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Private Van, Boat

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Hotel (9 nights)

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Prepare to discover the captivating beauty of Alaska on this 10-day journey through its icy heart. Travel from Anchorage through forests, around mountain ranges and down the spectacular coast to the Kenai Peninsula. Feast your eyes on staggering views of Denali – North America’s tallest peak – and expansive tundra landscapes circled by the Alaska Range. You’ll want to keep your eyes open for grizzlies, wolves and moose – this is one of the best places in the world to spot them! Spend a full free day in the park, going deeper as you choose to raft, hike or just soak up the wilderness. Cruise on Resurrection Bay past glaciers, orca whales and puffins and explore Homer, Seward, Talkeetna and Kenai Fjords National Park. You’ll also have enough free time to customise your activities, making sure you’re doing all the things you want to do – maybe even a flightseeing tour of Denali for another perspective of this magnificent mountain.

Why you’ll love this trip

Spend three nights at Denali National Park, looking for bears, moose and wolves on a wildlife safari, and enjoying a free day to explore your own way.

Cruise from Seward through Kenai Fjords National Park and watch glaciers calve into the sea while keeping an eye out for orcas, puffins and sea lions.

Enjoy a guided visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, hearing stories and exploring thousands of years of Indigenous cultural history.

Slow down in Homer, a creative coastal town on Kachemak Bay, where you can watch sea otters and bald eagles, wander the famous spit or head out on the water for a closer look at Alaska’s wildlife.

Take in Alaska’s dramatic landscapes along iconic routes like the Turnagain Arm and Kenai Peninsula, with a local leader handling the logistics so you can relax and focus on the views.

Is this trip right for you?

While Alaska can experience warm summers, you should still be prepared for cold temperatures and rain.

This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle with your group. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.

Itinerary

Explore Alaska from Anchorage through the Alaska Range and down the Kenai Peninsula

