Alaska is a land of variety and diversity, including wildlife from  Some of the best cruise ships in the world, trains, motor coaches or recreational vehicles will transport you through this land of wonder. Stay in a quaint bed and breakfast, a wilderness lodge or a fish camp. Enjoy exciting tours including plane or helicopters trips in order to see spectacular vistas up close.

It is our strong belief that your itinerary should reflect your personal interests and needs. Why be part of a crowd when you can customize your own itinerary? Allow us to use our extensive knowledge of Alaska to create a vacation meeting your needs and fulfilling your desires all within your budget.

Your highly trained  travel planner is interested in making your Alaska experience the thrill of your life. Each specialist is dedicated to providing you.

Peak season, mid-June through mid-August, is usually the warmest time of year. You will find many hours of sunlight and beautiful weather during that time. Temperatures can reach well above 80° F in the Alaskan and Yukon interiors. It is not uncommon to see temperatures of 90° F in Fairbanks or Dawson City. However, it is important to note that even during summer, evening temperatures can be cool. Southern coastal maritime regions can be wet and cloudy any time of year. Average summer temperatures range from 40° to 60° F (4-15° C). In general Yukon and Alaska temperatures average above 50° F for at least four months of the year (mid-May through mid-September). Winter temperatures can be extreme, dropping to -50° F in the interior. Typically, winter temperatures range from 0° to -30° F from November to March.

Early May and the beginning of September offer excellent values, due to cooler weather. But cooler does not mean cold. Take advantage of the spectacular fall foliage. Transportation, roads, and accommodations are not as crowded as during peak season.

 
Packing
1. Wear any new clothes once or twice before traveling to make sure they don't cause irritation or shrink after washing (follow the suggestions for clothing from the brochure or information package that comes with your tickets).
2. Take comfortable walking shoes, such as sneakers, when touring via standard transportation. Should you be going to a more rugged destination, i.e. adventure lodges or fish camps, then you should consult with your travel planner for recommended footwear. New shoes are a no-no. Wear them for at least a couple of weeks prior to your departure.
3. Cross pack. Don't have a 'his' or 'her' suitcase. If a suitcase goes astray, you have clothes to wear.
4. If your suitcase has a lock, use it. If an item is valuable or irreplaceable, either carry it on your person or leave it at home.
5. Don't over pack. Many of the hotels and lodges around Alaska have laundry facilities and you should plan on using them. Alaska is a very informal place. Dungarees and blue jeans launder quite easily and are quite acceptable in most restaurants and shows.
6. Make sure that you have an identification label on the outside of each piece of luggage.
7. Before buying that 6' tall totem pole, think: "How am I getting it home on the airplane?"  

 
Other essential items to bring
1. Camera. You won't believe how often you'll use it. If you don't have a camera with a zoom lens (70mm or higher), you should consider the investment. Don't forget extra batteries!
2. Film. As with any tourist destination, film can be quite expensive. Should you run out, try to purchase just enough to get you to the next major city. Both Anchorage and Fairbanks have K-Marts and Wal-Marts where film won't cost much more than it does at home. NOTE: Professional films, i.e. slide or transparencies, are only found in a couple of stores and are quite expensive so take it with you. HINT: Remove film from boxes to save on space and weight. 35mm film should also be taken out of the plastic canister. Put it in a zip-lock bag and put it in your carry-on so that it can be hand checked if you're afraid of airport x-ray machines.
3. Binoculars. No matter how good your eyes are, you might only get a long distance look at a wolf or grizzly so a good pair of binoculars is essential.
4. Our experts agree that a light weight rain slicker is essential but a collapsible umbrella could also work.
5. Travel alarm clock. Most hotels have alarm clocks but some of the outlying adventure lodges might not.
6. A small first-aid kit which includes Band-Aids for blisters.
7. A small collapsible suitcase made of reinforced nylon to carry all your newly acquired possessions back home with you.

 
Special Needs
Most places in Alaska can accommodate special needs such as wheelchairs. For people using oxygen, plans must be made well in advance especially if you are planning on staying any length of time away from the major cities of Anchorage or Fairbanks. 
WARNINGS
1. Be aware of your surroundings at all times especially when in areas where wildlife is prevalent.
2. Carefully follow all instructions given you by guides and rangers.
3. Where ever you are in Alaska, wildlife always has the right of way. Do not approach or attempt to feed a wild animal.
4. When ever you are driving in Alaska you should know that planes have the right-of-way on all roads.
5. Check your rental car to be sure it has a good spare tire.