When is
the best time to come to Alaska?
Climate in Alaska is unpredictable and changes all
the time. In the summer months the temperature does not rise
above 75F and the lowest is around 45F at night. You can get
weeks of sunshine or rain just depends on your luck. The
warmest months are mid-May through mid-September and are the
most popular time for tourist to visit Alaska. The winters
are cold and the temperature varies depending on the region
you are visiting. Most tourism businesses are closed. Our
winter tours run from February 1-April 15. The temperature
during this period is about +20F in Anchorage and -10F to
10F in Fairbanks and Chena Hot Springs. If you'd like to avoid
crowds, come to Alaska during the Winter to enjoy the
Northern Lights, Dog Sled Races, and Hot Springs. However,
the full beauty of Alaska's nature can be experienced only
in the summer when the sun does not set, the mountains are
grand, the glaciers can be seen under the melted snow, the
wildlife is out and about, the rivers are running and full
with salmon.
What to
bring to Alaska?
Please don't bring too much. Most people that we
service say that they wish they've brought less stuff. Here
are some things that you should definitely bring when you
are traveling in the summer: comfortable, warm,
layered clothes, rain gear
(waterproof raincoat and rain pants), backpack, hiking
boots, sturdy shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, camera,
insect repellant, motion sickness medicine (if you are
traveling on the water). If you
are traveling in the winter bring: coat, sweater, hat,
gloves, winter boots, and socks. For outdoor activities you
will need fleece pants, wool sweater, wind-resistant pants
and jacket, warm boots, and mittens. Again dress in layers.
Should I buy travel insurance?
Absolute Alaska Tours strongly recommends purchasing
travel insurance. Anything can happen and with Alaska's
short tourist season most companies require non-refundable
deposits or even full fare and the majority of
accommodations or activities will not refund anything once
you reserve. However, we do not sell travel insurance. You
can try this company http://www.travelguard.com/
What are the benefits of
traveling on escorted tours vs. independent travel?
Each approach to traveling has its own pros and cons
and how you view it depends on your style. If you choose our
escorted tours you can relax, sit back and enjoy your
vacation as we work hard on ensuring that your travel is
smooth and enjoyable. There are no unexpected cost, you only
pay a flat fee. You get to meet great new people that most
likely have similar interests versus traveling alone. You
never have to touch your luggage on the road. On the other
hand, some feel that escorted package tours travel at an
exhausting pace which might be true for some companies.
However, the itineraries that we have put together for you
allow enough time for you to explore and enjoy the sights,
by no means we mean to rush you around. For example, we
believe that Denali National Park is worth to explore for a
few days and not just one stop to see the Mt. McKinley and
leave. It is all about the wilderness and experience you get
from spending some time in it. Another point to consider
when you are reserving an escorted tour is that most large
companies hire people for the summer that don't live in
Alaska. Our tour guides call Alaska home year around for
many years. We will show you all of our own favorite places
that we have been visiting for over 10 years with our
customers and alone.
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