4 nights post cruise from Whittier

[jmarks]

We will be leaving our ship in Whittier on June 27, and plan to return either Sunday July 2 or the following day. After reading these posts, we decided to book the cruise only and do our own thing afterwards. We're used to traveling on our own via the B&B route in Ireland, so I think it will suit us. I'd love any suggestions for what to do. Priorities are: Saltwater fishing, Denali, buying local art; (paintings, sculptures, pottery, etc.) that is not mass produced. We will fly in and out of Seattle, and haven't booked any connections yet. Thank you for all of the ideas posted so far!

[Budget Queen]

So you have 5 days??? I'll assume back to back cruises?? If you want both your priorities, I suggest you rent a round trip Whittier car, only 2 venders- Avis and Harley's, set up that reservation now. I would head directly to Seward, do your fishing, over night, then head to Talkeetna, overnight, Denali Park for 2 nights. Back to Anchorage.

If of interest. I would also suggest 2 nights in Seward and take in the top attraction a Kenai fjords boat tour, one that is back by afternoon, then the Talkeetna Drive- 5 hours, or overnight in Anchorage and direct to Denali Park the next day. Direct to Whittier from Denali Park with a morning departure, allow 7 hours.

 

In Denali Park, get the SHUTTLE bus to Fish Creek, you have time for some other activities if of interest. Don't be in a rush to get back on the ship. I would look for the 5-6pm tunnel opening, so you have all day for touring.

[jmarks]

Sorry, I guess I didn't explain myself well. We will be returning home after our land tour, and will have 5 days to travel after getting off the cruise ship in Whittier. Your suggestions are helpful so far; but we will need to get to Seattle for a flight out on our last day. Thanks.