NOTE: The first van for this trip is full and confirmed! We have opened up spots in a second van. Booking will be available until Dec. 1st, 2024. However, please sign up ASAP if you plan to come, because availability of vans is extremely limited in Alaska and we need at least four folks booked to reserve the second van. If we get enough additional registrants but no van is available by that time, we will immediately let you know and refund deposits.

During the pandemic, Alaska Supply's founder, Caitlin Warbelow, was approached about creating tours that visit Alaskan locations featured in Tune Supply's online productions. It's taken a few years, but we're finally able to offer our first music-infused Alaska tour in June 2025. 

Our adventure will start in Anchorage and end in Fairbanks. In between, we'll visit some of Caitlin's favorite locations off the beaten path, including Glacier View, McCarthy, Kennecott, the Denali Highway, and Denali National Park. Along the way, we'll have the option to hike, go sea kayaking, see wildlife, climb on a glacier, take a helicopter ride, visit historical and Native sites, learn about natural phenomena, soak in hot springs, eat scrumptious local food, meet Alaskans, and view miles of gorgeous scenery from the road. 

We've got a bunch of adventuresome activities on our itinerary, as befits a tour to Alaska! But we've heard from a few folks who want a more relaxed experience. If you'd like to come on the tour but want to forgo the adventure activities (i.e., sea kayaking, helicopter concert, whitewater rafting, and/or hiking), you can use code RELAX to reduce the price of the standard tour by $600. Instead of doing those activities, you'll have a chance to explore our destinations at your own pace or just relax.

Music will be a big part of this tour. You don't need to be a musician yourself, but if you are, bring your instrument! Irish traditional musicians Caitlin Warbelow and Chris Ranney will be playing concerts and sessions along the way. (Including on top of a mountain and/or on a glacier!) Guitarist Alan Murray and dancer Alexandra Williamson will also likely be joining us.

If you'd like a shorter option, check out our second tour, which will run from August 1st - 8th, 2025. We'll run another tour with this itinerary from August 10th - 21st, 2025.

Guests are responsible for their travel to/from Alaska, but all expenses within Alaska (besides food/drink and extra premium activities) will be covered in the tour fee. Our cancellation policy will be on the stricter side since this is our first tour. We currently have one van of guests confirmed. Here's how booking for the second van will work:

-Book by December 1st, 2024, pay a $750 non-refundable deposit, and commit to paying the remainder of the fee by December 15th, 2024 (unless you've chosen the payment plan).

-Alaska Supply will confirm with guests by December 5th, 2024 that the tour is going forward. If we don't meet the minimum, deposits will be refunded. The remainder of the fee is due on December 15th, 2024 (unless you've chosen the payment plan). 

-The deposit is non-refundable, but cancellations made before January 15th, 2024 will receive an 80% refund of the remainder of the fee. Cancellations made by February 15th, 2025 will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made by March 15th 2025 will receive a 30% refund. Unfortunately, we won't be able to offer refunds after that.

If you have questions or concerns, get in touch with us at hello@alaska.supply. Plans subject to slight changes, but you can be assured it will be epic. We'll post updated Q&A's below as we get questions from the community. 

Looking forward to seeing you in Alaska in June 2025!

-Caitlin Warbelow
Alaska Supply founder

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 or back 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 this platform.  

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 six 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.