I drove by car and camped along the way. Definitely don't stay in hotels in Alaska, if you're not rich. Its crazy expensive (like $400/night for Holiday Inn)
The way to do it cheaply is to fly in late June/July and camp in Denali park. The weather is warm enough for camping and its fantastic. I actually feel camping is the best way to do it!
Assuming you already own camping gear. And can pack some food.
Here's how it can be done:
$100 - Camping in Denali Park: $45 (entrance fee) + $17/night x 3
$200 - $50/day * 4 days car rental
$50 - Fuel / Snacks ( 300 miles round trip from Anchorage)
$50 - Denali Bus Ticket
$50 - Firewood/Misc
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$450 - 4 days/3 nights.
Budget left for flight $550 .
Depending where you fly in from you could come in under 1k.
Seattle round trip flight in June $400. NY/Alaska is $620 round trip. Which would push you over 1k. But if you convince a friend to go with you, you could split the car/camping costs.
You can also do wild camping for free, and if you're into trying fly fishing, I definitely recommend getting a fishing license.
Fishing License Costs: 1 day - $25 / 3 days - $45.
A basic Fly fishing kit can be bought < $100.
The way to do it cheaply is to fly in late June/July and camp in Denali park. The weather is warm enough for camping and its fantastic. I actually feel camping is the best way to do it!
Assuming you already own camping gear. And can pack some food.
Here's how it can be done:
$100 - Camping in Denali Park: $45 (entrance fee) + $17/night x 3
$200 - $50/day * 4 days car rental
$50 - Fuel / Snacks ( 300 miles round trip from Anchorage)
$50 - Denali Bus Ticket
$50 - Firewood/Misc
_____
$450 - 4 days/3 nights.
Budget left for flight $550 .
Depending where you fly in from you could come in under 1k. Seattle round trip flight in June $400. NY/Alaska is $620 round trip. Which would push you over 1k. But if you convince a friend to go with you, you could split the car/camping costs.
You can also do wild camping for free, and if you're into trying fly fishing, I definitely recommend getting a fishing license.
Fishing License Costs: 1 day - $25 / 3 days - $45. A basic Fly fishing kit can be bought < $100.