Alaska Summer Trip Guide

Planning your Alaska summer adventure? Here’s the second part of my ultimate guide focusing on accommodations and one of the most exciting tours we experienced – complete with practical tips and costs! 🏨 ACCOMMODATION GUIDE Booked just 3 weeks in advance – options were limited and pricey! Anchorage (June 18-19) 💰 $162/night 📍 361 Skwentna Dr, Anchorage ✅ Private lower level in shared house ✅ Walking distance to Walmart & Fred Meyer ✅ Clean, convenient, and host was helpful! Seward (June 19-21) 💰 $467/night 📍 31730 Bronze Ave, Seward ✅ Cozy cabin with creek view 🏞️ ❌ Wi-Fi was unreliable ⚠️ Pricey but scenic – book earlier for better deals! Valdez (June 21-23) 💰 $377/night 📍 455 9th Street, Valdez ✅ Compact but fully equipped + super clean ✅ Great location for exploring Valdez 💡 Pro Tip: Alaska’s summer accommodation sells out FAST! Book at least 2-3 months in advance, especially in popular towns like Seward and Valdez. Avoid shared bathrooms if possible – worth the extra $! 🎣 DAY 3: KENAI FJORDS FISHING & TOUR 🍽️ Dinner Previous Night: Exit Glacier Salmon Bake – fresh and delicious! 🐟 📝 Pre-Tour Prep: • Buy 1-day sport fishing license online: $15/person • Book tour early – we secured the last 2 spots 20 days ahead! • Take motion sickness pills – rough waters ahead! 🌊 🚤 Tour: Alaska Coastal Explorer – Fish & Fjord ⏰ 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM 💰 $500/person + $50 tip (worth it!) 📌 Included: Lunch, hot coffee/cocoa, fishing gear, glacier viewing 🎯 Highlights: • Caught rockfish and halibut – perfect for beginners! • Captain switched us to salmon fishing after reaching limit • Saw whales, seals, sea otters! 🐋 • Witnessed glacier calving – epic sight and sound! • Captain fished out ancient ice for photos ❄️📸 🍴 After Fishing: Cooked our catch at the Airbnb – super fresh! Alternatively, Apollo Restaurant offers processing and cooking services. 👕 WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: • Warm layered clothing (windy & cold on water!) • Waterproof jacket • Binoculars for wildlife spotting • Cooler for your fish catch 🎣 💵 ESTIMATED DAY COST (per person): • Accommodation (2 nights avg): $150 • Fishing license: $15 • Tour + tip: $550 • Food: $60 Total ≈ $775 🤩 FINAL THOUGHTS: Despite last-minute booking challenges, every penny spent was worth it! The fishing tour was the highlight – combin🎣 Planning your Alaska summer adventure? Here’s the second part of my ultimate guide focusing on accommodations and one of the most exciting tours we experienced – complete with practical tips and costs! 🏨 ACCOMMODATION GUIDE Booked just 3 weeks in advance – options were limited and pricey! Anchorage (June 18-19) 💰 $162/night 📍 361 Skwentna Dr, Anchorage ✅ Private lower level in shared house ✅ Walking distance to Walmart & Fred Meyer ✅ Clean, convenient, and host was helpful! Seward (June 19-21) 💰 $467/night 📍 31730 Bronze Ave, Seward ✅ Cozy cabin with creek view 🏞️ ❌ Wi-Fi was unreliable ⚠️ Pricey but scenic – book earlier for better deals! Valdez (June 21-23) 💰 $377/night 📍 455 9th Street, Valdez ✅ Compact but fully equipped + super clean ✅ Great location for exploring Valdez 💡 Pro Tip: Alaska’s summer accommodation sells out FAST! Book at least 2-3 months in advance, especially in popular towns like Seward and Valdez. Avoid shared bathrooms if possible – worth the extra $! 🎣 DAY 3: KENAI FJORDS FISHING & TOUR 🍽️ Dinner Previous Night: Exit Glacier Salmon Bake – fresh and delicious! 🐟 📝 Pre-Tour Prep: • Buy 1-day sport fishing license online: $15/person • Book tour early – we secured the last 2 spots 20 days ahead! • Take motion sickness pills – rough waters ahead! 🌊 🚤 Tour: Alaska Coastal Explorer – Fish & Fjord ⏰ 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM 💰 $500/person + $50 tip (worth it!) 📌 Included: Lunch, hot coffee/cocoa, fishing gear, glacier viewing 🎯 Highlights: • Caught rockfish and halibut – perfect for beginners! • Captain switched us to salmon fishing after reaching limit • Saw whales, seals, sea otters! 🐋 • Witnessed glacier calving – epic sight and sound! • Captain fished out ancient ice for photos ❄️📸 🍴 After Fishing: Cooked our catch at the Airbnb – super fresh! Alternatively, Apollo Restaurant offers processing and cooking services. 👕 WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: • Warm layered clothing (windy & cold on water!) • Waterproof jacket • Binoculars for wildlife spotting • Cooler for your fish catch 🎣 💵 ESTIMATED DAY COST (per person): • Accommodation (2 nights avg): $150 • Fishing license: $15 • Tour + tip: $550 • Food: $60 Total ≈ $775 🤩 FINAL THOUGHTS: Despite last-minute booking challenges, every penny spent was worth it! The fishing tour was the highlight – combining adventure, wildlife, and glacier views in one day. Seward’s natural beauty and Valdez’s charm made this an unforgettable trip. Already planning my next Alaska trip – maybe Denali next time? 🏔️ #US #Alaska #Valdez