Day 1: Arrival in Anchorage
Dear visitors, we're glad to welcome you to the largest city of Alaska – Anchorage! Upon arrival, your driver will transfer you to the centrally-located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax after the trip or start your independent city exploration.
Day 2: Glacier and Wildlife Turnagain Arm Tour
Fuel on breakfast, as today you begin exploring awe-inspiring Alaska. Enjoy the intimacy of a small group on an Anchorage day tour as you travel along the Turnagain Arm along the Seward Highway, one of the most scenic drives in the country. A professional Alaska tour guide will tell you all about the area and share their personal knowledge of Alaska on the way to Mt. Alyeska in Girdwood. Take in the spectacular views as you ride an aerial tram to the top of the mountain. Lunch is included in Girdwood. Following lunch you will visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where your guide will introduce you to Alaskan animals including moose, bears, elk, caribou, owls and more! You will also take a one hour cruise to the face of Portage Glacier and see the Begich-Boggs Visitor Center. Aboard the cruise watch chunks of ice calve into the water while park rangers share information and stories about glaciers, global warming and the flora and fauna of the area. As you travel back to Anchorage, keep your eyes open for Dall sheep and beluga whales!
Approximate timings: 10:30am - 6:30pm
Duration: around 8 hours
Age limits: 8+
Day 3: Matanuska Group Glacier Hike
The Matanuska Glacier is one of Alaska's premier destinations. At 27 miles long and 4 miles wide it is Alaska's largest glacier accessible by road. It also boasts one of the most accessible areas to walk on of any glacier in Alaska. Marvel at ice that formed thousands of years ago high in the Chugach Mountains. Your day will start with a magnificent scenic drive along the Glenn Highway with stunning mountain vistas and plenty of time for photo stops. Next we will drive to the toe of the glacier to dawn our ice cleats and helmets and begin exploring the glacier by foot. Each day is unique due to the dynamic nature of the glacier. We generally spend two hours and walk three miles on the ice. After exploring the glacier we will have lunch at a local eatery with stunning views of the glacier and surrounding scenery. Each tour will be customized to suit your group's interest. This is a once-in-a-lifetime bucket list opportunity to explore glacial ice!
Approximate timings: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Duration: around 9 hours
Age limits: 8+
Day 4: On the way to Talkeetna
It's time to pack and leave Anchorage behind as today you head deeper into Alaska. During the 7-hour road trip, you will have a couple of fascinating stops at Alaskan must-see attractions situated along the way.
Day 4: Arrival in Talkeetna
Welcome to Talkeetna, the abode of gorgeous lakes and captivating wildlife! The village of Talkeetna is located at the confluence of three rivers at the foothills of Mount McKinley - the small Talkitna River flows into the Susitna River, which gives the village its name. Taking a trip to the untamed wilderness of Denali National Park begins in Talkeetna. Upon arrival in Talkeetna, you are taken to the hotel. Then, you can relax and regain strength after check-in. Do not stay too long – the next day promises to be full of outstanding accomplishments!
Day 5: Departure
After breakfast and a check-out from your hotel, your driver will take you to Denali National Park. Wear your most comfortable pair of shoes as you will meet an Alaskan guide who is prepared to take you on a full-day sightseeing adventure. You will spend today exploring Denali National Park Trails, hiking, learning about different flora and fauna species, taking photos, and just observing the beautiful nature surrounding you.
Day 5: Arrival in Denali & Guided Hiking Tour
Welcome to Denali National Park, one of the last great untouched areas of North America! You will be taken to your centrally located hotel for check-in by your driver after you arrive. After the check-in at the hotel, your free time is at leisure for you to relax. The rest of the day will be devoted to exotic northern entertainment – hiking! Under the coordination of an experienced guide, you'll hike on the Denali mountains, smartly combining sports, the possibility to view Alaska's beauties, and find out more about the natural heritage of Denali Park!
Day 6: Tundra Wilderness Tour
Today, 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. Travelers from around the globe travel to the tundra for its unique animals and plants, cold weather, and mysterious silence. From mid-May to mid-September, you can take the Tundra Wilderness Tour to see the natural beauty of North America at its best - this is the season considered to be most favorable and comfortable for travel. Afterward the tour, you will have an option to visit the Denali National Park Visitor Center, for an even more well-rounded educational experience.
Approximate timings: 06:00am - 02:00pm/01:30pm-7:30pm
Duration: 8 hours
Age limits: no limits
Day 7: Departure 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
Dear visitors, we're glad to welcome you to the largest city of Alaska – Anchorage! Upon arrival, your driver will transfer you to the centrally-located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure to rest, or enjoy your last evening wandering around Anchorage.
Day 8 Departure
Following breakfast, you will check out and take a shuttle to the airport. We hope that you'll enjoy your Alaska adventure and will be up to opening the new expanse of harsh and unbelievably beautiful corners of Alaska!
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