Alaskan Discovery RV Tours: RV caravan tours to Alaska and the Yukon. Pets are welcome!

Welcome to 2019 - 37 Day Caravan Tours
ALASKAN DISCOVERY RV TOURS!

Please read below and use the Links on the LEFT to learn more about our Alaska RV Caravan Tours.

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Just featured in RV LIFE MAGAZINE Voted # 1

- Small Groups 18-22 rigs

- Free International Cell Phone Calls

- Free RV Tech/Road Service

- Free Pet Sitting & Walking

- VHF Radios & Satellite Phone

- Bulk Fuel Discounts

- Full Guide Staff & Narration

- 5 Group Meals

- All 117 Tours & Events Included

- CPR, BLS & AED Certified Wagonmaster & 2 AED Machines/Oxygen

- BBB Accredited Business - A + Rating, 2018 Business of the Year, "Torch Award" Finalist

- Member, Alaska State Chamber of Commerce

- Rally in Tampa Bay each JanuaryFebruary

- Continuous Lectures from our Research Historian "Professor Spike"

- Coupon: Refer another RV - $250 off for both of you.

A portion of all proceeds go to Vererans under the "WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT"

Six day Iditarod winter tour available, Febuary 26th through March 3rd-Small group....see below at bottom for more information.

2019 37 day Tour dates are:

(Tour 1) June 1th to July 7 .........SOLD OUT We are taking a waiting list to replace any cancellations, call us

(Tour 2) July 27th to September 1 .................2 spots still available

Highlights of Tour 1 & Tour 2:

Tour One: SPRINGTIME/SUMMER... Lots of Animals of All Kinds, Arctic Flowers coming up, Northern Lights, Spawning Salmon, Fishing, Warms Quickly under the Midnight Sun & More Time to Explore Alaska after the Tour.

Tour Two: SUMMER/FALL.... Arctic Flowers, Midnight Sun, Northern Lights, Lots of Animals, Active Bear Viewing Stand, Alaska State Fair, Fall Leaves & Tundra, "a Carpet of Beautiful Changing Colors", Spawning Salmon, Fabulous Fishing & More Time to Explore Alaska after the Tour.

Historic & Educational.............Caravan Leader & Lectures by Associate Professor & Research Historian, Gilbert "Spike" Fortier. Chairman for the: Institute for the Study of Glacial Retreat and Global Warming. Author of Numerous Books & Narrator of over 20 Travel Tapes on the History of: "Alaska and the Yukon" including "Fishing in Alaska".

Featured in: "Trailer Life Magazine", "Alaska Magazine", RV Life Online Magazine & Truck Camper Magazine"

Alaskan Discovery RV Tours are 37 days long, beginning in Hazelton, British Columbia and ending in Kenai, Alaska. Our routes are carefully planned and organized to show you the most attractions at a comfortable pace. You will see all the sights British Columbia, Yukon and Alaska have to offer. By the end of the 37 days, you will have seen all of RVing in Alaska. You may then choose to continue exploring and re-visiting your favorite places in Alaska (as many do) before going home in small friendly groups right down the Alaska Highway following our easy and informative return trip planner. Or, for no charge you may follow us back down the ALCAN to the starting point where we will meet our next tour.

Our 2019 RV Caravan "First Tour" Tour Price is only $9297 for one rig, two people and includes: RV Parks, all 118 Tours & Events listed on the "Itinerary" Page, Research Historian Wagonmaster with full narration while driving and lectures, Health-care BLS, CPR & AED trained personnel, Pet sitting/walking, Bulk Fuel Discounts, Certified RV Tech, Tailgunner couple, free Wi-Fi available at most RV parks we attend & Satellite Phone for emergencies, 5 Group Dinners, Alaskan Owned & Operated since 1991, plus so much more. We have more fun than anyone else....... Call us if you have any questions or would like to sign-up for the Caravan... Call our office 800 842 7764 or email spikealaska@earthlink.net we will hold your spot while you mail in the $500 deposit and registration. Don't miss out on the Adventure of a Lifetime. See you soon, Spike

Spike and Lindy Fortier Alaskan Discovery RV Tours has been in operation since 1991 and is owned and managed by Gilbert “Spike” Fortier. We are a licensed, well-established Alaskan tour company with deep roots in the Alaska community and we are committed to showing you Alaska at an affordable price, in a fascinating and safe environment.

