Download - Audley Travel

Getting Around
8
There are many options for the traveller
to explore Canada and Alaska, and
very often it makes sense to use a variety of
transport arrangements to link the many
sights. The following sections may help you
make your decisions; however, the best thing
to do is call one of our Canada and Alaska
specialists, who have all travelled extensively
around these regions using a variety of
different modes of transport. They will be able
to discuss the options and tailor-make an
itinerary most suited to your requirements.
Glacier landing flight
Flights
At Audley we can provide you a choice of airlines
and routes, though Air Canada and British Airways
have the greatest variety of direct flights. We can help
you reduce your travel time by arranging regional U.K.
departures, whilst on the international flights you may
want to consider upgrading to a premium economy
or business class service, for which we obtain very
favourable rates. Seeing Canada and Alaska from the
air is a truly stunning experience and helicopters,
float-planes and fixed-wing aircraft offer wonderful
alternatives to travelling overland. Many remote
wilderness lodges can only be accessed by air,
providing a thrilling start to your stay. Flights can be
used strategically to link distant sights, or can be
combined in a more substantial touring itinerary.
Self-Drive
Canada and Alaska have wonderful roads – scenic,
safe and largely empty. You may not wish to start
driving immediately after an international flight as
driving is on the right side of the road, so we can
arrange to have you met at the airport and taken to
your hotel. Alternatively, there are car rental depots
at most airports and we can ensure a car is waiting for
those who wish to be on the road within minutes
of landing. We will book all your accommodation in
advance and provide you with clear and detailed
driving instructions leaving you free to relax and enjoy
the many scenic delights that you will pass on the way.
Motor-homes
Hiring a motor-home is a superb way of exploring
at your own pace without packing and unpacking.
Campgrounds are often found amidst wonderful
scenery with excellent facilities at very reasonable
prices, not to mention the camaraderie of fellow
campers. A range of well-equipped vehicles is
available, depending on the space you require, and
there are depots in all the principal gateway cities.
Float-planes
An iconic symbol of Canada is the float-plane, or
seaplane. In a vast and rugged country where the
only flat areas are often the waters of rivers and
lakes, float-planes are the perfect mode of
transport. Any flight on these light aircraft is a
thrilling experience, whether your destination is a
wilderness lake or if you are simply using a coastal
city harbour to explore the skyline from the air.