FAQs

We will update the FAQs as we receive questions from the community. Send your questions to hello@alaska.supply.

Do I decide which of the activities I want to do right now? Which activities cost extra?

All activities listed in the itinerary, including the helicopter concert, are included. We have a few premium activities you can add for an extra fee if you'd like more adventure. After booking, we'll be in touch to confirm your activity selections.

I have no idea what to bring on a trip to Alaska. Will you help me plan?  

Yes! After booking, we'll be in touch with all participants to send packing lists and make sure you have everything you need to be comfortable on the trip.   

This seems expensive.  

Due to its remoteness, Alaska is an expensive place to live and visit. And unfortunately, accommodation in Alaska has gotten crazy expensive since Covid due to high demand and limited supply. Most of the budget of this trip will go to accommodation, and there's not much to be done until more hotels are built! Here are some ways to join us for cheaper:

-Check out our budget option

-If you're a group of 3+, and three of you would like to sit in the three seats in the front row of our vehicle, (i.e., someone will be in the middle seat, which we are otherwise avoiding), we can offer a 20% discount for the third person. Get in touch (hello@alaska.supply) for more info.

Some of the activities seem a little too adventuresome for me. What if I don’t want to go on the helicopter ride/sea kayaking/whitewater rafting/hiking etc.?  

Our founder, Caitlin, loves adventuring in Alaska and elsewhere, and that is definitely reflected in our itinerary. However, we realize that not everyone feels the same, and we don’t want folks to be dissuaded from coming on a tour because they don’t want to do some of the planned activities. In all cases, we can provide alternate options for folks who want to opt out of any activity.

Specifically, if you don’t want to participate in the helicopter concert/tour, we can offer other activity options at Sheep Mountain Lodge, or you can just relax at the lodge. If you have any questions or concerns about activities, get in touch at hello@alaska.supply or through our booking website.

I don't want to participate in the helicopter concert/picnic at Sheep Mountain Lodge. Is there an alternative?

We totally understand, and yes, there will be alternate activities available if you don't want to do the helicopter concert or any other activity on the itinerary. But we wanted to share this note from an Alaska Supply fan, who recently went on a helicopter trip with Mark at Sheep Mountain:

"Hi Caitlin! Your tours next summer sound great. I just returned from a helicopter ride with Mark at Sheep Mountain Lodge last week. In case someone is scared to do this amazing adventure tell them this: I am terrified of heights and was so scared to go in the helicopter that when Mark asked my name I couldn’t even answer him. I sat in the back seat for more comfort and only went as I was determined to see the beautiful blue lake on top of the glacier. After an amazingly smooth take off, it took only three seconds to see that it feels very safe up there. The ride stays low to the ground so we could even see a bear hanging out in the tundra!"

Obviously we want you to do what makes you the most comfortable, but the helicopter concert will be pretty fun if you decide to join!

What’s the food like in Alaska? Do the restaurants serve vegetables/salad/fruit? Can you accommodate my special dietary needs? 

This is a fair question to ask given the remoteness of some locations we’ll visit. It’s true that food choices diminish the farther off the beaten path we go. But we will make sure that all of the eating establishments we visit have a variety of choices, including a vegetarian option and salads/veggies. Fruit can sometimes be difficult to find in bush Alaska, but we will make sure to bring some with us when we leave Anchorage. If you have questions about dietary restrictions, get in touch at hello@alaska.supply.

If there should be a family emergency, and I am unable to go, could someone else go in my place? Could I gift the trip to a friend or family member?

Yes and yes! Though we have to keep our cancellation policy strict during our first season, we are 100% committed to finding solutions if you book a tour then have something come up which prevents you from going. Someone else can go in your place, definitely. We can also try to fill your spot with another traveler if you’d like. Gifting the trip to a friend/family member is definitely allowed…what an amazing gift that would be.

The flights to Alaska look a little complicated. Can you suggest an itinerary for me?

Yes! If you let us know where you're coming from, we can find the cheapest itinerary for you that works with your Alaska Supply trip.

Are there any age limits on your trips? Are kids welcome?

Kids are welcome. We suggest that kids are at least eight years old, but if you've got a younger child you want to bring, get in touch. There is no upper age limit.

My family would like to book a private trip. Are you able to accommodate us?

Yes. We are already working on private itineraries for a couple clients. Private itineraries can be customized to your preferred length, location, and activity level. Get in touch at hello@alaska.supply.