Call of the Wild
$1,995 pp – 7 Days
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Enjoy the remote artistic community of Halibut Cove
Day 1 — Anchorage to Homer
- 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 the scenic Seward and Sterling Highways down the Kenai Peninsula from Anchorage to Homer (approx. 4 hours drive time)
- Explore the Kenai Peninsula and the Kenai Wildlife Refuge
- Take the early evening historical Danny J Ferry across Kachemak Bay to Halibut Cove a remote unique Alaskan village (accessible only by small boat and bush plane)
- Homer area lodging provided
Drive the scenic Sterling and Seward Highways from Homer to Seward
Day 2 — Homer to Seward
- Spend the morning exploring the bay side community of Homer and the Homer Spit
- Enjoy a scenic drive from Homer to Seward (approx. 3.5 hour drive)
- 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 – spend time touring their training grounds while learning about their way of life
- Seward area lodging provided
Enjoy a wildlife and glacier cruise in the Kenai Fjords National Park
Day 3 — 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
Spend time exploring the Kenai Wildlife Refuge
Day 4 — Seward to Talkeetna
- Tour the Alaska Sealife Center, one of Alaska’s most extensive marine wildlife research centers
- Drive from Seward to Talkeetna ( approx. 4 hours of drive time)
- Visit a wildlife conservation center to learn about animal research, conservation, and animal care
- Arrive in Talkeetna, located on the south side of Denali – a quaint historical bush town known for its famous bush-plane flights to Denali and mountain climbing community
- Talkeetna lodging provided
Enjoy a wilderness wagon ride to a Gourmet BBQ
Day 5 — Talkeetna to Denali
- Explore the history of Talkeetna on a walking tour and visit the local museum.
- Enjoy full mountain views of the Alaska Range and Denali as you drive the beautiful Parks Highway from Talkeetna to Denali (approx. 2.5-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
Spend the day exploring Denali National Park and the surrounding area
Day 6 — 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- ride the transit bus on a 6-hour tour. Enjoy extensive wildlife viewing and beautiful scenery at your own pace.
- Denali area lodging provided
Enjoy wildlife viewing as you travel back down from Denali to Anchorage
Day 7 — Denali to Anchorage
- Explore the north side of Denali while looking for wildlife on the Stampede Road
- Drive the Parks Highway from Denali to Anchorage – enjoy another opportunity to explore the many sites on this scenic drive (approx. 4 hours of drive time)
- Enjoy the Anchorage Trolley Tour to explore the historic side of Anchorage
- 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