Arctic
Alaska Land Tours
Arctic
Arctic
Go deep into the icy Alaskan wilds
Alaska may be part of the USA, but it feels like another world. This Lonely Planet Experience gives the freedom to hike, kayak, climb or fly your way through the iconic Denali and Wrangell-St Elias national parks. It’s a big, bold landscape filled with incredible mountain ranges, diverse wildlife and shining glaciers. Delve well and truly deep into the wild before reemerging into civilisation with stops in Anchorage and Valdez, and have plenty of free time to explore this beautiful landscape at your own pace.
Duration: 14 days
Starts: Anchorage, Alaska
Ends: Anchorage, Alaska
Language: English speaking voyage
FROM:
USD3,660.-
*Per adult in Twin Share room
Prices may change, so secure your trip today!
Trekking More info about this activity
Trekking is with no doubt the first and most simple of the outdoor sports.
To wander arund nature in walks of different difficulty with basic equipment and few to worry about is one of the most fullfilling activities one can do.
Camping More info about this activity
Camp ashore in Antarctica!
After dinner, you’ll leave your cruise ship and zip ashore via a Zodiac. An experienced guide will choose the campsite spot and instruct everybody in how to set up their tents and sleeping bags. The next morning everybody will help to break down the camp, making sure that no gear or garbage gets left behind, and clean the camping gear. The location for camps and the number of camp nights offered depends on the operator, weather and location of the ship.
Trekking More info about this activity
Trekking is with no doubt the first and most simple of the outdoor sports.
To wander arund nature in walks of different difficulty with basic equipment and few to worry about is one of the most fullfilling activities one can do.
Kayaking More info about this activity
The experience of sea kayaking in the humbling wilderness of Antarctica or the Arctic is guaranteed to stir your soul.
Sea kayaking is one of the highlights for any Polar Traveller, providing ice and weather conditions are assessed as safe by your Expedition Team.
This activity requires previous kayaking experience.
Helicopter Tours More info about this activity
To access certain colonies, especially Emperor penguin, this type of transport is essential. Enjoy also scenic flights, watching the majestic ice barriers or the tabular icebergs from the air. A unique experience only available with few operators and exceptional itineraries.
Helicopter operations can be influenced by a lot of factors, such as but not limited to weather, sea and sea-ice conditions, flying time/distance restrictions and visibility.
Fishing More info about this activity
Assisted by the naturalist or local guides, you will look for the perfect spot and spend a quiet momento practicing this sport or you will cut your hole on the ice floe or on frozen lakes and try to catch fish using an ancestral method. This activity off the beaten path will equally delight fans of sports fishing and those who are curious for new discoveries.
Why you'll love this trip
Drive across frozen plains and past massive peaks, walk across remote tundras to glacial rivers and kayak in the spectacular waters of Prince William Sound.
Look out for diverse wildlife like moose, grizzly bears, and wolves in Denali National Park, then get close to sea otters, puffins and humpback whales on an optional kayak trip among glaciers in Valdez.
See North America's biggest collection of glaciers and some of its tallest, most impressive mountains in Wrangell-St Elias National Park – the world's largest internationally protected area.
See both sides of the Kenai Peninsula – Homer, with remote beaches and the stunning Kachemak Bay State Park, and Seward, with accessible glaciers and marine life.
Spend two nights at a remote hostel that can only be accessed by kayak or water taxi.
Is this trip right for you?
This is a participatory trip. That’s a fancy way of saying you’re not just along for the ride – you’re part of a team! You know the phrase ‘the more you put in, the more you get out’. Well that’s extra true on this trip. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and help out with camp activities like food prep and washing up. It’s all about giving your new travel mates a hand – everyone knows there’s nothing worse than trying to put up a tent on your own!
That teamwork also extends to our optional food kitty of approximately USD 90 per week, run to cover the cost of meals. This kitty saves you worrying about stuff like where to get food or what exactly sales tax is, and actually helps keep your costs down. Instead of paying individually as you go, it means we can bulk purchase items and cook our own food – though there’s always the chance to use it for the occasional pizza night! The kitty is optional and for your convenience, so if you've got specific dietary requirements you can opt out and purchase (and cook) your own food.
