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Yakutat
Yakutat is a remote surf-and-wilderness stop for 2–3 nights, not a day trip. Fly from Anchorage or Juneau; no road access.
Yakutat is Alaska's surfing capital, a tiny town on the Gulf of Alaska with no road connections. It draws surfers, anglers and Glacier Bay visitors who want a quiet base. Two nights cover a surf session, a hike and a boat tour; three nights if you add a flightseeing trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (dark, cold, limited flights)
- Airport
- YAK
- Nights
- 2–3
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Yakutat911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Yakutat Health Clinic+1 907 784-3275
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yakutat, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyYakutat is very safe; the main risks are weather-related (flight cancellations, cold water) and wildlife (bears).
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 907 784-3275 Yakutat Health Clinic
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYAK Yakutat Airport (Alaska Airlines from Anchorage, Juneau, Cordova and Seattle; built as a WWII air base.).
- Getting aroundWalk or rent a car from the airport.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Sit-down mealLunch at a lodge$15–25
- BeerBeer at Glass Door Bar$5–8
- Budget bedLodge double room, a night, per roomUS$150
- Mid-range bedLodge double room, a night, per roomUS$250
- High-end bedLodge double room, a night, per roomUS$400
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$150 · Mid US$300 · High US$500
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YAK Yakutat Airport (Alaska Airlines from Anchorage, Juneau, Cordova and Seattle; built as a WWII air base.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Mar
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
May
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jun
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jul
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Aug
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Sep
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Oct
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Oct (22 rain days), driest May (15). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yakutat: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
18 rd
Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
16 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
17 rd
Apr
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
16 rd
May
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
15 rd
Jun
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
16 rd
Jul
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
18 rd
Aug
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
19 rd
Sep
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
21 rd
Oct
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
22 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
19 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
19 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or rent a car from the airport. No public transport; taxis available on request.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Glacier Bay National Park
goDoor to door: Full day
Boat tour from Yakutat (check availability) or flightseeing
Boat tours run seasonally; book ahead.
Hubbard Glacier
goDoor to door: Half to full day
Boat or flightseeing tour
One of the largest tidewater glaciers in North America.
Situk River
goDoor to door: Half day
Short drive or walk from town
Popular for fishing and kayaking.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Lodges and B&Bs within walking distance of the airport and surf break.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- $250–400 excl. bed
- High
- $400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Lodge double room1 × 2 nights × US$250 | US$500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$300 | US$1,200 |
| Surfboard rental (half day)2 × US$50 · check | US$100 |
| Fishing charter (half day)2 × US$250 · check | US$500 |
| Flightseeing tour (1 hour)2 × US$350 · check | US$700 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$450 |
| Trip total≈ US$863 per person per day, bed included | US$3,450 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Lunch at a lodge | $15–25 |
| Dinner at a lodge | $25–45 |
| Beer at Glass Door Bar | $5–8 |
| Taxi from airport to town | $10–20 |
| Surfboard rental (half day)check | $50 |
| Fishing charter (half day)check | $250 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No roads connect Yakutat to the rest of Alaska: you must fly or take the ferry.
- Weather can cancel flights: allow a buffer day.
- Surf conditions change fast: check local forecasts and ask at Icy Waves Surf Shop.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Yakutat Health Clinic
- +1 907 784-3275
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Yakutat Health Clinic+1 907 784-3275
Embassy
No embassy in Yakutat. The nearest US embassy is in Juneau (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Anchorage → Yakutat (Alaska Airlines): about $200–400 one way, 1.5 h (check)
- Juneau → Yakutat (Alaska Airlines): about $150–300 one way, 1 h (check)
- Ferry from Juneau (Alaska Marine Highway): about $100–200, 12–14 h (check)
Say or show
- Hello — Hello (heh-LOH)
- Thank you — Thank you (THANK yoo)
- How much? — How much? (how MUCH)
- Where is the surf? — Where is the surf? (wair iz thuh surf)
- Bear spray — Bear spray (BAIR spray)
- I need a taxi — I need a taxi (eye need uh TAK-see)
Yakutat has no ATM; bring cash. Most lodges and shops accept cards.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Yakutat. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (dark, cold, limited flights) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Surf lesson and gear rental at Icy Waves Surf Shop
- Guided fishing charter for salmon or halibut
- Flightseeing over Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier
- Lodge upgrade to Leonard's Landing or Yakutat Lodge
Sources
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