What car necessities should I have during travel from Anchorage to Denali?

Q: What car necessities should I have during travel from Anchorage to Denali?

A: We at Alaska Denali Tours feel it is necessary to keep you safe and by giving you these tips on traveling in a personally owned vehicle or rental car on your way to and from Denali: Continue reading

What is the best Mosquito repellant to use in Alaska?

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

Best place in Alaska to view the Northern Lights?

Q: Where is the best place in Alaska to view the Northern Lights?

A: Generally speaking, the further north you can get – the better.  One of the easiest to get to, and best cities to see the northern lights from is definitely Fairbanks. You can take the Alaska Railroad straight to Fairbanks from Anchorage, or make the drive up along the George Parks Highway. For lodging, check out Pike’s Waterfront Lodge, or the Alpine Lodge. Continue reading

What are the different ways to get to Alaska?

Q: What Are The Different Ways to Get To Alaska?

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

Book Train in Alaska

Q: How to book a train in Alaska?

A: It’s easy to book a train in Alaska, but you should be aware of a few things:
Train Routes.  There are three separate routes on the Railbelt. 

  • The Denali Star Route travels between Anchorage and Fairbanks with stops in Wasilla, Talkeetna, and Denali.
  • The Coastal Classic Route travels Anchorage and Seward with a stop in Girdwood. Continue reading