The Best Way To Explore Kenai Fjords National Park: Major Marine Tours
The Best Way To Explore Kenai Fjords National Park: Major Marine Tours
The Best Way To Explore Kenai Fjords National Park: Major Marine Tours was originally published in August 2020
Alaska is a huge bucketlist destination for many travelers, home to eight national parks, most of which are difficult to access with the exception of Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Wrangell St. Elias National Park. Kenai Fjords gives visitors the opportunity to experience Alaska’s rugged coastline, countless glaciers, and abundant wildlife.
Then there’s us locals. A lot of us forget to explore our own backyard, and I’m totally guilty of this one: despite living a short 2.5 hour drive from Seward, I’ve never gone on a wildlife day cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park. That’s not to say it’s not been on my radar, it has. I’ve thought about hopping on one for the last several summers, especially after talking with patients (many lifelong and long time Alaskans) at work I’ve been meaning to take one after hearing nothing but rave reviews.
The summer up here has a tendency to get away from us all, so that had been my excuse for the last few years of not ticking this one off the to-do list. So finally, excuses aside, I made it on a half-day Kenai Fjords National Park cruise after living here for 33 years. I was hosted by Major Marine Tours on a half-day Kenai Fjords National Park cruise, and in this post, you’ll find out a bit more about these trips and why I definitely recommend both visitors to consider adding it to their itinerary and locals to make the jaunt down to Seward for.
Start planning: The Ultimate Alaska Travel Guide
How To Visit Kenai Fjords National Park
While you can visit Kenai Fjords National Park by car/foot by visiting Exit Glacier and the Harding Icefield located just outside Seward, in my opinion, the best way to experience the park is by taking one of Major Marine’s wildlife day cruises from Seward. Kenai Fjords is comprised of over 669,000 acres of coastal Alaskan wilderness where mountains and ice meet the sea. Given the coastal nature of these glacially carved fjords, the best way to explore the park is undoubtedly by boat.
Major Marine Tours Wildlife Cruises
3.5 hour Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise Adult $94.00 | Child $47.00
5 hour Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise Adult $109.00 | Child $54.50
6 hour Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise Adult $169.00 | Child $84.50
7.5 hour Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise Adult $189.0 | Child $94.50
8.5 hour Northwestern Fjord Cruise Adult $239.00
How To Get To Seward
Getting to Seward is pretty straightforward. The small town is located on Resurrection Bay about 120 miles south of Anchorage along the scenic Seward Highway (check out my Kenai Peninsula Road Trip post for ideas on where to stop along the way!). The drive itself takes about two and a half hours down from Anchorage, but I recommend budgeting in more time to make stops along the way for photos.
Another great option for those that want to take in the scenery between Anchorage and Seward, but don’t want to take on the drive themselves is to book the Rails to Whales package offered by Major Marine Tours. This package takes you on a day trip from Anchorage to Seward by way of the Alaska Railroad, then allows for you to board a 3.5, 5, or 6 hour Kenai Fjords Cruise before you would depart back to Anchorage by train.
Things To Do In Seward
There are plenty of things to do in Seward before and after your Kenai Fjords National Park cruise. Popular highlights include: the Seward SeaLife Center, eating fresh Alaskan seafood at a number of restaurants and cafes in Seward, kayaking in Resurrection Bay, hiking to Caine’s Head, taking a glacier flightseeing tour, taking a hike at nearby Exit Glacier and Harding Icefield, and so much more. For a full guide to Seward to see what the small coastal town has to offer, as well as where to stay, eat and more, check out my Seward Travel Guide.
Exploring Kenai Fjords By Ship
As I mentioned before, the best way to explore Kenai Fjords National Park is by way of ship, allowing you to take in the wild sceneries and abundant wildlife the park has to offer. The fjords range from 600 to 1,000 feet deep, surrounded by towering peaks dotted with hanging glaciers. You’ll spend your time cruising along the shores of Resurrection Bay keeping an eye out for wildlife as you make your way out toward the Gulf of Alaska, taking in deep green forests, misty coves, and sea rocks covered in hundreds if not thousands of birds.
Wildlife To Look Out For
Whales
On my trip with Major Marine Tours, we were able to witness countless orca whales at the mouth of Resurrection Bay as it dumps out into the Gulf of Alaska. Our crew believed some of the orcas we were seeing to be offshore orca, the rarest to see. Being surrounded by what felt like hundreds of orca watching as they breached and lobtailed was a definite highlight of my Kenai Fjords National Park cruise.
Bald Eagles
Alaska is home to more bald eagles than the 48 other states combines (Hawaii is the only state to not have bald eagles at all). You’re bound to see bald eagles on a trip to Alaska, but your chances of seeing one here in Resurrection Bay while cruising the coves is highly likely.
Sea Otters
The heaviest weasel and the smallest marine mammal, sea otters can range from 2.5 to 4 feet in length and weigh between 35 and 110 pounds. A sea otter was our first wildlife sighting out of the Seward Harbor as the day began out into Resurrection Bay. Sadly, otters were hunted extensively in the 18th and 19th centuries for their prized fur. The numbers dwindled to nearly 1,000 before they were added to the endangered species list and hunting of the sea otter was banned.
Puffins
These odd, clown-faced, diving birds can be found all along the coastal areas of the Kenai Peninsula. We had the opportunity to see numerous horned puffins hanging out of cliff faces and diving for fish in the sea. Puffins are impressive little birds with the ability to dive up to 200 feet to catch fish underwater. You may be able to spot the tufted puffin on a Kenai Fjords cruise, look out for their yellow “horns”.
