Please check that out. Make sure to also stop at the Alpine Visitor Centre – a short hike on the Alpine Ridge Trail brings you to 12,000 ft (3658 m). I think 10 days is enough for what you’re suggesting, but it’s worth clarifying: are these “decent hikes” day hikes? Great travel tips to see Alaska. We did it all by rental car in late August – early Sept. 2019. Hi Valerie – A great guide for Alaska. For some serious hiking head to the earlier mentioned Hallet Peak or Sky Pond (advanced) or an epic Longs Peak hike (expert). Do you think its OK to have hotel in Winter Park and then take day trips to these places? I can’t explain how excited I am and how big of a help this itinerary is! The tour will give you a flavor of the park, but will definitely leave you wanting more. Be sure to try and figure out if the Hatcher Pass road is even open before trying to cross it (link: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/hatcherpass/hatcherpass.htm)… looks like it only opens on July 1st typically. I think she meant that Lake Haiyaha is a short side trip from the path one would take via the Glacier Gorge Trail (see the map – it’s 0,2 miles each way from there). … I am so glad I did. Any thoughts and local adventure company’s that could help me put together an amazing trip. From there I am up for suggestions from yourself or locals on what to see and do. For 3 nights in Denali would you recommend staying inside the park if available? We have 4 kids, ages 8-2 so the beginner, shorter hikes are great for us. I do have a few questions…. Make sure to take some water and a sweater or a jacket. Here are my travel suggestions this year: https://www.valisemag.com/alaska-travel-coronavirus/. Surrounded by 400-year-old gum trees and located in the heart of the Coonawarra wine region, Bellwether is … I’m also not as familiar with Fairbanks and interior Alaska. Hi Heather, glad you found this useful. We are visiting in late September and we wondering about whether to do a one or two day itinerary and what to do. Alaska’s a pretty big place so it wasn’t close enough to visit often, and I was only there a few times. There are many ways to spend 3 days in Rocky Mountain National Park. You will need to use Uber or a taxi or hotel shuttle to get to your hotel though. You don’t want to spend the whole trip feeling damp and cold. In Girdwood, spend the afternoon by taking the Alyeska tram up Alyeska mountain. Today’s plan: head north to Denali! We visited Rocky Mountain NP during our recent road trip in the US, and back in my student years I spent the whole summer in Estes Park, hiking and exploring the park every time I got the chance. This adrenaline pumping activity is very popular with the locals. While the Alaska Railroad is a beautiful route from Anchorage to Seward, I recommend renting a car for this portion of the drive for several reasons: After making the 150-minute drive from Anchorage to Seward, you’ll have most of the day to explore the city – here are some of the top things to do in Seward. Side note, we were only thinking of staying in Homer because one of the bear tours we wanted to go on leaves from there. So cool (literally and figuratively – there’s always snow!). Enjoy lunch at the Sea View Cafe, walk along the river, and try your hand at gold panning. Kate – so glad to hear you had an amazing trip!! On top of that, I worked for three summers in hospitality. Hello Valerie, This means that the summer months are extremely busy (but beautiful with the wildflowers!). Do you know where the resort is?? The price is per private vehicle. If you are still in search of the place to stay, I suggest you check our guide to the best hotels near Rocky Mountain National Park. Check the weather forecast daily and adjust your plans accordingly to make the most of your time in RMNP. Good luck planning your trip 😉. Assuming Covid allows looking at September 2021 or even 2022 for our first trip to Alaska. At 12:30 pm, catch the Alaska Railroad south to Anchorage. Pack rain gear. Excellent post, thanks a lot! I believe you mean Seward instead of Denali. Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most visited parks in the United States, with 4.5 million visitors each year. En route, I recommend taking a small detour to enjoy lunch and walk around my favorite small Alaska town, Hope. For example, why not try some rock climbing. I’m planning a summer 2021 visit for my family and what a surprise to stumble upon the site of a middle school friend! Something different is just what the doctor ordered! You’ve sold me on a May trip! Day 3. We are planning a trip this summer ? If you were to add another 2-4 days to this trip, what are some other accessible, must see destinations that might naturally fit into this itinerary? This sounds spectacular. Both these tours run the whole year round. On the last full day exploring Alaska, you have a bit of flexibility. Hope this helps. If you like hiking, I suggest to spend 3-4 days in Rocky Mountain National Park and then if you have more time, explore the nearby attractions. You have 2 weeks for Fairbanks > Denali > Talkeetna > Anchorage? Your blog is amazing!!! Check it out! Hope you have a wonderful trip! Before we continue with the suggested Rocky Mountain itinerary, let’s address two most important questions: how many days do you need to see Rocky Mountain National Park and when is the best time to go. Day 9: Denali (coach trip) More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Do you have suggestions