Grand Alaska(Twin Share Room,Start Anchorage, End Anchorage)

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Alaska invites you to feel the call of the wild, as you traverse spectacular, untouched landscapes and spot roaming wildlife and gobsmacking glaciers. Stopping off at some of the biggest and most spectacular National Parks in the world, you'll hike and camp in the heart of nature, canoe down winding rivers, stay in cosy lodges and have plenty of opportunities...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Denali National Park
    • Denali NP Transit Bus

What's this trip about?

    Alaska invites you to feel the call of the wild, as you traverse spectacular, untouched landscapes and spot roaming wildlife and gobsmacking glaciers. Stopping off at some of the biggest and most spectacular National Parks in the world, you'll hike and camp in the heart of nature, canoe down winding rivers, stay in cosy lodges and have plenty of opportunities for scenic flights, touring mines and even ice climbing.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityAnchorage
End CityAnchorage

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Alaska
  • Anchorage
  • Denali
  • Denali National Park
  • Valdez
  • Wrangell

Activities

  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

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Itinerary

Day 1: Anchorage

We'll begin in the largest city of Alaska, where you’ll be treated to spectacular views of the mountain ranges on arrival. This rugged city is a gateway to the nearby wilderness and National Parks, and the people who live here share their wild landscape with families ...

Day 2: Anchorage to Denali National Park via Talkeetna

This morning we'll head to the heart of adventure: Denali National Park.Arriving at our campsite, we'll have plenty of opportunity to take in the beautiful scenery - six million acres of wild land - hoping to spot bears, moose, caribou or wolves (while maintaining a s...

Day 3: Denali National Park

Today we'll strap on our boots and explore more of Denali's spectacular scenery, feeling the tranquility of the wilderness and unhinging our jaws at the vistas we encounter. The best way to get around such a vast landscape is via the Denali Transit Bus aka the hottest...

Day 4: Denali National Park

Another day, another adventure in this wild and beautiful land. We'll walk low valleys and high mountain passes, check out Savage River and admire all of those towering granite spires. As the sun sets, anyone for s'mores?

Day 5: Denali National Park to MacLaren River Lodge

Next up it’s time to drive the Denali dirt road, admiring alpine vistas and staggering mountain passes.We're heading to the Maclaren River Lodge, where we'll meet our hospitable hosts Alan and Susie. They know the local area better than anyone, and will take us on a b...

Day 6: Maclaren River Lodge

Today we'll take a canoe down the winding Maclaren river......before arriving at the beautiful lodge and relaxing to the sounds of the rushing water. Tonight we'll stay in the cosy lodge, nestled in nature.

Day 7: MacLaren River Lodge to Wrangell-St Elias

Today we're heading to the largest National Park in the United States.For the next few days we'll be staying at the ‘End of the road’ campground. We'll travel 60 miles of gravel road stretching along the old Copper River and Northwestern railways. Once populated with copper mines, this was also the site of the great Alaskan gold rush.

Day 8: Wrangell - St Elias National Park

We'll wake up today surrounded by the sprawling vistas of Wrangell - St Elias National Park, rising 18,000 feet from the ocean. This place is bigger than than Yellowstone, Yosemite and Switzerland combined! From lush forest to sparse tundra, with moose, caribou, hares...

Day 9: Wrangell/St Elias National Park

There are more adventure opportunities today in this sweeping National Park. Whether you opt for a guided tour of the old copper mines, go rafting down the snaking river or take a scenic flight over the snow-capped peaks, there's so much beauty to soak up today.

Day 10: Wrangell/St Elias to Valdez

Today we'll bid farewell to St Elias and head towards ValdezValdez is a terminus of the 800-mile Trans-Alaska pipeline. After the disastrous Exxon oil spill of 1989, flora and fauna has miraculously recovered to set a gorgeous landscape for us to explore.

Day 11: Valdez

Home to so much wildlife, wildflowers and miles and miles of dreamy trails, Valdez will steal our hearts for the second day running. Check out some waterfalls or walk through the largest National Forest in the USA. We even have the option to go sea kayaking through a ...

Day 12: Valdez to Anchorage

Today we'll finish our epic Alaskan adventure, but not before admiring the views of the Worthington glacier as we traverse Thompson pass.One last stop will allow us to say our farewells, but we'll be back soon enough.

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Last Updated: 7/19/2023

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