Steller Sea Lions
The reddish color fur distinguishes the Steller sea lion from its relative, the California sea lion. Steller sea lions remain on the near-threatened list because of their low numbers. Males can grow up to 8 feet in length and weigh up to 2,200 pounds, feeding on fish and mollusks.
Mountain Goats
Truth be told, I wasn’t expecting to see mountain goats on my wildlife trip with Major Marine Tours, as I tend to think of mountain goats being inland creatures. Well, there we were, bobbing in the sea, watching a couple of mountain goats graze on the cliffside above us.
Migratory Birds & Sea Birds
You’d be hard-pressed to come on a wildlife cruise in Resurrection Bay and not see a single sea bird or migratory bird. Keep your eyes peeled for black-legged kittiwakes, cormorants, common murres, petrels, harlequin ducks, and many more.
A Review Of Major Marine Tours
As most of you who have read my blog for a while know, I don’t do a lot of reviews or sponsored articles unless it’s something that really fits well with the nature of this blog. I had actually been recommending people go on wildlife day cruises up here in Alaska for years based on the rave reviews I’d heard from both longtime Alaskans and travelers who had gone on one (you wouldn’t believe how often I hear a longtime Alaskan lament that they couldn’t believe they had waited so long to go on one and after having done so take one every year). So when I had the chance to work with Major Marine Tours I jumped at the opportunity, since I had been recommending them for so long based on others’ experience.
From the ease of booking, checking in, and boarding to the comfortable ship, expert and knowledgable staff, and beyond I can now without a doubt recommend taking a Kenai Fjords National Park wildlife cruise with Major Marine Tours. I couldn’t think of a single thing that could have been improved on for our Kenai Fjords cruise. I was onboard the Spirit of Adventure, an 86 foot catamaran with a capacity of 174 passengers, for the 3.5 hour Kenai Fjords National Park Wildlife Cruise.
Major Marine is an Alaskan owned boat tour company that has been in business for nearly 30 years.
Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Kenai Fjords Cruise
- Pack Dramamine in the event of seasickness.
- Bring binoculars.
- Dress in layers. Alaska weather is especially erratic so having layers you can easily add or strip off will make your trip that much more enjoyable because if you’re like me, you’ll spend nearly the entirety of the wildlife cruise outside on the deck. Having a waterproof rain jacket and rain pants is a must as the weather can be quite wet in Kenai Fjords. Find out more in my guide to what to pack for Alaska.
- Don’t forget to pack your camera (and batteries).
- Bring a dry bag for electronics if you prefer to be outside on deck for your trip.
- Snacks, beer, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase onboard all Major Marine Tours cruises. The 3.5 hour cruise is the only departure that does not include a meal. Complimentary coffee, tea, and water are provided.
Have Any Questions About Major Marine Tours Or Kenai Fjords National Park?
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Disclaimer: I was hosted onboard the Spirit of Adventure on a 3.5 hour Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise by Major Marine Tours in exchange for review and coverage on The Adventures of Nicole.
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9 Tips For Viewing The Aurora
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Northern Lights Guide: Top Tips For Seeing The Aurora
Updated April 2020, Top Tips For Viewing The Aurora was originally written in March 2018
Seeing the aurora, an item on many a traveler’s bucketlist. Growing up in Alaska I’ve been lucky to see the northern lights countless times. Not everyone has the convenience of watching the lights dance out their window as I do, and some travel just to see the aurora. But seeing the aurora can be a difficult task. Predicting the northern lights is tricky and forecasts arent very reliable. Pair that with the need for clear skies and little light pollution and seeing the aurora becomes a difficult task.
So to help you increase your chances of seeing the aurora in Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia and beyond I’m sharing a few tips on where to see them, how to track them, and more.
1. Head North (Or South)
The best places to view the Aurora can be found in Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia, Iceland, and Russia. Latitudes around 65ºN seem to be optimal for viewing the aurora in the northern hemisphere.
However, if you plan to view them around the Southern Hemisphere, your best bets will be Southern New Zealand, Tasmania, and the Antarctic Peninsula, though seeing them in the southern hemisphere is a bit less likely with the lack of landmass at the optimal aurora viewing latitudes.
2. Plan For The Right Time Of Year
As you approach the poles summer days are extremely long and winter night can go on forever. It’s not usually possible to see the Aurora in the summertime as most places that do get them don’t have dark night skies then. The best months for viewing the Aurora are September-April in the northern hemisphere and March-September in the Southern Hemisphere. September and March typically see the most auroral activity each year.
3. Check The Aurora Forecast
The northern lights can be difficult to predict but there are websites that put out aurora forecasts. Scientists are always measuring what kind of activity we may receive based on solar flares headed towards Earth, paired with the strength of the planet’s magnetic field. These forecasts aren’t perfect, but they can come in handy. My favorite is the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute’s Forecast. Not only do they provide forecast maps for North America, Europe, and the South Pole, they also have a 27 day graph of KP forecasts as well as the moon’s current phase.
KP Index is the measurement of a solar flare’s strength. KP index can range from 0 to 9, with 9 being the highest. At KP 3-4 you can typically see the lights so long as you’re somewhere dark and the sky is clear. KP 5+ is when you get the wildest shows where you can really see the aurora dance. The highest I’ve seen was a KP 7 and that’s when you feel like you could reach out and touch them. It is important to note that auroras at lower KP indexes will sometimes look like a greyish-green cloud or fog. Once the index jumps to 4 and above you can typically make them out a bit better.
Learn how to photograph the aurora here
4. And Check Local Weather Forecasts Too
Predicting whether you can see the northern lights on a given night is a two-part process. If you have a cloudy sky, you’re just not going to see them.
5. Avoid The Full Moon
The full moon can make the sky too bright for getting to see the northern lights. Anything under a 1/4 moon is the best for viewing. The moon can help light up foregrounds though, creating great photos.
