Itinerary
- Day 1
Anchorage - Talkeetna - Denali National Park
You'll get picked up from Anchorage at 8:00 AM and drive through Talkeetna, a charming town with mountain views. The route takes you toward the Alaska Range where you might catch sight of Denali (depending on weather) before reaching your full-service campground at the edge of Denali National Park for your first three nights.
Landmarks Denali Talkeetna 
- Day 2
Denali National Park
After breakfast, you'll head out on an exclusive bus tour of Denali National Park. The tour includes great wildlife viewing chances with photo stops and short walks through the backcountry. You'll return to camp in the evening to relax and swap stories by the campfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Denali National Park bus tour
- Wildlife viewing
- Photo stops and short walks through wilderness
Landmarks Denali National Park - Day 3
Denali National Park
This day is entirely yours to explore Denali National Park at your own pace. You can hike trails, join activities in the park, or just wander around. Your guide will help you figure out what to do. Keep an eye out for black bears, brown bears, beavers, bald eagles, foxes, and songbirds.
Optional Activities
- Hiking on Denali National Park trails
- Wildlife viewing excursions
- Park activities (self-guided exploration)
Landmarks Denali National Park - Day 4
Denali National Park - Paxson
After breakfast, you'll drive along the Denali Highway to Maclaren River Lodge in an alpine setting. The route offers views of the Maclaren River and Alaska Range. Dinner at the lodge gives you a taste of local Alaskan hospitality.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the lodge)
Landmarks Denali Highway Maclaren River Alaska Range - Day 5
Paxson - Worthington Glacier - Valdez
You'll continue south on the Denali Highway through Thompson Pass, where you can see waterfalls along the way. In the mid-afternoon, you'll hike to Worthington Glacier. Later you'll arrive in Valdez to set up camp, then walk around this port town before returning for dinner and a campfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Camp dinner)
Included Activities
- Hike to Worthington Glacier
- Scenic viewing of waterfalls in Thompson Pass
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Valdez port town
Landmarks Thompson Pass Worthington Glacier - Day 6
Valdez
After breakfast, you're set for a kayaking tour in an Alaskan marine state park. A motorboat takes you to Shoup Bay, then you'll paddle through a fjord with kittiwakes and waterfalls toward the glacier. You'll stop for a beach walk and lunch with glacier views, then return to Valdez. Dinner happens in town this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with glacier views)
Included Activities
- Kayaking tour in marine state park
- Motorboat scenic water taxi to Shoup Bay
- Paddling through glacial fjord
- Wildlife viewing (black-legged kittiwakes)
- Beach walk
- Lunch with glacier views
Optional Activities
- Dinner exploration in Valdez
Landmarks Shoup Bay Shoup Glacier - Day 7
Valdez - Wrangell-St. Elias National Park - McCarthy
You'll drive the McCarthy Highway through Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (the largest in the U.S.) and see landscapes tied to mining history. When you reach McCarthy, you'll camp here for three nights at a more basic campground. The evening is free to check out this small settlement.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Exploration of McCarthy settlement
Landmarks Wrangell-St. Elias National Park McCarthy Highway - Day 8
Wrangell Range & McCarthy
This day focuses on hiking and activities in the Wrangell Range. You can explore the old copper mining town of Kennicott (extra fee), walk along Kennicott and Root glaciers, or tackle the harder Bonanza Mine trail if you're up for it.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of historic copper mining town of Kennicott (additional fee)
- Stroll along Kennicott and Root glaciers
- Hike to Bonanza Mine trail
Landmarks Kennicott Kennicott Glacier Root Glacier Bonanza Mine Wrangell Range - Day 9
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
You've got another free day in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Consider a scenic flight over the glaciers for an additional cost to see the terrain from the air, or try ice climbing (also an extra fee). Your guide can help arrange activities that you'll pay for locally.
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over glaciers (additional fee)
- Ice climbing (additional fee)
Landmarks Wrangell-St. Elias National Park - Day 10
McCarthy - Chickaloon
You'll drive along the Glenn Highway toward Glacier View and arrive at Majestic Valley Wilderness Lodge in the late afternoon. The lodge has nice views of the surrounding wilderness. You can hike trails from your lodging, relax on the porch with wine, or soak in the outdoor hot tub. Dinner here is your farewell meal.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell meal at the lodge)
Included Activities
- Hiking trails in Tahneeta Pass
Optional Activities
- Outdoor hot tub relaxation
- Porch relaxation with views
Landmarks Glenn Highway Glacier View Tahneeta Pass - Day 11
Chickaloon - Anchorage
After a relaxed breakfast at the lodge, you'll drive back to Anchorage, arriving around midday. From there, you'll check out trails and attractions in Anchorage with your guide. Your tour wraps up around 5:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Anchorage trails and attractions
Landmarks Anchorage