Some of the roads on this trip can be extremely long and fairly bumpy. You could be driving down a remote dirt road for hours at a time, but that's all part of this Alaskan adventure.
As Alaska is a huge state with large distances between towns and cities, be prepared to spend a lot of your time in the car. Some journeys can take up to eight or nine hours, but there will breaks along the way. This is also a great way to see a variety of Alaskan landscapes.
While Alaska can experience warm summers, you should still be prepared for cold temperatures, especially at night. Bring warm clothing with you, including base layers, a warm hat, gloves and a thick coat.
Mosquitoes are found across the USA, even in the colder regions. They can be a problem a lot of the time, especially in July. It’s recommended that you bring insect repellent with you and anything else you think is applicable.
The summer months in Alaska see very long daylight hours, with the sun not completely setting until after midnight. As most people are likely to sleep before midnight, you might want to bring an eye mask to block out the light.
The weather around Denali can be extreme at times. Be prepared for blizzards, ice cold winds and quick shifts in weather. It is Alaska after all.
Day 1: Anchorage
Welcome to Anchorage, the most populous city in Alaska with one of the most beautiful backdrops you’ve ever seen! Things kick off this evening with a welcome meeting at 6 pm, but we highly recommend arriving early to see the sights. This is a unique environment; a city in the heart of the wilderness. It's worth spending some time in the cafes and bars and getting to know the hardy locals who have more than a few entertaining stories up their sleeves. After you meet your fellow travellers and leader in the evening, why not join them in town for an optional group dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included: 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: Denali National Park
Leave the city behind this morning and venture into a world of lakes and glaciers in the epic Alaska Range. Head north along the Parks Highway to Denali National Park (approximately 5 hours), keeping an eye out for caribou as you go. Home to the highest peak in the United States known as Denali (Mount McKinley), as well as grizzly bears, wolves, moose and Dall sheep, this national park is a true wilderness with endless snowy peaks.
Accommodation: Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities:
Denali National Park - Entrance Fee
Denali National Park Visitor Centre
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Day 3: Denali National Park
Buckle up for an 8-hour bus safari deep into Denali National Park, visiting the Eielson Visitor Centre as you go. This scenic tour will take you through the park's backcountry, travelling 106 kilometres (66 miles) to the visitor centre. The journey is worth it as the rangers and interactive displays provide great insight and information about the park. The bus driver will help you spot wildlife while answering questions and, if needed, make bathroom stops along the way. Be sure to bring some food and beverages with you as there aren't any available on the bus.
Accommodation: Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities: Denali - Scenic bus tour
Optional Activities: Denali - Glacier Landing Flight - USD525
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Special Information: Rest stops occur around every 90 minutes throughout the bus trip. Bus riders are permitted to depart the bus within regulations to hike in the park.
Day 4: Maclaren River
After experiencing a Denali dog sled demonstration this morning, traverse through high alpine country as you drive Alaska's second-highest highway pass to the Maclaren River Lodge. Kick back with some music and take in the scenery, getting to know your travel buddies along the way. On arrival at the lodge, take a canoe upriver to the remote wilderness Glacier Camp, where you'll spend the night camping out beneath the stars. Explore the frosty surrounds once the campsite is set up.
Accommodation: Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities:
Maclaren - Wilderness Glacier Overnight Canoe Trip
Denali's Alaskan Huskies - Dog Sled Demonstration
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Day 5: Wrangell-St Elias National Park
Wake from your peaceful slumber and take a canoe back to the lodge in the morning. Today is a big travel day, with approximately 8 hours total driving time, but it's also a really beautiful drive with plenty of wildlife and some great views along the way. You'll leave the main highway and start to head deep into Wrangell-St Elias National Park: the largest national park in the USA, being almost six times the size of Yellowstone. The evening is free once you've arrived at the campsite, so take a hike and do some exploring, or just kick back and soak up the camp vibes.
