Alaska Wilderness Discovery
$1,795 pp – 6 Days
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Travel across the Prince William Sound from Whittier to Vadez
Day 1 — Anchorage to Valdez
- 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 beautiful Kenai Peninsula from Anchorage to Whittier (1.5 hours of drive time)
- Visit a wildlife conservation center to learn about animal research, conservation and animal care – Stop to explore the Portage Glacier Valley & the Begich Boggs Visitor Center
- Travel across the Prince William Sound aboard the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry from Whittier to Valdez (6-hour trip – vehicle transport included)
- Arrive in the small city of Valdez, located on the shores of the Prince William Sound.
- Valdez lodging provided
Enjoy Wildlife Viewing and Calving Glaciers in the Prince William Sound
Day 2 — Prince William Sound
- Enjoy a six-hour cruise into the Prince William Sound – visit Columbia Glacier to view glacier calving and wildlife viewing (hot meal included)
- Visit Crooked Creek for Salmon and Wildlife Viewing
- Travel down Dayville Road – a common area for Bear Viewing
- Valdez lodging provided
Explore Wrangell St Elias National Park
Day 3 — Valdez to Glennallen
- Enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive on the Richardson Highway from Valdez to Glennallen
- Explore Worthington Glacier, Thompson Pass and Blueberry Lake – famous for Blueberries and wildflowers
- Explore Wrangell St. Elias National Park & the Copper River Valley – Enjoy wildlife viewing and beautiful mountain vistas
- Glennallen lodging provided
Enjoy beautiful mountain views and wildlife viewing as you drive the backroads from Glennallen to Denali
Day 4 — Glennallen to Denali
- Enjoy one of Alaska’s most famous wilderness drives; travel from Glennallen to Denali through 240 miles of wilderness – the drive includes the remote Richardson Highway, the Denali Highway (a dirt road of 130 miles), 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
- Take a 3.5-hour tour in the Denali back-country traveling in a horse-drawn covered wagon – enjoy a wilderness BBQ gourmet meal (all-you-can-eat dinner)
- Denali area lodging is provided
Spend the day exploring Denali National Park
Day 5 — Denali National Park
- Watch a Denali Nat’l Park Ranger sled-dog presentation
- Pick up a picnic backpack lunch for your day in Denali National Park
- Spend the day exploring Denali National Park- travel on the Shuttle Transit Bus for an 6-hour tour – Enjoy extensive wildlife viewing and beautiful scenery at your own pace
- Denali area lodging is provided
Enjoy wildlife viewing and mountain vistas in Denali State Park
Day 6 — Denali to Anchorage
- Enjoy a scenic drive down the Parks Highway from Denali to Anchorage (approx. 4-hour drive)
- Explore Denali State Park – Enjoy beautiful scenery and wildlife viewing
- Stop for lunch at the McKinley View Cafe – famous for it’s homemade pie and up-close view of Denali
- Explore the unique history of Anchorage on the Anchorage Trolley Tour
- 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