Spike fortier, owneroperator and wagon master for alaskan discovery rv tours, has been planning and leading 37day tours through western canada and alaska for over 25 years. So let us help you get started, with page after page of free official alaska travel information chosen just for you. The 10 best rv trips to take in alaska theres pretty much no place more picturesque than alaska to take an rv road trip in america. We pack the trip with the best rv parks, the best excursions, and our passion to share alaska in a way. The itinerary now has the tour taking the cassiar highway up through the western rockies, joining the alaska highway at watson lake retaining all the high points that have made this the flagship tour for over a dozen years. But our tours are led by experienced wagonmasters and followed by professional tailgunners who are experts on alaska. Fantasy calls this the ultimate alaska trip, and for most of us its the ultimate adventure. When youre booking an alaskan tour, make sure you also have a reliable or recreational vehicle from one of our partners. Those extra days will certainly enrich your alaskan vacation by allowing you to experience more of what our sprawling state offers. There are very few roads in alaska and even fewer paved highways to drive on. Whether you choose to go by the alaskan marine highway via ferries, through the canadian rockies or go for the whole enchilada, its an epic road trip.
If theres a place in your heart yearning for towering mountains, majestic glaciers and abundant wildlife, rving in alaska is the place to make your dreams come true. Planning your alaska vacation is a breeze with the free official anchorage visitor guide. Right now you can score a completely free alaska travel book. We can always book a day trip from fairbanks via plane and save ourselves the hassle of driving that long, slow route. It is loaded with historical sites, museums, and points of interest. If youre planning a trip to the socalled last frontier, its almost certain you came for the views and. We are a licensed, wellestablished alaskan tour company with deep roots in the alaska community and we are committed to showing you alaska at an affordable price, in a fascinating and safe environment. For more great advice on traveling the alcan and all of alaska from tricia brown, see all her books and order your alaska travel guide. This is my fourth update of my original book that was entitled rving to alaska. It was the only book focusing on how you can make the trip to alaska on. Well since it will be only the second time i have rv d i think for me this tour will work. Rving in alaska presents a unique set of circumstances and challenges and circumstances and you need to make sure youre prepared. Best of all, you set your own pace, choose where youre going.
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Please do include any additional questions you may have about planning an alaskan vacation. Best of all, you set your own pace, choose where youre going to go, and how long you want to stay. First up on the alaska rv trip itinerary is denali national park. Sample itineraries alaskas number 1 rv rental company. Alaskan and yukon camping with rv or tent at amazon. Once we picked our campsite using this book, we used the milepost to plan our trip along the way.
The tour company will have key connections to reputable places and adventures that you may not find traveling on your own, which can enrich the experience of your travels. Each year tens of thousands of people take a cruise ship up alaskas inside passage to enjoy the magnificent scenery and wildlife. The states spectacular landscapes and laidback locals put alaska at the top of many travelers lists, and for good reason. Professionally guided rv vacations with preplanned itineraries. Find a wealth of information to plan your alaska vacation or travel to alaska including transportation in alaska, alaska cruises, hotels, lodges, tours and things to do, fishing, wildlife information, community information and more.
I am starting a thread for those interested in a small rv caravan tour of alaska. Alaskas premier motorhome rental company for over 35 years. Request for information alaskan discovery rv tours. Exclusive alaska travel discount vouchers for alaskas top attractions. Alaska on my mind celebrates the essence of life in alaska in its myriad forms. Per request i am starting a thread for those interested in a small rv caravan tour of alaska. Camping through alaska with four friends in an rv the. You may stumble across something that is a total surprise.
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This trip is the most unique, complete and comprehensive lewis and clark trail tour available and we assure you that we have included the best of all there is to see and do. Why would an experienced rver want to connect with a guided tour. Request your free official state of alaska vacation planner. If you have the inclination and extra time to push a 7day tour into 9 days, wed highly recommend it.
We had people in our group that had no idea of how to prepare for this trip. Rv usa from sea to shining sea, as the song goes, america is one of the most diverse and beautiful countries in the world, with an endless supply of eyepopping landscapes and sparkling cities providing a vast array of historic and cultural sites. Driving to alaska by rv, alaska rv itineraries and route. By no means is this the ultimate alaska planning guide or the how to plan for an alaska road trip with an rv guide, its more of a heres where we are, heres what weve thought of, heres what weve planned for, and heres what we could really use some help withguide. This grand tour of alaska covers in detail the alaskan highway, routes throughout the yukon and alaska, and the ferry system in southeastern alaska. Travel alaska request your free official alaska vacation. We are a licensed, wellestablished alaskan tour company with deep roots in the alaska community and we are committed to showing you alaska at an affordable price, in a. Video archives explore some of the experiences we have captured on tour. Enjoy live commentary and learn about the unique landscapes of alaska from your expert guide. With an alaska rv rental from cruise america available at more than nationwide locations, you can start your alaska highway adventure anywhere you choose.
We drove from california spending 4 weeks in alaska, staying nights in campgrounds and rv parks all from this book. Order a visitor guide anchorage, alaska visit anchorage. As large as alaska really is a few obstacles remain that limit how we can travel in the 49th state. Discover the best alaska travel guides in best sellers. You can do that by using your rv and the alaska marine highway system amhs. Driving to alaska by rv is discussed in the alaska rv itineraries and route planner that includes the options for alternative off the beaten path routes and the alaska ferry too. Rving in alaska presents a unique set of circumstances and challenges and circumstances. If youre planning a trip to the socalled last frontier, its almost certain you came for the views and, at 6 million acres, theres no shortage of sights to see within denali. Ultimate alaska 61 day rv caravan fantasy calls this the ultimate alaska trip, and for most of us its the ultimate adventure. Picked destinations as we went and used the rv guide book for places to. Each page of alaska on my mind reveals a different view of alaska s many faces, from the most majestic mountainscape. Theres no better way to experience the interior marvels of the great land than from the vantage point of one of our roomy, comfortable motorhomes. Most people will need to rent rvs when heading to alaska but if youre close enough or youre okay with the long drive you can take your own rv into alaska.
Located in anchorage, we provide premium quality motorhomes for rent at great low prices. In our alaska book it specifically says towing an rv, especially a trailer, is one of the most difficult for alaska because of all the loose rocks on the road. If you have ever considered taking a trip to alaska these travel guides are a must have. I am excited to see how our new rv holds up to the alaska roads, if it goes well well be able to happily report soand im sure fleetwood will be very happy to hear. It may be so they are more comfortable traveling to locations that they wouldnt go to alone. Even with our prep based on rv alaska tour information we had significant paint chipping of coach and toad. This flexible and unique tour lets you take in some of alaskas most iconic highlights in a variety of ways. We offer a number of itineraries, all including the scenic inside passage and denali national park. After your amazing holland america cruise through the inside passage, youll pick up an rv and start exploring alaska. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Detailed routes and advice for exploring alaska and northwestern canada are provided in this guide for rv and tent campers. I am excited to see how our new rv holds up to the alaska roads, if it goes well well be able to happily report. Get out of the city and deeper into the alaskan wilderness than is typical on a sightseeing tour. Search only in rving in canada and alaska jump to forum dear marcus good sam roadside assistance good sam club good sam insurance camping world accessories camping world rv sales good sam extended service plan camping world service and inst.
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