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Day Cruises in Alaska from Seward and Whittier

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Cruise along a glacier

Visitors come to Alaska not only aboard Alaska Cruises sailing through the Inside Passage, but also by airlines flights from major cities in lower 48 states and other international destinations, and there are also travelers on wheels charting the length of Alaska-Canada Highway. No matter how one visits Alaska, taking a day cruise from either Seward or Whittier is definitely one of the best experience one could get among countless other Alaska tours. Given these choices, more often, guests have asked me over the phone inquiring about these cruises, not knowing which one to choose. With this blog, I would like to lay down some points that should help visitors in deciding which day cruise to choose. Continue reading →

Ten Things To See And Do When Visiting Denali National Park

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Drive along Restricted Denali Park RoadMany 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 →

3 to 4 Day Getaways before or after your Alaska Cruise

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If you are taking a Southbound cruise from Alaska, you are most probably flying into Alaska, and either planning to land in Anchorage or Fairbanks. Most of the time, since there is a higher frequency of flights to Anchorage than Fairbanks, either your cruise company, or your travel agent would recommend you to fly to Anchorage. Similarly, if you are taking Northbound cruise to Alaska, you are probably flying back to your home from either Anchorage or Fairbanks.

In either of the two above scenarios, it is always good to Continue reading →

Denali Jeep® Backcountry Safari

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There are plenty of fun activities you can enjoy at Denali National Park, but for a very independent, and exciting adventure, the Denali Jeep® Backcountry Safari can’t be beat. You and your fellow adventurers will take control of the wheel of a 4-WD Jeep Wrangler® and follow your guide through Denali’s backcountry, on an exciting, informative, and scenic journey. The safari conveniently begins near the Denali National Park Entrance, where you will meet your guide, receive your orientation, and Jeep® assignment. Continue reading →

Denali Backcountry Adventure Overview

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There seems to be some common misconceptions about the Denali Backcountry Adventure. We’d like to lay those to rest, and give a complete overview of the adventure.  First of all, some background on the route:

The Denali Park Road begins about 240 miles north of anchorage, and 120 miles south of Fairbanks, on the George Parks Highway.  The Park Road is 92 miles long, and for the most part, unpaved and fairly narrow.  It is a truly beautiful route, in an environment yet unspoiled by excessive development. Continue reading →