Historic Trail of the Far North
$3,695 pp – 11 Days
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Spend the day exploring the historical side of Juneau
Day 1 — Arrival into Juneau
- Arrive in Juneau – Alaska’s Small City State Capital
- Visit the historical downtown Juneau Area -Take a self-guided walking tour.
- Tour the Alaska State Museum in Juneau
- Explore the local waterfront – the historic heart of the Alaskan Capital
- Juneau lodging provided
Travel aboard the Alaska Marine Highway
Day 2 — Juneau to Skagway
- Travel aboard the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry from Juneau to Skagway (approx. 5-hour trip)
- Arrive into the small historic village of Skagway – Gateway to the 1898 Klondike Goldrush.
- Ride the historic White Pass Railroad to the Yukon White Pass Summit (approx. 3-hour tour)
- Skagway lodging provided
Explore the small historic community of Skagway
Day 3 — White Pass
- Check into a rental vehicle in Skagway to use for the day.
- Drive the scenic South Klondike Highway over White Pass to the small village of Carcross in the Yukon.
- Enjoy a walk across the Yukon Suspension Bridge & visit the Outdoor Museum
- Visit Emerald Lake and Lake Bennett before exploring the small historical village of Carcross.
- Skagway lodging provided
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Inside Passage
Day 4 — Skagway to Juneau
- Visit the historic area of Dyea, head of the Klondike Chilkoot Trail.
- Enjoy a walking tour of Skagway – Visit the Klondike National Park.
- Travel aboard the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry on a return cruise to Juneau. Enjoy the scenic views of the Lynn Canal.
- Juneau lodging provided
Visit the Glacier Gardens and the Mendenhall Valley
Day 5 — Juneau
- Check into a rental vehicle in Juneau with unlimited miles.
- Tour the Rainforest Glacier Gardens
- Explore Mendenhall Glacier and enjoy wildlife viewing at Mendenhall Wetlands.
- Drive the Glacier Highway – Enjoy wildlife viewing, explore Eagle Beach and local walking trails.
- Juneau lodging provided
Ride behind a horse team – Enjoy a wilderness dinner
Day 6 — Juneau to Denali
- Flight provided from Juneau to Anchorage on Alaska Airline.
- Arrival in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city located at the base of the Chugach Mountains
- Check into a late model rental vehicle in Anchorage (vehicle provided with unlimited mileage)
- Drive from Anchorage to Denali on the scenic Glenn & Parks Highway (approx. 4-hour drive)
- Drive the first 15 miles of the Denali National Park Road to Savage River, where it is common to see Moose, Caribou, Dall Sheep, and Grizzly Bears
- Take a 3.5-hour tour in the Denali backcountry traveling in a horse-drawn covered wagon – enjoy a wilderness BBQ gourmet meal (all-you-can-eat dinner)
- Denali area lodging provided
Day Hiking and Wildlife Viewing in Denali National Park
Day 7 — Denali National Park
- Pick up a picnic backpack lunch for your day in Denali National Park
- Watch a Denali Nat’l Park Ranger sled-dog presentation to learn about managing the park during the winter season
- Spend the day exploring Denali National Park, and take the Shuttle Transit Bus for a 6-hour tour. Enjoy extensive wildlife viewing and beautiful scenery at your own pace.
- Denali area lodging provided
Visit Denali State Park
Day 8 — Denali to Talkeetna
- Enjoy another drive down the scenic Parks Highway from Denali to Talkeetna (approx. 2.5 hour drive)
- Visit Denali State Park – enjoy beautiful scenery and potential wildlife viewing
- Arrive in Talkeetna, located on the south side of Denali. This quaint historical bush town is known for its bush plane flights to Denali and mountain climbing community.
- Enjoy a one hour Flightseeing Tour of Denali and the Alaska Range
- Talkeetna lodging provided
Ride behind a local musher with a sled-dog team
Day 9 — Talkeetna to Seward
- Drive the scenic Parks, Glenn & Seward Highways from Talkeetna to Seward ( approx. 4 hours of drive time)
- Enjoy a guided tour of a Musk Ox Farm and learn about these unique Ice Age animals, their fine underwool of Qiviut, and their historical native relationship in the Far North.
- Visit a wildlife conservation center to learn about animal research, conservation and animal care
- Arrive into the picturesque small bayside village of Seward – the gateway to the Kenai Fjords National Park
- Ride behind a sled dog team with a local musher – touring their training grounds while learning about their way of life.
- Seward lodging provided
Wildlife and Glacier Viewing in the Kenai Fjords National Park
Day 10 — Kenai Fjords National Park
- Enjoy a full day of wildlife and glacier viewing aboard a high-speed catamaran – explore Resurrection Bay and the Kenai Fjords National Park with a National Park Ranger on board – a deli-style lunch and hot beverages provided
- In the early evening explore the Caines Head Trail where it is common to see Bald Eagles and Marine Wildlife along the shores of Resurrection Bay
- Seward lodging provided
Enjoy wildlife viewing at Tern Lake
Day 11 — Seward to Anchorage
- Tour the Alaska Sealife Center, one of Alaska’s most extensive marine wildlife research centers
- Have another opportunity to drive the Seward Highway from Seward to Anchorage (approx. 2 hours)
- Take a tour of a historic gold mine and try your luck at gold panning
- Take a stroll along the scenic Tony Knowles Coastal Trail to explore the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge and look for wildlife.
- Return rental vehicle at the Anchorage Airport