First; Choose what your adventure would excite you the best, this is where your dreams come true. Did you want to fish Alaska, view bears, marvel at North Americas’ tallest mountain as you sore around it on a flight seeing tour? Would you like to see whales? Continue reading
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Denali National Park Vacation Packages
Denali National Park is one of the top destinations in Alaska. It is a big national park; there are so many things one can do both at the park entrance and at the backcountry, deep inside the park. One would want to maximize their time and enjoy the park to fullest. There are many vacation packages out there with one or two nights stay in the park area. These packages just touch the fringes of what the park is all about. To have an immersive experience of all that the park has to offer, let me suggest you the following sample Denali National Park Vacation Package. Continue reading
Ten Things To See And Do When Visiting Denali National Park
Many People visit Denali National Park and mostly spend their entire time in and around their hotel, near the Park Entrance. There is so much to do and see, in Denali National Park, even if you are just staying near the Entrance. The first thing you have to consider is of course, how you are going to get to the park. Coming from Anchorage, you have a few choices. One choice is to take advantage of the convenient and comfortable Anchorage Denali Express Motorcoach, traveling straight from Anchorage to Denali. Another choice is to travel on the Alaska Railroad, which takes a bit longer, but is a beautiful trip. The last, and more extravagant option, is to charter a private plane from Anchorage, to the Park entrance. Continue reading
Alaska Railroad’s GoldStar vs Gray Line of Alaska’s McKinley Explorer
Alaska Railroad GoldStar
No travel in Alaska is complete without traveling aboard Alaska Railroad, gracefully moving through the most pristine scenery in the country. It takes 8 hours to travel from Anchorage to Denali or 4 hours from Fairbanks to Denali. Between Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska Railroad operates its GoldStar dome cars and Gray Line of Alaska operates McKinley Explorer, both on the same line. Here is what you should anticipate on your unforgettable dream ride through Alaska’s interior. Continue reading
Alaska Independent Tours VS Escorted Tours
Alaska Denali Tours mostly offers self-guided independent tours. You can completely customize your activities, lodging, and transportation to fit the Alaska experience you are looking for. However, if you are the kind of traveler who likes to be with a guided group, Alaska escorted tours might be a better choice. To help you decide, here is a list of the benefits of both styles of touring in Alaska. Continue reading