RV trip 14 nights itinerary help
We have owned both motorhomes and travel trailers in the past. All the RV rentals places in Anchorage will not allow you to tow a car so we are thinking we will rent a truck and trailer trailer (thou...
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Doable but ambitious. You need to determine the distances you will be traveling and remember it's slow-going in the summer due to construction and tourists. If you are going in peak season make any reservations as soon as possible. It's a short and very busy season there. I've been there three times and personally I would slow down some. You will see a lot with your itinerary but it's questionable how much you will actually enjoy. Some of the beauty of Alaska is taken in by just sitting and soaking up the ambience.
Where do you plan on staying in Denali? You can only drive a few miles into the park. The shuttle buses will take you all the way in to Wonder Lake but I've read that sometimes they pack up full in the summer and you can't necessarily get a ride out when you want to. Just something to consider. If you want to spring for it stay at one of the lodges inside. Pricey but I've known many people who have done that (and hopefully in our plan for next year) and have loved it. My take is two nights is enough but it depends on what you are going to do there. If you are going to Katmai your best bet (and almost only bet) is to fly. Been there, LOVED it, but book early so you aren't disappointed. I'd suggest an overnight there. There are one-day fly outs but there's nothing like the goosebumps I got sitting at breakfast and seeing bears walk right by.
I agree with going to Whittier-there's some nice shops and restaurants plus the Prince William Sound cruises. I'd highly recommend the 26 Glacier Cruise by Phillips Tours. It's a good half-day but you'll get up close and personal with glaciers and you should see seals, birdlife and whales.
Before you make any plans just sit down and think what your goals are-too see as much as possible (and then plan on going back to revisit if you can) or stopping to smell the roses some. It's a personal choice that no one else can make for you. Pros and cons to both as are most things in life.
Where do you plan on staying in Denali? You can only drive a few miles into the park. The shuttle buses will take you all the way in to Wonder Lake but I've read that sometimes they pack up full in the summer and you can't necessarily get a ride out when you want to. Just something to consider. If you want to spring for it stay at one of the lodges inside. Pricey but I've known many people who have done that (and hopefully in our plan for next year) and have loved it. My take is two nights is enough but it depends on what you are going to do there. If you are going to Katmai your best bet (and almost only bet) is to fly. Been there, LOVED it, but book early so you aren't disappointed. I'd suggest an overnight there. There are one-day fly outs but there's nothing like the goosebumps I got sitting at breakfast and seeing bears walk right by.
I agree with going to Whittier-there's some nice shops and restaurants plus the Prince William Sound cruises. I'd highly recommend the 26 Glacier Cruise by Phillips Tours. It's a good half-day but you'll get up close and personal with glaciers and you should see seals, birdlife and whales.
Before you make any plans just sit down and think what your goals are-too see as much as possible (and then plan on going back to revisit if you can) or stopping to smell the roses some. It's a personal choice that no one else can make for you. Pros and cons to both as are most things in life.
