subject: Visit Alaska In Style - Alaska Vacation Packages [print this page] If you or someone you know is interested in seeing the wonderful state of Alaska, the best way to do this is with one of the many Alaska vacation packages that are available through a variety of travel agencies. Building your own Alaska vacation package ensures that you are able to stick to your budget while seeing everything you want to see on your trip. Read on to find out more about popular packages and destinations to consider when you visit Alaska.
Alaska Coast to Coast
This is an 11 day package that takes you all the way from Anchorage to Fairbanks, with several stops in between. For those who want to see the beauty the entire state has to offer, traveling from coast to coast via train or motorcoach is the water to go.
Denali Park & Kenai Fjords
This is one of the most popular Alaska Vacation Packages available, as it takes you through some of the most beautiful areas Alaska has to offer. This package covers 7 days of travel in the area, starting in Anchorage, which is the largest city in the state.
Alaska Highlights
This is a nine day tour across some of the most popular areas across Alaska. Traveling by train and motorcoach you will start in Anchorage, and end your journey in Fairbanks.
Alaska National Parks
This is an 8 day tour of Alaska, which you have control over because you are completing the tour via a rental car--a midclass sedan--with unlimited miles. The tour starts and finishes in Anchorage. It covers the Kenai Fjords National Park, a self-guided tour of the Alaska SeaLife Center. Then you go to the Denali State Park. From there you head to Denali Park, and from there you go to Copper Center. Once you leave Copper Center, you will have time to explore the Wrangell St. Elias National Park before you head back to Anchorage to return your rental car and conclude the tour.
The beauty of most Alaska Vacation Packages is that they can be customized based on your exact needs. Depending on the number of people with you, the cost of a vacation package starts at around $2,000 for two adults. If you add additional days or people to the trip, or take away certain destinations from your packages, the price will vary. Contact a travel agency for more pricing information and shop around for the best deal. The least expensive travel dates are in May and September.
It is important to remember that the weather will vary from region to region, so depending on where you are in the state, there may be different weather conditions. It is hard to predict the weather conditions in Alaska, so it is important to pack accordingly. Despite the fact that a summer in Alaska is still a cooler summer than in other parts of the country, it is still a Summer, so you should not need a parka. Many people from warmer climates turn to an Alaskan Summer vacation to enjoy cooler air.
