Day 1: Arrival in Anchorage
Welcome to Anchorage! Upon arrival, your driver transfers you to the centrally-located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip or start your independent exploration.
Day 2: Day Trip to Turnagain Arm
Fuel on breakfast, as today you begin exploring awe-inspiring Alaska. Your guide and driver will meet your grout at the lobby of your hotel and take you along the gorgeous Turnagain Arm towards the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
Here you will have a chance to spot Bald eagle, black and brown bears, coyotes, foxes, bison, and many other majestic creatures as you walk through the center with a guide. Don't forget to charge your phone or camera as there will be plenty of picture-worthy scenes along the way.
Following a mouthwatering lunch break, your driver will take you to the Chugach Mountains. After a pleasant time enjoying the views from the observation deck in the mountains, you will head back to the hotel.
Enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure.
Day 3: Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour
Have you ever walked on a thousand-year-old glacier? Well, today is your day. Set your alarm early for today, and don't miss it, as a long and exciting day of hiking in the great Alaskan outdoors is ahead.
Following breakfast, together with like-minded travelers you will make your way to Alaska's largest glacier - Matanuska, and enjoy a full day of sightseeing and immersive activities. You will walk on the glacial ice, learn about the formation of this outstanding natural monument and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local cafe after the hike.
You will return to your hotel in the evening and spend it as you wish.
Day 4 - Talkeetna Day Trip
Following delicious breakfast, your driver will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the historic village of Talkeetna. It's situated at North America's largest peak and offers outstanding views of the Alaska Range. Besides the beautiful nature, Talkeetna boasts a range of great outdoor activities. We recommend choosing at least one optional experience from the list below and enhancing your Alaskan adventure:
Train Denali Star
Day 5 - Transfer to Denali National Park
After breakfast and a check out from your hotel, your driver will take you to Denali National Park. Your quick 2,5-hour road trip includes stops for pictures as well as a lunch break.
Day 6 - Tundra Wilderness Tour
Are you hoping to make even more use of your hiking shoes? We have great news! Another day exploring the remarkable diversity of Alaskan nature awaits you.
Today, together with a group of travelers, you will enjoy incredible views of the mountain range and the highest peak of North America, as well as see the wildlife inhabitants of Denali Park up close. However, note that The Tundra Wilderness Tour usually takes place as a group activity. Afterward the tour, you will have an option to visit the Denali National Park Visitor Center, for an even more well-rounded educational experience.
Day 7 - Panoramic Train Ride to Anchorage
We hope you love train rides as much as we do, as around midday, you will hop on a train taking you on one of the most scenic train rides in the world.
Bringing a book or another way to occupy yourself might not even be needed as the views from the outside will keep you peeled to your big panoramic window.
You will witness amazing sceneries during your 7-hour train ride. They include winding Indian, Susitna, and Knik Rivers, the expansive sight of Hurricane Gulch from the top of a 296-foot bridge (a view to remember), as well as the backdrop of the Chugach mountains.
Train Denali Star
Day 7: Arrival in Anchorage
Your driver will meet you at the rail station and take you to your centrally located hotel. Check-in, rest, or enjoy your last evening wandering around Anchorage.
Day 8: Departure
Following breakfast, you will check out and meet the driver for your departure transfer to the airport.
We hope you enjoyed traveling with us!
Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses.
Note:
1. Hotels availability is subject to change. In case current hotels are booked out we will provide alternative hotels of an equal value for you.
2. We include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.
Stress-free Booking Book your journey without stress and at convenient pace. You can pay a deposit of 20% to book any tour in any major currency; the final balance will be due 90 days before start date. In event if you decide to change or postpone your trip, you can transfer your deposit to any other packages we offer. Cruise bookings and special offers may be subject to different booking terms.
Trip Assurance If you need our assistance during your trip, you can call our support line available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CET) on weekdays and weekends.