Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The pure land mass of Alaska makes personal navigation a difficult and daunting task. It may be hard to learn the roads and preparation time could interfere with time for enjoying the trip. One option that may make more sense to the traveler with limited time and navigation skills is a bus tour. You can simply leave the driving worries to the bus company while you take in stunning vistas in the vast Alaskan wilderness.
Alaska Bus is an Alaskan-owned and operated company that offers customized tours in Alaska and the Yukon. The company books your hotels when you make a reservation with them. They select comfortable hotels set in attractive locations with various dining and entertainment options. Alaska Bus Charters & Tours has exclusive use of a deluxe motorcoach dedicated to meeting the needs of the group. Side trips may include the use of cars, rail and even small aircraft. The classic tour visits Anchorage, Denali, Fairbanks, Valdez, Prince William Sound, Alyeska and the Kenai Penninsula in a two-week journey. Price depends on time of year and the size of the bus, but as of August 2010 usually runs between $1,900 and $2,400 for the all-inclusive trip.
Alaska Bus Carters & Tours
P.O. Box 102042,
Anchorage, Alaska 99510
907-278-2929
alaskabus.com
BusBank provides an easy way to charter a bus in Alaska. The company offers a fleet of transportation options, including a deluxe motorcoach, a sleeper coach, a mini bus and even a double decker or trolley bus. Chartering a bus with a professional driver and 24/7 emergency support is a popular option for companies that don't want to rely on air travel. It is also attractive to large groups that want to customize their trip. Prices vary greatly depending on length of trip, destinations and group size. Busbank will give you a free quote by email within one business day if you contact them through the website.
The BusBank
200 W. Adams Street
Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60606
312-476-6100
busbank.com
Gray Line of Alaska offers detailed tours from local experts. According to the Gray Line of Alaska website, customized Alaskan bus vacations provide you with unforgettable memories. Choose from convenient post or pre-cruise bus tours, as wells as guided Alaskan bus travel packages. The Highway Tours from Gray Line offer multiple travel options via bus throughout different regions of Alaska. Based out of Anchorage, the tours run anywhere from 9 to 12 days and cost around $2,400 to $3,000 as of August 2010.
Gray Line of Alaska
Bell's Travel Guides
1770 Front St, #170,
Lynden, WA 98264
250-768-2426
graylinealaska.com