Alaskan Cruises at Rawhide Travel And Tours

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Alaskan cruises are an excellent way to go and see the great land known as Alaska. A growing number of people (more than 500,000 each year) decide to take a cruise instead of planning a personal trip to Alaska. The reason for this trend is the fact that cruise ships not only provide breathtaking views of various Alaskan scenes, but also provide great comfort and entertainment that compliment such views. Absolute majority of people on Alaska cruises love their trip, come back and recommend their friends and family to go as well. Here is a couple of frequently asked questions.

What are good side trips/land excursions for various ports?

Alaskan cruises usually offer a large variety of side trips/ land excursions. For example, in Ketchikan, a great shore excursion is the float plane trip to Misty Fjords National Monument, which is simply breathtaking. In Juneau, an excellent choice is the helicopter dog sled tour, which gives you an amazing aerial tour of glaciers, followed by a real Alaskan dog sled ride atop one of the glaciers. In Sitka, a really interesting underwater tour on Alaska’s only semi-submersible ship is offered by Sealife Discovery Tours. Finally, in Skagway, a trip on the White Pass Railroad into Canada’s Yukon Territory is a no-miss, with truly beautiful scenery along a track that dates back to the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. Of course, these are just some of the available options and a wonderful array of excursions is available in every Alaskan port.

What is the temperature on an Alaska cruise? Is it quite cold, given the glaciers and icebergs?

Actually, the temperature along Alaska’s coastline averages around 60 degrees Fahrenheit all summer long, so while it isn’t exactly hot, it is very pleasant, especially on sunny days. Of course, the region is very wet, with the Inside Passage considered a temperate rainforest and receiving over 180 inches of rain in some spots. (The exact amount of rainfall varies greatly from port to port.) Inland, it can get quite a bit warmer, up to 80 degrees or more in Fairbanks (yes, that’s right, even though it is much further north., Fairbanks is warmer than the coast in the summer, due to the moderating effects of the chilly waters). So if you are planning an inland tour before or after your cruise, you might want to throw in a pair of shorts (and some bug spray!)

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 "KICK ICE ALASKAN GLACIER ROUTE SUPER CRUISE"    

 August 22-31, 2012
   $3499 per person based on double occupancy

You'll see and do it all on our unforgettable and electrifying adventure! And, as if this dazzling adventure and all of the astonishing excitement and sights weren't enough, the price includes just about everything (but the kitchen sink).

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