Explore Alaska's stunning Interior & Coastlines this summer. You will return to nature with breathtaking scenery, dramatic waterfalls, stunning Glaciers and the freshest of mountain air. You will be amazed at the wonderful places we stay, the historic cities, charming villages, local cuisine and fantastic hospitality.

Alaskan Discovery RV Tours operates under a permit from the USDA Forest Service. In addition, we are a member of the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce, the Alaskan Travel Industry Association. We have been accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) over eleven years and were approved as meeting BBB Online standards. This year we have been nominated for BBB "2018 Business of the Year" Torch Award

We hope you find the information on this web site helpful but please do not hesitate to call us at 800-842-7764 if you have any questions.

Why Choose Alaskan Discovery RV Tours?

We limit our caravans to 20 rigs which allows us to make your tour a dream vacation. Our groups form friendship bonds that last a lifetime and we are known for seeing and doing much more than most other caravans as we travel throughout Alaska. Because everything is planned in advance, you know what to expect and so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the sights, adventures and friendships caravan travel brings. Plus, we truly do have more fun than anyone else!

We Maximize Your Experience

Our licensed, experienced Alaskan guides lead you personally through the course of the 37-day caravan tour.
We guide you with lectures, city tours and a full narration, even while we are driving.
We issue VHF radios to each rig and will offer instant communication with all staff members and act like a party line so we can chat among ourselves as we travel. Also for quick response to any Mechanical or Medical emergencies
Our Staff Research Historian presents interesting and entertaining lectures.
Our tour price includes RV Parks, Tours, Dinners, gratuities/tips, events and activities.
We provide you with strip maps and important phone numbers

We Offer Safety, Security and Comfort

We have four support vehicles with full guide staff
We are the only Caravan Company that has Certified CPR/BLS and Trained AED (Heart defibrillator machine) personnel, with a state of the art machine on each tour.
We also have a full line of Medical accessories such as Oxygen, Oxygen rate sensor, Eppy pen & miscellaneous items.
To help ensure everyone is comfortable, we take numerous 15 minute stops during the travel day to stretch and stay active
We are the only Caravan Company that has a Certified RV repair technician on the tour
A long range VHF radio is supplied to each RV rig for communications among the group and staff
We also carry a International cell phone and the latest "state of the art" Iridium Satellite phone to easily deal with any emergency that may come up, regardless of remoteness with free use by customers when cell phones are out of range.
We conduct Prayer meetings on the Sundays we are on the road
Before the tour begins, we inspect all rigs and screen the radiators at no charge
We are the only Alaska based Caravan Company. Plus the only Caravan Company that are members of "Alaska Travel Industry Association, BBB & Alaska Chamber of Commerce."

We are Pet Friendly

We are "Pet Friendly" and enjoy their company too!
We provide pet walkers and watchers for no charge when you are on the longer tours.
You can relax and enjoy the tour, knowing that your pet’s needs are also being attended to.

We Provide High-Tech Communication Technology

Nightly Satellite Wi-Fi avalable at most campgrounds
International cell phone and Satellite phone for customer use in areas with no local service
A long range VHF radio is supplied to each RV rig to allow for communication within our group as we travel

Please Compare

While we believe our tours are the best, you should look around to find the caravan company that best suits your interests and needs. We are not the most expensive nor the cheapest, but the best with what we offer and the tours we visit. When you compare us and what we provide; places we visit and tours we take you will see a big difference between us and all other caravans to Alaska. Most other Caravans have one time hired Wagonmasters and roundtrip itineraries. They lack the experience in Alaska and count going home as part of the tour to make the trips seem longer and more worthwhile.

Meet our past customers at our Florida rally and hear directly from them how wonderful and educational our Caravans to Alaska are. Our photo section goes back 3 years and covers all 3 tours each summer. Visit them to see where we go and what we do in photo album style.

Explore our Website

To learn more about our RV tours to Alaska, please use the links on the left to explore our website. Be sure to take a look at the wonderful Testimonials from some very happy customers!

Our Business Relationships

We are proud to do business with the following organizations & encourage you to explore what they have to offer – click on their logo to visit their web site. We recommend GOOD SAM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE they can respond to anywhere we travel on the tour and can always be reached by our wireless or international phone systems.