6. Get Yourself Ready For An All-Nighter
The Aurora tends to be the most active from 12 am to 4 am, although it is possible that they could appear in the skies earlier in the evening and even a little later into the morning. The earliest and latest I’ve watched the northern lights is 6 pm and 8 am.
7. Go Somewhere Dark
Light pollution from city lights can make it more difficult to view the Aurora, so it’s best to get away from it all. If you plan to see the aurora in Alaska, check out the Borealis Basecamp which is hands down the coolest hotel to see the aurora from.
8. Always Look To The Northern Horizon (Or Southern)
On weaker KP index nights your best bet for seeing the aurora is by looking toward the northern horizon (or southern horizon if you’re in the southern hemisphere). But if the KP index is high and the Earth gets hit with a stronger solar flare, you’ll see the entire sky erupt in color.
9. Stay Warm & Enjoy!
It’s usually cold out there on those long dark winter nights when Auroras are more frequent, so stay warm when you kick back and watch the lights dance above you!
Northern Lights Photography Tips
Shooting the aurora can be a bit tricky and take a little practice to master. I highly recommend if you’re planning to travel to see the aurora to practice shooting the stars and night sky before leaving home to get a good feel for your gear and to experience the steps on how to do it. For more in-depth information on camera equipment to shoot the aurora with, click here.
Photography Gear You’ll Need
- Camera with manual mode and high ISO. Personally, I shoot on a Canon 5 DS-R but have captured the aurora in the past with the Canon 600D without issues.
- Low aperture wide-angle lens. A lens 24mm or wider with an aperture f/3.5 is optimal. My go-to night sky lens is the Rokinon 14mm SP f/2.4. In the past, I’ve shot with a Canon 18-55mm kit lens that comes with the 600D and the Canon 10-22mm (both are for EF-S crop sensor mounts).
- A sturdy tripod or GorillaPod.
- Two or more camera batteries. The cold zaps ’em quick.
Camera Settings
Here are some basic tips and info on your camera settings for shooting the aurora. If you want to read more in depth info on shooting the aurora click here.
File Format: Make sure you have your camera set to shoot in RAW format prior to heading out to shoot the aurora, this will give you a bit more editing capabilities in the post processing step. If you forget to switch it and shoot in jpeg don’t worry, the images will still be usable.
Shutter Speed: Your shutter speed will vary widely depending on how active and how visible the northern lights are. If it’s low activity and the lights aren’t very vibrant I’ll shoot fairly long exposure times, anywhere between 6-20 seconds. If the lights are very active and dancing around quickly I’ll shoot as low as 1 second exposures.
Aperture: For shooting the northern lights, you’ll want to ramp your f/ stop as wide as it will go. f/3.5 or lower is best, my widest lens goes down to f/2.4.
ISO: My ISO will differ depending on how bright or dark my scene is. If I have a little light pollution or a partial moon lighting up the foreground I’ll shoot a lower ISO between 800-2000. If it’s really dark where I’m shooting my ISO will be as high as 3200. The downside with higher ISO is that your photos will be grainier.
Editing Your Aurora Photos
Editing is highly subjective and greatly depends on your preferences and tastes. First and foremost, I recommend using Adobe Lightroom for handling your images.
As far as editing your northern lights photos, you’ll need to play around with settings to discover what you like. Personally, I tend to bump shadows to bring out foreground details, clarify a little to bring up details. I then will usually bring up the noise luminance a little to counter out any grain/noise, especially if I had shot with higher ISO. Sometimes I might need to mess with the white balance to counter out an orangy sky from city light pollution. That’s a very simplified explanation on how I edit my aurora photos, but if you want a more in depth post on processing aurora images check out this post.
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10 Unique & Cheap Places To Travel In Summer 2020
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10 Unique & Cheap Places To Travel In Summer 2020
Updated April 2020, 10 Unique & Cheap Places To Travel was originally written in June 2019
If you’re looking to go backpacking on a budget and want an array of unique and cheap places to travel in 2020 and want to get off the beaten path then you’re in the right place. Travel doesn’t have to be expensive as many people think it is, especially with the help of Hostelworld giving you access to a wide variety of accommodations. After spending the last decade or so traveling the world, on at times the tiniest budget here are 10 of my favorite destinations to travel in 2020, all of which I have visited booking hostels along the way with Hostelworld.
Egypt
Egypt has taken a huge hit in the tourism sector in the last few years which has made Egypt a very budget-friendly destination for backpackers. With so much history it’ll make even the biggest buff’s head spin, you could spend years in Egypt and still learn new information every day. Egypt has all the makings of a perfect getaway with iconic sites (pyramids, anyone?), delicious food (I nearly overdosed on tahini), souks astir, and friendly locals welcoming you to their country around every corner.
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Where To Stay
For a centrally located spot with easy access to many of Cairo’s highlights, I’d say go stay at Holy Sheet Hostel. The staff is beyond helpful and friendly. Pair that with a nice open common area to swap Egypt tips with and perfect rooms, making this easily one of the best places you can possibly stay in Cairo.
Iran
Oft misunderstood and painted evil by much of the media, Iran isn’t what many in the west think it is (ie: don’t believe everything you hear in the mainstream). Iran easily tops the list for unique and cheap places to travel in summer, even after I set high expectations for the country after my numerous visits to its Persian neighbors of Tajikistan and Afghanistan. Some of my favorite travel moments are from my time spent in Iran, making several friends along the way that I now talk to on a near-daily basis. I spent a few days shy of a month backpacking across Iran recently and can honestly say Iran really has it all… From world-class hospitality to epic desert landscapes, some of the most beautiful architecture in the entire world, a magical rainbow island, rich history… I could keep going on all day. And to sweeten the deal a little more it was one of the most budget-friendly places I’ve ever traveled— seriously. I spent less than $550 USD in the country and I wasn’t even trying to keep to a tight budget.
