Explore Alaska
Alaska is a state located in the northwest of the United States West Coast, just across the Bering Strait from Asia. Alaska is famous for wildlife like salmon, moose, caribou, bears, whales, bison, puffins and jellyfish. It is also very famous for it,s mountains, lakes, rivers, and the most beautiful waterways one could dream of.
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Language Spoken
The national language Is English
Currency & Time Zone
U.S. Dollar (USD)
UTC-08:00
Cuisine
Meals
A lunchtime meal including drinks for two would cost around 30$ (R584). Dinner for 2 at a pub will cost around 48$ (R875).Drinks
A good quality red wine will be around 18$ (R328).
Transportation
Taxis
A taxi trip of approximately 8km will cost around 19$ (R347).General Transport
Busses are found at the most popular tourist attractions and cost around 2$ (R36) per person. Longer distance bustrips wil be around 20$ (R360) per person.Things to do in Alaska
Explore Alaska,s magnificent mountains, lodges, fjords, and glaciers. You can also see whales, seals, grizzly bears, and other wild animals Visit the museums, restaurants and cafes, as well as Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park and the Alaska Highway.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Meningitis
- Polio
- Measles
- Mumps and Rubella
- Tetanus
- Diphtheria
- Pertussis
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Warm hat
- Eye Mask
- Rain Trench
- Layering jacket
- Hiking Boots
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Copies of travel documents
- Moisture wicking scarf
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans need a passport with at least 6 months of validity after the date of your travels to the USA.