SUSTAINABILITY: John Hall’s Alaska is an Adventure Green Alaska certified tour operator. This means we employ emission-reducing technology on our motorcoaches and operate our tours in a way that leaves the smallest environmental footprint possible, hereby protecting wildlife and the environment. WILDLIFE VIEWING: Wildlife is unpredictable, but plentiful in certain areas, so please keep your […]
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Chances are, by the end of the trip you’ll need a vacation from your vacation! Alaska is a very large state and our tours are activity-packed to ensure you get the most out of your experience. Activities are scheduled throughout each day, unless otherwise noted in the itinerary, such as a “time to relax” or […]
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TOURS: For the most part, our tours are all-inclusive. We do not include gratuities for our tour managers and tour representatives and cash or check is appreciated for that. If you plan to shop, all major credit cards are accepted in Alaska, which is recommended over traveling with a lot of cash. SMALL VESSELS: With […]
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We will send you information about packing for your tour a few months before you travel, and again with your final documents. This includes a suggested packing list and also information on average weather you may expect during on tour. Please check out our packing list to get a head start.
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SEAT ROTATION: In consideration of all guests, seat rotation is practiced daily to ensure everyone has an opportunity to switch up their view and avoid claiming a favorite seat. SMOKING POLICY: Our motorcoaches are a smoke-free environment and a no-smoking policy is enforced. However, rest stops are planned every two to three hours to accommodate […]
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You will be well-fed. While touring, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included on all John Hall’s Alaska tour packages. We have hand-picked authentic breakfast, lunch, and dinner options for the land portion of your Alaska tour. Our flexible approach to dining (whenever possible), provides guests with multiple entree options. In many cases, you will be […]
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CARRY-ON ITEMS: Due to motorcoach overhead compartment space being smaller than airline overhead compartment space, any item carried on board must not exceed 45 linear inches. Items carried on board may include medical devices, coats, camera cases, or a handbag containing items of a personal nature. Flexible-type tote bags that are easily handled are encouraged […]
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LAND TOURS: Washers and dryers for your personal use are available on land. In the larger towns such as Anchorage, Valdez, Dawson City, and Fairbanks you will have time to do laundry. In Denali National Park there are laundry facilities, but you may have limited access to them. By packing layers, you should be able […]
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ON LAND: You will have cell phone reception in small and large towns throughout your tour, but will most likely lose reception when traveling in between. Motorcoaches do not have internet access since the service is spotty. All hotels have internet access, though some may charge a fee for in-room use. Our motorcoaches are equipped […]
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SUMMER TOURS: The Alaska summer tour season runs from the end of May until the end of September, with June and July being the high season when travel costs are higher. For those booking a land tour and/or a small vessel experience, the dates of travel will dictate your trip a bit more. June and […]
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