For more inspiration to travel Iran check out:
- A 1-4 Week Iran Itinerary
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- The Ultimate Shiraz Travel Guide
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- Tabriz Travel Guide
- Esfahan Travel Guide
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Where To Stay
From my own experience, I recommend staying at Tehran Heritage Hostel for those kicking off their trip from Tehran. The staff can help you with just about anything (like getting me a bus ticket to Tabriz) and they have a huge communal area in the courtyard where you can meet other backpackers to trade stories or even share a day trip with. One of my favorite parts of staying at Tehran Heritage Hostel was sat eating breakfast talking with other backpackers from all over the world sharing stories from other parts of Iran and even other countries.
Georgia
Georgia is gaining traction and becoming more popular by the year, but still has many a hidden gems around each twist and turn. This shining jewel in the Caucasus offers the trifecta of awesome— budget-friendly, great food, and wine and epic mountains (not to mention culture, architecture, decent infrastructure and so much more). Georgia straddles Europe and Asia, and many will argue to which continent it belongs technically– but those of you that don’t care about the technical things will thoroughly enjoy Eastern Europe meets Western Asia atmosphere in Georgia.
Where To Stay
Envoy Hostel was where I stayed on my impromptu stay in Tbilisi. Easily one of my favorite hostels I’ve crashed at. From meeting other travelers to grab a gooey khachapuri and a red wine with, share day trips in the country alongside and even plot an escape to Armenia with Envoy was an easy win– in fact, I still talk to two of the backpackers I met in the hostel kitchen pretty frequently and even have shared many meals and day trips with. The staff is also super helpful offering group trip outings, and even direct you to where to grab a shared taxi to your intended destination at.
Bolivia
Less popular than its Chilean and Peruvian neighbors but not lacking whatsoever in epic adventures, vibrant and diverse culture, amazing high altitude sceneries, and underrated cities. Bolivia isn’t so far-flung that people don’t know about it, but it still houses some epic off the beaten path trekking potential. I traveled the country with a friend who was still completing university and Bolivia was a piece of cake even on a college kid’s odd-job savings.
For more inspiration to travel Bolivia check out:
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Where To Stay
In Copacabana whatever you do, stay at the La Cupula. This is by and far my most favorite accommodation I have ever stayed at. The architecture is inspired by pre-Colombian elements with an Arabic twist. The yard out front offers epic views of Lake Titicaca with llamas roaming around and the staff was more than gracious. As many of you already know, I do not travel for the sake of staying at fancy hotels like many “influencers” you see out there, but this is the one accommodation that I would make the detour to Copacabana for if it’s not already on your itinerary.
Ukraine
From the moment I stepped foot in Ukraine till my departure I enjoyed every second (well, except the taxi driver that scammed me in Odessa but we can’t win at everything). Being the second-largest country in Europe Ukraine has diverse and beautiful landscapes, a unique cuisine shaped by many influences over the years, and countless opportunities to engage in fun and quirky Ukrainian traditions.
Where To Stay
If you’re headed to Odessa I recommend staying at Hostel 51. The friendly staff will help you get the most out of your stay in Odessa, plus its located right in the heart of the city where most of the major sites are located. Hostel 51 is also a great place to meet other travelers to swap stories with and to share continuing travels further in Ukraine with.
Botswana
Before I went to Botswana as part of an adventure traveling from southern to eastern Africa I was told only rich tourists with huge budget went there… challenge accepted. Two of my favorite highlights of Botswana was seeing hippos lazing about and giraffes frolicking around in the Okavango Delta, as well as nearly coming face to face with an elephant herd and watching lion cubs play around with a monitor lizard while their mothers hunted an impala at Chobe National Park. But the big take away was that Botswana doesn’t have to be expensive, as the country is more than just bougie safari lodges.
Where To Stay
While it’s a haul out of the town of Kasane, the Elephant Trail Hostel is a good option for budget backpackers wanting to experience Botswana to the fullest. The friendly staff can easily help you arrange trips into Chobe National Park and even make arrangements as far away as Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. There’s also a large communal area where you can meet other independent travelers making their way across Botswana and even Africa as a whole.
Slovenia
As far as I’m concerned Slovenia may be the most beautiful country in Europe. After I stepped off the train in Ljubljana on my first visit in 2010 I couldn’t help but keep thinking I could easily live here. Don’t miss quirky and artfully beautiful Ljubljana (seriously my favorite capital city in Europe) and the Julian Alps with the famous Lake Bled nestled perfectly in its pinnacles.
Where To Stay
Most will start their Slovenian adventure from the capital city of Ljubljana. After a few visits I will always recommend Hostel Celica. Celica is truly one of the most unique hostels in the world. The building originally served as a military barrack for the Austro-Hungarian Empire before turning into a prison that operated for 100 years. By the early 1990’s it was abandoned, later to be re-molded into a one of a kind hostel. Each of the 20 prison cells was re-vamped having its own story and concept applied by artists brought in to design each and every one of them. To keep the prison’s history alive you will not be able to choose your cell, it will be assigned to you. In 2018 Hostel Celica underwent renovations so I personally can’t wait to return and see what the new makeover looks like. Every time I have stayed at Hostel Celica I’ve had the opportunity to meet countless travelers from Mexico, Slovenia, Argentina, the US, New Zealand and beyond making their way through Slovenia.
