Thank you for your booking-We look forward to taking you on a trip of a lifetime.

This tour is operated by our trusted partner, Infinite Adventures.

Please contact Infinite Adventures at Ops@infiniteadv.com or 1 877-763-4958 to reconfirm your tour at least 7 days before your tour begins.

Do I need to bring any gear?

Yes, you need to bring a sleeping pad (insulated) and a sleeping bag ( 3-season). You can rent gear depending on availability. Please ask for pricing.

What clothes do I bring?

The best way to dress in Alaska is in layers. It can be pretty warm but also pretty chilly – temperature fluctuates a lot even during one day. Please bring hiking boots (at least sturdy shoes), preferably waterproof and rain gear. More information on www.infiniteadv.com/gear

Personal Spending

Based on the range that previous travelers have spent on trips with us, we recommend you allow between a minimum of US$10 and a maximum of US$25 per day. This will cover individual expenses such as drinks, meals whilst out and also when staying in hotels, souvenirs, tips. At the same time have in mind that we don’t know your personal preferences (yet;): If you are an excessive souvenir shopper or desperate for coffee and snacks every single time we stop, you might reconsider the extra amount of money needed. We also are giving an overview in the itinerary what optional activities will cost. These prices are estimated and can change!

Meals and group participation

On an overland journey you are more than just a passenger, you’re part of the crew, pitching in to set up camp, shop for food, cook and generally help out. We operate a rota system, dividing the group into smaller units, so that these duties are shared equally amongst the group. These jobs will include things like collecting water and firewood, loading the back locker, etc. While camping on overland journeys, all meals cooked on campsites will be included, and this means that you will be working as a group to prepare meals and cook for your group. If you have any dietary requirements, please tell us at the time of booking and also remind us at your welcome meeting. A typical camp breakfast might be toast with spreads, cereal and sometimes something hot such as eggs or pancakes as well as tea and coffee. Lunch is almost always a sandwich heaped high with healthy salad and assorted fillings, sometimes with fruit to follow. Dinner might be a BBQ, risotto, pasta dish and there is always the chance to try some local food.

Electrical equipment

Our overland vehicle will be equipped with a 12 volt socket so to charge your iPod, MP3 player, camera, laptop and mobile phone. Please be aware that only a limited number of equipment can be charged at a time, and you cannot operate high voltage gear like hair dryers. Batteries may also be recharged from hotel room wall sockets and the majority of the campsites we stay at have electrical outlets, so please bring along your normal charging adapters as well. You will need to ensure that you have the correct country adapter for your specific charger.

Activities Before or After the Trip

If you would like to have any information on activities available around Anchorage, feel free to contact us. There are tours departing from the Hostel and you can explore downtown and the surroundings by foot or rental bikes. There are several cafés and restaurants next to the hostel, serving breakfast and snacks. For dinner, we recommend heading downtown. If you like to cook your own food, there is a kitchen available at the hostel. There are a few small supermarkets downtown.

Wi-Fi and Cell Phone Reception

Alaska is called “The Last Frontier” for a reason! There will be times and days when there might be no cell phone reception or internet. Some of the campsites and lodges we stay do offer Wi-Fi, but some of them run on satellite connection, which is not as reliable and fast as broadband. However, we will make you aware of internet cafés and any Wi-Fi possibilities that will occur during our trip.

Laundry

Some campsites we stay at provide washing machines and dryers for a small charge. The following campsites are a good place to do laundry: Denali, Valdez, Seward, and Homer and of course the hostel in Anchorage.

Campsites

Most of the campsites we stay are established campgrounds with flush toilets and hot showers. However, we try to get out into the wilderness and this means some of our campsites are bush camps with an outhouse only and no showers. But don’t worry, you will be rewarded with spectacular views on glaciers and mountains and the next campsite we go to the shower will feel even better;) If you are in doubt, please contact us: we also do carry water with us, so that you can have a basic wash, if you’d like to.

Joining Hostel

Bent Prop Inn and Hostel of Alaska – Downtown
700 H Street
Anchorage AK 99501

We will be meeting at 6 pm at the hostel of the day your tour starts. You will find a welcome note at the reception that day to provide you with any further information. Please bring your passport and insurance details (if not send beforehand) with you. We can’t wait to meet you!

Pre- / Post-Trip Accommodation

If you need any help with pre- or post-trip accommodation, let us know! We are happy to make reservations for you at the Bent Prop Inn Downtown. To see what kind of rooms are available, please contact us.

Getting There

Most likely, you will arrive at Anchorage Airport. This is a fairly small airport, and hopefully the immigration process won’t take you too long. However, especially when you are sitting in the back of the plane, be prepared to stand in line. Don’t worry, you are almost there! After leaving the immigration and customs (should you arrive with a national flight you will be coming downstairs, but ending up at the same place) just opposite you will find taxis outside the door. Taxis should cost around $25 to get you downtown to the Alaska Backpackers Inn. There is also a bus heading into town, usually operating every hour. The bus stop downtown is only 2 blocks away from the joining hostel.

Arriving at the Hostel, there is a reservation under your name (and/or Infinite Adventures). If you should be arriving before 4 pm your room might not be ready, but you can leave your luggage at the reception and explore Anchorage downtown.

Insurance

You need health insurance in order to join our trips. Please provide those details along with Next of Kin details either beforehand or latest at the first day of the trip

Minimum Booking / Terms & Conditions

We require a minimum of 4 to run trips.

Accommodation during 9 day/ 12 day / 20 day Tours in Alaska

Day 1: Hostel Anchorage
Day 2-4: Established Campground Seward
Day 5: Established Campground Homer
Day 6-7: Luxury Camp in Canvas Tents with beds, Katchemak Bay
Day 8: Bush Camp Hope (toilets, but no showers)
Day 9/Day1: none for 9-day trip / Hostel Anchorage for 12 day and 20-day trip
Day 10-12/2-4: Established Campground Denali
Day 13/5: Bush Camp Maclaren (toilet but no shower)
Day 14/6: Simple rooms/tents according to availability (showers and toilets)
Day 15-17/7-9: Bush Camp Wrangell St Elias (toilet but no shower)
Day 18-19/10-11: Established Campground in Valdez
Day 20/12: none, return to Anchorage

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If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us, and we will be happy to help!

+1 800 557 6989 or email us info@bindlestifftours.com