Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan tours

[NancyIL]

Right now we are booked on:

 

1. Juneau: Hike

2. Skagway: Train

3. Ketchikan: Kayak

 

 

 

What is the "duck" tour?

 

Ketchikan Duck Tour: http://www.akduck.com/

[gg3]

Hi gg, we almost booked Family Air for our trip but decided on Island Wings instead as they have a larger plane and I have a claustrophobia issue. I have to say that both Family Air and Island Wings were AMAZING in helping me with my 'condition' and I am now pretty confident that it won't be an issue. BTW, what date will you be in Anan? What ship are you on?

 

We will be in Ketchikan July 12 via the Zuiderdam. I love it there, and I just wish we had little more time to spend there. That is a big issue when you are trying to book any type of tour of 4+ hours and only have 6 in town. Wish HAL could take a few hours off of Skagway and add to Ketchikan. I do understand about claustrophobia. I have battled with this in a minor way.....like MRI's, clothing too tight around the neck, etc., but not in elevators, small rooms, planes, etc. I am so glad you got it resolved and yes, I do think that Island Wings is great. In fact, they did not have any permits left when I called and spoke with them, but they did rec. Family Air to me and I have been impressed with their style of business. I am so excited to see the bears.....can just hardly wait. Have you done a search of Anan on CC and looked at all the wonderful bear photos???? gg:D

[RCCLismyfav]

I need your help please:

I need e-mail address or a way of contacting

Island wings...

Temsco Dog sledding

Glacier Point Wilderness Safari

CAptain Larry

Harv and MArv

Coastal

Alaskian Marine Adventures

Galcier Tours

 

I love reading waht everyone is doing and has done as that is how I base my decision on my excursions but I also need to know how you get in contact with all of these companies.

Thank you

[Toyz711]

most of them you can find with a computer (google) search...

 

capt larry: http://www.orcaenterprises.com/

harv & marv: http://www.harvandmarvs.com/aboutus2.html

alaska marine: http://www.alaskanmarineadventures.com/home.shtml

i don't have any flight seeing favorited on my pc...just the port's websites and whale watching

http://www.traveljuneau.com/

http://www.visit-ketchikan.com/

http://www.skagway.com/

have fun researching

[gg3]

I need your help please:

I need e-mail address or a way of contacting

Island wings...

Temsco Dog sledding

Glacier Point Wilderness Safari

CAptain Larry

Harv and MArv

Coastal

Alaskian Marine Adventures

Galcier Tours

 

I love reading waht everyone is doing and has done as that is how I base my decision on my excursions but I also need to know how you get in contact with all of these companies.

Thank you

 

www.harvandmarvs.com

www.familyairtours.com is another excellent float plane company in Ketchikan, just as Island Wings is.

[Toyz711]

sorry, but on the train...with the windows closed (due to the morning cold) it got stuffy, the pot belly stove was on..the ladies kept closing the window (that they opened to vent the stove)..most people were nodding off on the way back...

as much as the views are great...i would not do the train again. too long sitting down in one place. we like to DO rather then to SIT. i took the pictures, i saw the views...i got bored on the return trip....hubby fell asleep. he wasn't the only ones.

maybe if we had been on the same train car as his dad and sister..but they didn't tell us they were going and we missed sitting with them.

the other people in our car were very quiet, very little talking or excitement.

[margord]

Thank you all. This is really great information.

 

Marilee

[eabrams]

Hi, When you get the emails you requested would you send them to me for my trip to Alaska in July. EA43@aol.com

Thanks

[nextelcup]

PLEASE, let's stay on topic. I like reading good information, but this post is getting ridiculous in certain ways:o PEACE, PLEASE:cool:

[RCCLismyfav]

www.harvandmarvs.com

www.familyairtours.com is another excellent float plane company in Ketchikan, just as Island Wings is.

 

 

Thank you ! :)

[RCCLismyfav]

most of them you can find with a computer (google) search...

 

capt larry: http://www.orcaenterprises.com/

harv & marv: http://www.harvandmarvs.com/aboutus2.html

alaska marine: http://www.alaskanmarineadventures.com/home.shtml

i don't have any flight seeing favorited on my pc...just the port's websites and whale watching

http://www.traveljuneau.com/

http://www.visit-ketchikan.com/

http://www.skagway.com/

have fun researching

 

 

Cathi,

Thank you for your help,

I want to say that there are so many of you on here that have been and I am sure will continue to be an asset to this site. :)

[Toyz711]

just have a great trip!!! that's the only important thing.

(i have a great time with any trip....i just love to travel that much..especially is there are humpbacks!!)

[cruzy-sue]

I have heard from many people that the White Pass Rail trip is kind of a "snooze"...... I personally have not done it, but I also have heard it is more suitable to an older crowd.

 

I have to say that is kind of annoying to have certain people constantly giving answers who haven't even been to Alaska yet.

 

AND some of those who have, can sometimes come off gruffly and patronizing.

[Toyz711]

don't get me wrong...it really has beautiful views. outstanding photo ops.

it's sometime everyone needs to do at least once. but i can't sit long, have to move around and sitting on the train for 3 1/2 hours was just too long.

also, we had these 2 women that kept closing the vent windows..with a pot belly stove you need fresh air!! they were, also, ticked off because they didn't get the left side of the train car going up. in fact, i think they got on the train ticked off. it could have been a better trip with a happier group. but for us is was a snooze..at least the way back was.

i would rather spend all day on a boat...fishing or wildlife watching.

[margord]

just have a great trip!!! that's the only important thing.

(i have a great time with any trip....i just love to travel that much..especially is there are humpbacks!!)

 

I so agree. We also love to travel.

[margord]

[quote name='Toyz711']don't get me wrong...it really has beautiful views. outstanding photo ops.
it's sometime everyone needs to do at least once. but i can't sit long, have to move around and sitting on the train for 3 1/2 hours was just too long.
also, we had these 2 women that kept closing the vent windows..with a pot belly stove you need fresh air!! they were, also, ticked off because they didn't get the left side of the train car going up. in fact, i think they got on the train ticked off. it could have been a better trip with a happier group. but for us is was a snooze..at least the way back was.
i would rather spend all day on a boat...fishing or wildlife watching.[/QUOTE]

So if we decide to do the train we should try to get seats on the left?