Wild Alaska Backroads
$2,895 pp – 10 Days
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Enjoy a scenic drive down the Kenai Peninsula
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)
- Visit the small mountain community of Girdwood.
- Visit a wildlife conservation center to learn about animal research, conservation, and animal care.
- Arrive into Homer – a bay-side village with fantastic views located on the shores of Kachemak Bay State Park.
- Homer lodging provided
Travel aboard the historical Danny J to Halibut Cove
Day 2 — Explore Homer
- Explore the bayside community of Homer- enjoy wildlife viewing and sightseeing in the Homer area.
- Explore the Homer Spit, enjoy day hiking and visiting Homers Nature Centers
- Take the historical Danny J Ferry across Kachemak Bay to Halibut Cove, a remote, unique Alaskan village (accessible only by small boat and bush plane)
- Homer lodging provided
Visit Exit Glacier and the Harding Icefield
Day 3 — Homer to Seward
- Drive from Homer to Seward ( 179 miles, approx. 3.5 hour drive)
- Arrive into the picturesque small bayside village of Seward – the gateway to the Kenai Fjords National Park
- Visit Exit Glacier and the Harding Ice Field
- Ride behind a sled dog team with a local musher – spend time touring their training grounds while learning about their way of life.
- Seward lodging provided
Enjoy wildlife viewing in the Kenai Fjords National Park
Day 4 — 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
Travel aboard the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry in the Prince William Sound
Day 5 — Seward to Valdez
- Drive from Seward to Whittier (90-mile drive, including the Bear Valley Tunnel)
- Visit Portage Glacier Valley, known for its display of wildflowers & hanging glaciers.
- Travel across the Prince William Sound aboard the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry from Whittier to Valdez (6-hour trip – vehicle included)
- Arrive in the small city of Valdez, located on the shores of the Prince William Sound.
- Valdez lodging provided
Explore Wrangell St Elias and the Copper River Valley
Day 6 — Valdez to Glennallen
- Enjoy the scenic Richardson Highway from Valdez to Glennallen (2 hours of drive time)
- Explore Worthington Glacier, Thompson Pass, and Blueberry Lake, which are famous for their mountain vistas and wildflowers.
- Visit Wrangell St. Elias National Park & the scenic Copper River Valley.
- Arrive into the small community of Glennallen, located close to Wrangell St. Elias National Park.
- Glennallen area lodging provided.
Enjoy a wagon wilderness ride to a gourmet BBQ Dinner
Day 7 — Glennallen to Denali
- Enjoy one of Alaska’s most famous wilderness drives. Travel from Glennallen to Denali through 240 miles of wilderness, including the remote Richardson Highway, the Denali Highway (a 120-mile dirt road), and part of the Parks Highway.
- 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.
- Travel behind a horse and wagon team to a remote wilderness BBQ dinner
- Denali area lodging provided.
Spend the day exploring Denali National Park
Day 8 — 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. Take the Shuttle Transit Bus for a 6-hour tour. Enjoy extensive wildlife viewing and beautiful scenery at your own pace.
- Denaliarea lodging provided
Flightsee Denali and the Alaska Range
Day 9 — Denali to Talkeetna
- Drive the scenic Parks Highway from Denali to Talkeetna (approx. 2-hour drive)
- Explore Denali State Park – enjoy beautiful scenery and wildlife viewing.
- Arrive in Talkeetna, located on the south side of Denali. This quaint historical bush town is known for its famous bush plane flights to Denali and mountain climbing community.
- Take a 1-hour Flightseeing Tour of Denali and the Alaska Range.
- Talkeetna lodging provided
Drive the scenic Parks Highway
Day 10 — Talkeetna to Anchorage
- Enjoy a scenic drive from Talkeetna to Anchorage on the Parks & Glenn Highway (approx. 2 hour drive)
- Explore Hatcher Pass, famous for its Wild Blueberries and wildflower displays. Visit the historical Independence State Mine.
- Ride the Anchorage Trolley to visit historical locations throughout downtown Anchorage.
- Look for wildlife while you take a stroll along the scenic Tony Knowles Coastal Trail to explore the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge.
- Return rental vehicle, transportation provided to the Anchorage Airport