Could you tell me how many are booked on the first Ultimate Alaska tour next year and if it has been given the green light to run yet?

I have to travel from the Channel Islands and am keen to book my Jersey - UK flights and accommodation while prices are very reasonable. However, I don't want to do it too soon in case the tour doesn't go or the dates change.

Also - when will the optional excursions be available? They weren't on the system when I did my original booking for the tour.

Many thanks

Mandy

I hope this tour runs and you have a wonderful time - it looks a fantastic itinerary! Be sure to write a review when you get back as I've my eye on this tour for a few years down the road (if it's still running!)

Cheers,

Bob

Yes, I'll certainly do that. I think that my 'duvet with sleeves' which came in so handy in Icelend will get another outing in Alaska! I'll also get to re-use my YakTrax, but this time I'll try to remember to take them off before going indoors on to a tiled floor so that I don't go spinning across the gift shop floor doing a fine impression of Jayne Torvill like I did at Gulfoss:D

Your 'To do list' grows ever larger, I see, but I'm sure we will end up on a JY bus together somewhere exotic again before too long.

All the best

Mandy

Here's hoping our paths cross again at some stage!

Cheers,

Bob

Hiya Bob

Yes, I'll certainly do that. I think that my 'duvet with sleeves' which came in so handy in Icelend will get another outing in Alaska! I'll also get to re-use my YakTrax, but this time I'll try to remember to take them off before going indoors on to a tiled floor so that I don't go spinning across the gift shop floor doing a fine impression of Jayne Torvill like I did at Gulfoss:D

Your 'To do list' grows ever larger, I see, but I'm sure we will end up on a JY bus together somewhere exotic again before too long.

All the best

Mandy

I suspect that in Alaska midge repellent will be of more use than your cold weather gear in May.

Peter

Jaya

Is there such a thing as midge repellent or is it the same as mosquito repellent?

Jaya

Thanks also for the midge repellent reminder, Peter. I'm a bit of a mozzie magnet so spend most of my JY trips smothered in Deet and reeking of citronella at the best of times:)

Monty - any news on my original questions on this thread or is it too early? I haven't renewed my ESTA yet, so that's next on my list.

Best regards

Mandy

I am sorry it has took such a long time to reply. We are waiting to hear back from our agents in Alaska so we can set up the optional excursions. I have chased the relevant people today and I will keep you updated.

At the moment there are 7 people booked on this tour and has not been given the green light as yet. Remember, it is still early days so it'll be looked into a little bit closer to the time.

Kindest regards,

Monty

Hi Peter

Is there such a thing as midge repellent or is it the same as mosquito repellent?

Jaya

Hi Jaya,

Living in Scotland, we certainly know about midges! Tesco sell a midge repellent called Smidge, but you may only be able to buy it up here.

Cheers,

Hils

Usually mosquitos stay away from me so hope the midges will too do the same.

Jaya