hmcrn Posted June 8 #476 Share Posted June 8 On 6/7/2024 at 12:14 PM, kchamp27 said: That was awesome reading to get me going on our trip next year. Almost has me convinced to start a new thread but I still have so many unanswered decisions for our trip.! Agreed! We are going next June, and this has given me LOTS to ponder! I will be back with further questions! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriepride Posted August 22 #477 Share Posted August 22 Hi all, I feel like i'm fan-girling all over this post. I'm planning our Alaska bucket-list trip for late next summer 2025 - last week of August, land DIY portion, 1st week of September southbound cruise out of Whittier on NCL Jade. I've only gotten through page 8 of this thread and I love you all. I'm a massive planner when it comes to trips and to find so many likeminded individuals that obsess over trip planning makes me feel so happy!! i had to jump to the end of the thread to see if people were still posting. I'd like to share my itinerary and get feedback from those of you who have just completed your Alaska experience! I'm hoping some folks are still watching this thread. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchamp27 Posted August 23 #478 Share Posted August 23 Hey @carriepride I loved this thread as well being a planner! We are also doing a DIY land portion in last July next year followed by a southbound cruise from Whittier to Vancouver. I would absolutely love to see your itinerary and share mine for ideas! We are planning on flying into Fairbanks, going to Dentali, going to Talkeenta, Mantanuska Glacier and then Anchorage. All in 6 days! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriepride Posted August 23 #479 Share Posted August 23 (edited) Heres week one - Land portion I'm thinking so far: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Fly Ft. Meyers to Anchorage P/U Rental car Hotel near airport Grocery shop/Dinner Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Drive to Seward, stopping for sights Alaska wildlife conservation Center Check in at Resurrection Lodge on the Bay Thursday, August 28, 2025 Alaska Sealife Center morning 4 Hour Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise at 12:30 Friday, August 29, 2025 1.5 hour kennel and dog sled tour @9:30 Drive to Talkeetna Thunder Bird Falls hike in Chugach State Park (1 mile each way) Check into Air bnb - Christiansen Cabin Saturday, August 30, 2025 DEVIL’S CANYON ADVENTURE - Jet Boat tour into Denali - 5 hour rt. Sunday, August 31, 2025 check out of air bnb Denali Experience Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna w/ N2 Drive to ANC - stops along the way Drop Car at airport, Check in to hotel Monday, September 1, 2025 Train to Whittier Board NCL Jade Edited August 23 by carriepride formatting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1racefan1 Posted August 26 Author #480 Share Posted August 26 On 8/23/2024 at 3:37 PM, carriepride said: Heres week one - Land portion I'm thinking so far: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Fly Ft. Meyers to Anchorage P/U Rental car Hotel near airport Grocery shop/Dinner Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Drive to Seward, stopping for sights Alaska wildlife conservation Center Check in at Resurrection Lodge on the Bay Thursday, August 28, 2025 Alaska Sealife Center morning 4 Hour Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise at 12:30 Friday, August 29, 2025 1.5 hour kennel and dog sled tour @9:30 Drive to Talkeetna Thunder Bird Falls hike in Chugach State Park (1 mile each way) Check into Air bnb - Christiansen Cabin Saturday, August 30, 2025 DEVIL’S CANYON ADVENTURE - Jet Boat tour into Denali - 5 hour rt. Sunday, August 31, 2025 check out of air bnb Denali Experience Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna w/ N2 Drive to ANC - stops along the way Drop Car at airport, Check in to hotel Monday, September 1, 2025 Train to Whittier Board NCL Jade This sounds like an awesome itinerary! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare abbydancer2003 Posted August 26 #481 Share Posted August 26 On 8/23/2024 at 2:37 PM, carriepride said: Heres week one - Land portion I'm thinking so far: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Fly Ft. Meyers to Anchorage P/U Rental car Hotel near airport Grocery shop/Dinner Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Drive to Seward, stopping for sights Alaska wildlife conservation Center Check in at Resurrection Lodge on the Bay Thursday, August 28, 2025 Alaska Sealife Center morning 4 Hour Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise at 12:30 Friday, August 29, 2025 1.5 hour kennel and dog sled tour @9:30 Drive to Talkeetna Thunder Bird Falls hike in Chugach State Park (1 mile each way) Check into Air bnb - Christiansen Cabin Saturday, August 30, 2025 DEVIL’S CANYON ADVENTURE - Jet Boat tour into Denali - 5 hour rt. Sunday, August 31, 2025 check out of air bnb Denali Experience Flightseeing Tour from Talkeetna w/ N2 Drive to ANC - stops along the way Drop Car at airport, Check in to hotel Monday, September 1, 2025 Train to Whittier Board NCL Jade That's a great itinerary, although it's a lot of driving. I'm not sure exactly how you can tweak to avoid it though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchamp27 Posted August 27 #482 Share Posted August 27 Looks great! We may need to come back again for those spots!! Here is ours right now. Sunday Arrive Fairbanks, pick up rental If time, dinner at Alaska Salmon Bake and dinner show at Pioneer Park Regular chain hotel Monday Running Reindeer in the morning Drive to Denali, check in at McKinley Cabins (Dinner show at Princess Lodge if unable to go on Sunday due to flight time) Tuesday On/off bus system into Denali Doggonit 7 pm tour Wednesday Leave early and drive to Talkeenta Maybe 12:00 or 2:30 Jet Boat River Cruise Drive to Sheep Mountain Thursday Mantanuska Glacier hike with MICA ATV evening ride from Sheep Mountain Friday Drive to Anchorage Maybe go to Wildlife Conservation Center? Laundry?, Drop off rental Get chain hotel reservation Saturday Train ride from Anchorage to Whittier to board ship 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SightCRR Posted August 27 #483 Share Posted August 27 Here is a great video on the MICA guides at Matanuska glacier. They hobby rock climb fyi. Start at 8:15. Alaska RV Life: It's Time For The Thing We All HATE (youtube.com) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchamp27 Posted August 29 #484 Share Posted August 29 On 8/27/2024 at 6:26 PM, SightCRR said: Here is a great video on the MICA guides at Matanuska glacier. They hobby rock climb fyi. Start at 8:15. Alaska RV Life: It's Time For The Thing We All HATE (youtube.com) That is definitely more intense than I was thinking 🤣that looks amazing though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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