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Ultimate Alaska Summer Travel Guide

Planning a summer trip to Alaska? Here’s everything you need to know β€” from flights and itinerary ideas to must-do tours and budget breakdowns! πŸ‘‡ ✈️ FLIGHTS Cheapest tickets are usually available around 25 days in advance. πŸ›« From New York: Direct flights from JFK (Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines) β€” approx. 7 hrs United Airlines from Newark Pro tip: Set fare alerts and be flexible with dates! 🧠 ITINERARY OVERVIEW Travel dates: Mid to late June No salmon run = no bear tours in Katmai ❌ No northern lights in Fairbanks ❌ So I focused on: βœ… Anchorage βœ… Seward βœ… Valdez Perfect for summer hiking, glaciers, kayaking, and wildlife! I skipped museums and cultural spots (not my vibe 😬) and prioritized nature and adventure. πŸ—“οΈ DETAILED ITINERARY & COSTS June 18-19: Anchorage Arrived 1:30 PM πŸ•œ Picked up rental car πŸš— (compact is enough!) Shopped for snacks, water, bug spray, motion sickness pills Meals: Wild Scoops Ice Cream β€” $11 🍦 June 19: Matanuska Glacier Tour Booked: Helicopter + Glacier Paddle Boarding πŸšπŸ„β€β™€οΈ Used 15% off coupon on Viator + 12% off via Rakuten Final cost: ~$700 per person (worth every penny!) Private tour = customized experience! Our guide took us to the β€œDeath Hole” β€” absolutely mind-blowing 🀯 Weather was perfect β€” even got warm while hiking! Drove to Seward after (3 hours). Scenic, but skip mediocre roadside stops. Wildlife Detour: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (Mile 79, Seward Hwy) Drive-through safari style β€” saw brown bears, black bears, bison πŸ»πŸš™ Whittier: 🎣 What’s Next: Valdez: Self-guided kayaking (cheaper than Columbia Glacier tour!) + potential bear spotting πŸ›ΆπŸ» Ferry ride included to avoid backtracking 🚒 πŸ’΅ Estimated Total Cost (excl. flights): Tours: ~$900 Food: ~$200 Car rental + gas: ~$300 Lodging: ~$400 (mix of hotels & inns) Total: β‰ˆ $1800 πŸ‘€ Why This Route? Less crowded Maximizes natural beauty & wildlife Flexible & budget-friendly No FOMO on major highlights! Let me know if you want details on packing, photo spots, or how to deal with Alaska’s infamous mosquitoes! πŸ˜…πŸ¦Ÿ #US #Alaska #Wild Scoops #Anchorage

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Ultimate Alaska Summer Travel Guide

Planning a summer trip to Alaska? Here’s everything you need to know β€” from flights and itinerary ideas to must-do tours and budget breakdowns! πŸ‘‡ ✈️ FLIGHTS Cheapest tickets are usually available around 25 days in advance. πŸ›« From New York: Direct flights from JFK (Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines) β€” approx. 7 hrs United Airlines from Newark Pro tip: Set fare alerts and be flexible with dates! 🧠 ITINERARY OVERVIEW Travel dates: Mid to late June No salmon run = no bear tours in Katmai ❌ No northern lights in Fairbanks ❌ So I focused on: βœ… Anchorage βœ… Seward βœ… Valdez Perfect for summer hiking, glaciers, kayaking, and wildlife! I skipped museums and cultural spots (not my vibe 😬) and prioritized nature and adventure. πŸ—“οΈ DETAILED ITINERARY & COSTS June 18-19: Anchorage Arrived 1:30 PM πŸ•œ Picked up rental car πŸš— (compact is enough!) Shopped for snacks, water, bug spray, motion sickness pills Meals: Wild Scoops Ice Cream β€” $11 🍦 June 19: Matanuska Glacier Tour Booked: Helicopter + Glacier Paddle Boarding πŸšπŸ„β€β™€οΈ Used 15% off coupon on Viator + 12% off via Rakuten Final cost: ~$700 per person (worth every penny!) Private tour = customized experience! Our guide took us to the β€œDeath Hole” β€” absolutely mind-blowing 🀯 Weather was perfect β€” even got warm while hiking! Drove to Seward after (3 hours). Scenic, but skip mediocre roadside stops. Wildlife Detour: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (Mile 79, Seward Hwy) Drive-through safari style β€” saw brown bears, black bears, bison πŸ»πŸš™ Whittier: 🎣 What’s Next: Valdez: Self-guided kayaking (cheaper than Columbia Glacier tour!) + potential bear spotting πŸ›ΆπŸ» Ferry ride included to avoid backtracking 🚒 πŸ’΅ Estimated Total Cost (excl. flights): Tours: ~$900 Food: ~$200 Car rental + gas: ~$300 Lodging: ~$400 (mix of hotels & inns) Total: β‰ˆ $1800 πŸ‘€ Why This Route? Less crowded Maximizes natural beauty & wildlife Flexible & budget-friendly No FOMO on major highlights! Let me know if you want details on packing, photo spots, or how to deal with Alaska’s infamous mosquitoes! πŸ˜…πŸ¦Ÿ #US #Alaska #Wild Scoops #Anchorage

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