Posts Tagged ‘Ketchikan’

Wow. What a great trip with Taquan Air. Check the video and don’t miss your chance to see Misty Fjords National Monument from the air. We flew with legendary Bush Pilot Dale Clark. He was flying the legendary Bush Plane: the DHC-2 Beaver on floats.

Hey–big shout-out to Bering Sea Crab Fisherman’s Tour. This is the “Aleutian Ballad” tour (of “Deadliest Catch” fame) in Ketchikan. The tour was named one of “Trip Advisor’s” top 10 tours in the country. “The tour was awesome! The crew was friendly, professional and fascinating to listen to. We saw eagles, Alaskan king crab, opelio crab, box crabs, prawns and much more.”

Wow! And, of course, it’s 2-for-1 when you have the Great Alaskan TourSaver!

The Aleutian Ballad excursion is one of 130+ top attractions in Alaska that offers 2-for-1 deals. First, buy the book for $99.95 online. www.toursaver.com . Then, start saving money! Here are a few of the great offers in the Inside Passage:

a. 2-for-1 Mt. Roberts Tram in Juneau.
b. 2-for-1 Whale Watching in Juneau.
c. 2-for-1 Stikine River Jetboat tour in Wrangell.
d. 2-for-1 Admission to the Raptor Center in Sitka.
e. 2-for-1 Garden Tour in Skagway.
f. 2-for-1 Flight between Juneau and Glacier Bay from Wings of Alaska.
g. 2-for-1 Lodging/tour package at Glacier Bay National Park
h. 2-for-1 Glacier Gardens rainforest tour in Juneau
i. 2-for-1 Fishing in Juneau
j. 2-for-1 Le Conte Glacier Tour in Wrangell
k. 2-for-1 Car rental in Kethickan and Juneau.
l. 2-for-1 Accommodations in Juneau at Juneau Hotel.
…and more! Remember–EVERYTHING is 2-for-1! Plus, great deals available in southcentral Alaska, including flightseeing, bear viewing, fishing, accommodations, cruises…and more.

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Fishing, rafting, flightseeing and luxury accommodations — they’re all 2-for-1 this year as Alaska destinations offer up deals for summertime travel. Here’s a list of the state’s Top 10 destinations, now available at 2-for-1 savings, when travelers have a copy of the all-new 2009 edition of Great Alaskan TourSaver.

10. Bering Sea Crab Boat Tour in Ketchikan, as seen on “Deadliest Catch.” This great hands-on tour gives travelers the chance to watch salmon, crab, shrimp and other sea creatures hauled up on the deck of the “Aleutian Ballad.” Rated #1 tour by Cruise Critic and Trip Advisor. Value: $169 (2-for-1).

9. Trip to Glacier Bay National Park from Juneau, including airfare, accommodations and day-long cruise/tour deep into Glacier Bay. See whales, bears, sea otters, porpoise, seals, sea lions, eagles, puffins and lots of ice on this full-day cruise tour. Enjoy comfy accommodations at the Glacier Bay Lodge. Lodge package: $350. Airfare on Wings of Alaska: $186. Everything is 2-for-1.

8. Mt. Roberts Tram Ride in Juneau. This exciting tour leaves right from the cruise dock in Juneau. Soar more than 2,000 feet up for an eagle-eye view of Gastineau Channel and the mountains surrounding Juneau. Bring your camera! Value: $24.95 (2-for-1). Here’s a shot from the top:

7. Bear viewing/flightseeing in Kodiak, Alaska. Fly with Island Airways for a one-hour tour to see giant Kodiak Grizzly Bears! Value: $265 (2-for-1). Here’s a shot–we saw some bears. You will, too:

6. Deep sea charter fishing in Kodiak for salmon and halibut. Enjoy a full-day fishing charter with a U.S. Coast Guard-certified captain! Value: $300 (2-for-1).

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Subscriber Johnny R. sent in this photo from Ketchikan. Johnny is a pilot, a commercial fisherman, a certified Geek, husband, father and all-around troublemaker down there in Ketchikan. It’s always great to hear from him–and this photo is fabulous I hope it inspires you to visit Alaska next summer!

From the mountains to the sea, the Great Alaskan TourSaver, with more than 135 2-for-1 offers, lets you see the best of Alaska for less.

Think about it: you get your Honey to buy the book for $99.95 (He loves you, right??). Then, he pays for his cruise, his flightseeing trip, his hotel, his train ride and his admission to the cool attractions all around the state. Here’s a shot of the 2-for-1 train ride up to Denali Park from Anchorage:

Here comes the great part: you go for free, when you have the Great Alaskan TourSaver. 

Love it? We do. We thought you would, too. Here are some of the top picks on the 2-for-1 list around Alaska:

Let’s be clear: EVERY one of these offers is TWO-FOR-ONE!

a. Flightseeing to Denali, with Glacier Landing from Talkeetna Air Taxi! Check it out:

b. Whale-watching in Juneau!

c. A cruise on “Deadliest Catch’s” Aleutian Ballad in Ketchikan!

d. An expedition to an adventure lodge at Ailik Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park from Alaska Wildland Adventures.

e. A week-long wilderness adventure into Lake Clark National Park. Folks–this is an INCREDIBLE trip from Alaska Alpine Adventures. Check the site: www.alaskaalpineadventures.com

f. Helicopter flightseeing in Denali National Park from Era Helicopters.

g. Bear viewing/flightseeing in Kodiak with Island Air. Here’s a preview:

h. Glacier cruise from Renown Tours in Seward into Kenai Fjords National Park. Check it out:

i. Fishing in Juneau, Kodiak and along the Kenai River.

j. Sail on the Riverboat Discovery in Fairbanks.

k. Hike on a glacier with St. Elias Guides in Wrangell National Park.

l. Accommodations near Denali, in Kennicott, in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Valdez, Juneau, Kenai, Seward, or on the Kenai River.

m. See the Valley of the 10,000 Smokes in Katmai National Park!

n. Stay and sail to see the glaciers in Glacier Bay National Park! Oh–air fare from Juneau is 2-for-1 as well!

o. 2-for-1 air fare between Anchorage and Fairbanks on Era Aviation! Here’s a shot of one of their Dash-8s:

Don’t miss out on Alaska’s best travel deal. Order between now and Nov. 15 for FREE shipping to U.S. Addresses. Just $99.95 for more than $20,000 in 2-for-1 travel deals.

Am I excited about the new edition of the Great Alaskan TourSaver? OMG! Truly, Madly, Deeply! HAHA!

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