ABC Motorhome rentals

For the TourSaver book we didn't make reservations until a few days prior. If you're planning to be in the area for a while your tour date can be flexible depending when they have openings.

Agreed that for end end of August/Sept, best to call to make sure they're still operating.

rag-ftw wrote:
I would contact any vendors you plan on using after 1 Sep. Many people shut down and head South after Labor Day.

^^^^^ This. ...and if not by 1-Sep, then by 15-Sep.

I think the risk would be avoided by simply calling vendors you intend to use and seeing their precise duration of being open for business.

FWIW, the later in the year one can visit some areas (presuming services are still available), the better to avoid the hordes (of tourists and flies) and the better to see changing scenery.

In 2012 or 2013 (can't remember which year exactly), I drove through Glitter Gulch outside of McKinley in late July on my way to Squarebanks and again in mid-September. In July, to this nearly life-long Alaskan, Glitter Gulch was frankly disgusting with its crowds, noise, and the general "Disneyland goes North" ambiance. In September, there were 2-3 places open to get dinner and 1 or 2 B&B's still open....and there was color in the trees, snow on the hilltops, and crispness in the air.

Later is better IMNSHO.

I used them for a 15 passenger van and trailer 5 years ago. They were great to deal with. The RV end of things looked good as well. We spoke to a couple people who were headed home and seemed like they had a good experience.

I would contact any vendors you plan on using after 1 Sep. Many people shut down and head South after Labor Day.

End of Aug/first of Sept. is toward the end of tourist season. Depending on where you go some boat tours are shutting down/scaling back on their tours.

For all interested I picked GAH for our rental. We will be there the first couple of weeks of Aug. I'm excited already!

Ordered Terry and Mike Church's book and also coupon book for upcoming trip. Question: How far in advance and is it a necessity to reserve places for the different tours ? We will be there around the end of Aug. and first of Sept. Don't know if that is a time with less tourists or if it is still rather busy?Thanks.

We used them in 2014 and reserved for this year as well. Great place with awesome customer service. We flew in late and they left the RV open for us to sleep in that night. The next morning we got the keys and off we went. Would advise to reserve now because they gave us a discount for being so early.

2gypsies wrote:
Another good purchase is the 'TourSaver 2/1 Coupon Book'. One glacier cruise will pay for it and you'll want to do at least one.

For all of you heading to Alaska in 2016, there is currently a $20 discount offer for the Alaska TourSaver coupon booklet. Instead of the normal $99 price, you can get a discount by using the code "Alaska20" when you order online from www.toursaver.com. But you might want to get it in a hurry as the offer may be for a limited time.

Sounds great guys, thanks for all the info. Getting excited!!

You definitely don't need to rent a car to get around. Alaska is full of RVs. You'll be just fine. Have a great trip!

On one of our trips three couples rented in Anchorage and we had plenty of time to do the whole Alaska loop. We first headed in the direction of Denali - spent two nights in the park itself and took the 'school bus' tour for one full day, then Fairbanks - the river boat cruise is worthwhile, down to Tok to Valdez - took a glacier cruise by Stan Stephens, back to Anchorage then down to the Kenai Peninsula - a night each in Seward and Homer, before returning the RV in Anchorage. It's a rushed trip but you do what you can. We had a ball! We later went back and drove in order to spend the whole summer. The first trip gave us a 'taste' of Alaska.