Kodiak Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Alaska Travel Industry Association / DeYoung
Photo provided by Alaska Travel Industry Association / DeYoung
Photo provided by Alaska Travel Industry Association / DeYoung
Photo provided by Alaska Travel Industry Association / DeYoung
Photo provided by Alaska Travel Industry Association / DeYoung

Be awed by the dramatic wilderness of Kodiak Island, an Alaskan landscape marked by fearsome wildlife, mountainous coastline and a proud heritage. 

Experience Alaska’s finest qualities in the spectacular region of Kodiak Island. This mountainous, forested destination combines the warm welcome and historical sightseeing of Alaskan communities with some of the state’s most spectacular scenery. Kodiak Island also claims to be one of the country’s best places to see magnificent wildlife such as bears and whales.

Start your journey across the island at the Alutiiq Museum, which offers information on Kodiak Island’s Alaskan Native culture. The Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral hints at a different era of the island’s history, when Russians immigrated to this part of North America.

Tour other buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. The Erskine House was built in the late 18th century as a fur warehouse. Learn about Kodiak’s role in World War II at the Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park.

Leave the towns and villages behind and disappear into the island’s wilderness. Spot the area’s most famous resident, the Kodiak brown bear, on wildlife-watching trips across the island. Hike up the peaks of the island on wilderness trails using maps from the Visitor Information Center in downtown Kodiak.

Take a boat ride around the inlets and bays of Kodiak Island’s jagged coastline. Old Harbor is a popular destination for salmon fishing and spotting puffins. Watch for whales from land at places such as Miller Point or go on a boat trip to find these gentle mammals. Most harbors offer excursions to spot fin, minke and humpback whales, among others.

Enjoy a range of winter activities on the island, such as snowmobile excursions and ice fishing. The landscape gets covered in a blanket of white and the lodges come to life with cozy and welcoming wood fires.

Fly into the town of Kodiak from Anchorage and hop between the islands of the Kodiak archipelago on smaller charter planes. Visit Kodiak Island during any season, although late fall, winter and early spring will require warm clothing for the changeable weather.

Best Western Kodiak Inn

Best Western Kodiak Inn

3 out of 5
236 W Rezanof Dr, Kodiak, AK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.995.981 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp3.995.981
Rp4.475.518 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kodiak. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (430 reviews)
"Only place in town."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Best Western Kodiak Inn
Quality Inn Kodiak

Quality Inn Kodiak

2.5 out of 5
1395 Airport Way, Kodiak, AK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.144.075 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp3.144.075
Rp3.301.279 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kodiak. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (124 reviews)
Kodiak Stay.
"Very nice staff. Let us stay in the lobby for several hours after checkout and our scheduled flight time. Very quiet with clean rooms."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Quality Inn Kodiak
Kodiak Compass Suites

Kodiak Compass Suites

2.5 out of 5
203 Alder Lane, Kodiak, AK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.945.781 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp3.945.781
Rp4.419.374 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kodiak. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Russian-American Magazin and SS Albert ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (155 reviews)
"Clean, pretty, comfortable beds."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Kodiak Compass Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge and Cabin Rentals

Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge and Cabin Rentals

3 out of 5
17351 E Michele Drive, Talkeetna, AK
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Talkeetna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (421 reviews)
A Great Family Experience
"We stayed for three nights at the Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge with our grandson. The hosts were fantastic. They offered to loan a fishing rod and lures to our grandson so he could fish in Montana Creek a few hundred feet from the cabin. A campfire and s’mores were available every night near the lodge ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge and Cabin Rentals
Denali Tri-Valley Cabins

Denali Tri-Valley Cabins

3.5 out of 5
1/10th Mile Lester Road, Healy, AK
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Healy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Tri-Valley Community Library and Black Diamond Golf ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (440 reviews)
"Clean, spacious, and a short drive to Denali's National Park and Preserve."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Denali Tri-Valley Cabins
Caribou Cabins

Caribou Cabins

2.5 out of 5
5 Borealis Avenue, Tok, AK
Stay at this cabin in Tok. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (528 reviews)
"The cabins were lovely. The area was quiet and in a forest. Very nice all the way around."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Caribou Cabins
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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