Glenn Highway?

[zachnlucy]

We will be leaving Talkeetna in the morning, early September, and our return flight from Anchorage does not leave until 10:00 pm. We will have a rental car and are looking for a nice day drive. I've heard that Glenn Highway is a beautiful drive. Would that be the best drive to take? It's the scenery (and possible wildlife) we want to enjoy.

[aussie jb]

I found the Glenn Highway a lot more scenic than any other while driving in Alaska, but I really don't think you're going to get that far when you're driving down from Talkeetna

[Budget Queen]

Don't count on wildlife, but certainly a scenic drive. If of interest- consider a glacier trek with MICA guides. With an early start- have a Roadhouse breakfast. :) You could be in Anchorage by evening, but do plan on being at the airport about 2 hours in advance of your flight, it is very congested and long lines are NOT uncommon, especially when you are going, I have been behind hunters and fisherman, bring massive coolers on board, one man had a 350 lb. cargo. :)

[zachnlucy]

If of interest- consider a glacier trek with MICA guides.

Where could I find more information on this?

[zachnlucy]

Which is better and why? Now we're all psyched to do a glacier hike on our last day in Alaska.

[Budget Queen]

http://micaguides.com/

 

I have not gone with NOVA, but they are long established and get good reviews. I went with MICA having an excellent 4 hour trek of which I highly recommend, my opinion only.

[hooked-on-travel]

We went with Nova in '03. We did their package where we went glacier trekking in the morning and river rafting in the afternoon. We had a great time, too, but haven't taken MICA for comparison. Maybe flip a coin?

[zachnlucy]

BQ and Hooked: Is the hike physically demanding? How long was it?

[Budget Queen]

I did a 4 hour trek. Plenty of rest stops and an excellent guide! But I had a private tour, I'd have been out run with most trekkers probably. :)