Alaska and Western Canada

In July we spent four weeks in Alaska and western Canada. The trip started in Anchorage with a week on our own, where we rented a car and explored Alaska's mountainous nature. We hiked to glaciers, tracked bears on the rivers and experienced the wilderness with bear spray in our belts. We then boarded the Celebrity Summit cruise ship for a week-long voyage from Seward to Vancouver. We visited isolated coastal towns like Juneau, Skagway and Hoonah, sailed close to Hubbard Glacier and saw bears, whales and eagles in the wild. On the trip, we rented cars in several port cities to get out on our own. After the cruise, we spent six days on Vancouver Island, visiting Cathedral Grove and the coastal towns of Tofino and Ucluelet. We continued to Whistler in the mountains, where we hiked the High Note Trail with views of glacial lakes and mountains. The trip ended in Vancouver and Seattle. In the diaries you can read about the hikes, wildlife, practical tips on car rental and accommodation, and the prices of the trip. Economy We had an amazing summer vacation with great experiences and some of the most beautiful nature we've ever seen - especially in Alaska. This part is about the economics behind the trip. What does it actually cost to go on a trip like this? Here's our budget breakdown 👇 ✈️ Flights Hamburg - Anchorage (Alaska) Seattle - Hamburg (via Lufthansa) 👉 4,800 kr. per person incl. luggage 🏨 Accommodation Alaska Hotels: from approx. 2,000 kr. per night and upwards We chose Airbnb: approx. 1,000 kr. per night → highly recommended Canada & USA (Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Whistler & Seattle) Mostly hotels (Days Inn, Travelodge, La Quinta Inn) Also slightly nicer places in Whistler Average: approx. 1,000 kr. per night 🛳️ Cruise 7 nights with Celebrity Summit Inside cabin for all 4 of us Price: 16.800 kr. in total (originally 20.500 kr., but we got a discount when the price dropped) No drink package, but 100 USD in onboard credit per person → spent on wine 🍷Fantastic food and service - definitely not the last time we choose Celebrity 🚗 Car rental Alaska: 570 kr. per day (very expensive) Canada (Vancouver Downtown, 12 days): approx. 300 kr. per day