Reworked DIY land/Noordam Sea

[dolfndreams]

Thanks Mapleleaves for the itinerary suggestion. Definitely more workable but still open to suggestions

 

8/21 fly into Anchorage - drive to Talkeetna; stop Eklutna spirit house/ orthodox church- flight if weather permits or in am.

Denali Fireside cabin 1 night

 

8/22 Talkeetna - Summit flight - if not night before

drive to Denali pick up shuttle tickets- drive first 15 miles Denali ; ? hike Savage river

Healey Heights cabin (Willow) 2 nights

 

8/23: Denali - Eilson shuttle

 

8/24- Sled dog demo - drive to Girdwood area. (another chance to flight see since drive past Talkeetna)

Hidden Creek bnb booked 2 nights

relax check options once there - Alaska Conservation center/gold panning?

 

8/25 Whittier - Prince William Sound surprise glacier cruise

 

8/26: drive to Seward; possible williwaw fish viewing platforms; wildlife conservation center on way to Seward.

Lost creek cabin booked 2 nights

 

8/27: Kenai fjord to fox island cruise (today or tomorrow depending on weather)

 

8/28: Cruise begins 8 pm check local options - sealife center, ranger walk Exit glacier

 

Noordam sailing

 

8/29 sea day

 

8/30 Glacier bay

 

8/31: Haines Chilkat eagle preserve float for relaxing day or Skagway train

 

9/1: Juneau Whale watch tour /Mendenhall

 

9/2; Ketchikan: Island wings floatplane; bus to totem bight

 

9/3: Inside passage cruising

 

9/4: Debark Vancouver; hertz car touring /Air bnb that night

Fly home

Edited May 26, 2015 by dolfndreams

[AKStafford]

Your land portion looks good!!

[dolfndreams]

Thanks to Mapleleave... Now for 15 months to go by:D

[Budget Queen]

I'm assuming you are referring to the Fox Island with National Park tour?

 

But, this far off, I would still be open, and not worrying about firming up itinerary plans. A LOT can happen in a year, the more you research.

 

I'm on the Noordam this Saturday.

[dolfndreams]

I'm assuming you are referring to the Fox Island with National Park tour?

 

But, this far off, I would still be open, and not worrying about firming up itinerary plans. A LOT can happen in a year, the more you research.

 

I'm on the Noordam this Saturday.

 

Yes I was looking at the 8 1/2 hr tour National park tour with Kenai Fjords, are they as good a option as Major Marine?

 

I'm following the posts and reading up everywhere on Alaska. Lots of fun and staying open. I can see lots of trips in my future, but following your general adavice that the excursions are the focus. If I need to change to a lesser room (Balcony now) I will. Excursions first, room later.

 

Now I have the basic route planned the excursions are wide open. Been following your advice to others for a long time and appreciate it. You are one of the reasons I finally caved and decided to do the DIY option. Very excited now but lots of time before things firm up for sure.

 

Enjoy your cruise; wish I was there:)

Edited May 28, 2015 by dolfndreams