Getting Around
Alaska scenery is bigger than life, and you will want to make the
most of your trip by using the best transportation available to take it
all in. Some tours operate on a land basis only, or you may opt for a
combination tour with part railway and part ground or sea transport into
the inside territory rich with wildlife.
The cruise ship Alaska touring experience is a popular way to see the
great glaciers and gain easy access to the major port cities for
shopping, dining and cultural events. Choose from the inside or outside
passages to make your Alaska cruising a new and fresh adventure with a
variety of sights and scenery unique to each travel route. The Alaska
cruise ships are best served when the temperatures are at their
friendliest, usually between April and October. Choose from a variety of
ships and amenities, with cruising options to meet most travel time
constraints and budgets.
The Ketchikan Duck tour is a must-do adventure ride on an amphibious
vehicle that takes you on a 90 minute journey through the historical
streets of Ketchikan, then plunges you into the waters of the Tongas
Narrows for a sea view perspective of this scenic area. Led by an
experienced captain and tour narrator, The Duck tour is a favorite half-day
excursion that may be booked from their offices or from the travel desks
on the major Alaska cruise lines. The Duck uses theatre-style seating,
with an open widow section on the end of each row. Patrons who wish to
feel the spray of salt water on their face will scramble to the outer
edge seats, while those who prefer to remain dry will enjoy a
comfortable ride from the interior seating section. The Duck tour is a
most memorable Alaskan adventure and also one of the most cost-efficient
excursions in the region.
If you have some extra time to travel, a popular choice is to take a 7
night cruise and combine the vacation with an Alaskan Railroad tour.
Cruise connections are available from Whittier and Seward, taking guests
on a scenic railway route into Denali National Park. In addition to the
Denali Star Train, you may opt for a tour from the Glacier Discovery
Train, whisking you to the Spencer Glaciers for a three hour walking
tour with the park rangers. The Alaska walking tours are geared to meet
the budget and fitness levels of most tourists, so be sure to examine
all your options before booking.