When I land in anchorage about 8:30pm I was considering getting a hotel there and having the tour company give me a ride to seward to see the kenai fjords the following morning. Now I am thinking it might be better to rent a car at the airport and drive half way to seward and get a room somewhere. Does this sound like a good idea? and can u rent a car at the airport and drop it off in seward. I would also have to get to the royal caribbean cruise ship after this tour to check in for the cruise. are there any hotels between anchorage and seard and how is the drive. is it a highway? Thanks
Lenny
Help anchorage to seward?It appears there is some concern about getting to Seward on time for the tour.
If you are tired from your trip, this would NOT be a good time to get on the Seward Hwy and drive. (2.5 hours from airport) Yes, the road is good, but you will have to be alert on the road and watch for moose at parts. There are not going to be lights on the Seward Hwy. By the time you get going from the airport, it may be more like 9:30pm. It is already getting dark at that time.
Having said that, if you feel like trying to drive part way, if not all the way, there are a few places you can stay. In Girdwood (35 mi South of Anc) there are a number of B%26amp;Bs, and there is also the Alyeska Resort Hotel ($$$$). Summit Lake Lodge is further on around 45 miles north of Seward (www.summitlakelodge.com). These are the only places I know where you can stay on the Seward Hwy. Girdwood is close to Anchorage and Summit Lake is close to Seward. At this point you can stay in Anchorage and get an early start or press on to Seward.
I think your plan will be contingent upon whether you can get a rental car for drop off in Seward. I haven%26#39;t heard of one, but I could be wrong on that. Other than that, I think your arrival time doesn%26#39;t work for the train to Seward or the shuttles.
Help anchorage to seward?thank you your information was very helpful, is there really a chance of seeing a moose on the highway? that incredible.
Yes, there are a couple of places posted to watch for moose. On my last trip down there, we had to slow down in one area where there were a few right off the side of the road. I was just expressing my concern for driving at night having to watch for them on the road if you are tired.
I hope your plans work out for a wonderful trip. You will enjoy the Kenai Fjords Tour and will be rewarded with beautiful scenery and wildlife. Have fun.
Thank you
Lenny, this is only my opinion but I would just stay in Anchorage that night. Keep in mind that if you are arriving on September 5th the sunset is at 8:56 PM. IF your plane arrives on time and by the time you get your luggage, rent a car and get ready to drive it is going to be maybe 10 PM or later. You won%26#39;t see anything while driving to Seward and if this is a new road for you I would not recommend driving at night after a long day. Besides, the road from Anchorage is so spectacular you shouldn%26#39;t miss driving it during a day. Yes, it is a highway which in Alaska means two lane road, many no passing zones, slow vehicles and construction areas.
thank you, i have decided to stay in anchorage and take either the train or tour bus to seweard, i am having trouble finding a car i can leave in seward.
lenny
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