DAY 1
NoneAnchorage
Welcome to Alaska! Your adventure begins in Anchorage, located in south-central Alaska on the shores of Cook Inlet – a unique urban environment in the heart of the wilderness. You’ll have a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight to meet your trip leader and fellow travellers. If you arrive early, maybe head to the Anchorage Museum or check out the sights and try spotting a moose wandering the streets of town (yes, really). This evening, maybe celebrate the beginning of a new adventure with an optional group dinner. It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Special information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
DAY 2
NoneHomer
This morning, you’ll drive from Anchorage to Homer along the scenic Turnagain Arm – an All-American Road passing Cook Inlet. It was named after British explorer James Cook, who was forced to ‘turn again’ when the waterway didn’t hold the Northwest Passage in 1778. Along the way, stop for lunch at a local brewery in Cooper Landing on the Kenai Peninsula and enjoy views of the surrounding mountains. Then, continue to Homer for the night. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this small town on Kachemak Bay at your own pace. Maybe wander the streets full of artisan shops and restaurants or walk out on the spit and visit the famous Salty Dawg Saloon for a drink. Your travel time today will be approximately 4.5 hours.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 4.5 hours.
DAY 3
NoneHomer
Today is a free day to explore Homer and the surrounding bay. You might want to head to the local bakery nearby for a breakfast of coffee and pastries, then take up one of the optional activities this gorgeous town has on offer. You could explore on foot or book a tour of the bay. Maybe take the local ferry to explore the town of Seldovia, accessible only by boat or plane. Perhaps take a wildlife cruise, looking out for sea otters, bald eagles, ducks, orcas and more, or explore the unique stilted main street of town, overlooking the bay. If you’d prefer to kick back at the local winery, you can go for a tasting this afternoon. Tonight, just ask your trip leader for some local dinner recommendations.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Optional activities
Homer - Winery Visit & Tasting - USD6
Homer - Kachemak Bay Boat Tour - USD102
Homer - Round-trip Seldovia Water Taxi - USD114
DAY 4
NoneSeward
This morning, take a scenic drive on the Kenai Peninsula from Homer to Seward. Grab a window seat if you can because on a clear day, there are some gorgeous views of the turquoise lakes near Moose Pass, as well as the mountains and volcanoes in the distance. Pause in Moose Pass where you can take an optional kayaking tour. When you arrive in Seward this afternoon, head out on a short hike to the tongue of Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park – a major attraction of the park, this electric blue glacier is one of the most accessible valley glaciers in Alaska. After, check into your hotel in Seward and enjoy a free evening to explore the town or head to a local restaurant for dinner and drinks. Your travel time today will be approximately 3.5 hours.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Included activities
Seward - Exit Glacier
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 3.5 hours.
DAY 5
NoneSeward
This morning, you’ll head to the docks for a full-day cruise of Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park. Look out for wildlife like orca whales, porpoises, puffins and other birdlife as you sail the still waters and explore the gorgeous surroundings. Marvel at the electric blue tidewater glaciers – if you’re lucky, you may get to see one ‘calve’ some ice into the sea. Enjoy lunch on the boat before cruising back to Seward. This afternoon, you may have some free time to head out on a hike or visit the Seward SeaLife Centre.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Included activities
Seward - Kenai Fjords Cruise
Optional activities
Seward - Hiking - Free
Seward - Alaska SeaLife Center - USD33
DAY 6
NoneDenali National Park
Today, hit the road again to Denali National Park. Along the way, stop off in Anchorage for a private guided visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Learn about Alaska’s Indigenous cultures through traditional dwellings, dance, storytelling and exhibits. Then, continue to Denali and settle into your hotel for the next three nights. Your travel time today will be approximately 6.5 hours.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Included activities
Anchorage - Alaska Native Heritage Center guided tour
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 6.5 hours.
DAY 7
NoneDenali National Park
After breakfast this morning, head to the Denali Visitor Center, where you’ll get your first real sense of the landscape, wildlife and cultural history that shape this national park. Explore the exhibits, speak with rangers about the best spots for wildlife viewing and photography, and learn more about the deep connection Indigenous Alaskans have with this place. The name Denali comes from the Athabascan language and means ‘the great one’ – a name used for generations before the mountain was called Mt McKinley. The rest of the day is free for you to explore your way – maybe raft the Nenana River, join a guided hike in or near the park, follow a self-guided trail like Horseshoe Lake or simply relax at your lodge and take in the views.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Included activities
Denali National Park - Entrance Fee
Denali National Park - Visitor Centre
Optional activities
Denali National Park - Ranger-led Hikes - Free
DAY 8
NoneDenali National Park
Rise and shine early this morning for your full-day journey deep into park with a naturalist guide. As you travel into the park’s vast wilderness, keep watch for brown bears, wolves, caribou, moose and Dall sheep, with time built in for stops to view and photograph wildlife along the way. When the weather cooperates, you may also get clear views of Denali itself rising above the surrounding tundra, valleys and snow-capped mountains. You’ll want to bring your camera today!
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Denali National Park - Wilderness & Wildlife Bus Tour with Naturalist guide
DAY 9
NoneTalkeetna / Anchorage
After breakfast this morning, head to the colourful Talkeetna. When you arrive, head out for a short walk with your leader to get your bearings. Then, have free time to explore. Maybe take a scenic flight over Denali for a unique perspective of is peak and the tundra and glaciers surrounding it. Then, continue back to Anchorage, where you’ll take a leader-led orientation walk. Tonight, you might like to get together with the group for a farewell dinner and reminisce about the highlights of your journey through Alaska. Your travel time today will be approximately 5.5 hours.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Anchorage - Leader-Led City Tour
Talkeetna - Leader-Led walk
Optional activities
Talkeetna - Grand Denali Scenic Flight with Glacier Landing - USD565
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 5.5 hours.
DAY 10
NoneAnchorage
There are no further activities planned today, so your trip will come to an end at check out. If you’d like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent.
Meals
Breakfast

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DAY 10
NoneAnchorage
There are no further activities planned today, so your trip will come to an end at check out. If you’d like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent.
Meals
Breakfast