How to Plan a D.I.Y. Alaska Trip
In a state the size of Texas, California and Montana combined, planning an affordable itinerary can be a challenge, especially with this summer’s lack of cheap cruises.
If you’re looking for mountains and wildlife, Denali National Park is a must for a D.I.Y. Alaska itinerary.Credit.Jocelyn Pride/State of Alaska
By Elaine Glusac
May 12, 2021, 5:00 a.m. ET
Alaska checks all the boxes for Covid-safe travel, with wide-open spaces for easy social distancing, a sense of true escape and the assurance of traveling domestically.
But this summer like last summer travelers have likely lost one convenient and affordable way to explore Alaska: by large cruise ship. Though legal challenges are underway, the closure of Canadian ports through February 2022 is likely to deprive travelers of cruises that often start around $100 a person a day.
All the New Ways to Explore Alaska this Summer
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All the New Ways to Explore Alaska this Summer
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