We love Alaska also. We have done the straight Alaska cruises, with different lines, we have done similar to you, where we cruise up, then spend a couple of weeks in different lodges. all land portion arranged by E.
but the one last year was the first )and last) time that we did a Land/cruise package. THEY arrange the land portion. Although it was a great trip, the constant changing of lodges was wearing. Sometimes we would be in a lodge for only one night. When E arranged things, we spent a minimum of three days in each place.
ON this trip we went to the Yukon territory, Dawson City. Talk about being out in the back of beyond! but we loved it! it was a very interesting place. My most favorite stop!
Naturally we went to Diamond Gerties.. what a hoot.. a good time was had by all
We did pass up on the chance to become members in the "Sourtoe Cocktail club" lol
And we went whitewater rafting in Juneau.. we capsized..... but that is another story!