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About Jin Chen

Like many stories you will hear while in Alaska - I moved to Alaska for college, fell in love with the State and stayed. That was over 15 years ago! Alaska has so much to offer - snow capped mountain, best air quality, beautiful ocean views, wild animal, endless ridges and the most welcoming people you will encounter while traveling. I hope I can live up to the State's hospitality standards and be part of your unforgettable journey. We are a team of travel enthusiasts who love exploring the wild outdoors and experiencing new adventures. We believe that the best way to explore Alaska is by traveling in a comfortable, reliable and easy to drive campervans, which is why we created our rental business. All our vans are converted from high roof Mercedes Benz Sprinters and high roof Ford Transits, they are custom-made to fit particular traveler’s needs, ensuring that they are equipped with everything you need for an unforgettable journey. We take pride in offering high-quality, reliable vehicles that are perfect for families, couples, or solo adventurers. At Vanderlust, we are committed to providing exceptional customer service. Our team is always available to answer your questions and help you plan your trip, from recommending scenic routes to suggesting camping spots. We understand that planning a trip can be stressful, which is why we strive to make the rental process as easy as possible. Whether you are planning a week-long road trip or a month-long adventure, our campervans are the perfect way to explore the breathtaking beauty of Alaska. We are excited to share our love of travel with you and help you create memories that will last a lifetime.

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Memories made on trips with Jin Chen's RVs


Margaret N.

5April 2024

Our trip was awesome! Explored some of Anchorage and Girdwood. Even though we visited in early April, we still had a blast! We are excited to rent this van again and do some more roadtripping in the summer.

Daniel L.

5September 2023

Great experience and great vehicle

Hillary W.

5September 2023

We had a great time renting Batman for a week! It was well equipped to live in and very cozy. Only complaint is some of the window covers have this ring and suction cup system and some of the rings were ripped off and it was very hard to get the existing rings onto the suctions and then the covers still didn’t stay up well. Some of them are magnetic which worked great. Other than that, we had an awesome time and loved the van!

Jean-philippe F.

5September 2023

The RV was amazing, we had a really nice time traveling Alaska with it.

Cody B.

4August 2023

Good experience! The host was very accomadating!

Geon B.

5July 2023

It was great!

Shawn F.

5July 2023

Served us well.

Jeremy D.

5July 2023

Vanderlust Vans was an experience of a lifetime! My wife and I were visiting Alaska for the first time. The van was perfect for our trip to Seward as we went to Kenai Fjords National Park to see the wildlife and glaciers. The van was very versatile when we needed to sleep, eat and play board games. We would stay with Vanderlust Vans again as it is such a unique and memorable experience and our host Danni was amazing!! Thanks again!!

4 Photos submitted by Jeremy D.

Diane R.

0July 2023

Jin and Danni Chen canceled the booking 7 days before departure. This is an automated posting.

Brooke E.

5July 2023

We had a lovely & comfortable road-trip. 1,000+ miles experiencing van-life with everything Alaska has to offer. The van was decked out with everything we needed. Jin & Danni we’re great hosts, easy to communicate with & were accommodating of our travel delays. Would rent again! 10 out of 10 Dall Sheep! 😉

12 Photos submitted by Brooke E.

Zach C.

0November 2021

Jin Chen canceled the booking 5 days before departure. This is an automated posting.