(EMAILWIRE.COM, May 14, 2009 ) WASILLA, Alaska—Alaska Outdoors offers nine itineraries that all provide great value to budget-savvy travelers and the Classic Alaska Family tour is one of Alaska's best values for families. Listed as one of ten Amazing Adventures under $1000 in Smarter Travel’s 2008 Adventure Travel Special Report, the Classic Alaska Family Tour is still one of the most affordable packages in 2009 at $995 for children (ages 8-17) and $1055 for adults.

The economy has changed the way Americans think about spending — it is now more important to consider what benefits are received in exchange for funds. This is also true with travel and family vacations-while extravagance is an option, it certainly isn't necessary - and with an itinerary that includes visits to Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Kenai National Wildlife Refuge; activities like canoeing, hiking , and a full day wildlife tour; as well as top of the line camping equipment, all meals while en route (guests are responsible for two meals taken at local restaurants),and overnight hotel accommodations mid way through the itinerary – the value of this trip is undeniable. The grand total for a family of four that participates in all included activities, as well as a few optional add-ons, is less than $5000. Compare this to a week at a theme park, where lodging alone can cost $3500; or with another Alaskan tour operator (Smarter Travel discovered that many weeklong trips to Alaska start at $3000 per person). Even deep discounts on cruises often only apply to the smallest staterooms, and each land tour or activity is an added expense. Alaska Outdoors truly provides one of the best values for an Alaska guided tour.

The 7-day Classic Alaska Family Tour departs on Tuesdays throughout the summer, with departures beginning June 9 and continuing through August 25. And a camping trip offers more return on experience than accommodations in a standard lodge. Guests become active participants in their discovery - from pitching their tent adjacent to a majestic glacier to the smell of marshmallows toasting over a campfire, an Alaska Outdoors trip engages all of the senses. Families discover how easy it is to interact and relate to each other when everyone is experiencing this unique setting - and will learn not only about the 'Land of the Midnight Sun,' but also from and about each other. Participants get up close and personal with nature, and forge close friendships with travel mates - including their own families and fellow travelers.

An Alaska Outdoors tour helps travelers discover a wild and natural place without the confines of rigid itineraries and walls to insulate them from the Alaska they came to experience. Alaska Outdoors is committed to running outstanding trips that are operated in the spirit of respect for Alaska, its residents and their guests. Sustainable practices are followed, including minimizing the impact on Alaska's natural environment and supporting local Alaskan businesses and economy. When traveling with Alaska Outdoors, Alaska comes to life, and the memories live on well after the trip has ended.

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