Itinerary
- Day 1
Fairbanks
You'll arrive in Fairbanks and head straight to your hotel via complimentary private transfer. After checking in, the evening brings a welcome dinner at a local restaurant where you'll meet your group and try fresh salmon. It's a good way to settle in and get to know everyone before the real adventure starts.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at local restaurant with fresh salmon)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at local restaurant
- Day 2
Fairbanks to Denali
An early start gets you to Fairbanks Rail Depot for one of Alaska's most famous train journeys. You'll board Deluxe Dome rail cars heading south toward Denali, with breakfast served onboard. Lunch comes after you arrive at your hotel in Denali, and the afternoon is yours to explore the area at your own pace, or try zip-lining if you're interested in something more active.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on the train), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Denali)
Included Activities
- Scenic Train Journey to Denali (Deluxe Dome Rail Cars)
- Lunch at local restaurant in Denali
Optional Activities
- Ziplining tour above the trees
Landmarks Denali National Park 
- Day 3
Denali
Following breakfast, you'll head into Denali National Park on a tundra wilderness tour in a school bus-style vehicle with a local guide. This is your chance to look for grizzly bears, caribou, moose, wolves and other wildlife while learning about the park's ecosystem. The Denali Visitor Center has ranger demonstrations and walks, and you can join your group for dinner or drinks in town later if you feel like it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tundra Wilderness Tour inside Denali National Park with expert guide
- Denali Visitor Center visit
- Park ranger demonstrations and walks
Optional Activities
- Optional ranger-led tours
- Dinner or drinks in downtown Denali
Landmarks Denali Visitor Center Denali National Park 
- Day 4
Denali to Talkeetna
After breakfast, you'll travel south on the Parks Highway to Talkeetna, a former mining hub that's now famous as a base for Denali climbers. You'll stop at Kahiltna Birchworks to see how the region makes birch syrup, then head to Denali Brewing Company for beer tasting. An orientation tour of Talkeetna and a visit to the Ranger Station round out the day, giving you insight into the town's climbing heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kahiltna Birchworks visit and birch syrup tasting
- Denali Brewing Company tour and beer tasting
- Orientation walk of Talkeetna
- Talkeetna Ranger Station visit
Landmarks Kahiltna Birchworks Denali Brewing Company Talkeetna Ranger Station - Day 5
Talkeetna
This day is open for you to do what you want in Talkeetna. Consider booking a jet boat ride up one of the braided rivers with a guide who can tell you about local Indigenous history and wildlife, or just relax at the hotel and wander the town. Your Trip Leader can help with optional activities and recommendations depending on your interests.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Jet boat ride up braided river with expert guide and wildlife viewing
- Scenic flight
- Explore Talkeetna town
- Day 6
Talkeetna to Seward
Early breakfast fuels your drive south to the resort town of Girdwood. You'll have lunch there, then board a whistle stop train into Alaska's backcountry toward Spencer Glacier. A short guided hike takes you around Spencer Lake to a lookout where you can see the glacier up close and learn about calving ice. After boarding the train again to Portage, a private van brings you to the coastal town of Seward.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Whistle stop train to Spencer Glacier
- Guided hike around Spencer Lake to glacier lookout
- Lunch in Girdwood
Landmarks Spencer Glacier Spencer Lake 
- Day 7
Seward
You'll head to the boat harbor after breakfast and set out on a six-hour glacier and wildlife cruise around Resurrection Bay with a local guide. Keep watch for whales, seals, otters, eagles and other animals. Lunch is served onboard, and a real highlight is getting near a calving glacier. Back in Seward, you can take a short walk around town or return to your hotel to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard cruise)
Included Activities
- Six-hour glacier and wildlife cruise around Resurrection Bay with expert guide
- Lunch onboard cruise
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Seward town
Landmarks Resurrection Bay - Day 8
Seward to Anchorage
Heading north toward Anchorage after breakfast, you'll make stops worth your time along the way. The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center shows you rehabilitation efforts for local animals. Later, you'll ride the Alyeska Tram to the top of Mount Alyeska where weather might allow views of the Pacific and glaciers. After lunch, you'll continue to Anchorage and check into your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center tour with expert local guide
- Alyeska Tram to top of Mount Alyeska
Optional Activities
- Lunch purchase at Mount Alyeska
- Dinner in Anchorage with group
Landmarks Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Mount Alyeska - Day 9
Anchorage
Following breakfast, your Trip Leader takes you through Anchorage's best museums. You'll visit the Alaska Native History Center to learn how native populations survived in this harsh climate, then head to Lake Hood and the Alaska Aviation Museum where you can talk with a bush pilot about flying in remote areas. Your final night ends with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Tour of Anchorage with leader
- Alaska Native History Center visit
- Lake Hood visit
- Alaska Aviation Museum visit with private pilot talk
- Farewell Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Alaska Native History Center Lake Hood Alaska Aviation Museum - Day 10
Anchorage
Your Alaska adventure finishes after breakfast. You'll head to the airport, or stay and explore more of Anchorage if you'd like. If you want to extend your time, additional hotel accommodation can be arranged, though it depends on what's available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Anchorage with additional accommodation (subject to availability)