Accommodation: Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Day 6: Wrangell-St Elias National Park
You’re free to explore Wrangell-St Elias National Park today, and there are a whole host of optional activities to take part in. Perhaps take a scenic flight over the park, venture out for a glacier walk on the spectacular Root Glacier, or maybe try your hand at some adrenaline-pumping ice climbing. Your group leader will be able to provide you with other recommendations for the day. Alternatively, spend the day hiking and exploring the park – all 13 million acres of it. Keep an eye out for moose, bears and caribou and then, in the evening, return to the campsite for some much-needed (and well-earned) rest.
Accommodation: Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Optional Activities:
Wrangell-St Elias - Scenic flight (50 mins) - USD250
Wrangell-St Elias - Ice climbing - USD140
Wrangell-St Elias - Scenic flight (90 mins) - USD325
Wrangell-St Elias - Full-day Glacier Hike - USD115
Wrangell-St Elias - Half-day Glacier Hike - USD90
Maclaren - Kennecott Copper Mill Tour - USD30
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Day 7: Valdez
Depart Wrangell-St Elias and make tracks for Valdez, a small town on the edge of Prince William Sound. The trip should take approximately 7.5 hours, including a stop at Worthington Glacier en route. Valdez, which is surrounded by the steep, snow-capped Chugach Mountains, is best known as the southern terminus of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. After setting up camp, why not check out the town and grab a bite to eat?
Accommodation: Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Day 8: Valdez
Today is free to do as you please in Valdez. Kayaking is hugely popular here, so take a paddle on Prince William Sound among the glaciers and down the fjords, spotting some wildlife along the way. On land, you could visit the Valdez Museum and Historical Archive for an interesting history lesson of this important port city. Just like Anchorage, Valdez is framed with mountains, so wherever you look, there’s something new to see.
Accommodation: Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Optional Activities: Valdez - Glacier kayak trip - USD270
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Day 9: Anchorage
This morning drive back to Anchorage, which will take around 6 hours. This may be a tiring drive, but it's also a spectacular one as you cross the snowy Thompson Pass. Upon arrival, you've got a free afternoon in Anchorage. There will be a meeting at 6 pm to welcome any new travellers joining you on the next stage of your adventure.
Accommodation: Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Special Information: As this is a combination trip, the travellers in your group and your group leader are likely to change today. There will be a group meeting to discuss the next stage of your itinerary so please attend, and this is also a great chance to meet the new group. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
Day 10: Seward:
Journey via the Turnagain Arm (approximately 2.5 hours; 200 kilometres)to the coastal town of Seward and the surrounding Kenai Fjords National Park. There will be time to explore some of this Arctic wonderland, with its numerous lakes, glaciers and fascinating coastline. The area is also famous for its many anglers, who follow the salmon on their annual migration up the peninsula's many wide rivers. Seward is one of Alaska's oldest towns, as well as one of the most scenic. The town itself boasts galleries, boutique shops and a bustling harbour, but it's perhaps best known as a gateway to exploring Kenai Fjords National Park. Depending on your departure date, you may be camping in town or you may be jumping into a water taxi across Resurrection Bay, where you will spend the next two nights staying in a hostel. This accommodation is so remote it can only be accessed by kayak or water taxi. Our hostel in Resurrection Bay isn't your typical hostel. You may need to climb a ladder to reach your bed, and should note that bathrooms are external to the main building. It's rustic, but that's made up for by the remote location.
Accommodation: Basic hostel or camping (1 night)
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Special Information: Due to limited availability in this remote destination, some departure have minor changes to the itinerary. In all cases, included and optional activities will remain the same. We cannot update the itinerary or the Essential Trip Information Document at a departure level, however your leader will be able to assist with any questions about driving times or itinerary details.
- For groups departing on the 15th June and 20th July, the accommodation experiences in Homer & Seward are switched. You will stay in a remote rustic hostel outside of Homer and camp in Seward.
- For the group departing on the 17th August, you will visit Homer and Seward in the reverse order. The group will stay 2 nights in Homer and then 2 nights in Seward, before returning to Anchorage.
Day 11: Seward
Enjoy a free day to soak up stunning surrounds. Maybe hire a kayak and hit the water with the majestic snow-capped Alaskan mountains looming in the background. If you do, remember to look out for porpoises and sea otters in the water. Your lodging is also perfectly situated for exploring the surrounding woodlands, so maybe head off on one of the many trails.
