Customized Self-Drive Travel in Alaska

Our trip to Alaska far exceeded our expectations. Elizabeth did an awesome job of lining up our lodging and booking all of our excursions. Our highlights included Denali flightseeing, Kenai Fjords wildlife/glacier boat tour, Denali wilderness tour, and a ½ day train ride to Grandview. Being a local small company, we found the attention to detail was above and beyond our expectations. I highly recommend using Handpicked Alaska, especially if you are interested in a more custom itinerary and Alaska experience.

We had the BEST experience with Handpicked Alaska! Elizabeth crafted the absolutely mind-blowing honeymoon of our dreams and was so unbelievably helpful, communicative, and enjoyable in the lead up to (and during!!) our trip. I feel like we found a true gem in this small travel agency and it's ruined me forever for planning my own trips--it was THAT seamless and fun. Couldn't recommend them enough!!! Thank you for everything, HA team!!

Wow! Elizabeth provided us with an excellent and detailed itinerary for our 15-day self-drive excursion through Alaska. She handled all the activity and lodging bookings; all we had to do was show up! We received an itinerary that highlighted stops along our drive, details of all our lodgings and activities, a Google route map, and even restaurant suggestions. She made us feel so important and took away all the stress of planning our trip, allowing my wife and I to focus on enjoying our wonderful trip to Alaska.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for organizing such a wonderful trip! The itinerary was perfectly tailored to our needs, and the number of recommendations for beautiful and interesting places to visit was impressive. The accommodations were excellently chosen, and the restaurant recommendations were always spot on - each one served delicious food. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for professionalism and a personalized approach to clients!

Our recent trip to Alaska was nothing short of magical! From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the state's raw and breathtaking beauty. The accommodation options were excellent, ranging from cozy cabins nestled in the woods to luxurious lodges with stunning views. Handpicked Alaska, thank you for planning and organizing our trip. You did an outstanding job! Highly recommended.

My husband and I spent two weeks traveling through Alaska under the excellent guidance of Handpicked Alaska. Elizabeth helped us design an itinerary that surpassed all our expectations! From car rental to unique lodging & dining and exciting excursions, she provided seamless support every step of the way. We are so grateful we had Elizabeth's hospitality, knowledge, and connections at our fingertips throughout our trip. We highly recommend Handpicked Alaska for your travel.

Our Alaska was everything we wanted it to be, thanks to Elizabeth. We usually plan our own trips as we like to have the freedom to do what we want and when, but we were a bit overwhelmed with all the choices in Alaska. And that’s where Elizabeth came in. We told her roughly what we wanted to do and the key places we wanted to see, i.e., Denali National Park, some glacier hiking, a trip to see bears, and lots of hiking opportunities, and she created the perfect itinerary for us. Everything went so smoothly with check-ins and the excursions we had planned.

If you are looking for the perfect bespoke self-drive trip in Alaska - this is the place for you. Elizabeth and Damian built for us the most amazing trip plan, and we had such a wonderful time exploring the state and seeing all of the beautiful scenery. We especially appreciated their attention to detail. The planning process with Elizabeth involved real attention and understanding of our needs, and they made sure that everything was working smoothly for us before and during the trip. I would highly recommend their services to anyone planning a trip to Alaska.

I usually organize trips by myself, but I decided to use help for the first time, and I don't regret it. Damian and Elizabeth prepared a self-drive trip plan for us, which made us fall in love with Alaska! For 14 days, we traveled through this wonderful state and did things that we never dreamed of before, such as walking with bears, flying on a floatplane, and riding dog sleds on a glacier in the middle of summer. We definitely recommend it because the experiences are amazing, and we are going to go back to Alaska, but this time in winter!

Damian and Elizabeth prepared an amazing trip for us. We went to Alaska with the children for a self-drive tour. Great organization, everything neat and buttoned up, a perfectly prepared Alaska "manual" and the trip plan with maps, descriptions of places, hotels, etc. It would be hard to do better! And Alaska itself - WONDERFUL!

This was definitely the adventure of a lifetime. Alaska is a magical place where I will come back with more than memories. Before leaving, we were afraid of the wildness of this place, but with Elizabeth and Damian's help, our trip was very comfortable and well-organized. A detailed plan, which was customized to our needs, allowed us to use our time to the fullest. We were in constant contact - I have never felt so cared for by any office or individual. If the weather did not allow for certain activities, they immediately wrote to us with alternative ideas.

We just returned from Alaska (the journey of a lifetime), where, with the help of Damian and Elizabeth, we spent 12 unforgettable days - it was a great time! Damian and Elizabeth are wonderful people who want to show the best, and they organized a wonderful trip to Alaska for us. Everything was on the highest level - very nice hotels and a very full itinerary where everything is described in detail. You cannot get lost with them! Alaska is a very beautiful state that we were able to enjoy, thanks to Damian and Elizabeth.

In June 2022, I took part in a private trip to Alaska with a group of 5 friends. They trip was organized for us by Damian and Elizabeth. It was an unforgettable 10 days of travel, during which we flew a helicopter to the glacier, rode a dog sled, watched large moose, went on a small plane to watch brown bears, rode a picturesque train, boated among icebergs, and fished on a local river. They found time to meet with us and advise us on a daily basis for choosing a restaurant or different sights. I hope that this is not our last trip together!

In July, we returned from a two-week stay in Alaska. We are very impressed with what we saw there. Thanks to Elizabeth and Damian, we could explore every corner of the beautiful state. I would recommend this company to everyone as they are well organized, responsible, and helpful with services.

We spent two weeks in Alaska with a group of 8 people. We had great weather and visited wonderful places. We took a wildlife boat cruise and flew on a helicopter to go dog-sledding. Alaska itself is a wonderful place. Everything was taken care of perfectly. We felt safe and at ease.

The trip to Alaska was an adventure of a lifetime. I was with my wife and child on a 2.5-week trip organized by Damian and Elizabeth. Our days were filled with many fun attractions. We saw all kinds of bears, eagles, puffins, humpback whales, and more. The tips Damian and Elizabeth share are worth their weight in gold!

I got back from my trip to Alaska two days ago. The whole program was prepared for my friends and me by Elizabeth and Damian. Thanks to their extensive knowledge and experience, we saw the most beautiful places in Alaska in a short amount of time. The itinerary was great! I recommend Damian and Elizabeth, the best guides in beautiful Alaska.

Alaska is an extraordinary place, you can feel it from the very first moments of your stay. Beautiful views accompanied each moment of the journey. There were unusual places, but as it happens in life, people are the most important, and here we should thank our tour operator. In a group of older people visiting new places, it is difficult to meet everyone’s expectations, but they managed to do so. Thank you very much for everything!

Thank you so much for a great trip. The itinerary was perfect and allowed us to get closer to the beauty of Alaska’s nature. Thank you to Damian and Elizabeth for your professionalism and kindness. It was very important for the atmosphere of the trip. We look forward to our next trip together!

Seeing Alaska was a great adventure! The itinerary was perfect. The business is well organized, they have great knowledge, and the attention to detail allowed us to spend 12 days in Alaska safe and happy. Thank you for everything!

Elizabeth did an outright AMAZING job planning out our visit. Our trip was action packed and perfectly tailored for my family with young children. From Anchorage to Palmer to Seward to Girdwood I feel like our self driving tour guided by Elizabeth/Handpicked Alaska was exceptional. The places we stayed were extraordinary, and she made sure to touch base every morning to see how everything was going and provide us with updates/reminders for our itinerary.