Experience the wonder of Alaska over 5 days and 4 nights. See tidewater glaciers, whales, and other ocean wildlife! Visit Denali National Park to possibly see bears, wolves, and moose.
EXPERIENCE:
Day 1
Relax with pickup from your guide at your hotel before you begin your adventure. Depart Anchorage and head south to the Crow Creek Gold Mine to experience Alaskas rich pioneer mining history.
Pan for gold and walk the historic mining area before heading to the Alyeska Resort. Go up the tram and take in 360-degree views of snowcapped peaks and the scenic Turnagain Arm waterway awaits.
Take a chance to shop in downtown Girdwood after lunch in the quaint town, then depart for Seward where you’ll stay for the night. Your guide will interpret the history and landscape while stopping along the way at scenic turnouts.
Day 2
After breakfast, enjoy your day in Seward, Alaska, and choose from the following activities (to be paid out-of-pocket):
(guide-suggested, with Fox Island Dinner)
Sea kayaking
. Depart for the moderate hike to the Exit Glacier, just minutes from Seward.
Then, head to the Bear Creek Weir (seasonally dependent) to see salmon running in the creek up close. Stop with your guide at scenic overlooks for pictures.
See the Hurricane Gulch Bridge overlook and the Denali Viewpoint South. Take bathroom breaks and pictures before arriving in the small town of Healy to settle in for tomorrow’s activities.
Day 4
After breakfast, enjoy a day of activities in the Denali National Park area. Take the opportunity to spend the day on one of the many activities listed below before tucking in at the Denali Totem Inn (or similar). The activities below are to be paid out-of-pocket:
Denali National Park bus tour
Glacier flights into Denali
ATV adventures
Horseback rides
Jeep excursions
.
Depart for Anchorage to complete your 5-day tour after the sled dog presentation. Guests who would like to ride the train to Anchorage may do so from Denali or Talkeetna.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Visit Kenai Fjords National Park and the town of Seward Alaska
Experience Gold Panning in Alaska and try panning for gold yourself
Enjoy the unforgettable scope of views in Denali National Park
Take in the amazing Alaskan wildlife from ocean to interior
Learn from a professional, live naturalist/biologist tour guide
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