Kazakhstan
From the windblown high steppe over to the glimmering lakes nestled in the Tian Shan Mountains to the whistling dunes and epic canyons of the Kazakh desert, stunning Silk Road architecture of Turkestan to the Vegas-like glitz of Astana and Euro-chic streets of Almaty, Kazakhstan packs a lot within the borders of the 9th largest country in the world. Kazakhstan is a great place to begin a delve into Central Asia from as it offers all the creature comfort in its modern cities before setting out for authentic experiences staying homestays in remote corners of the country.
For more inspiration to travel Kazakhstan check out:
- The Kazakhstan Travel Guide
- How To Get To Charyn Canyon
- How To Get To Kaindy & Kolsai Lakes
- The Best Things To Do In Almaty
- How To Get To Big Almaty Lake
- A Guide To The Almaty Metro
- 32 Photos That Will Put Kazakhstan On Your Bucketlist
- Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan Border Crossing At Karkara
Where To Stay
A great place to kick off your Kazakhstan adventure is the European-chic ex-capital of Almaty. Get acquainted with buzzing Kazakh lifestyle here in Almaty before heading off for great adventures beyond. For Almaty, I recommend booking a bed at Almaty Backpackers. From here I met two backpackers that I shared a trip to Charyn Canyon with (as in getting a car and navigating the journey on our own), and yet another who I spent several days roaming around Kazakhstan and even returned to Kyrgyzstan with. By and far this was one of the more social hostels I’ve stayed and have lifelong friends because of.
Chile
Chile spans 4,270 kilometers from north to south, only second in the world to Brazil in north-south length. With a span like that Chile offers endless adventure from the dry Atacama Desert in the extreme north to the frigid Magellanes Region in the ultimate south. Chile, of course, isn’t exactly known to be the most backpacker-budget friendly country, but it is 100% possible to take in the country’s highlights without breaking the bank… even in the majestic pinnacles of Torres del Paine in Patagonia. Chile can be a pretty cheap place to travel in summer thanks to it being winter in the southern hemisphere. In Patagonia, many accommodations and operators close down for the southern hemisphere’s winter months, but not to worry! Some do stay open and prices are a steal, plus you’ll feel like you have some of the iconic spots to yourself.
For more inspiration to travel Chile check out:
Where To Stay
YaganHouse Hostel in Puerto Natales is an easy favorite with a cozy communal area to socialize. The staff is super friendly, the hostel offers trips to surrounding areas and is located right in the center of Puerto Natales. I actually joined one of the hostel’s day trips to Mirador Las Torres and made friends with a Brazilian couple that I still talk to regularly.
Indonesia
Indonesia is more than just Bali, though there’s no definite number of how many islands comprise the nation some say 13,466, others 17,508 and even some as high as 18,307. With this mind-boggling number of islands you can find endless corners of the country to explore. My travels in Indonesia included Lombok, Borneo, the Gili Islands and Bali, which I feel doesn’t even qualify to even have scratched the surface and why I intend to visit many more times. Indonesia is also a steal and with some of the best months to visit being June, July, and August makes the country an easy winner in the ‘cheap places to travel in the summer category.
Looking for more Indonesia inspiration to get you to start planning? Check out:
Where To Stay
For those headed to Bali and want to experience a little more rustic Indonesia head to neighboring Lombok. We opted to stay at the Jazz Senggigi in Senggigi Beach. This accommodation has private and dorm beds on offer and even has a shared pool where you can easily meet other travelers to share Indonesia travel info with.
Why Book Your Unique & Cheap Travel This Summer With Hostelworld?
- Hostelworld has the widest selection of hostels bookable directly through their site
- Reviews and feedback can easily be accessed from each Hostelworld hostel’s page so that you can determine which hostel suits you best
- You’ll save major money by staying in shared accommodations helping you stretch your money and travels a little further
- Hostelworld hostels are always a great place to meet other likeminded travelers, who knows, you may check out with new friends or even head off on a new adventure with someone you met in your dorm
Need More Inspiration For Unique & Cheap Places To Travel In Summer?
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10 Reasons To Visit The Ross Sea
Updated April 2020, 10 Reasons To Visit The Ross Sea was originally written in April 2017
I traveled on board the M/V Ortelius sailing to the Ross Sea and Antarctica as an independent press & media representative in partnership with Oceanwide Expeditions. All these opinions are my own, but trust me, the Ross Sea impressed far more than it disappointed.
Are you looking to find ‘off the beaten path Antarctica‘? Look no further than the remote and rarely visited Ross Sea region. The Ross Sea was named after Sir James Clark Ross who discovered the sea in 1841 and is home to abundant wildlife, the largest ice shelf in the world and is the closest open water to the South Pole.
Start planning your Antarctic expedition here: The Antarctica Travel Guide
1. The Ross Sea Is As Remote As It Gets
Shrouded in mystery and thick pack ice the Ross Sea is cut off from the world for a majority of the year. In the short Antarctic summer, the thick ice will finally give way, allowing access to the Earth’s most remote and pristine waters. Doesn’t get much more off the beaten path than this. The only thing around to bother you is the next culprit on the list.
2. The Wildlife
The nutrient-packed waters of the Ross Sea support a plethora of plankton which allows for its waters to be teaming with wildlife. Ten mammal species, six bird species, 95 species of fish, and over 1,000 invertebrates are known to frequent the Ross Sea. Some of the stars of the Ross Sea wildlife scene include; Adelie & Emperor Penguins, Weddell, Leopard & Crabeater Seals, Skua, Antarctic & Snow Petrel, Antarctic Toothfish, and Killer & Antarctic Minke whales.
