ALASKAN ADVENTURE
Starting the journey in Anchorage, your first stop is the incredible Denali National Park. Home to the highest mountain in North America and incredible wildlife including grizzly bears and moose, it's the perfect introduction to Alaska. From Wrangell-St. Elias, Valdez and the Kenai Peninsula, our final nights at a luxury wilderness camp will be sure to impress!
Itinerary
Day 2-4, Denali National Park
We begin by traveling to Denali National Park where nature survives in a timeless state. Surrounding the tallest mountain peak in North America, grizzly bears, caribou, Dall sheep, marmots and wolves, all roam the park. Activities such as river rafting, dog sled demonstrations or walking on a quiet nature trail are available near our lovely campground setting bordering the park. The following two days are free to explore the backcountry, which offers scenic views of the taiga and sub-arctic tundra, superb opportunities to view wildlife, and access to limitless hiking options for all fitness and adventure levels. Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping includedDay 6 & 7, Wrangell-St Elias National Park
Next follow the pipeline south where we turn off the main highway and head into the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Camp on the banks of the Kennicott River in the shadow of Mount Blackburn with a beautiful view of Root Glacier. The next day is free to explore this vast wilderness region from the historic area of McCarthy and Kennicott. Activities available are hiking, mountain biking, sightseeing, and glacier walking. Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping includedDay 8 & 9, Valdez
Heading further south, we climb Thompson Pass on our way to spending two nights in Valdez. Tucked away at the end of a glacier-carved fjord, this is the most northerly ice-free port in the Western Hemisphere and the terminus of the Alaskan Pipeline. The next day, you may take the opportunity to explore this part of Prince William Sound by sea kayak. Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping includedDay 10 & 11, Kenai Fjords National Park
After an awe-inspiring ferry ride through Prince William Sound you arrive at the colorful fishing village of Seward for seaside camping. Choices of activities include hiking Exit Glacier, fishing the waters of Resurrection Bay, or a boat tour of Kenai Fjords National Park. Spectacular views of this rugged coastline and the Kenai Mountains, sea mammals, premier bird watching, and a visit to a tidewater glacier for the sights and sounds of icebergs being calved into the sea, are all part of the boat tour. Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping includedDay 12 & 13, Luxury Wilderness Camp
Then venture to the other side of the Kenai Peninsula, from Homer we will travel by boat to our luxury wilderness camp overlooking Kachemak Bay and surrounded by the magnificent Kenai Mountains. Experience a true Alaskan adventure in this remote wilderness paradise, with activities such as sea kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, and beach combing. Enjoy home-cooked meals, including a salmon bake, while basking in the breathtaking scenery. Meals: Included | Accommodation: Luxury camping includedDay 14, Anchorage
Returning to Anchorage in the late afternoon completes our excellent adventure. Tour ends at 18:00 hrs in Anchorage on day 14.Day 1, Arrive Anchorage
Arrive into Anchorage and transfer (not included) to our gateway hotel at your leisure. Rest of day to relax and prepare for your adventure. Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotel includedDay 5, Alaska Range
We follow the old Denali Highway east across the foot of the Alaska mountain range where we then spend the night in rustic cabins. There you will experience the quiet lakes of the tundra, a birder's paradise, while watching for caribou, or experience excellent fishing for grayling. Meals: Included | Accommodation: Cabins included
Trip details & price
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Duration: 14 day(s) Visited Areas: Alaska Trip Type: Airfare not included |
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When can I go?
| Start Date | End date | Availability |
| 2009-06-21 | 2009-07-04 | 4+ |
| 2009-07-12 | 2009-07-25 | 0 |
| 2009-08-02 | 2009-08-15 | 4+ |
| 2009-08-23 | 2009-09-05 | 0 |

