What’s Worth the Splurge on Your Alaska Vacation?

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If you are finally taking a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Alaska or just checking more items off your bucket list, you will need to know what must-see experiences are worth every penny. Here are recommendations that are worth the splurge during your vacation to the Last Frontier.

Flightseeing Over Alaska
Discerning Alaska travelers know it’s totally worth the splurge to see the spectacular scenery from above. The feeling of adventure takes your breath away as you fly over Alaska’s wilderness. Personalized flightseeing tours by floatplane, fixed-wing plane, or helicopter allow you to visit breathtaking areas of Alaska not accessible by any other means. You can experience glacier landing, fly-in fishing, or soaring over the mountains for wildlife viewing. A flightseeing tour is an unforgettable way to experience the magnitude and magnificence of the Last Frontier.

Alaska Railroad GoldStar Service
Alaska offers some of the world’s most scenic rail journeys. But rather than sit in the standard seats with passenger windows, you can elevate your experience with upgraded seats in the GoldStar premium railcars. The GoldStar Service features elevated, upper-level seating with glass-dome ceilings for panoramic views of Alaska. GoldStar guests also gain access to open-air viewing platforms that are an excellent vantage point for unobstructed photos of Alaska’s beauty. Lower lever GoldStar railcars contain an inclusive full-service dining room and private bar. Yet another perk is an Alaskan tour guide who provides expert knowledge and helps you spot wildlife all along your way.

Alaska Glacier Dog Sledding
When visiting Alaska, you can go dog sledding during the peak season in the summer months. There is no snow at lower elevations, so dogs pull passengers through the forest in wheeled carts. But let’s face it – mushing through the snow, Iditarod-style, is the quintessential Alaskan adventure that you picture when you think of dog sledding. Glacier dog sledding is the ultimate Alaskan experience worth the splurge. A quick and scenic helicopter ride lands on a glacier where a powerful pack of huskies awaits. You’ll take off on an expedition across the glacier, feeling the strength of the pack. You can stand on the runners and help drive the dog team or sit in the basket and take in the gorgeous glaciers.

Alaska Wilderness Lodges
For visitors looking for the ideal balance between adventure and luxury in Alaska, wilderness lodges are the perfect indulgence. Way off the beaten path, remote wilderness lodges offer world-class fishing, glacier viewing, kayaking, and hiking. Most wilderness lodges in Alaska even include wildlife tours and adventure packages with expert guides. But remote doesn’t mean primitive. After a long day of adventures, you can return to luxurious accommodations complete with gourmet cuisine, wine tastings, and high-thread-count linens. When you splurge on an Alaska Wilderness Lodge, you get the finest nature experiences coupled with the sophistication of a high-end resort.

Alaska Cruise Balcony or Suite
For many travelers, Alaska is a bucket list destination filled with unspoiled natural wonders. If you are visiting by cruise, the cabin is not the place to skimp on your once-in-lifetime vacation. Unlike Caribbean cruises, the view on an Alaska cruise is continually changing as you sail by fjords, mountains, and wilderness. Having a balcony allows you to escape the crowds on deck that squeeze the ship’s railing to video a magnificent glacier calving or snap a photo of a seal resting on floating ice. With a balcony, you can enjoy these views from your own deck chair – but without the crowds. With longer daylight hours in Alaska, you can spot wildlife almost any time of day. A balcony allows you the space to have a tripod ready to capture those moments.

So if you plan to cruise to Alaska, should you invest in a balcony? The answer is YES! A balcony or suite is worth it.

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