organized, staff is friendly, and they even have fresh cookies in the waiting lounge. The views through the Lake Clark Pass are beautiful, and they bring you over river valleys and through glaciers and mountain peaks. Another option from Anchorage I've heard good reviews about is Rust Air, and if you choose to fly out from Homer, I've heard great reviews about Smokey Bay Air and Beluga Air as well.
Watch my Lake Clark Adventures here!
Other Alaska blog posts you might be interested in :
-> 3 Day Port Alsworth Itinerary -> Best Things to Do in Lake Clark National Park -> Bear Viewing in Lake Clark National Park
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Hi, I'm Deborah! In 2021 my husband Tyler convinced me to move to Alaska. After living here for a year (then leaving to take a year long world trip) we realized there was no place we loved more. So now we're back - and I'm here to share all my best tips and hidden gems to make Your Alaskan Adventures the best they can be. \\\ My blog is free to read, but some links may be affiliates. This means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. Learn more here. \\\ |
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