Who plans each Alaska Road Trip itinerary?
Yoni (Cigan) and the Alaska Road Trip planning team review every custom itinerary before it ships, using current route, lodging, and seasonal notes from Alaska operators.
About us
We plan Alaska
road trips for
a living
We've driven every major route in Alaska — many of them multiple times, in different seasons, in different vehicles. 200+ trips planned. Delivered in 5 days. Guaranteed.
The founder
Yoni (Cigan)
Founder · Alaska Road Trip
Yoni founded Alaska Road Trip after years of friends asking him to plan their trips. He runs the operation hands-on — reviewing every itinerary before it ships, and personally answering customer questions when something tricky comes up.
He's an operator and product builder by background, and applies the same rigor here: real research, no affiliate noise, and a deliverable people are happy to pay for.
How it started
It began with a question everyone kept asking
Every time someone heard we'd been to Alaska, the same thing happened: they'd grab their phone, open their notes app, and start firing questions. "Where did you stay in Seward?""Is the Dalton Highway actually doable?""How many days do I really need?"
Yoni started sending friends his itineraries. Then friends of friends. Then strangers on Reddit. Eventually it was clear we were spending hours every week planning trips for other people — and loving it.
So we turned it into a service. Every itinerary we build draws on real experience driving these roads, sleeping in these lodges, and eating at these restaurants. We follow Alaska tourism news year-round so your itinerary reflects this summer, not a 2019 blog post.
What makes us different
Not a travel agency.
Not an algorithm.
01
Real experience, not research
We don't Google answers for you. We've been there. We know the difference between the Homer Spit in June and the Homer Spit in September — and why that matters for your trip.
02
Honest recommendations
We don't have affiliate deals with lodges or tour operators. We recommend what's actually good, not what pays us a commission. If a place has gone downhill, we'll tell you.
03
Seasonally current
Alaska changes every year — roads get rerouted, businesses open and close, glaciers retreat. We track these changes so your itinerary reflects this summer, not a 2019 blog post.
04
Built for your trip, not everyone's
A couple celebrating an anniversary needs a different itinerary than a family with three kids under ten. We build around your group, your pace, and your definition of a perfect day.
200+Trips planned
6Seasons on the road
15,000+Alaska miles driven
4.9/5Customer rating
Common questions
What travelers ask before trusting us with their trip
How do you keep recommendations current?
We follow Alaska road, ferry, lodge, and tour updates throughout the year, then refresh plans when conditions, closures, or availability change.
Do you earn commissions from the places you recommend?
No. Lodging, restaurant, and activity picks are chosen for fit, timing, and quality, not affiliate payouts.
Ready?
Tell us about your
Alaska trip
We'll turn it into a real plan — day by day, mile by mile.
Delivered in 5 days · One revision included · Full refund within 14 days of delivery