Itinerary
- Day 1
Anchorage to Seward
You'll meet your group in Anchorage and drive south along the Seward Highway, which follows the coast and offers great views. In Girdwood, there's an included ride on the Alyeska Tram that takes you up for panoramic sightings over the area. After that, you'll stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see rescued animals like bears, moose, and musk oxen. Then it's on to Seward, arriving by late afternoon to settle into your waterfront hotel (roughly 4 hours of driving total from Anchorage).
- Start point
- 310 West 36th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, United States (Aloft Anchorage , 08:00 - 08:00)
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch in outdoor setting at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Harbor 360, Seward)
Included Activities
- Ride on Alyeska Tram to 2,300 feet elevation with observation deck views of Turnagain Arm and Chugach Mountain range
- Visit to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center with rescued grizzlies, musk oxen, bison, and moose
- Picnic lunch in outdoor setting
Optional Activities
- Walk along Resurrection Bay
- Visit local art galleries
- Visit cozy cafés
Landmarks Seward Highway Girdwood Alyeska Tram Mt. Alyeska Turnagain Arm Chugach Mountain range Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Resurrection Bay 
- Day 2
Seward
This morning you'll board a half-day cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park. The boat heads into deep fjords where you'll see tidewater glaciers and have chances to spot whales, sea otters, puffins, and harbor seals (conditions vary). You return to port by afternoon, and then the rest of the day is yours to walk around Seward, grab lunch, or check out shops along the harbor.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Deli style lunch onboard the cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Harbor 360, Seward)
Included Activities
- Half-day cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park with narrated insights from local naturalists
- Wildlife viewing including whales, sea otters, puffins, and harbor seals
- Time at tidewater glacier viewing glacial calving
- Free afternoon to explore Seward
Optional Activities
- Visit to Alaska SeaLife Center, a top-tier marine research facility and aquarium
Landmarks Kenai Fjords National Park Alaska SeaLife Center 
- Day 3
Seward to Majestic Valley
After breakfast, you'll take a guided walk to the base of Exit Glacier. There's a shorter interpretive route or a longer trail option if you want to head higher toward Marmot Meadows. You'll have a picnic lunch at the glacier, then drive north through forested valleys and over mountain passes. By evening you arrive at Majestic Valley Wilderness Lodge, positioned in a remote backcountry setting (the drive from Seward is about 5 hours).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in outdoor setting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Majestic Valley Wilderness Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided gentle walk to Exit Glacier with choice of shorter interpretive walk or longer trail to Marmot Meadows
- Picnic lunch in outdoor setting
- Scenic drive through forested valleys and mountain passes
Optional Activities
- Short stroll on lodge's private trails
- Relax in hot tub under Alaskan sky
Landmarks Exit Glacier Kenai Fjords National Park Marmot Meadows Matanuska Valley Chugach Mountains 
- Day 4
Matanuska Valley to Denali
You'll travel through Hatcher Pass on winding roads that go up into tundra meadows and alpine terrain. Next, there's a stop at Independence Mine Historical Park where you can walk around old buildings and mine tunnels from Alaska's gold rush days. After a picnic lunch, the drive continues toward the Denali area. You'll check into Creekside cabins later that afternoon (roughly 6 hours of driving from the lodge).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in outdoor setting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (McKinley Creekside Cabins, Denali)
Included Activities
- Travel through Hatcher Pass alpine scenery
- Visit to Independence Mine Historical Park with guided tour of century-old buildings and mine shafts
- Picnic lunch in outdoor setting
- Nature walk or porch relaxation at lodge
Landmarks Hatcher Pass Independence Mine Historical Park Mat-Su Valley 
- Day 5
Denali National Park
This is a full day in Denali National Park. You'll board a park bus early and travel deep into the wilderness on roads that wind through braided rivers and open tundra. If weather cooperates, you'll see Denali (North America's highest peak at 20,310 feet). The bus route takes you through habitat where grizzly bears, dall sheep, moose, caribou, and golden eagles live. You'll return to the park entrance by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch along the way)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (McKinley Creekside Cabins, Denali)
Included Activities
- Full day in Denali National Park on park Denali wildlife bus
- Deep travel into national park through braided rivers and alpine tundra
- Wildlife viewing including grizzly bears, dall sheep, moose, caribou, and golden eagles
- Views of Denali (weather permitting)
- Picnic lunch along the way
Landmarks Denali National Park Denali 
- Day 6
Denali to Anchorage
After leaving Denali, you'll drive to Talkeetna, a small mountain town with galleries, local shops, and trails along the river. A picnic lunch is included, and you'll have free time to explore. Later you'll board the Alaska Railroad for a 3-hour trip back to Anchorage. The train passes through forests and valleys, and you'll see the Susitna River valley and glaciers along the way. You should arrive in Anchorage between 8-9 PM to end your trip.
- End point
- 310 West 36th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, United States (Aloft Anchorage , 21:00 - 21:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Talkeetna mountain town
- Picnic lunch
- Free time to explore Talkeetna shops and riverside trails
- 3-hour Alaska Railroad journey to Anchorage with views of Susitna River, mountains, and glacier
Optional Activities
- Scenic glacier landing flight seeing tour (weather permitting) - $300-$600 depending on flight path and destination
Landmarks Talkeetna Susitna River Alaska Range 