Accommodation: Basic hostel or camping (1 night)
Optional Activities:
Seward - Hiking - Free
Seward - Kayak rental - USD25
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Day 12: Homer
Today head the 125 kilometres to Homer (approximately 4 hours) to arrive at your gateway to the incredible Kenai Peninsula. Keep an eye on the water as you head south because today you might catch a glimpse of beluga whales breaching off the coast. Again, depending on your departure date, you may be camping in town or you may be jumping into a water taxi across Kachemak Bay, where you will spend the next two nights staying in a hostel.
Accommodation: Camping (with facilities) or basic hostel (1 night)
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Day 13: Homer
Make the most of a free day in Homer. Perhaps explore the area by kayak and watch sea otters, or visit the beautiful rock arches, cliffs and remote beaches surrounding the city. Homer is a good place for animal watching, with bald eagles, puffins and moose plentiful in the area. Some of the activities around Homer are expensive, but they are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. The Kachemak Bay Adventure includes sea kayaking, a tour of the old Russian settlement of Seldovia and a flight over the bay. The Bear Viewing Flight can sometimes sell out, but if you can afford it, the feedback from previous travellers is that it’s a highlight.
Accommodation: Camping (with facilities) or basic hostel (1 night)
Optional Activities:
Homer - Day on Kachemak Bay Adventure - USD220
Homer - Halibut fishing (half-day charter) - USD105
Homer - Bear Viewing Flight - USD625
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Day 14: Anchorage
Return along the Turnagain Arm and the National Forest Scenic Byway; this route is around 380 kilometres and takes approximately 5.5 hours but remember it is considered one of the most scenic drives in the world. This trip finishes on arrival in Anchorage at approximately 5 pm. For those wishing to stay on in Anchorage, we’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability).
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Important notes
1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm on Day 1.
2. On the final day, this trip finishes at approximately 5 pm on arrival into Anchorage. If departing this day, please do not book any flights before 9 pm.
3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Night 4 (Maclaren) and the 2-nights at the hostel in either Homer or Seward (depends on the departure) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
4. If you wish to spend more time in Anchorage, we'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
5. To save you money and the hassle of booking multiple trips, this journey is a combination of some of our most popular adventures so your leader and the composition of your group may change.
6. Please note that the legal drinking age in the US is 21 and in some parts of Canada it's 19.
7. A sleeping bag is required for this trip.
Day 1: Anchorage
Welcome to Anchorage, the most populous city in Alaska with one of the most beautiful backdrops you’ve ever seen! Things kick off this evening with a welcome meeting at 6 pm, but we highly recommend arriving early to see the sights. This is a unique environment; a city in the heart of the wilderness. It's worth spending some time in the cafes and bars and getting to know the hardy locals who have more than a few entertaining stories up their sleeves. After you meet your fellow travellers and leader in the evening, why not join them in town for an optional group dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included: 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: Denali National Park
Leave the city behind this morning and venture into a world of lakes and glaciers in the epic Alaska Range. Head north along the Parks Highway to Denali National Park (approximately 5 hours), keeping an eye out for caribou as you go. Home to the highest peak in the United States known as Denali (Mount McKinley), as well as grizzly bears, wolves, moose and Dall sheep, this national park is a true wilderness with endless snowy peaks.
Accommodation: Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities:
Denali National Park - Entrance Fee
Denali National Park Visitor Centre
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Day 3: Denali National Park
Buckle up for an 8-hour bus safari deep into Denali National Park, visiting the Eielson Visitor Centre as you go. This scenic tour will take you through the park's backcountry, travelling 106 kilometres (66 miles) to the visitor centre. The journey is worth it as the rangers and interactive displays provide great insight and information about the park. The bus driver will help you spot wildlife while answering questions and, if needed, make bathroom stops along the way. Be sure to bring some food and beverages with you as there aren't any available on the bus.
Accommodation: Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities: Denali - Scenic bus tour
Optional Activities: Denali - Glacier Landing Flight - USD525
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Special Information: Rest stops occur around every 90 minutes throughout the bus trip. Bus riders are permitted to depart the bus within regulations to hike in the park.
