GORDONCHICK Posted July 28 #26 Share Posted July 28 On 7/24/2024 at 8:46 PM, FLAlaska said: In Skagway, my favorite is always renting a car and driving up to Emerald Lake.(mostly you are driving alongside the train) You can follow Murrays Guide (you can find it on google). Love being able to that at our own pace and stopping when we wished renting a car for the day is now running about $600 (taxes and fees included). That's cray-cray, IMO. We did it a few years ago for less than $150. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted July 28 #27 Share Posted July 28 Nobody can say whether a tour is worth it. The question is whether it is worth it to you and none of us can answer that question. Also you are asking a bunch of questions that can easily be answered on the WEB, I would suggest that you go on the WEB and do a bit of research by yourself. It isn't that hard and you will learn a skill that will provide many long term benefits. DON 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAlaska Posted July 28 #28 Share Posted July 28 10 hours ago, GORDONCHICK said: renting a car for the day is now running about $600 (taxes and fees included). That's cray-cray, IMO. We did it a few years ago for less than $150. Wow! I did it 10 years ago and it was nowhere that much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titodewy Posted July 28 Author #29 Share Posted July 28 On 7/23/2024 at 5:15 AM, Mary229 said: Alaska has been very popular lately and I would book your most wanted excursions asap. Many of the tour operators watch what the cruise lines charge and match the prices so you will not always save money by going independent. Also many of the tour operators prefer to work with the cruise lines as the cruise lines have insurance to cover lost revenue. Either way, choose early and reserve. May will be better than June as far as availability. whale watching tours fill up quickly About how many weeks in advance would you suggest prior to departure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teechur Posted July 29 #30 Share Posted July 29 22 hours ago, GORDONCHICK said: renting a car for the day is now running about $600 (taxes and fees included). That's cray-cray, IMO. We did it a few years ago for less than $150. I just checked the price for September: $332.75 including taxes and fees. 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDONCHICK Posted July 29 #31 Share Posted July 29 (edited) 2 hours ago, Teechur said: I just checked the price for September: $332.75 including taxes and fees. 👌 Not for our day. And the only options were an SUV or minivan. So for a rando day, sure. Just not our day. Edited July 29 by GORDONCHICK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDONCHICK Posted July 29 #32 Share Posted July 29 14 hours ago, FLAlaska said: Wow! I did it 10 years ago and it was nowhere that much Yeah, it was a great deal in 2015. Just not on our day in September this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted July 29 #33 Share Posted July 29 10 hours ago, GORDONCHICK said: Yeah, it was a great deal in 2015. Just not on our day in September this year. Nothing is inexpensive in Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted July 29 #34 Share Posted July 29 On 7/28/2024 at 3:28 PM, titodewy said: About how many weeks in advance would you suggest prior to departure? I book mine as soon as the excursion is available. Always check the cancellation terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDONCHICK Posted July 30 #35 Share Posted July 30 11 hours ago, zqvol said: Nothing is inexpensive in Alaska. Very true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capecruzer Posted August 14 #36 Share Posted August 14 On 7/27/2024 at 11:34 PM, GORDONCHICK said: renting a car for the day is now running about $600 (taxes and fees included). That's cray-cray, IMO. We did it a few years ago for less than $150. I rented a car from Klondike for an upcoming Aug/Sept cruise for $330. We'll do the train first (8-11am) and then do some sightseeing via car on our own for the rest of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDONCHICK Posted August 14 #37 Share Posted August 14 14 hours ago, capecruzer said: I rented a car from Klondike for an upcoming Aug/Sept cruise for $330. We'll do the train first (8-11am) and then do some sightseeing via car on our own for the rest of the day. It's the specific date that's key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted August 14 #38 Share Posted August 14 16 hours ago, capecruzer said: I rented a car from Klondike for an upcoming Aug/Sept cruise for $330. We'll do the train first (8-11am) and then do some sightseeing via car on our own for the rest of the day. If thinking about going up,into Canada make sure you have passports AND make sure the road has reopened. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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