Check out wildlife and more on Franklin Island
3. The Ross Ice Shelf is the largest in the world
Coming in at nearly the same size as the country of France the Ross Ice Shelf is 487,000 square kilometers of solid ice (188,000 square miles). The ice shelf covers a large portion of the southern reaches of the Ross Sea as well as all of Roosevelt Island.
4. As Close To Mars On Earth As You Can Get
Did you know Antarctica is home to one of the most inhospitable, extreme deserts on Earth? Welcome to the McMurdo Dry Valleys. Scientists consider the Dry Valleys to be the closest terrestrial environment to that which exists on Mars. Even weirder is the ‘Blood Waterfall‘ located on Taylor Glacier here in the McMurdo Dry Valleys.
See more: A guide to the McMurdo Dry Valleys
5. The Fascinating History
Follow in the footsteps of some of Antarctica’s most famous explorers. Borchgrevink, Scott, and Shackleton all led expeditions in the Ross Sea. Cape Adare, Cape Evans, Hut Point, and Cape Royds all house well preserved historic huts important to the legacy of exploration of the most remote continent.
6. Ice, Ice… You Know The Rest
Imagine waking up to a sea of pancake ice surrounding you and giant icebergs teeming with penguins and seals staring right back at you. This is an all-to-regular occurrence here.
Check out 10 reasons why you need to visit Antarctica
7. The Pristine Nature
Owing to its remote location, the Ross Sea is home to some of the cleanest waters and untouched, raw nature on Earth. It’s even gained the nickname of ‘The Last Ocean’.
8. The Ross Sea Is The World’s Largest Marine Reserve
In October 2016 an agreement was finally reached which will protect 1.5 million square kilometers (983,00 sq. miles) of the Ross Sea, of which no fishing will be allowed in 1.1 million square kilometers of the marine reserve. Read more on the agreement here.
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9. See Science Live In Action
In the heart of McMurdo Sound sits McMurdo Station (US) and Scott Station (New Zealand). Nearby Terra Nova Bay is home to Gondwana Station (Germany), Jang Bogo Station (South Korea), and Mario Zuchelli Station (Italy). If you’re lucky enough to get clearance you can visit these stations and find out what the scientists down here do and get a peek into their super remote lives.
10. The Southernmost Active Volcano On Earth
Antarctica is a land of fire and ice. Mt. Erebus has been active for roughly the last 1.3 million years. Erebus is located on Ross Island towering around its inactive neighbors– Mt. Terror, Mt. Bird, and Mt. Terra Nova.
Need Any More Inspiration To Visit The Ross Sea?
If you’re ready for a once-in-a-lifetime-style adventure and to meet some of the most interesting fellow travelers out there, Antarctica, particularly the Ross Sea are the place for you. I have just returned from Oceanwide Expeditions spectacular Ross Sea Crossing. Check out the sailings they have coming up for next season, it’s never to early to start planning!
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Merzouga Tips: Recommendations for Moroccan Desert Tours
This post is in partnership with KKday, and of course, all opinions are my own. KKday connects travelers with local tour and activity operators in over 170 cities! And PS: This post does contain some affiliate links.
Merzouga Tips: My Best Recommendations to make your Sahara Experience that much Better
Updated April 2020, Merzouga Tips: Recommendations for Moroccan Desert Tours was originally written in December 2017
On my first trip to the Sahara, I took a 3-day Merzouga Desert tour arranged by KKday during my trip to Morocco. After my experience, here are my best Merzouga tips.
Where is Merzouga?
Merzouga is a village on the edge of the Moroccan Sahara that serves as a great jumping-off point for greater adventures into the Sahara Desert. Many people take 3-day desert tours from Marrakech that include one-night camping at a Berber desert camp in Erg Chebbi nearby to Merzouga. A night in the Sahara will give you phenomenal stargazing as well as a small look into the lifestyle of the nomadic Berber people.
More of a DIY-style traveler? Check out my Southern Morocco road trip itinerary
Why Merzouga?
There are tons of desert camps in Morocco when you start searching on google. If you don’t have much time to dedicate to thoroughly exploring the Sahara and want to get the most out of your experience a tour to Merzouga comes most recommended, especially over Zagora.
Weather in the Moroccan Sahara
Let’s cut to the chase: The best months to visit are February-April and September-November. Why? Because that’s when temperatures are most pleasant, spring and fall. Deserts are a land of extremes, temperatures can range from dangerously hot in the summertime to downright freezing cold in the winter! Here is a handy chart for temperatures in a nearby city in Algeria (yes, Merzouga is very close to the Algerian border).
What does a 3-day Merzouga Desert Tour usually include?
You’ll start by departing Marrakech early on day one towards the Atlas Mountains where you will make several stops for scenic viewpoints before descending out of the mountains and onto Ait Ben Haddou. Ait Ben Haddou is an ancient village that is famous for appearing in several big-name movies. After exploring a bit of the Kasbah at Ait Ben Haddou head toward Ouarzazate: the Gate of the Sahara, a large city. After leaving Ouarzazate roll down your windows as you head into the Valley of Roses (it really does smell like roses!). You will arrive in the evening to Boumalne Dades for the evening. Day 2 is a jam-packed day, in the morning you will head off for the oasis town of Tinghir via the ‘Road of 1001 Kasbahs’. After exploring the lush, green oasis of Tinghir, and a demonstration on how traditional Berber carpets are made you’ll head to Todgha Gorge to briefly explore the monstrous canyon before making way to Merzouga. In Merzouga, you will meet your camels and nomadic guides and set off for a camel ride into the sunset and to camp at a Berber camp in Erg Chebbi for the night. Day 3 will begin before dawn so that you can leave by camel as daylight breaks and make it to the biggest sand dune around to catch the sun as it rises over the horizon. Day 3 is mostly spent in transit back to Marrakech with scenic stops along the way.