Day 4: Maclaren River
After experiencing a Denali dog sled demonstration this morning, traverse through high alpine country as you drive Alaska's second-highest highway pass to the Maclaren River Lodge. Kick back with some music and take in the scenery, getting to know your travel buddies along the way. On arrival at the lodge, take a canoe upriver to the remote wilderness Glacier Camp, where you'll spend the night camping out beneath the stars. Explore the frosty surrounds once the campsite is set up.
Accommodation: Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities:
Maclaren - Wilderness Glacier Overnight Canoe Trip
Denali's Alaskan Huskies - Dog Sled Demonstration
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Day 5: Wrangell-St Elias National Park
Wake from your peaceful slumber and take a canoe back to the lodge in the morning. Today is a big travel day, with approximately 8 hours total driving time, but it's also a really beautiful drive with plenty of wildlife and some great views along the way. You'll leave the main highway and start to head deep into Wrangell-St Elias National Park: the largest national park in the USA, being almost six times the size of Yellowstone. The evening is free once you've arrived at the campsite, so take a hike and do some exploring, or just kick back and soak up the camp vibes.
Accommodation: Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Day 6: Wrangell-St Elias National Park
You’re free to explore Wrangell-St Elias National Park today, and there are a whole host of optional activities to take part in. Perhaps take a scenic flight over the park, venture out for a glacier walk on the spectacular Root Glacier, or maybe try your hand at some adrenaline-pumping ice climbing. Your group leader will be able to provide you with other recommendations for the day. Alternatively, spend the day hiking and exploring the park – all 13 million acres of it. Keep an eye out for moose, bears and caribou and then, in the evening, return to the campsite for some much-needed (and well-earned) rest.
Accommodation: Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Optional Activities:
Wrangell-St Elias - Scenic flight (50 mins) - USD250
Wrangell-St Elias - Ice climbing - USD140
Wrangell-St Elias - Scenic flight (90 mins) - USD325
Wrangell-St Elias - Full-day Glacier Hike - USD115
Wrangell-St Elias - Half-day Glacier Hike - USD90
Maclaren - Kennecott Copper Mill Tour - USD30
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Day 7: Valdez
Depart Wrangell-St Elias and make tracks for Valdez, a small town on the edge of Prince William Sound. The trip should take approximately 7.5 hours, including a stop at Worthington Glacier en route. Valdez, which is surrounded by the steep, snow-capped Chugach Mountains, is best known as the southern terminus of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. After setting up camp, why not check out the town and grab a bite to eat?
Accommodation: Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Day 8: Valdez
Today is free to do as you please in Valdez. Kayaking is hugely popular here, so take a paddle on Prince William Sound among the glaciers and down the fjords, spotting some wildlife along the way. On land, you could visit the Valdez Museum and Historical Archive for an interesting history lesson of this important port city. Just like Anchorage, Valdez is framed with mountains, so wherever you look, there’s something new to see.
Accommodation: Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Optional Activities: Valdez - Glacier kayak trip - USD270
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Day 9: Anchorage
This morning drive back to Anchorage, which will take around 6 hours. This may be a tiring drive, but it's also a spectacular one as you cross the snowy Thompson Pass. Upon arrival, you've got a free afternoon in Anchorage. There will be a meeting at 6 pm to welcome any new travellers joining you on the next stage of your adventure.
Accommodation: Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Special Information: As this is a combination trip, the travellers in your group and your group leader are likely to change today. There will be a group meeting to discuss the next stage of your itinerary so please attend, and this is also a great chance to meet the new group. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
Day 10: Seward:
Journey via the Turnagain Arm (approximately 2.5 hours; 200 kilometres)to the coastal town of Seward and the surrounding Kenai Fjords National Park. There will be time to explore some of this Arctic wonderland, with its numerous lakes, glaciers and fascinating coastline. The area is also famous for its many anglers, who follow the salmon on their annual migration up the peninsula's many wide rivers. Seward is one of Alaska's oldest towns, as well as one of the most scenic. The town itself boasts galleries, boutique shops and a bustling harbour, but it's perhaps best known as a gateway to exploring Kenai Fjords National Park. Depending on your departure date, you may be camping in town or you may be jumping into a water taxi across Resurrection Bay, where you will spend the next two nights staying in a hostel. This accommodation is so remote it can only be accessed by kayak or water taxi. Our hostel in Resurrection Bay isn't your typical hostel. You may need to climb a ladder to reach your bed, and should note that bathrooms are external to the main building. It's rustic, but that's made up for by the remote location.
