we are debating getting this. we're not huge 'tour' people. My question is, if you bought this book, what were the best excursions you took using the book? (I'm trying to figureout if the 'top' 4-5...
We saved $230 over the price of the book. There were several tours that we skipped due to plan changes or weather. We had no problems with reservations 1-2 days in advance.
An aspect (for us) of the book is that you are more tempted to take a tour since it's half price and hence see an aspect of Alaska that you would otherwise miss.