Itinerary
- Day 1
Anchorage
You'll arrive in Anchorage and get settled at your hotel. After freshening up, you'll take a 15-mile guided trolley tour through historic downtown, stopping at spots like Lake Hood, scenic viewpoints, and Earthquake Park to get a feel for the city's cultural side. The day wraps up with a group dinner to celebrate your arrival.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Scenic trolley car tour of historic downtown Anchorage
- Visit Lake Hood
- Visit scenic viewpoints
- Visit Earthquake Park
- Included group dinner
Landmarks Lake Hood Earthquake Park - Day 2
Anchorage to Homer
This morning you'll drive along Turnagain Arm through Cook Inlet, where you might spot Beluga whales if you're lucky. The route showcases one of the world's largest bore tides and takes about 4.5 hours total. You'll also stop at the Wildlife Conservation Centre, which takes in orphaned and injured animals. Multiple scenic viewpoints break up the drive along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Turnagain Arm
- Visit Wildlife Conservation Centre
Landmarks Turnagain Arm Cook Inlet Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - Day 3
Katmai/Lake Clark National Park - Homer
You'll fly from Homer to either Katmai or Lake Clark National Park (weather dependent) for a chance to see grizzly bears in their natural setting. The hike covers about 4-5 miles over 3 hours, crossing braided rivers and meadows. Before heading back to Homer, you'll visit the Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center to learn more about the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Floatplane trip to Katmai National Park or Lake Clark National Park
- Guided hike to observe grizzly bears
- Visit Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
Landmarks Katmai National Park Lake Clark National Park Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center 
- Day 4
Homer to Seward
A 30-minute boat takes you to Kachemak Bay State Park for a guided hike through three different environments: the marine zone, coastal forest, and glacial moraine. You'll walk about 1.5 miles through cottonwood and Sitka spruce, then cross alluvial flats with views of Grewingk Glacier's icebergs. After returning by water taxi, you'll drive roughly 4.5 hours to Seward, check in, have an early dinner, and explore Exit Glacier and Kenai Fjords.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Early dinner)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise to Kachemak Bay State Park
- Guided hike through three ecosystems with local naturalist
- Hike to Grewingk Glacier
- Return to Homer by water taxi
- Hike along Exit Glacier
Optional Activities
- Additional scenic walks and hikes at Exit Glacier and Kenai Fjords National Park
Landmarks Kachemak Bay State Park Grewingk Glacier Exit Glacier Kenai Fjords National Park - Day 5
Seward
You'll sea kayak along Resurrection Bay's coastline, taking in towering mountains, bald eagles, harbor seals, and a striking dead tree forest. After lunch, the afternoon is yours to relax or book an optional helicopter flight with glacier dog sledding if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Sea kayaking in Resurrection Bay
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight to glacier with dog sled ride on Godwin Glacier - USD $615.00 per person
Landmarks Resurrection Bay Godwin Glacier - Day 6
Seward to Anchorage
An 8.5-hour nature cruise through Kenai Fjords gives you chances to see puffins, sea otters, humpback whales, sea lions, and cormorants. You'll head to Northwestern Fjord to watch a tidewater glacier calving right into the ocean. By evening, you'll board the Gold Star Dome Train for a scenic ride back to Anchorage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ocean cruise of Kenai Fjords National Park and Resurrection Bay
- Sunset train ride on Alaska Railway's Gold Star Dome Train
Optional Activities
- 3-hour cruise in the bay followed by dog sled tour or similar activity
Landmarks Kenai Fjords National Park Northwestern Fjord - Day 7
Anchorage to Talkeetna
Start at Matanuska Glacier for a 2-3 hour ice walk exploring blue and basal ice while picking up some glaciology knowledge. You'll navigate the recessional moraine past moulins and crevasses. After lunch, you'll head north to historic Talkeetna and take a scenic flight (if weather cooperates) to see Denali from about 6 miles away, flying through Ruth Amphitheater and the Great Gorge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Matanuska Glacier hike
- Flight tour of Denali summit and Ruth Amphitheater (weather permitting)
Landmarks Matanuska Glacier Denali Ruth Amphitheater Great Gorge Tokositna Glacier Ruth Glacier Mount Huntington Mount Hunter Kahiltna Glacier Mount Foraker - Day 8
Talkeetna to Denali National Park
You'll cruise the Talkeetna River on the Talkeetna Queen jet boat for 20 miles, enjoying views of Denali and the Alaska Range. A short quarter-mile walk takes you to a Dena'ina Indian encampment and an authentic trapper's cabin with original furnishings where you'll learn about early 1900s trapper life. Later, explore the Denali National Park Visitors Center and the town with some shorter hikes available. An included group dinner finishes the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Jetboat adventure on the Susitna River
- Nature walk to Dena'ina Indian Encampment
- Visit authentic trapper's cabin
- Visit Denali National Park Visitors Center
- Explore town of Denali
- Group dinner at Denali Park
Optional Activities
- Hiker shuttle into Denali National Park - tickets available for pre-purchase
- Shorter hikes and walks in Denali
Landmarks Susitna River Denali Alaska Range Denali National Park Visitors Center Denali National Park 
- Day 9
Denali National Park
You'll head into the tundra on a wilderness tour through Denali National Park. The drive along the scenic road corridor offers chances to spot grizzly and black bears, wolves, and caribou on their own schedule. During peak summer, the tour extends to Stony Hill Overlook for Alaska Range views and potentially Denali itself. You'll return to Denali Park village by afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Snack pack)
Included Activities
- Bus tour of Denali National Park's interior
Landmarks Denali National Park Toklat rest area Stony Hill Overlook Alaska Range Denali - Day 10
Denali Park village to Anchorage
You'll leave Denali early and drive directly back to Anchorage, stopping along the way for a farewell lunch before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farewell lunch)
Included Activities
- Farewell lunch
