If you’re planning your first-ever trip to the great wilds of Alaska, you may be wondering whether or not you should go it alone or work with a trusted company offering experienced Alaskan tour guides as you explore the Last Frontier State.
While there are a number of benefits that you may experience traveling alone, they likely don’t outweigh the cons, especially if this is going to be your first time in Alaska. While you may be able to travel at your own pace and take a few additional detours when traveling alone, Alaska is a vast, shockingly large state with lots of hidden treasures that you may not be able to see without the assistance of a knowledgeable local guide.
If you’re concerned about the costs of a guided tour versus traveling alone, there are a number of things to consider when calculating your total costs; while it may seem like a larger sum initially, under certain circumstances traveling alone may actually be the more costly option.
Here are just some of the benefits you’ll experience when traveling with Alaskan tour guides:
Insider knowledge: When you travel with Alaskan tour guides, you’re traveling with a resident who’s exceptionally knowledgeable about the history of the local area, hidden gems that you simply have to see and the most relevant safety tips. You’ll learn a lot more about your destinations when traveling with a guide.
Social experiences: There’s nothing better than enjoying the stunning beauty of Alaska—other than enjoying it with a slew of like-minded people and new friends. When you travel with a guided, escorted tour group in Alaska, you can enjoy some of the world’s most amazing scenery with a small group of interesting people that may become lifelong friends.
All the planning is taken care of: Planning a trip, especially to a locale as remote and difficult to access as Alaska, can be a real challenge. When you travel with an escorted group, however, you don’t have to worry about booking hotels, procuring transportation or even finding a good spot to eat! All the planning is taken care of by your knowledgeable tour guides.
More cost-effective: While it may seem like the cost of booking a prearranged escorted tour is more than the cost of traveling independently, you almost always get more bang for your buck when traveling with a group. Because tour groups have prearranged relationships with restaurants, museums, hotels and coach companies, they can often secure better rates.
Since 2011, Alaska Wild Guides has been a premier source of Alaska tour guides. We’re proud to offer exciting adventure trips through the great Alaskan wilderness. Our highly qualified, exceptionally knowledgeable team members will provide you with a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experience unlike anything you’ve ever known before. We offer year-round tours for people of all ages and physical fitness levels. To learn more about our upcoming tour schedule or to find an adventure tour that’s right for you, reach out to one of our friendly representatives today.