Accommodation: Basic hostel or camping (1 night)
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Special Information: Due to limited availability in this remote destination, some departure have minor changes to the itinerary. In all cases, included and optional activities will remain the same. We cannot update the itinerary or the Essential Trip Information Document at a departure level, however your leader will be able to assist with any questions about driving times or itinerary details.
- For groups departing on the 15th June and 20th July, the accommodation experiences in Homer & Seward are switched. You will stay in a remote rustic hostel outside of Homer and camp in Seward.
- For the group departing on the 17th August, you will visit Homer and Seward in the reverse order. The group will stay 2 nights in Homer and then 2 nights in Seward, before returning to Anchorage.
Day 11: Seward
Enjoy a free day to soak up stunning surrounds. Maybe hire a kayak and hit the water with the majestic snow-capped Alaskan mountains looming in the background. If you do, remember to look out for porpoises and sea otters in the water. Your lodging is also perfectly situated for exploring the surrounding woodlands, so maybe head off on one of the many trails.
Accommodation: Basic hostel or camping (1 night)
Optional Activities:
Seward - Hiking - Free
Seward - Kayak rental - USD25
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Day 12: Homer
Today head the 125 kilometres to Homer (approximately 4 hours) to arrive at your gateway to the incredible Kenai Peninsula. Keep an eye on the water as you head south because today you might catch a glimpse of beluga whales breaching off the coast. Again, depending on your departure date, you may be camping in town or you may be jumping into a water taxi across Kachemak Bay, where you will spend the next two nights staying in a hostel.
Accommodation: Camping (with facilities) or basic hostel (1 night)
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Day 13: Homer
Make the most of a free day in Homer. Perhaps explore the area by kayak and watch sea otters, or visit the beautiful rock arches, cliffs and remote beaches surrounding the city. Homer is a good place for animal watching, with bald eagles, puffins and moose plentiful in the area. Some of the activities around Homer are expensive, but they are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. The Kachemak Bay Adventure includes sea kayaking, a tour of the old Russian settlement of Seldovia and a flight over the bay. The Bear Viewing Flight can sometimes sell out, but if you can afford it, the feedback from previous travellers is that it’s a highlight.
Accommodation: Camping (with facilities) or basic hostel (1 night)
Optional Activities:
Homer - Day on Kachemak Bay Adventure - USD220
Homer - Halibut fishing (half-day charter) - USD105
Homer - Bear Viewing Flight - USD625
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Day 14: Anchorage
Return along the Turnagain Arm and the National Forest Scenic Byway; this route is around 380 kilometres and takes approximately 5.5 hours but remember it is considered one of the most scenic drives in the world. This trip finishes on arrival in Anchorage at approximately 5 pm. For those wishing to stay on in Anchorage, we’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability).
Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.
Important notes
1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm on Day 1.
2. On the final day, this trip finishes at approximately 5 pm on arrival into Anchorage. If departing this day, please do not book any flights before 9 pm.
3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Night 4 (Maclaren) and the 2-nights at the hostel in either Homer or Seward (depends on the departure) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
4. If you wish to spend more time in Anchorage, we'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
5. To save you money and the hassle of booking multiple trips, this journey is a combination of some of our most popular adventures so your leader and the composition of your group may change.
6. Please note that the legal drinking age in the US is 21 and in some parts of Canada it's 19.
7. A sleeping bag is required for this trip.
INCLUSIONS
Meals: No meals are included on this tour
Transport: Private vehicle, Water taxi
Accommodation: Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Camping (with facilities) (6 nights), Hostel (2 nights), Hotel (2 nights)
Included activities:
Denali National Park - Entrance Fee
Denali National Park Visitor Centre
Denali - Scenic bus tour
Maclaren - Wilderness Glacier Overnight Canoe Trip
Denali's Alaskan Huskies - Dog Sled Demonstration
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NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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