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Alaska's population are made up of Eskimos, Indians and Aleut people and the capital city is Juneau. Arctic Alaska is north of the Brooks range it is barren and the temperature falls to -40 degrees in the winter. In the interior the winters are cold and the summers are short and hot.
Alaska has many attractions to ecotourists such as the Katmai National park which includes 'the valley of ten thousand smokes' an active area of volcanoes. Climb a glacier, trek in the mountain ranges or take a dog sled ride. Raft or kayak down the fords that interject the mountains. Alaska's wildlife is another huge draw for those planning a vacation. Native animals include polar bears, grey wolves, grizzly bears, lynx and moose. On a boat trip you make get the opportunity to have a close encounter with a humpbacked whale or orca.
The Alaska Wilderness Recreation and Tourism Association was formed as a collective voice for wilderness dependent organisations. They campaign for the sustainability of Alaska's natural and cultural resources, responsible tourism and tourism planning for communities. They follow ecotourism principles.
Find an eco tour in Alaska. A list of eco tour operators, travel agents and accommodation providers either based in or that can organise trips to Alaska. Each listing includes a full page description so click for more information.
A Seaside Adventure - Kachemak Bay, Alaska
A Seaside Adventure is a small, individualized Ecotour operator with over 25 years experience guiding kayak tours and photo safari day tours in Alaska's Kachemak Bay and offering log cabin rentals for multiple day adventures.
Alaska Wildland Adventures
Alaska Wildland Adventures (AWA), since 1977. Award-winning ecotourism travel. Experience wild Alaska in comfort, style & simple elegance - from two hours to two week Alaska adventures.
Arctic Treks
Arctic Treks is an award-winning, family-run business that has been leading small group backpacking, rafting and hiking adventures in Alaska's remote Arctic wilderness for over 20 years.
A Closer Look Travel
Specializes in booking eco travel, community (real cultural connection) travel and volunteer travel. We have one of the largest databases (about 3,300) of worldwide sustainable travel opportunities in the US.
Explore Worldwide
Explore pioneers small, group adventure holidays around the world. Explore’s responsible tourism policy is the cornerstone of the company’s approach to tour operating.
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Related Resources for Alaska:
Alaska's unique ecosystems, rugged wilderness and varied wildlife are just some of the reasons to experience a guided eco tour. Below is a collection of resources related to ecotourism in Alaska.
The Alaska
Recreation & Tourism Association (AWRTA) 
AWRTA is a member-led association that represents more than 300 nature-based
tourism businesses, individuals, and organizations in Alaska. AWRTA advocates
for the sustainability of Alaska's natural and cultural resources, responsible
tourism and tourism planning for communities.
Sustainable
Model for Arctic Regional Tourism (SMART)
The SMART project will spread information on promising practices in sustainable
tourism development to make tourism in the arctic more sustainable and beneficial
to local people and nature.
Linking
Tourism and Conservation in the Arctic
Recognizing both the positive and negative potential for tourism in the Artic.
Arctic
Wildlife Education posters
Several great posters featuring nature and wildlife in the Arctic.
Artic
Ecotourism Conference 2002
The conference covers three main subjects:
- Artic Ecotourism and Conservation
- Artic Ecotourism and Communities
- Artic Ecotourism Marketing and Certification
If you have any suggestions for Alaska ecotourism or travel planning resources please contact us.
* ecotourdirectory.com is not responsible for the travel advice and travel with respect sections on this page. We would strongly advise that before traveling to Alaska you consult your countries embassy for the lastest guidance.
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