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Shop Merzouga Desert Tours
- 4 Day Merzouga & Zagora Tour + Atlas Mtns
- Price: $290.48
- 3 Day Marrakech to Merzouga Tour
- Price: $138.93
- Camel Trek into the Sahara from Merzouga
- Price: $75.78
- Overnight Camel trek to Merzouga
- Price: $85.00
General Merzouga tips for the tour
- Bring an external battery for charging electronics and extra batteries for cameras! If you didn’t book the luxury camp you won’t have access to electricity the night you sleep in Erg Chebbi. You’ll likely be taking lots of photos and videos of your trip, so better safe than sorry!
- If you’ve not booked a luxury desert camp: Pack a small backpack with necessary items the morning before you leave your accommodation in Boumalne Dades and head for Merzouga (ie: change of clothes, toothbrush, etc). Our driver failed to tell everyone this, which lead to everyone having to pack a small backpack when we arrived in Merzouga. Not the end of the world, just a little chaotic and a waste of time, that could’ve easily been avoided by simply telling the group to pack a bag at dinner the night before.
Tips for the Sahara
- You'll start by departing Marrakech early on day one towards the Atlas Mountains where you will make several stops for scenic viewpoints before descending out of the mountains and onto Ait Ben Haddou. Ait Ben Haddou is an ancient village that is famous for appearing in several big-name movies. After exploring a bit of the Kasbah at Ait Ben Haddou head toward Ouarzazate: the Gate of the Sahara, a large city. After leaving Ouarzazate roll down your windows as you head into the Valley of Roses (it really does smell like roses!). You will arrive in the evening to Boumalne Dades for the evening. Day 2 is a jam-packed day, in the morning you will head off for the oasis town of Tinghir via the 'Road of 1001 Kasbahs'. After exploring the lush, green oasis of Tinghir, and a demonstration on how traditional Berber carpets are made you'll head to Todgha Gorge to briefly explore the monstrous canyon before making way to Merzouga. In Merzouga, you will meet your camels and nomadic guides and set off for a camel ride into the sunset and to camp at a Berber camp in Erg Chebbi for the night. Day 3 will begin before dawn so that you can leave by camel as daylight breaks and make it to the biggest sand dune around to catch the sun as it rises over the
- Look at daytime highs and nighttime lows during the period of time you plan to take a Merzouga Desert tour. I visited in mid-November and temperatures ranged from about 0°C (32°F) at night to 20°C (68°F)- warm days and chilly nights.
- Pack necessary layers to accommodate the weather. It can be scorching hot in the summer to downright freezing in the winter. One woman on our trip had brought a winter jacket with her- was she glad she had it!
- Bring water! Getting dehydrated is no joke. Some tours will provide water (best to ask before hand), but it’s still better to bring more just in case. This is the desert and it’s extremely dry out here.
- Bring a long scarf. The local nomadic men who will take you out to camp on camelback will wrap your scarf on your head for you to keep sand from pelting you. It was very windy the evening I went by camelback, so I was glad to get to camp without sand in my hair and mouth!
- Bring sunglasses. This pairs great with the scarf mentioned above to keep blowing sand out of your eyes, and of course the bright sun. If I hadn’t worn glasses I’d have not seen most the journey with the sand flying around.
- horizon. Day 3 is mostly spent in transit back to Marrakech with scenic stops along the way.
Read: What it was like to spend the night in the Sahara
Camel riding tips
- For many of you this will be the first time you ride a camel. Comparatively, I find travel by camelback more comfortable than travel by horseback.
- Stretch your legs before, especially your inner thighs. You’ll likely be engaging these muscles to help you balance as you mosey along.
- Hold on! It can be a bumpy ride and require a bit of balance on going downhill. There are handles on the saddle to hold onto.
Tinghir & Todgha Gorge Tips
- Bring a water bottle. In the morning you’ll walk through the oasis of Tinghir. Luckily for you, you’ll be in a nice shaded oasis but it’s a decent amount of walking (nothing strenuous).
- Make sure to have money to tip your guide here. This guide is included in the tours and ours was great. Very informative and entertaining.
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Ait Ben Haddou tips
- This one is more of a recommendation than a tip: The local guide in Ait Ben Haddou is not included in the 3-day tour prices. This is stated in the description, and that it would cost 2€ per person, which is fine. However, I found the local guide that we were very much pushed to go with by our driver to have been completely unnecessary. He didn’t describe anything that wasn’t easily readable online in about 30 seconds time on the Internet. The part I found annoying was that our driver kind of pushed us that we had to. My recommendation is to skip the guide unless you can confirm you’re being set up with someone that gives good information and does more than cross the riverbed with you and tell you to walk to the top on your own and meet him back in 15 minutes. He also demanded tips on top of the 2€ per head. He walked us through the old Kasbah and spoke for about 3 minutes. 2€ x 17 people for about 10 minutes total of work is pretty high, so
asking for tipsdemanding tips on top was asinine in my opinion. - Avoid the hotel restaurant in Ait Ben Haddou next to the bridge. This is where we were dropped off by the Ait Ben Haddou guide and told to eat. Two things that I found bothersome: 1) They would not allow anyone to share meals. We were told no as many people in or group were paired and weren’t that hungry. 2) The most unprofessional restaurant move I had ever seen. One couple that was in our group split off from us and ate upstairs in the same restaurant. They paid THEIR waiter upon leaving. After we were all loaded up on the van to leave. The waiter that catered to the remainder of the group rushed onto the van stating that two people did not pay, pointed them out, and started demanding money. The couple insisted they paid their waiter. The man then informed them that they were to pay him directly and not the staff member who handled their meal. (There was never any mention of this before, during or after the meal). It finally ended with the couple having to leave the van to settle the matter, in which they did absolutely nothing wrong. Not only was it embarrassing for the couple for being accused of stealing, but it was also ludicrous that a restaurant of that scale would have staff that behaves this way. My point: There are other dining options in Ait Ben Haddou.
