ALASKAN-YUKON EXPLORER

Itinerary

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 included

Day 2 & 3, Seward & Kenai Fjords National Park

Journey south to the lush Kenai Peninsula - native Alaskans' vacation paradise. Stare in awe at the ice-blue wonder of Portage Glacier Lake, before heading to the fishing capital of the Kenai, Seward. Embark on an incredible full-day scenic cruise to the Kenai Fjords National Park; gliding past calving glacier, numerous sea bird colonies and perhaps a pod of orcas hunting for salmon. Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Cabins included

Day 4 & 5, Valdez

Then board the Whittierferry across Prince William Sound, where we are greeted with more stunning scenery as we pass by the immense Columbia Glacier. Tucked away at the end of a glacier-carved fjord, Valdez is the most northerly ice-free port in the Western Hemisphere and the terminus of the Alaskan Pipeline. The next day, you may have the opportunity to explore this part of Prince William Sound by sea kayak. Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping included

Day 6 & 7, Wrangell St.Elias National Park

On to America's largest national park, Wrangell-St. Elias. With two nights at our lodge in the "bush town" of McCarthy, you will have plenty of time to explore the abandoned copper mining town of Kennicott, hike along the Kennicott and Root glaciers, try your hand at ice-climbing or take a scenic flight past the towering mountains and endless glaciers to experience this vast and rugged wilderness. Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Lodge included

Day 8-10, Tok & Kluane National Park

We spend a night in the small community of Tok sitting at 1600 feet high in the mountains, home to the first Alaskan Highway workers built in the 1940's. The Yukon's premier national park, Kluane, beckons next with a lovely waterside campsite along the shoreline of Lake Kluane. Hike up Sheep Mountain or relax by the lake, soaking up the serene beauty. Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping included

Day 11 & 12, Whitehorse & Dawson City

Time for two distinct Yukon towns! First we head to Whitehorse and wander the streets of this old frontier capital or go horseback riding with the gang at Sky High Ranch. Then follow the trail of the original Sourdough miners along the Yukon River to the gold rush town of Dawson. Camp along the banks of the mighty Yukon River, and relive history panning for gold or gambling at Diamond Tooth Gertie's Saloon. Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping included

Day 13-16, Yukon & Inuvik via Dempster Highway

It's still further north along the Dempster Highway into Canada's Northwest Territories and across the Arctic Circle to Inuvik, Canada's northernmost town. Be prepared for some remote and sparse facilities, as we experience first hand, the lifestyle and cultures of the Dene, Metis and Inuvialuit peoples in this frontier town. Take an optional flight to the town of Tuktoyaktuk on the coast of the Arctic Ocean to gain a unique insight into this remote and hardy community. Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping included

Day 17 & 18, Dawson City & Alaska Range

Returning south again through Dawson City, the scenic "Top of the World Highway" takes us back into Alaska. Meals: Some paid locally | Accommodation: Hotel & camping included

Day 19-21, Denali National Park

Saving the best for last, Denali National Park - "The Great One" - where nature survives in a timeless state. Home to Mt. McKinley, the tallest peak in North America, grizzly bears, caribou, Dall sheep, marmots and wolves, all roam the park. Activities such as river rafting, dog sled demonstrations and nature trail walks are available. 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 - a perfect finish to an unforgettable journey. Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Cabins included

Day 22, Anchorage

Returning to Anchorage in the afternoon, our Alaska-Yukon adventure comes to an end. If you're not flying out tonight, a perfect opportunity for a farewell dinner. Tour ends at 18:00 hrs in Anchorage on day 22.