Alaska TravelGram

Can’t beat it, really. The Great Alaskan TourSaver has all the best activities, tours, accommodations and attractions throughout the state. 

Pay $99.95 for the book–and everything is 2-for-1, including:

a. 2-for-1 charter fishing in Seward, Kodiak, Kenai River, Susitna Valley.

b. 2-for-1 Princess Alaska Lodges on Kenai River, near Denali and near Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

c. 2-for-1 Glacier cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park, near Columbia Glacier, in Prince William Sound.

d. 2-for-1 admission to Alaska SeaLife Center, Alaska Native Heritage Center, Big Game Alaska, Raptor Center in Sitka…much more.

e. 2-for-1 Fly-out lodges in Bettles and Nikolski.

f. 2-for-1 Railroad trips between Anchorage and Denali National Park!

g. 2-for-1 hotels in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Seward, Kenai, Valdez, Juneau, Skagway, Wrangell, McCarthy…more!

Get the picture? You can make your investment back with ONE coupon! Save a bundle this summer with the Great Alaskan TourSaver. Order online ( www.toursaver.com ) , or stop in at Carrs or Safeway stores throughout Alaska. Just go to the Customer Service Desk.

Check out this shot of Kenai Fjords Tours’ new catamaran!

Okay, indulge me for a moment. We had a wonderful soiree yesterday evening at the house to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Christy and I had a few friends over, some relatives, some kids, some dogs and a few hangers-on. A great time was had by all. 

This week, I’ve been playing tour guide–showing off some of Alaska’s best country to our visiting relatives. We flew to the Ruth Glacier on Mt. McKinley with Talkeetna Air Taxi. We sailed into Kenai Fjords National Park with Renown Tours. Today? We’re headed over the Alaska Native Heritage Center.

These all are “must-see, must-do” experiences. Continue Reading »

“The best things in life are free,” said my mother. “It’s the next-best things that are very expensive.”

Around Valentine’s Day, I remember precious quotes like that from my mom. It’s one of the reasons we love the Great Alaskan TourSaver, of course. Because when you have this coupon book, the person you’re traveling with goes free!

Here’s how it works: purchase the book online. Cost is $99.95. Then, start making your reservations. Remember, your travel companion goes FREE. Everything in the book is 2-for-1 or free. Here are some favorites:

a. Kenai Fjords Tour in Seward: $129 (companion goes free)

b. Dimond Center Hotel in Anchorage: Second night free

c. Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage: $19 (companion goes free)

d. Princess rail/loding package from Anchorage to Mt. McKinley Princess: $407 (companion goes free)

e. Denali flightseeing: $205 (companion goes free)

f. Riverboat Discovery in Fairbanks: $39.95 (companion goes free)

g. Alpine Lodge in Fairbanks: Second night free

h. Kennicott Glacier Lodge in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park: Second night free

i. King Salmon fishing on the Kenai River: $175 (companion goes free)

j. Halibut Fishing in Kodiak: $279 (companion goes free)

k. Columbia Glacier Cruise in Valdez. (companion goes free)

l. Nikolski Wilderness Lodge 7d/6n adventure: $2,500 (companion goes free)

m. Bettles fly-out lodge near Gates of the Arctic National Park: $1,100 (companion goes free)

n. Valley of the 10,000 Smokes Tour in Katmai National Park: $99 (companion goes free)

…and many more.

There are more than 140 2-for-1 offers in this year’s Great Alaskan TourSaver, with more than $22,500 in 2-for-1 travel deals. Don’t miss out. Order yours today and start making your reservations!