Alaska on your own - any money saving tips?
May 28, 2011, 2:50 pm
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Who was this with, how did you book it?* True flight-seeing flights are ridiculously expensive.** I've been thinking about going to Yakutat next month and if I could do something similar I would do it in a second. I may be heading down to the Southeast and get on one of the Cessna to get around, some trips it's not that much more expensive then the ferry.
*Edit-I think I answered this myself, probably on Alsek Air Service?
**Edit 2-Meant to say they are still worth it most likely, but if there is an option to go on a scheduled flight in a small aircraft to somewhere scenic it's probably a lot cheaper and will still get some great sights.
*Edit-I think I answered this myself, probably on Alsek Air Service?
**Edit 2-Meant to say they are still worth it most likely, but if there is an option to go on a scheduled flight in a small aircraft to somewhere scenic it's probably a lot cheaper and will still get some great sights.
If you need a place to stay, try Yakutat Charter Boat Company (Mark). Tell him John the photographer recommended you. He has a great apartment above his shop, only $85/night. Can walk anywhere in town from there. He also has fishing and Hubbard Glacier charters.
May 28, 2011, 7:52 pm
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If anyone is interested in some photos from my trip to Juneau and Yakutat earlier this month, you can find them through this link:
https://picasaweb.google.com/johnn.p...eauAndYakutat#
https://picasaweb.google.com/johnn.p...eauAndYakutat#
May 28, 2011, 10:50 pm
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Yes, Alsek Air. Great pilot, great flight. I learned to now always check EAS flights wherever I go and see if I can get on one. Alsek takes that route Mon/Wed/Fri in the summer.
If you need a place to stay, try Yakutat Charter Boat Company (Mark). Tell him John the photographer recommended you. He has a great apartment above his shop, only $85/night. Can walk anywhere in town from there. He also has fishing and Hubbard Glacier charters.
If you need a place to stay, try Yakutat Charter Boat Company (Mark). Tell him John the photographer recommended you. He has a great apartment above his shop, only $85/night. Can walk anywhere in town from there. He also has fishing and Hubbard Glacier charters.
May 29, 2011, 9:26 am
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