LIFE IS ALL ABOUT THE JOURNEY…

There are many paths that you can take to during your one way RV rental to Alaska, otherwise known as our Spring Adventure Package or SAP.  This is just one example. We encourage you to research different routes to Alaska for your SAP based upon your time, budget, and sightseeing agenda.

During your SAP adventure, you choose the road from Iowa through South Dakota and see the sculpted majesty of the Badlands (2) and the amazing Wind Caves. Your camera never stops snapping as Mt. Rushmore (3) and Crazy Horse Monuments captivate you with their grandeur. In Wyoming you stare skyward at the Devil’s Tower (4) and further west the Grand Tetons display their mighty rise from the valley floor. Further on at Yellowstone (5), the buffalo meander slowly grazing on spring grasses. Venturing into Montana reveals the history of Custer’s Battlefield while the towns of Billings, and the state capitol of Helena, provide welcome places to rest and restock your SAP supplies.

As you roll north to the border during your one way RV rental to Alaska, Glacier National Park (6) is a true wonder but there is even more fun in Calgary, Canada, the home of the world famous Calgary Stampede. A side trip west to the Banff Hotel (7) and Lake Louise is always worth the view. Pushing your one way RV rental to Alaska ever northward, Edmonton is the last sizable city before crossing over the Alberta-British Columbia border to Dawson Creek and the beginning of the Alcan Highway. The Alcan was built in 1942 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. They created 1,523 miles of road through the wilderness in only 9 months, despite mud and muskeg in the summer and ice and snow in the winter.

Further along it is time for a warm dip in the Liard Hot Springs (8). At Watson Lake you visit the famous “Sign Forest” (9) where you nail up that old sign borrowed from the kids room. Then it’s on to Whitehorse and a visit to gold rush history in the riverboat SS Klondike (10).

Just when you believe nothing could be more beautiful than Canada, your one way RV rental to Alaska has you arriving in Alaska where the scenery takes your breath away. As you drive, the Wrangell Mountains, glaciers, and wildlife greet you. You pay a visit to Delta Junction (11) and the end of the famous Alcan Highway. All too soon you arrive at Great Alaskan Holidays in Anchorage (12) with memories of a lifetime.

A typical Spring Adventure Package (SAP) route

A one way RV rental to Alaska – Here is how it works…

Your complete one way RV rental to Alaska consists of driving from Forest City, Iowa to Anchorage, Alaska in a brand-new Class C motorhome, or Class B camper van, both by Winnebago. Sold out every year for the last 25 years, the Spring Adventure Package is a very popular trip; we have very limited availability so the earlier you reserve, the better your chance of getting the motorhome floor plan you desire*.

Current information for admittance into Canada can be found at this link: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/arrivecan.html.

*The SAP motorhome vacation is ONLY available to United States citizens.  All drivers and passengers (including children) are required to have a valid US Issued Passport to transit Canada.

Click here for passport Information: U.S. and Canada

**One way RV rentals to Alaska – Additional Terms and Conditions

In addition to the Terms of Agreement, customer agrees to the following special terms and conditions for their Spring Adventure Package rental. The Canadian government has created certain requirements for crossing the border so you will need to adhere to those requirements.

The Spring Adventure Package rental is only available for US Citizens. All Drivers and Passengers (including children) must have a valid US Issued Passport to transit Canada.

If prepayment of your rental fees is not received 60 days before your pick-up day, your reservation will be cancelled and the Reservation Deposit forfeit.

There is a minimum $500 charge for canceling a reservation.

If you cancel your reservation prior to 60 days before your pickup date, there will be no refund of the Reservation Deposit and any prepaid Daily Rental Fees will be refunded.

If you cancel your reservation within 60 days of your pickup date, there will be no refund of the Reservation Deposit and no refund of any prepaid rental fees, rental options, taxes, or any additional charges prepaid for the rental.

No shows/late arrivals will be held until 11:30 a.m. on the day of your scheduled pick-up, then subject to cancellation and forfeiture of Daily Rental Fees and Reservation Deposit. We are required by law to collect tax on any deposits and prepayments you forfeit. We will make every effort to provide the customer with the model requested. We reserve the right to substitute models of different sizes. Should a model of another size be substituted, liability will be limited to refund of price differential between model paid for and model received. There is no processing charge for adding rental days or extra hours, if they are available. Client agrees that they and all members of their party possess adequate identification and have the ability to enter and transit Canada. Great Alaskan Holidays, Inc. is not responsible (beyond refund of fees and deposits paid to Great Alaskan Holidays, Inc.) for having to cancel a reservation due to circumstances beyond Great Alaskan Holidays, Inc. control such as actions of third-party contractors or manufacturers, strikes, lockouts, riots and stoppage of labor from whatever cause, terrorist activities and/or acts of war or for any other reason beyond Great Alaskan Holidays, Inc. control. Towing is not permitted. No smoking or animals are permitted in the motorhomes; Service Animals are welcome. We recommend Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance from travelguard.com or a similar third-party insurance company. CancelCare Protection is not available from Great Alaskan Holidays, Inc. for this program.

**Additional miles over the 3,900 free miles are $.29 per mile up to 2,000 additional miles (3,900 + 2,000) and $.39 per mile thereafter. Most Spring Adventure vacationers drive an average of 4,900 miles with the minimum direct route being a 3,300-mile trip. Some have driven up to 6,138 miles over 21 days. Less than 2% of vacationers will pay the $.39 cents per mile rate. are no refunds for unused days or unused free miles.  The above rates do not include tax.

All drivers must be 25 years of age or older and have a current, valid driver’s license from their state of residence.  Authorized drivers will be asked to sign a driving record addendum or be subject to a computerized Department of Motor Vehicles check.  A valid, signed Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit card (not a check/debit card) will be placed on file while you are on rental.

Because of the unique circumstances surrounding this rental, some special conditions exist.  These include:

  • Non-refundable Reservation Deposit of $500. 
  • Prior to pick-up a valid credit card (debit cards not accepted) is required to be placed on file for a $500 credit hold.
  • We will send you a Rental Agreement to sign and the rental fees and the signed Rental Agreement must be received in our office 60 days prior to your pickup date.
  • The $500 Reservation Deposit can be paid by Visa, MasterCard, Discover card or check.
  • Pickup time is at 8:00am on your pick-up date.  Please complete online driving and information video.
  • Your scheduled return time will be 12:00 pm in Anchorage, Alaska on your selected return date.
  • Optional Rental Items such as coffee makers, BBQ, lawn chairs, etc. must be selected online or over the phone in advance.
  • Clients and all members of their party must possess adequate identification and have the ability to enter and transit Canada.  Visit the U.S. Department of State website at http://travel.state.gov/ for the latest information on passport requirements. Also visit http://www.travel.gc.ca/canada-travel/restrictions for up-to-date restrictions on crossing into Canada.

Size requests will be honored in the order in which the reservations are received.  We will send you a complimentary copy of The Milepost in March, so you can get started planning your adventure.  The Milepost will offer you great trip planning suggestions including possible side trips, ‘must see’ sights, and advice on road conditions.

This is an extremely popular trip and usually sells out very quickly.  So, don’t delay making your reservation.  You may miss the best vacation ever.

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