6 independent reviews for Alaska adventure holiday, salmon run
Reviews for Alaska adventure holiday, salmon run
Jenni Wade review 4 Oct 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
There were so many but cruising through towering, bright blue icebergs and then being able to kayak up towards a glacier head with mini icebergs was just incredible. Alaska is a place which just keeps on giving with its landscapes. I was moved to tears on occasions by its sheer beauty.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Pack for all weathers so plenty of layers. I went in June and the weather was really quite hot during the day sometimes but cold at night. I rented their sleeping bag and mat which were so comfortable and warm and it saved me packing and carrying mine. Bug spray!!!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, as sometimes we stayed in smaller places and used their facilities. The wild remote campsite supported the local community and used electric boats to take us their and we kayaked back.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was a fabulous holiday. So well organised and Natalie, the owner of the company was our guide and she was so enthusiastic. We visited so many places, often off the tourist trail but so breathtakingly beautiful. If you enjoy being totally outside in nature then this is a trip for you . Camping was great, sitting around the camp fire each evening after a delicious home cooked meal toasting marshmallows was prefect. We saw some amazing wildlife, so many moose, bald eagles, a couple of bears and sea otters and just endless mountain scenery and the scent of the pine forests and stunning glaciers . All this made for an incredible holiday plus being with an amazing group of people for 3 weeks, you make some great friends.Harrie Lerman review 13 Aug 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The scenery, wildlife, guides and fellow adventurers2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be ready to help and prepared to enjoy yourself3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Definitely benefitted local people. Alaska doesn’t appear to be supporting conservation (too expensive)4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Adventure is top of the list in what is available! No more could have been seen and done in 20 days!Sasha Lim review 31 Aug 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
I loved this tour - it was amazing! Being able to travel Alaska in a converted school bus, with amazing guides and a fantastic group of like minded people, made for an incredible trip. We got to see some beautiful places and animals, ate really well and generally just had the best time.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Book the longest tour you can fit into your schedule! I booked the 9 day tour of the Kenai pennisula but loved it so much I ended up returning to Alaska (after leaving to travel Canada) to rejoin the next leg of the tour because I missed it and my group so much!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, definitely.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was absolutely amazing - you won't regret booking this trip. I highly recommend this company. Wish I could do it again!Julie Woods review 18 Sep 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
I did the 20 day Alaskan Adventure and a part of the Canada Gold Rush Adventure tours. Not only was the weather absolutely awesome they took us to locations that I would never had known if I was doing this trip on my own (i.e. Maclaren Lodge, Adventure Camp). We were able to enjoy many pre arranged activities (i.e., hikes and boat cruises) but they also gave us free time so we could do optional activities or just to have a quiet day (enjoying beautiful vistas). Not only did we see many animals but were able to see the Northern Lights on many occasions. Hiking Exit Glacier was exhausting but well workers it when you get to the top!!!2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be open to sharing your holiday with people from different parts of the world who may not share the same language. You quickly realize that words are just a small part of how we communicate with others. Be open to new experiences...this was my first experience with pit toilets and although there was a bit of a shock with some of the toilet facilities on this tour it added to the absolutely awesome experiences! Lastly, be sure to bring a warm sleeping bag as the nights can get pretty chilly!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I really liked that the holiday provider chose locations that were sometimes off the traditional Alaskan tourist destinations. The Adventure Camp was one of my favourite parts of the tour (and not only because we saw 4 whales while sea kayaking!). The owners of the camp were amazing hosts and provided a beautiful location to enjoy a bit of what Alaskan life is really like.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Since this was my first trip on my own I felt very comfortable with the holiday providers as the owners were the people directly running the trip. They were always available to answer questions both before and during the trip. I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone looking for an exciting overland tour of Alaska (and Canada too!).John Cracknell review 7 Sep 2015
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
From start to finish, Alaska, and Dave and Natalie who managed the holiday, delivered. There wasn't a day which isn't memorable for a variety of reasons! The excitement of camping in a variety of locations was always exciting - the journey to each site equally so. I suppose most people would choose Alaska for the scenery and the wildlife, and we were never disappointed in any respect. The people who made it though, were Dave and Natalie because they were so organised, thoughtful, considerate and hard-working.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
1) Take the best camera you can afford! 2) Plan to take warm clothes...and then put some more in your rucksack! 3) Take hand cream (and that includes men). Never had such dry cracked hands before! 4) Take everything as it comes and be prepared to change your plans if necessary. 5) Take pleasure in the little things - a bird or squirrel trying to steal your food.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, definitely. Dave and Natalie pay a carbon offset (which is good) and where possible (and this usually is) use trusted local suppliers for sites and activities.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
This is the best holiday my partner and I have ever been lucky enough to have. We thoroughly enjoyed it and it exceeded our dreams. If anyone is thinking of seeing Alaska and considering camping, this would be the tour to choose. But let's not forget Dave and Natalie's converted school bus 'Atka'. This is a great way to travel. Comfortable, roomy and reliable. And Atka looks great in photos too!David Conway review 13 Sep 2015
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Difficult to pick one part as the whole trip was memorable. Alaska is such a scenic destination. Camping brings you closer to nature and the wild camping was in isolated, awe inspiring places. I particularly enjoyed the sea kayaking, around beautiful islands with sea otters everywhere. Natalie and Dave worked tirelessly to make it an exceptional experience. The bus was comfortable and spacious and as it is high up there were always good views. Food was always excellent, plentiful and varied.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Take a camera with a good zoom lens and plenty of storage for all the images. Be prepared to do as many of the optional activities as possible, as you will have experience that you can do in few other destinations and there is no point saying you wished you had done them when you are back home.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
While food, not surprisingly, came mainly from chain supermarkets, local shops, businesses and guides also benefited. Where possible recycling was carried out. The holiday providers website lists all the way the company tries to reduce environmental impact.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
This was a wonderful holiday that I would thoroughly recommend. Alaska is an exceptional destination and the holiday provider an exceptional company.Holiday Reviews
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