for landing in Fairbanks to Denali? Anchorage to Denali (Day 3) and back (Day 6), Anchorage to Seward (Day 6) and back (Day 10). Check with the ranger station or online for current road conditions. On my most recent trip, I also made a visit to the Anchorage Museum, which has undergone massive renovations since my family moved away from Alaska 10+ years ago. Hi Ben, I honestly don’t know. Once you’ve arrived at the top of the tram, you can hike around (this is another easy hike I recommend for first-time travelers to Alaska) or enjoy dinner at Seven Glaciers restaurant. I wrote about the first part of our trip where we explored Seward and Anchorage a bit before heading more North to try to see the Northern Lights. This itinerary can easily be modified to be part of a one-way trip to or from Alice Springs or even as part of a longer road trip to Western Australia. I hope you can make it back up there soon – I’ll be headed back in the autumn this year and I’m really excited for it. 3 days of this itinerary are the same as the three-day Glacier NP itinerary described above, but I suggest a bit different order. Also, there is no way to see Denali except to take the tour bus or get one of those permits – so if you want to see the park, you have to take a bus. A popular company, Rust’s Flightseeing Tours, based in Anchorage, offers a full-day Grizzly Bear viewing tour. YES – Here’s Why, The 9 Best Things to Do in Carson Valley & Nevada’s South Lake Tahoe for a Weekend Trip, https://www.valisemag.com/alaska-travel-coronavirus/, http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/hatcherpass/hatcherpass.htm, https://www.valisemag.com/product/custom-alaska-itinerary/, https://www.valisemag.com/denali-summer-2020/, https://www.valisemag.com/visit-alaska-fall/, https://www.valisemag.com/alaska-northern-lights-trip/, Seasonal events like Fur Rendezvous and the Iditarod. Australia’s third largest city and is known as the “City of Sunny Days” due to its sub-tropical climate. If you’re planning a trip to Alaska, you need to pack the right gear. Thank you Jeff, Hi Jeff, if you don’t want to hike far, just drive the Trail Ridge Road. Glad to hear you found this useful, Brian. While it’s definitely easier to book with a tour operator or guide, it’s not too hard to visit Alaska on your own and book everything independently. – Day 10 – Are you planning to enter Hatcher Pass on the west side and exit on the east side? All Rights Reserved. Thank you. I’ve been dreaming of an Alaskan trip for years. Their Denali Glacier Landing tour is expensive at $599 per person, but 100% worth it. Unfortunately I don’t know any companies who are good at winter adventure travel… that’s not my area of expertise. Definitely pinning this for later. (I also have one for winter and a separate one if you’re taking a cruise too.). So we figured maybe we could do an RV trip – 2 RVs of 5-6 beds each- what would you suggest ? I’ve only been to the Rocky Mountain NP in summer and everything we did were summer activities. Valerie, my wife and I just returned from our first trip to Alaska. Go on a guided fly-fishing trip, an ATV excursion, or hit the rapids on a whitewater rafting tour. We will then travel from Seward to Anchorage on the 23rd by train and stay in Anchorage over night. I hope that they open their doors to tourists and let us fly into the state. Day 2 – Anchorage Learn how your comment data is processed. Additionally, I have not done an RV trip so I am not confident to recommend where you could rent RVs or where you should stay with your RVs. Thanks, Betty 🤗 PS – not sure if you’ve been to Miami, but if you haven’t and decide to visit, I can certainly share some tips on where to go. Cruise companies typically use Anchorage as a base for “land excursions” in the state, so you can expect to catch a bus or train from Seward or Whittier to Anchorage on your day of disembarkation. If you have two days in Rocky Mountain National Park, start out by hitting some mellow highlights of the park in order to acclimatize on the first day. I am thinking I might start the trip going south to Seward first. I’m a 65 year old female and have slightly limited mobility. If you have time before your flight, stop for dinner at the. You can also find some hotel suggestions in this article with the best hotels in Rocky Mountain National Park. Jurga, My name is Sam. Is 10 days sufficient to fit in a few decent hikes and still see Denali and Seward. As always with the altitude, listen to your body. If you are short on time, you can see the main highlights of Rocky Mountain NP and do some easy hiking in just one or two days. Dan, thanks so much – and thanks for reading! If you’re arriving for your 10 days in Alaska via cruise ship, it will take most of the day to disembark and travel from the ship to Anchorage. Hi Julie, if you want to drive the Trail Ridge Road, then yes, you should have a car. I hope you have a great trip! Thanks for all the great info. Rocky Mountain NP entrance fee is 25 USD for a day ticket or 35 USD for 7 days. My main advice is to plan your trip using my resources but use Google to find RV campgrounds and be sure to book reservations in advance for the size RV you have. Thanks for reaching out, Kate & Wayne. Many people visit Rocky Mountain National Park each year without proper background information on how to make the most of their time in the park. Valerie! We are planning for family trip to Alaska this Aug 2019.
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