Ruth

We are planning a 2 week trip to SE Alaska for early September. Will be using the AMHS ferries & visiting Ketchikan, Petersburg, Sitka & Juneau. Looking for any suggestions on neat places to stay.

Also plan to do the Glacier Bay boat trip & spend 2 nights at Glacier Bay NP. One big question is whether to stay in the Lodge at Bartlett Cove (we like the idea of being in the Park & close to trails & the visitor center - but they really seem to be pushing Package trips - & why can't I find a picture of the lodge??), or in one of the Inns in Gustavus (sound lovey but not in the park & 10 miles away!). Debating flying there, or taking the small ferry with the whale cruise.

Hope to also visit Misty Fiords & Tracy Arm (redundant after Glacier Bay??)

This will probably be our only trip to Alaska... so would appreciate any suggestions on the best places to stay in Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan & Glacier Bay and the best things to do. THANK YOU!

Natalie

We haven't been to SE Alaska yet, but are travelling the Inland Passage by ferry this July. I've been researching B&B's extensively. Juneau has a B&B reservation service that was exceptionally helpful: 1-907-586-2959. I'd be happy to pass on more info after our trip!

Ruth

Thanks.... we are interested in B&B's too, mixed with places within walking distance of historic sites, museums, visitor centers, etc. Have a good trip!

Ruth

Galcier Bay Lodge is a rip-off - definately Gustavus- the people are very friendly- we stayed a TL's? (send me an email and i'll double check the name ) he had bicycles you could use to ride on the unpaved roads (bring bike shorts- uncofortalbel for your rear on unpaved roads) - get to know the real Alaskans and stay in B&B's in Gustavus- they'll give you a great breakfast and drive you to the cruise for free.
Have a great trip
Ruth

Ruth

RIght - me again. Just to let you know Tracey Arm and Glacier bay differ significalntly enough- Tracy has lots of seals (at least they did in July 95) and Glacier bay is more open spaced - we saw orcas at Glacier bay- the glaciers do get a bit monotonous after a while.... go for the animal diversity.

Ruth

Thanks for the tip on Glacier Bay Lodge & the info on Tracy Arm - sorry for not responding sooner - been away for awhile.
Any recomendations on which tour to take to Tracy Arm? We are still planning to do both.
Do you think the name of the B&B may have been TRI? I see them listed for Gustavus.

larry

Glacier Bay is difinately over rated.
If you go there Gustavus is best place to stay for sure. Tracy Arm is best viewing glaciers by far . You can contact personally for recomendations if you like.