Itinerary
- Day 1
Anchorage
You'll land in Anchorage and connect with your local representative who handles the transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is open for you to get settled and rest up before things get going.
Landmarks/POIs Anchorage - Day 2
Anchorage to Denali
After breakfast, board the motorcoach heading north on Parks Highway toward Denali National Park. The drive includes several stops along the way, and you should watch for views of Denali and wildlife. A welcome dinner happens this evening once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Motorcoach journey to Denali National Park via Parks Highway with wildlife viewing stops
Landmarks/POIs Denali Parks Highway - Day 3
Denali
Following breakfast, you'll head out on the Tundra Wilderness Tour bus deep into Denali to search for bears, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep. A guide provides narration about the wildlife and landscape, and snacks are available on the bus. Your afternoon is free to either join complimentary park activities or book optional excursions like river rafting or flightseeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park with wildlife viewing and narration
- Snack on the bus
- Complimentary park service activity (optional participation)
Optional Activities
- Mild or wild river rafting
- Flightseeing tour
- Jet boat safari on the Nenana River
- Visit to Iditarod champion's award-winning dog kennel
Landmarks/POIs Denali National Park Nenana River - Day 4
Denali to Talkeetna
Start with breakfast and keep the morning relaxed, or sign up for an optional activity if you prefer. Later you'll head to the Denali Rail Depot and board a dome railcar for a scenic journey south to Talkeetna, a historic gold rush era town sitting on the Susitna River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Deluxe dome railcar scenic rail journey from Denali to Talkeetna
Optional Activities
- Morning optional tours
Landmarks/POIs Talkeetna Susitna River - Day 5
Talkeetna to Seward
After breakfast, the motorcoach takes you south toward Seward, the main access point for Kenai Fjords National Park. During the drive along Turnagain Arm, keep your eyes open for Dall sheep on the cliffs and watch for moose, bears, and eagles in the distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Motorcoach journey to Seward via Turnagain Arm with wildlife viewing
Landmarks/POIs Seward Turnagain Arm Kenai Fjords National Park - Day 6
Seward
Have breakfast and spend your morning walking around Seward's coastal community. In the afternoon, board a glacier and wildlife cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park. The half-day trip gets you close to glacier faces and you'll search for seals, sea lions, sea otters, whales, eagles, and puffins, with lunch included on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board the cruise)
Included Activities
- Exploration of coastal community of Seward
- Glacier and wildlife cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park
- Lunch on board the cruise
Landmarks/POIs Kenai Fjords National Park - Day 7
Seward to Anchorage
After breakfast, the motorcoach drives you back to Anchorage for a brief city tour that covers the historic downtown area and the Anchorage Museum. That evening, gather with the group for a closing dinner where you can share stories from the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Closing night dinner)
Included Activities
- Motorcoach transfer to Anchorage
- City tour of Anchorage featuring historic downtown
- Anchorage Museum admission and tour
Landmarks/POIs Anchorage Museum Downtown Anchorage - Day 8
Anchorage Departure
A transfer takes you to the airport as your trip wraps up. You'll have time to think back on everything you saw and experienced across your time in Alaska before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
