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Mean Green People Hauling Machine

OtherAnchorage, AK
10 guests
Sleeps 10
20 ft. long

Come tour Alaska in a reliable passenger van. It has under 60k miles and is in good condition. It drives surprisingly smooth and easy for such a large vehicle. The van averages 16-17 mpg on the highway, which is about the only type of driving in our lovely state.The van is set up for 11 passengers. We removed the back row as this is ideal for luggage. With the car comes Bear Spray, and isobutane Fuel (because no one should pay $50 for canisters that you can't fly home with).Pickup and drop-off will be at our home. We live 16 minutes from the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. An Uber/Lyft/taxi ride is about $20-25 one way. They run 24 hours as Anchorage gets many flights during the night.We do not allow the vehicle to be taken on the gravel/dirt portions of the Road to McCarthy, Denali, Dalton, or Alcan highways or any off-roads.No smoking, vaping, drinking, or drugs in or around the vehicle and no pets please. please return the car as clean as you found it and with a full tank of gas to avoid fees.We hope you enjoy Alaska!What's includedWith the car comes BEAR SPRAY, and isobutane FUEL (because no one should pay $50 for canisters that you can't fly home with). .RecommendationsAlaska advice by location:Anchorage:
-run, walk, or rent bikes and go on the Coastal Trail, you can also bike to Kincaid Park from the Coastal Trail. This is where you have a good change of seeing moose.
-Go to the Eagle River Nature Center. There are flat trials here and a beautiful view of the mountains and a lake. Parking is $5.
-hike Eagle and Symphony Lakes (South Fork Trail)-it's longer, but not much elevation gain.
-Go to Point Woronzof Park. It’s right by the coast and the airplane fly right above it. You can also access the Kincaid/Coastal trail here to walk.
Anchorage food:
-49th State: nice outdoor seating and atmosphere
-Humphy’s-know for their fish and chips
-Snow City Cafe-good take out place
-Moose’s Tooth- Alaska’s most famous restaurant. It can get crowded at night and be a two hour wait even if you call in. But if you plan ahead you could get takeout. If you don’t want to wait a long time Bear Tooth is the same thing and usually much faster takeout and sit down.
Hatcher Pass: (1 hour 15 minutes from Anchorage)
a gorgeous area you will be so happy you explored.
-Hike April Bowl-this is really popular and an easier hike.
-Hike Skyscraper - this is on the other side of the road to April Bowl
-hike Marmot Mountain-this is also near the other hikes and a little harder
Matanuska Valley: (2 hours from Anchorage)
-hike Lion's Head
-explore the Matanuska Glacier. You can do a self guided tour or pay for a guided tour where you get to go on the glacier.
-raft down the Matanuska River. It's very calm and pretty.
Girdwood: (40 minutes from Anchorage)
-Virgin Creek Falls hike-3 minute hike to a waterfall.
-Winner Creek Trail-flat hike in the woods. It’s pretty but you don’t get an outlook view. .
-Hike Mount Alyeska, you can also take a tram up and down.
Seward: (2 hours 15 minutes from Anchorage)
-Hike Mt. Marathon- this is an intense hike, but amazing views. I wouldn’t do this hike if it’s really rainy because the trail would be slippery.
-Day cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park to see a glacier. There are lots of good companies to choose from and you usually can book close to the date you'll go. I'd book on a day with good weather.
-Exit Glacier-this is a short easy hike to see a glacier close.
-Harding Ice Field hike-this is a little more intense and will take longer, but you see an incredible ice field that's amazing.
-do a fishing carter and get lots of fish.
Kenai/Cooper Landing: (2 hours from Anchorage)
-raft or tube down the river with an excursion company. You might want to book this ahead. I’m not sure if they get sold out. Check the weather forcast before you go.
-hike Slaughter Gulch. This is my favorite hike in Alaska. Even if you just take about 25 minutes you’ll get to an incredible outlook. If you hike 45 minutes you’ll get to even a higher pretty review. Or you can go to the top. I went there last week and did it pregnant so you can too :) on All Trails the parking lot seems really small so check your location and you probably are in the right spot. There’s also a larger parking lot that you can look up as well.
-fish on the Kenai or Russian River. Go to adfg.alaska.gov for daily fish counts to see where are good spots to fish.
Denali: (4 hours from Anchorage)
-take the bus into the park to see wildlife. Make sure to book tickets in advance. It's a six hour bus ride each way. You can also backpack here with a permit.
-rafting on the Nenana River
-Visit Talkeetna on your way up. It’s a fun little town. If you go to the visitor center, you can learn about people who climbed Denali
Whittier: (1 hour 15 min. from Anchorage)
-to get into Whittier you have to go through the tunnel. It’s open 30-45 past each hour and cost $13
-hike Portage Pass Trail-this is a very popular hike, even if you just go the first mile, it gets you to see the Portage Glacier and stunning views.
-hike Horse Tail Falls-really easy, pretty hike. Watch out for bears.
-rent kayaks and explore the ocean
-on the way to Whittier is the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. If you want to see wildlife you'll for sure see it here. Bears, musk ox, buffalo, moose, reindeer, and more.
Other things to noteWe do not allow the vehicle to be taken on the gravel/dirt portions of the Road to McCarthy, Denali, Dalton, or ALCAN highways or any off-roads.No smoking, vaping, drinking, or drugs in or around the vehicle and no pets please. please return the car as clean as you found it and with a full tank of gas to avoid fees.
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Features

2011 Chevrolet Express 11-Passenger Van
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 seatbelts
  • Fuel type: Gas
  • Automatic transmission
  • Gross weight: 9,600 lbs

Amenities


    Meet your host, Ashlee and Jared

    Member since 2021

    Hi, we moved to Alaska for the adventure. We love traveling and get out nearly every month. Alaska has so much to see and do!

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    Rules and policies

    • Not pet friendly
    • No music festivals
    • No tailgating
    • No smoking
    • Unlimited mileage
    24/7 roadside assistance
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    • Weekly (7+ nights): 14.2% off nightly rate
    • Monthly (28+ nights): 22.8% off nightly rate

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