ALASKAN ADVENTURE
13 days departing ANCHORAGE from
Style:
Active
Destination:
Alaska
Tour Code:
PAA
A unique adventure across America's largest state, where the pristine national parks, sparkling fjords and incredible wildlife are sure to impress. Hike to stunning overlooks in Denali National Park, camp riverside in Wrangell-St Elias, see glaciers calve into Prince William Sound, and sea kayak at our exclusive wilderness camp. Home to the continent's tallest peaks, largest glaciers, and biggest mammals, Alaska is a naturalist's nirvana, chock-full of awe-inspiring sights and challenging experiences to satisfy even the most adventurous amongst us.
- Two full days in Denali National Park including shuttle
- Abundant wildlife viewing in Denali and Kenai
- Alaska Range rustic cabin stay
- Two nights in Wrangell-St Elias National Park
- Two nights in Valdez
- Scenic ferry through Prince William Sound
- Two nights in Seward, gateway to the Kenai Fjord
- Two scenic Kenai Peninsula water taxi journeys
- Two nights wilderness camp with meals
- Half day sea kayaking excursion
- Scenic walks and hikes
- All meals included while camping
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- Canoeing US$35-US$75
- Scenic Denali flight US$225-$650
- Ice climbing US$140
- Dogsled demo US$Free
- Great National Park hikes US$FREE
- Alyeska mountain aerial tramway US$$20
- Kenai Fjords scenic cruise US$165-$200
- Mountain biking US$45-$95
- Fishing Trip US$125-$400
- Whitewater rafting (in season) US$100-$200
- Ice cave exploration US$55
Due to the Alaskan ferry schedule, this trip may operate in either direction.
This Alaska adventure holiday passes through rugged terrain and isolated areas. Many areas/campgrounds will only have basic/rustic facilities and little nightlife.
Want even more adventure? We offer a wild Alaskan bear viewing tour, from US$639, available before or after your trip. Contact us for more information or click here to view more >
| Accommodation: | 9 nights camping & 2 nights wilderness camp with equipment (except sleeping bag) + 1 cabin night |
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| Transport: | All transportation by private adventure vehicle |
| Guided: | Services of a professional tour leader |
| Group size: | Maximum 13 |
| Departure Month: | Jun-Aug |
| Age range: | 18+ |
| Local payments: | None |
Why not arrange your own Grand American Adventures departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.
Trip Itinerary
Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local and operational conditions may vary and unforeseen circumstances can arise, the following itinerary should be used as a guideline.
As this tour departs at 0730 we recommend that you book pre-tour accommodation. Please request hotel details at the time of booking.
Due to the Alaskan ferry schedule, this trip may operate in either direction.
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Day 1: Anchorage to Denali National Park
The largest city in Alaska with only 250,000 people, Anchorage has gone through quite a change since the earthquake of 1964. Now a bustling city fuelled by the oil boom and tourism, it was not that long ago that Anchorage was the last outpost before heading into the 'Last Frontier'. After leaving Anchorage we travel north to Denali National Park.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included
Day 2-3: Denali National Park
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 days we are free to explore the backcountry. Take the included Denali shuttle bus, which offers scenic views of the taiga and sub-arctic tundra and offers superb opportunities to view wildlife as well as access to limitless hiking options. For a real treat why not try an optional scenic flight to get a good view of Mount McKinley's towering peak. You could even opt for a glacier landing!
Accommodation: Camping with meals included
Day 4: Alaska Range
We head into the heart of the Alaska mountain range where we then spend the night in rustic cabins. Here we experience the quiet lakes of the tundra and look out for grazing caribous. This is a birder's paradise with many species often sighted and there is a chance to experience excellent fishing for grayling. This range is actually the highest mountain range in North America and includes Mount McKinley - the highest peak in North America.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals paid locally
Day 5-6: Wrangell St-Elias National Park
Venture off the main highway into the heart of Wrangell-St Elias National Park. Bordering Canada's Yukon Territory, this stunning national park is the largest in the country, containing glaciers five times the size of Manhattan and nine of the sixteen highest peaks in North America! We camp on the banks of the Kennecott 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 including the historic area of McCarthy and Kennicott. Optional activities available include ice climbing, hiking, sightseeing and glacier walking.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included
Day 7-8: Valdez
We travel over Thompson Pass and arrive in Valdez (pronounced 'Val-dees'). Tucked away at the end of a glacier-carved fjord and called the 'Switzerland of Alaska' due to its surrounding snow-capped mountains, this is the most northerly ice-free port in the Western Hemisphere and the terminus of the Alaskan Pipeline that stretches 1300 kilometres (over 800 miles) to Prudhoe Bay. We enjoy a free day here and a memorable optional activity is kayaking to the foot of either the Shoup Glacier or the larger Columbia Glacier. The Shoup Glacier excursion is a shorter one, but both offer amazing once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included
Day 9-10: Kenai Fjords National Park
After an awe-inspiring ferry ride through Prince William Sound we arrive at the colourful fishing village of Seward, the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Hike to views of Exit Glacier, fish the waters of Resurrection Bay or enjoy an amazing boat tour of Kenai Fjords National Park. Located on the south-eastern side of the Kenai Peninsula, this park covers more than 600,000 acres (2400 square kilometres. We get to enjoy spectacular views of this rugged coastline and the Kenai Mountains and also look out for sea mammals. It is also a premier bird watching opportunity and a visit to a tidewater glacier to experience the sights and sounds of icebergs being calved into the sea are all part of this perfect day out.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included
Day 11-12: Kachemak Bay Wilderness Camp
From Homer we take a boat to our wilderness camp overlooking remote Kachemak Bay. We get to experience a true Alaskan adventure in this remote wilderness paradise, with included activities such as sea kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, and beach combing. You'll appreciate the home-cooked meals, including a salmon bake, while basking in the breathtaking scenery.
Accommodation: Wilderness camp with meals included
Day 13: Anchorage
Enjoy a salmon bake and breathtaking scenery, before returning to Anchorage to finish this tour of a lifetime.
This tour ends at our gateway hotel at approximately 17:00 hrs. We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel if required. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a flight that departs before 21:00 hrs.
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There are no forced supplements for single travellers. Accommodation is based on twin-share, so if you're travelling on your own, you'll share with a fellow passenger of the same sex. However, if you would prefer your own space our Solo Sleeper Option can be requested from per person. This will guarantee you your own tent for every night of the tour (excludes cabin stay on day 4 & wilderness camp on days 11 & 12). The number of single tents we can offer is limited, so it's best to book early. Simply select the "Solo Sleepers" check box on the booking form or request over the phone.
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