LCW Posted August 6, 2020 #1 Share Posted August 6, 2020 We have a post-cruise tour through Princess, 1st day in Denali Lodge, 2nd in McKinley lodge, Train back for 3rd night in Anchorage. Since it's an 8 hour trip to Denali Lodge (bus) wondering where they stop along the way, and if they stop more than once? Also wondering what time the bus leaves the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted August 6, 2020 #2 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Consider the fact that you will be spending more time traveling from place to place than actually seeing stuff. Do you really want to take that 3 day land tour? DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCW Posted August 6, 2020 Author #3 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Yes, we do. We will be taking a hike to Horseshoe Lake when we reach Denali - something I did with my parents a couple times when we lived in Anchorage and a bit of a family tradition. The McKinley Lodge stay gives us a chance, however remote, at seeing the mountain, and maybe some fishing or horseback riding. And I enjoy the train ride. This is our one trip to Alaska with our daughter, I doubt we'll ever be back. And I don't want the hassle of driving myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted August 6, 2020 #4 Share Posted August 6, 2020 The bus will usually, leave Whittier at 7am, with passengers likely being staged at 6am . yes there are a few stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted August 6, 2020 #5 Share Posted August 6, 2020 5 hours ago, LCW said: And I don't want the hassle of driving myself. Personally, I did not find driving in Alaska to be a hassle. (And, I am one who does not care for driving in unfamiliar places, like Miami and Washington, D. C.) Even driving in Anchorage, it is an easy place to navigate even if one has never been there. Get a good map, study it before you arrive, and each day plan on where you are going and how to get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted August 6, 2020 #6 Share Posted August 6, 2020 11 minutes ago, rkacruiser said: Personally, I did not find driving in Alaska to be a hassle. (And, I am one who does not care for driving in unfamiliar places, like Miami and Washington, D. C.) Even driving in Anchorage, it is an easy place to navigate even if one has never been there. Get a good map, study it before you arrive, and each day plan on where you are going and how to get there. The OP has been there multiple times and doesn't want to drive. They have indicated elsewhere their cruise tour choice is a fixed deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCW Posted August 6, 2020 Author #7 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Thanks Budget Queen! just what I wanted to know. Looking forward to someone else driving for a change! Sick of DC traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyMac72 Posted August 6, 2020 #8 Share Posted August 6, 2020 3 hours ago, LCW said: Thanks Budget Queen! just what I wanted to know. Looking forward to someone else driving for a change! Sick of DC traffic. When I lived in Northern VA I always hated driving in DC.... stoplights are in all the wrong places! Not to mention the traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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