Merzouga tips for packing
Not sure what clothes to bring with you on tour?
Summertime
- 1-2 loose fitting, light shirts. Aim for breathable fabrics.
- 1-2 pairs of loose, lightweight trousers.
- 1 sarong. Can be worn as a scarf, to cover shoulders or as a skirt.
- 1 scarf. Keep that blowing sand out of your hair and face.
- Sunglasses. Block the bright light and the blowing sands.
- Socks and underwear.
- 1 sweater/jumper or light jacket. Because it does cool off some in the evenings.
Spring and Fall
- 1-2 loose fitting shirts.
- 1-2 pairs of trousers.
- 1 sarong.
- 1 scarf.
- Sunglasses.
- Socks and underwear.
- 1 sweater/jumper.
- 1 jacket, it gets chilly in the evenings.
- 1 hat, because majority of your body heat leaves from your head.
- 1 pair of light mittens.
Wintertime
- 1-2 loose shirts. At least one long sleeve is a good choice.
- 1-2 pairs of trousers.
- 1 sarong.
- 1 scarf.
- Sunglasses.
- Socks and underwear.
- 1 sweater/jumper.
- 1 insulated jacket.
- 1 hat.
- 1 pair of mittens.
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Where To Stay In Merzouga
Camping
Budget
Camel Trekking Desert Camp
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Midrange
Merzouga Desert Camp Bazin
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Glamping
Luxury Erg Desert Camp
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Dihya Desert Camp
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Riads
Budget
Riad Hotel Les Flamants
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Midrange
Riad Dar Hassan
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Luxury
Riad Chebbi
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What It’s Like To Spend The Night In The Sahara Desert
This post on my 3-day Merzouga Desert Experience is in partnership with KKday, and of course, all opinions are my own. KKday connects travelers with local tour and activity operators in over 170 cities! And PS: This post does contain some affiliate links.
What it’s like to spend the night in the Sahara Desert
Updated March 2020, What it’s like to spend the night in the Sahara Desert was originally written in November 2017
Amazing, need I say more?
I recently spent the night in the Sahara Desert under a kabillion stars on a 3-day Merzouga Desert tour with KKday. KKday is a worldwide tour booking engine and can arrange this trip and more in Morocco for you.
If you’re planning a trip to Morocco and want a magical Sahara experience, then a Merzouga tour to spend the night in the Sahara is perfect for you!
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First, get dressed up by local nomads
The local Berber men will show you how to wrap your scarves for optimal sand and sun protection. The traditional scarf worn by the Berber either draped on shoulders or wrapped into a turban is called the keffiyah.
Next hop up on your trusty steed for your sunset ride to camp
Get ready, and maybe stretch out your legs before you hop on! You’ll likely be a little sore from using your legs to help balance yourself.
Plan your own trip: The Southern Morocco road trip itinerary
Arrive to home-sweet-home for the night, your Berber-style desert camp
There’s no better wat to experience a night in the Sahara Desert than to camp under the stars. These camps can range from basic, simple Berber-style desert camps to all-out luxury glamping setups. We chose to go with a more traditional one.
Have a hot meal inside the tent dining room
Get ready for a bubbling Tagine, a big bowl of Harira soup, and a big glass of Moroccan whiskey (that’s mint tea).
Read: Tips for planning the best Merzouga Desert tour
Now head out to the bonfire after dinner
Stay warm under the starry open Saharan sky and listen to traditional Berber songs.
Shop Merzouga Desert Tours
- 4 Day Merzouga & Zagora Tour + Atlas Mtns
- Price: $290.48
- 3 Day Marrakech to Merzouga Tour
- Price: $138.93
- Camel Trek into the Sahara from Merzouga
- Price: $75.78
- Overnight Camel trek to Merzouga
- Price: $85.00
Now, throw on your warm clothes, it’s time to go stargazing in the Sahara!
For many of my group, they had never seen the Milky Way with the naked eye before. Not to mention, we saw countless shooting stars.
Then the camels got brought into the picture
Our guides saw a couple of us out taking pictures of the stars and came over and asked if we wanted to get some shots with the camels. Uhhhh heck yes, we do! They brought us over to where the camels were resting. Camels make for great models, they hold pretty still for those long exposure shots.
Then, after an evening of stargazing, go snuggle up in your tent to get some much-needed rest...
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Because rise and freakin shine
You’ll be getting up at the crack of dawn. Well, actually... just before the crack of dawn.
Watch the sky change colors on camelback
Bob the camel, leading the way!
Stretch them legs out real quick
'Cause now you're climbing a monster of a sand dune to watch the sun peek over the horizon.
Before you know it, you’re back in Merzouga
Time to say goodbye to your camels and your local guides.
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Where to stay in Merzouga
Want a more do-it-yourself style Sahara Desert trip? Not to worry, here are some great desert camp options in Merzouga.
Budget
Camel Trekking Desert Camp
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Midrange
Merzouga Desert Camp Bazin
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Glamping
Luxury Erg Desert Camp
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Glamping
Dihya Desert Camp
| Booking.com | Agoda.com |
Not into camping?
That's a-okay, here are some great riads to choose from.
Budget
Riad Hotel Les Flamants
| Booking.com | Hotels.com |
Midrange
Riad Dar Hassan
| Booking.com | Agoda.com |
Luxury
Riad Chebbi
| Booking.com | Hotels.com |
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