There are a number of ways to "go to Alaska". Most people here envision driving the whole way. You can also take a one-way cruise and rent an RV to tour then fly home, or tour then cruise then fly. There is the option of flying to Alaska and then renting an RV. And some people use the Great Alaska Holidays system, where you pick up a class C motorhome in Iowa and drive it to Alaska (you pay fuel, but no rental), then renting it for another week or 10 days, then flying home.
In favor to driving to Alaska is you can schedule a route that takes in a number of western National Parks in both the US and Canada.
Going on your own allows time to dawdle in places of interest, or to just put on the miles. Look up the paid tours/caravans and have a look at their itinerary as a basic guide to the primary things to see or do.
BC, Yukon and Alaska all have a lot of tourist/visitor information, and they will send it to you for free. One of the most helpful places we have found is the tourist info in Taylor, BC.
Best wishes for a good trip.
Terry