AARP	Alaska Travel Industry	Family Motor Coach
AAA RV Insurance	Alaska Good Sam Club (Sourdough Sam)	Be a Member of the Iditarod Team
Good Sam Club		Good Sam Roadside Assistance

Six Day Iditarod Tour

NEW-NEW-NEW, IDITAROD

Michelle & I have been talking about putting a winter tour together for years…..We decided this was the year to kick it off and put together a comprehensive, First Class & Amazing Six day Iditarod Dog Sled Tour. With our Tour experience and Michelle & Ed’s Iditarod & Yukon Quest experience and extended friends & family this will be the best “behind the scenes” adventure ever. It will include all transportation, six nights at the prestigious Lakefront Hotel, the headquarters of the Iditarod Race. Three full family meals with racing and experienced Alaskan mushers joining, Dog sled trail rides with Michelle & Ed’s Iditarod dogs, The night of the Iditarod Banquet meeting all the Iditarod racing contenders and a fine meal. (What a great autograph opportunity) Going behind the scenes with Michelle as dog handlers or spectators for both the downtown Media start and again the next day at the official start in Willow. As a bonus this opportunity include membership into the Prestigious “Iditarod Trail Committee” Plus numerous sightseeing adventures around “winter Anchorage” during the days leading up to the start. Michelle & Spike will be hosting the tour personally as Ed prepares to run the Iditarod race. The price is less than one half commercial tour operators charge for the same event…….ours are small, 8 people/four couples, operated and hosted by Iditarod mushers and especially all the behind the scenes and extras no one else has the availability or knowledge to do…………….Can’t wait for the tour to start, upon arrival Tuesday February 26th, in Anchorage, ending March 4^th when you depart. There will be plenty of time to look around and shop between events. As we are keeping it small we expect to sell out quickly, so give Spike a call to hold your spot or get more information. Call Spike 800 842 7764 The cost will be $4450 per person and be all inclusive with a hands on Iditarod tour by Spike & Michelle………….*a portion of all proceeds go to Veterans under the “WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJET“……………..see you there.

Visit Michelle's website: http://www.tagishlakekennel.com/tlk-iditarod-tour/

Itinerary:

Day 1 (Feb 26)
Arrive in Anchorage where you will shuttle to the famous Lakefront Anchorage Hotel, the official headquarters and accommodations for the Iditarod! Mingle with mushers and meet their dog teams staying at the hotel—plus enjoy ongoing pre-race events and entertainment in the lounge.

Day 2 (Feb 27)
Get your bearings by exploring all the best Anchorage has to offer. We’ll check out some of the fabulous local museums, tour the impressive carvings at the Alaska State Snow Sculpture Contest, and peruse the creations of over 150 Alaska native artisans at the Charlotte Jensen Native Art market. In the evening, relax and enjoy a delicious group dinner with Michelle, Ed & Spike.

Day 3 (Feb 28)
Let the pre-race excitement build! Today, you’ll enjoy several Iditarod events, including the meet-and-greet. In the evening, you’ll attend the Musher’s Banquet to enjoy a delicious meal with all the 2019 mushers, their families and fans. Don’t forget to pack a pen for autographs!

Day 4 (March 1)
Spend the day getting to know all the incredible dogs in Ed’s Iditarod team. You’ll learn about the ins and outs of mushing and dog care, and then go for a fabulous sled dog ride with these amazing athletes on scenic Anchorage-area trails. Evening is free.

Day 5 (March 2)
Today you get your authentic, behind-the-scenes Iditarod experience! You’ll be a “handler” for the team as we get ready. First, you’ll help harness and bootie the dogs. Then, you will try to hold the team back as we bring them up to the start line. For lunch, we’ll enjoy home-cooking at the famous Gwennies Old Alaska Restaurant.

Day 6 (March 3)
Today is the restart in Willow, the official start of the “Last Great Race” and the excitement is through the roof. With teams leaving every 2 minutes, you’ll be right there in the middle of it all, watching the mushers preparing and leaving—a true insider view of the Iditarod. This is the real deal, folks! You’ll be helping out as handlers, assisting Ed and his team up to the start line. After we see Ed and team off on his 1000 mile journey we will head out for our last group dinner.

Day 7 (March 4)
Return home

Cost $4450 per person