Are there any student discounts or hostals? - Alaskan Marine Adventures

berlinlife06 · 04-13-2008, 11:02 AM

The son of one of my friends asked me about the hostals in Alaska, and how affordable are they for students. Are there any? I'm thinking that since it is so far, the "poor" tourists are not really too much into going there, Am I wrong?

CanCanCase · 04-13-2008, 11:08 AM

There is one hostel in Juneau, and maybe a facility or two in Sitka and Ketchikan, but that's about it. To really "see" the area, you'll need to either bring a budget for B&B's, know someone to stay with, or bring your own housing as I do with the Can Can... A good number of less affluent tourists do visit SE Alaska, however. There's plenty of space to camp, kayak, etc... just be sure you know what you're doing and are fully prepared for being a "tourist in bear country"...

-Case

berlinlife06 · 04-14-2008, 01:04 PM

I will pass the info about it. Since I want to get a motor home eventually, I think I will make the turn up north to visit Alaska. That will be great! If I do it any time soon (depending if I win the Lotto) then I'll let you know.

Oigen · 07-24-2008, 09:41 PM

Yep, always do your research beforehand, be sure you've got all you need to avoid "accidents"

04-13-2008, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
berlinlife06 Coho Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 98	Are there any student discounts or hostals? The son of one of my friends asked me about the hostals in Alaska, and how affordable are they for students. Are there any? I'm thinking that since it is so far, the "poor" tourists are not really too much into going there, Am I wrong?

04-13-2008, 11:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
CanCanCase Sablefish Join Date: Dec 1974 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 15,668	There is one hostel in Juneau, and maybe a facility or two in Sitka and Ketchikan, but that's about it. To really "see" the area, you'll need to either bring a budget for B&B's, know someone to stay with, or bring your own housing as I do with the Can Can... A good number of less affluent tourists do visit SE Alaska, however. There's plenty of space to camp, kayak, etc... just be sure you know what you're doing and are fully prepared for being a "tourist in bear country"... -Case __________________ Alaskan Marine Adventures Voted Juneau's Favorite Charter Service! www.Charter-Alaska.com (907) 789-FISH

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04-14-2008, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
berlinlife06 Coho Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 98	I will pass the info about it. Since I want to get a motor home eventually, I think I will make the turn up north to visit Alaska. That will be great! If I do it any time soon (depending if I win the Lotto) then I'll let you know.

07-24-2008, 09:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Oigen Sockeye Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 70	Yep, always do your research beforehand, be sure you've got all you need to avoid "accidents"