On an independent Alaska land tour, most day tours are guided (fishing, flight seeing, etc.), but you get from place to place on your own, either:
By car: Most flexible and cost-effective; Alaska's highways are easy.
By rail/ bus: Let someone else take care of the driving and transfers.

Pros of Traveling Independently:

• Flexibility: While some of your arrangements are pre-planned, you'll still have the time to really dig in to a town or place that appeals to you. And of course, if you don't like something, you can move right along.
• More authentic: Instead of big tourist hotels and mass meals, you can discover tiny lodges and lot of roadhouse restaurants and there are plenty in Alaska.
• Meet the locals: Buses and groups tend to be shut off from the local culture. By traveling on your own, you'll become closer to Alaskans and their unique way of life.
• Alaska's easy: Sure, there's a lot of wilderness out there, but even small towns have well-developed tourism infrastructure - you'll find good lodging and restaurants most everywhere you explore. One word of warning, though: In peak season (June 15 - Aug 15), certain hotels and tours fill up early with groups on certain days, so if you want the most out of your limited time, you'll want to pre-plan. And we would be happy to help.