Itinerary
- Day 1
Anchorage
Your Alaskan journey starts when you get to Anchorage and settle into your hotel. After that, you'll take a 15-mile narrated trolley ride through historic downtown, passing by Lake Hood, scenic viewpoints, and Earthquake Park to get oriented. The group dinner in the evening kicks things off nicely for the week ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner to celebrate the start of the Alaskan adventure)
Included Activities
- Scenic 15-mile narrated trolley car ride through historic downtown Anchorage
- Visit Lake Hood, scenic viewpoints, and Earthquake Park
- Group dinner
Landmarks Lake Hood Earthquake Park 
- Day 2
Cook Inlet
This morning you'll drive along Turnagain Arm in Cook Inlet, one of the state's best scenic routes. Watch for Beluga Whales as you stop at viewing areas and points of interest. By afternoon, you'll reach the Wildlife Conservation Center, where orphaned and injured animals get care. The full drive takes about 4.5 hours, so you'll have time to really take in the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Drive along Turnagain Arm in Cook Inlet with wildlife viewing
- Visit Wildlife Conservation Center
Landmarks Turnagain Arm Cook Inlet Wildlife Conservation Center - Day 3
Homer to Katmai National Park or Lake Clark
Early on, you'll fly from Homer to Katmai National Park or Lake Clark (depending on weather conditions) for grizzly bear viewing. Once there, you'll hike roughly 4 to 5 miles over 3 hours, walking through braided rivers and meadows. Later in the afternoon, stop by the Alaska Islands and Oceans Visitor Center before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Grizzly Bear viewing hike (approximately 4-5 miles over 3 hours)
- Visit Alaska Islands and Oceans Visitor Center
Landmarks Katmai National Park Lake Clark Alaska Islands and Oceans Visitor Center 
- Day 4
Kachemak Bay State Park
You'll take a 30-minute boat to Kachemak Bay State Park, which you can only reach by water. From there, hike with a local naturalist through three different ecosystems: marine environment, coastal forest, and glacial moraine. You'll see a large glacier flowing into the lake, and then move into kayaking past icebergs. Plan on a full 8-hour day with a 2.5-mile hike and about 3 hours of kayaking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- 30-minute boat cruise to Kachemak Bay State Park
- Guided hike through three ecosystems with local naturalist (2.5 miles)
- Kayaking past icebergs (approximately 3 hours)
Landmarks Kachemak Bay State Park - Day 5
Seward
You'll drive toward Seward, stopping frequently along the way to take in views and check out roadside points of interest. The Alaska Sea Life Center gives you hands-on time with marine mammals. Next, you'll visit Exit Glacier and have the option to hike the Harding Ice Field trail (4.5 miles round trip). The drive itself is about 4.5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Seward with stops for viewing
- Visit Alaska Sea Life Center
Optional Activities
- Hike Harding Ice Field trail (4.5-mile round trip hike)
- Helicopter flight to glacier and dog sled ride on Godwin Glacier (1.5-hour tour including 15 minutes of flight seeing, $495.00 per person)
Landmarks Exit Glacier Harding Ice Field Alaska Sea Life Center Godwin Glacier 
- Day 6
Anchorage
This is a full day on the water. You'll spend 9 hours on a nature cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park, spotting puffins, sea otters, humpback whales, sea lions, and cormorants as you head to one of the least visited fjords to see a tidewater glacier. If you prefer calmer waters, there's a 3-hour option followed by a dog sled tour. By evening, you'll have dinner and ride the Gold Star Dome Train back to Anchorage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner hosted on Gold Star Dome Train)
Included Activities
- Nature cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park (9 hours or 3-hour alternative)
- Tidewater glacier viewing
- Dinner and scenic train ride on Gold Star Dome Train back to Anchorage
Optional Activities
- Dog sled tour (available as alternative to extended fjords cruise)
Landmarks Kenai Fjords National Park Northwestern Fjord 
- Day 7
Talkeetna
You'll drive to Denali National Park with frequent stops to see the scenery and wildlife. In Talkeetna, grab lunch and then go on a 2-hour narrated jet boat trip down the Talkeetna River. You'll spot bears, eagles, fish, beavers, moose, foxes, and waterfowl, plus see active bald eagle nests, beaver dams, and an old miner's cabin. Total drive time is 6 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Talkeetna)
Included Activities
- Drive to Denali National Park with sightseeing stops
- 2-hour narrated Talkeetna River Natural History Jet Boat Trip
Landmarks Denali National Park Mount McKinley Talkeetna River Susitna River 
- Day 8
Denali National Park
You'll explore Denali National Park by bus today. You can take a narrated tour or choose a flexible option where you stop and hike wherever you want. A picnic lunch happens out in the park itself. Depending on what you choose, you could be out and about anywhere from 7 to 10 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in the park)
Included Activities
- Denali National Park bus tour (narrated or flexible with hiking options)
- Picnic lunch in the park
Landmarks Denali National Park - Day 9
Talkeetna
Weather permitting, you'll fly to see North America's tallest peak. You have two choices: land on a glacier and walk around, or take a pressurized plane up to view the 20,322-foot summit from the plane itself. Lunch is included at Talkeetna Lodge. This evening, head into the town of Talkeetna to experience the local culture and food scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Talkeetna Lodge)
Included Activities
- Flight to Mount McKinley (weather permitting) with glacier landing or pressurized peak flight option
- Lunch at Talkeetna Lodge
Landmarks Mount McKinley Talkeetna Lodge - Day 10
Talkeetna to Anchorage
You'll head out early from Talkeetna and drive straight back to Anchorage, about 2.5 hours. Schedule your departure flight for 2pm or later, giving yourself time to grab breakfast and handle last-minute things before heading to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
