Magnificent Alaska Tour
Alaska, the last frontier. Join us with the opportunity to experience the vast expanse of wilderness by sea, land, rail, and air. Explore its vast regions and view its diverse wildlife. Come along and spend 10 days with an intimate group of 12 or less adventure seekers traversing this land of enchantment.
Our Magnificent Alaska tour begins and ends in Anchorage and takes you south to the Kenai Peninsula, including stays in the towns of Homer and Seward, where you’ll see classic Alaska scenery. While in Homer, you’ll be taken by seaplane over the Cook Inlet to Katmai National Park for grizzly bear watching. While in Seward, you’ll embark on a 6-hour ocean cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park with its stunningly scenic and rugged coastline, numerous tidewater glaciers and abundant wildlife. Then our tour heads inland to the Denali area, taking in a jet boat tour, a land tour into the interior of Denali National Park, and a flight over North America’s tallest Peak, Denali.
ItineraryDay 1: AnchorageStop At: Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska
Arrive at Anchorage and check into hotel. Tour historic downtown Anchorage with your guide. This fully narrated trip visits cultural and historical sites including Lake Hood, scenic viewpoints, and
Earthquake Park. Group dinner to celebrate the start of our Alaskan adventure (included).
Duration: 3 hours
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Accommodation included: Lodging - Springhill Suites Midtown or similar
Day 2: Anchorage to Homer Stop At: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Mile 79 Seward Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
Drive along the Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet, home to one of the largest bore tides (it forms a wave) in the world, looking for Beluga Whales. We will visit the Wildlife Conservation Center. The center’s mission is to provide refuge for orphaned, injured, and ill animals. The road to Homer is one of the most scenic drives in Alaska! There will be many stops along the way for scenic viewing and points of interest. Total drive time 4.5 hours.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Lodging – Best Western Bidarka Inn
Day 3: Homer/KatmaiStop At: Katmai National Park and Preserve, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Fly from Homer to Katmai National Park or Lake Clark (based on weather) to see Grizzly Bears. We will catch a glimpse of the bears as we hike about 4-5 miles over 3 hours through braided rivers and meadows to see them in their natural habitat. In the late afternoon we will visit the Alaska Islands and Oceans Visitor Center.
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Lodging – Best Western Bidarka Inn
Address: 575 Sterling Highway, Homer, AK 99603
Day 4: Homer/Kachemak BayStop At: Katmai National Park and Preserve, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Fly from Homer to Katmai National Park or Lake Clark (based on weather) to see Grizzly Bears. We will catch a glimpse of the bears as we hike about 4-5 miles over 3 hours through braided rivers and
meadows to see them in their natural habitat. In the late afternoon we will visit the Alaska Islands and Oceans Visitor Center (If Open).
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Lodging – Best Western Bidarka Inn
Address: 575 Sterling Highway, Homer, AK 99603
Day 5: Homer to SewardStop At: Harding Ice Field Trail, Kenai Fjords National Park, AK
We will drive the scenic road to the picturesque city of Seward. We will visit the Alaska Sea Life Center for some fun with marine mammals to prepare us for our ocean adventure the next day. Many stops for scenic viewing and points of interest including a stop at Exit Glacier and the opportunity to hike the Harding Ice Field trail (4.5 mile round trip hike). Total drive time 4.5 hrs.
Duration: 4 hours
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Accommodation included: Lodging – Best Western Plus Edgewater
Hotel or similar
Day 6: Seward/Kenai/AnchorageStop At: Kenai Fjords National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska
This morning you are going out for a 6-hour nature cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park. You will be
watching for puffins, sea otters, humpback whales, sea lions, and cormorants as we go to one of the
least visited fjords for an up close and personal view of a tidewater glacier in Northwestern Fjord.
These types of glaciers calve directly into the ocean. In the evening you will enjoy dinner on a scenic
train ride back to Anchorage on the Gold Star Dome Train.
Duration: 8 hours
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Accommodation included: Lodging – Springhill Suites Midtown Anchorage
Address: 3401 A Street, Anchorage, AK 99503
Day 7: Anchorage to Denali Stop At: Talkeetna, Talkeetna, Alaska
Today you make the drive to Denali National Park, the home of Mount McKinley. You will make
frequent stops for sightseeing including a stop at Talkeetna for lunch and a Talkeetna boat trip:
Behold the splendor of Denali and the great Alaska Range from a spectacular vantage point on the
Susitna River in our technically advanced jet boat! The folklore, artifacts and a panoramic view combine to make this unique 20-mile Alaska river adventure unforgettable.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Mahay's Jet Boat Adventures, 22333 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
Your 2-hour trip begins aboard the fifty-two passenger "Talkeetna Queen" or one of her 15 or 20 passenger little sister boats, as it whisks you into the heart of the wilderness in comfort. These are the most technologically advanced jet boats in Alaska designed to safely navigate rivers that were previously inaccessible. As you travel twenty miles of river your naturalist will talk about the history and rivers in the area, as well as information about Denali. You may have opportunities to view bald eagles that nest in the local area. Upon arriving at our Adventure site you will take a ¼-mile leisurely nature walk to a Dena'ina Indian Encampment, who were the earliest native settlers in the area. You will also visit an authentic trapper’s cabin with its original furnishings and view how trappers lived in "Bush" Alaska at the turn of the century.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Lodging – Grande Denali Lodge
Address: 238 Parks Hwy, Denali National Park and Preserve, AK 99755
Day 8: DenaliStop At: Denali National Park and Preserve, Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
The Tundra Wilderness Tour is the premier tour of Denali National Park and Preserve! This tour offers wonderful diversity for visitors. Incredible scenery, a narrated history of the park road, and some of the best opportunities to view the park’s wildlife inhabitants await you on this tour. The Tundra Wilderness Tour will guide you along a spectacular road corridor, promising different experiences every day, as Denali’s wildlife moves at its own pace and according to the seasons. During the main summer season, your tour will continue beyond the Toklat rest area to Stony Hill Overlook which provides awe-inspiring views of the Alaska Range and possibly a view of North America’s highest peak. A bottle of water and a snack pack are included with this tour.
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Lodging – Grande Denali Lodge
Day 9: Denali Flight Seeing Stop At: Denali National Park, AK
If weather permits, we take a flight to see the tallest peak in North America. Fly up to 6 miles (10 km) from Denali’s summit, then descend into the awe-inspiring Ruth Amphitheater and Great Gorge. View the Tokositna and Ruth Glaciers, the sharp ridges of Mount Huntington, hanging glaciers clinging to Mount Hunter, and the famous Moose’s Tooth. As well as the stunning views of the 45-
mile long Kahiltna Glacier. Pass by Little Switzerland and its peaks. View the world-famous Kahiltna Base Camp, and the formidable east face of Mount Foraker. Discover for yourself why this is our most popular tour of Denali National Park. This should be one of the most magnificent days of your life! Group dinner included. Total drive time 3 hrs.
Duration: 10 hours
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Accommodation included: Lodging – Grande Denali Lodge
Day 10: Denali to AnchoragePass By: Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska
We depart Denali and drive straight to Anchorage in the morning. You may schedule your departure flight for 2pm or later. Total drive time 2.5 hrs.
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
04:00 PM
Duração: 10 Days
Ponto de partida: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Anchorage Midtown, 3401 A St, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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