Q: Are you still offering a Prudhoe Bay excursion?
A: YES, our tour provider has assured us that the lodging that they use in Prudhoe bay is open for the season. For example, the 3 day Arctic Ocean Adventure is most definitely running in 2012, complete with a stay in Prudhoe Bay, and in the rustic village of Coldfoot. This tour is also available with an optional visit to Barrow Alaska, for a great overview of Northern Alaska. These tours have limited space so be sure to book early.
Q: I am a British citizen. Can I book Princess Alaska Cruises with Alaska Denali Tours?
A: Princess is under contractual agreement with International Sales Agents (ISA’s) to process international passengers through their agencies and to protect their bookings. Continue reading →
Q: What is the best Mosquito repellant to use in Alaska?
A: DEET is designed for direct application to human skin to repel insects, rather than kill them. After it was developed by the U.S. Army in 1946, DEET was registered for use by the general public in 1957. After completing a comprehensive re-assessment of DEET, EPA concluded that, as long as consumers follow label directions and take proper precautions, insect repellents containing DEET do not present a health concern. Continue reading →
A: There are a few different was to get to Alaska; it is pretty isolated, so one of the best ways to get to Alaska, is simply to fly. Depending on your planned Alaska Vacation, you will probably want to fly in to either Anchorage, or Fairbanks; both have major international airports. You can find airlines that offer flights to Alaska on Continue reading →
A:Short answer to this question is yes, after all who can forget that historic Alaskan Gold Rush at the turn of the 20th century. These days visitors come to Alaska during summer months and participate on popular gold mining tours, one such tour is El Dorado Gold Mine Tour out of Fairbanks. Kantishna Hills inside Denali National Park up until 1950s was known for gold mining. Fannie Quigley made Kantishna her home during the Kantishna Gold Rush. Quigley’s Cabin is still standing, all renovated. If you are staying at Denali Backcountry Lodge, you can visit the cabin, and you can also pan for gold at the Moose Creek that flows through the lodge. The Moose Creek flows out of Kantishna hills. While on short hikes in the area, the relics of past are scattered around.
