Day 1 · Arrival Anchorage
Arrive today in Anchorage. A complimentary transfer is provided to your hotel. Meet your tour guide this afternoon. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the city.
Day 2 · Anchorage - Seward
Start your land journey this morning
as you travel along the Seward Highway, a 'National Scenic Byway' offering endless photo opportunities. Arrive Seward and embark on a 6-hour cruise with the chance to see Kenai Fjords National Park’s abundant wildlife, glaciers and breathtaking scenery. Overnight in Seward.
Day 3 · Seward
Explore this seaside town on your own or choose from a variety of options: Exit Glacier hikes, fishing, dog sledding, kayaking, flightseeing and more! Overnight in Seward.
Day 4 · Seward - Knik
Transfer to the Matanuska Valley for your exciting trip by airboat up the Knik River. Watch the awe-inspiring Knik Glacier as it pours from the Chugach Mountains’ greatest peaks.
This 25-mile river of ice is over 5 miles wide and hundreds of feet thick. Next pull ashore for a visit to Glacier Camp where you'll get a front row seat to one of natures most powerful shows, listening to the sound of white thunder as giant icebergs, tumble into the new lake. Hiking opportunities abound. Overnight in Knik.
Day 5 · Knik - Valdez
Indulge in a deluxe breakfast served at your door-step before transferring to Valdez today. Rugged mountains tower on all sides as you drive through Thompson Pass with views of lush green valleys below. Enter Keystone Canyon, a narrow canyon with sheer rock formations on all sides, paralleling the Lowe River. Enter Valdez, the “Pearl of Southcentral Alaska” for your overnight stay.
Day 6 · Valdez
Valdez is located in the heart of Prince William Sound, less than 25 miles east of the Columbia Glacier. The towering mountains that rise from the sea make Valdez absolutely picturesque. Enjoy optional trips such as kayaking, glacier cruising and fishing. Overnight in Valdez.
Day 7 · Valdez – Fairbanks
Travel along a scenic stretch of the Richardson Highway through some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world. Arrive in Fairbanks, the “Golden Heart City of Alaska.” Enjoy exploring the city on your own or partake in an optional Chena River Sternwheeler Cruise or Gold Mine Tour. Overnight in Fairbanks.
Day 8 · Fairbanks
Your day is free for optional excursions. Located centrally in the heart of Alaska, Fairbanks is the gateway for travel to the Brooks Range and Arctic Coastal Plain. You may opt to travel by air or ground above the Arctic Circle to communities such as Fort Yukon, Coldfoot, Bettles, and Barrow.
The famous Dalton Highway, also known as the North Slope Haul Road, can be traveled by those with a thirst for adventure.
Overnight in Fairbanks.
Day 9 · Fairbanks - Denali - Talkeetna
Journey south to Denali National Park today. Search for wildlife as you travel by shuttle bus 63 miles into the Park’s backcountry. On a clear day, spectacular views of Mt. McKinley can be seen. Drivers will assist you in spotting wildlife along the road. Enjoy a flightseeing trip over Denali for a birds-eye view en route to Talkeetna. Overnight in Talkeetna.
Day 10 · Talkeetna
Talkeetna is a colorful town with breathtaking views of Mt. McKinley and the Alaska Range.
Situated over a broad valley where the Susitna, Talkeetna and Chulitna rivers meet you can soak up the scenery of this beautiful area on your own or participate in an optional excursion: scenic riverboat trip, fishing, flightseeing and more await. Overnight in Talkeetna.
Day 11 · Talkeetna - Anchorage
The morning is free for additional sightseeing before continuing to Anchorage. Nestled between the Chugach National Forest and the shores of Cook Inlet, Anchorage is a unique urban environment. Alive with culture, this modern metropolis flourishes year-round with art galleries and special events. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 12 · Anchorage Departure
This morning, choose from an assortment of unique day trip options: guided hiking, biking, flightseeing, fishing, or an exciting bear viewing excursion.
Your day in Anchorage will end with a private transfer to the Anchorage Airport.
