Alaskan Adventure

13 days - from $2519

Highlights

• Explore Denali National Park wilderness
• Prince William Sound Cruise
• Luxury wilderness camp at Kachemak Bay

Itinerary:

Days 1-3 - Anchorage to Denali National Park Surrounded by the tallest mountain peaks in North America, Denali National Park is teeming with grizzlies, caribou, Dall sheep and wolves. Activities such as river rafting, dog sled demonstrations or walking on a quiet nature trail are available near our lovely campground setting bordering the park. The following days are free to explore the backcountry, taking the included Denali shuttle bus, which offers scenic views of the taiga and sub-arctic tundra, superb opportunities to view wildlife, and access to limitless hiking options. For a real treat why not try a scenic flight and see McKinley's towering peak... you could even opt for a glacier landing! Accommodation: Camping with meals includedDays 4 - Alaska Range Next follow the old Denali Highway and head into the heart of the Alaska mountain range where we then spend the night in rustic cabins. There you will experience the quiet lakes of the tundra, a birder's paradise, while watching for caribou, or experience excellent fishing for grayling. Accommodation: Cabin included. Meals paid locally.Days 5-6 - Wrangell-St Elias National Park Venture off the main highway and into the heart of Wrangell-St Elias National Park. Camp on the banks of the Kennecott River in the shadow of Mount Blackburn with a beautiful view of Root Glacier. The next day is free to explore this vast wilderness region including the historic area of McCarthy and Kennicott. Optional activities available include ice climbing, hiking, mountain biking, sightseeing, and glacier walking. Accommodation: Camping with meals includedDays 7-8 - Valdez Climbing Thompson Pass we arrive at Valdez. Tucked away at the end of a glacier-carved fjord, this is the most northerly ice-free port in the Western Hemisphere and the terminus of the Alaskan Pipeline. The next day consider kayaking to the foot of the Columbia Glacier for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Accommodation: Camping with meals includedDays 9-10 - Kenai Fjords National Park After an awe-inspiring ferry ride through Prince William Sound, arrive in the colourful fishing village of Seward. Hike to views of Exit Glacier, fish the waters of Resurrection Bay or enjoy an amazing boat tour of Kenai Fjords National Park. Spectacular views of this rugged coastline and the Kenai Mountains, sea mammals, premier bird watching, and a visit to a tidewater glacier for the sights and sounds of icebergs being calved into the sea, are all part of this perfect day out. Accommodation: Camping with meals includedDays 11-12 - Deluxe Wilderness Camp From Homer we will travel by boat to our deluxe wilderness camp overlooking Kachemak Bay and surrounded by the magnificent Kenai Mountains. Experience a true Alaskan adventure in this remote wilderness paradise, with included activities such as sea kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, and beach combing. You'll appreciate the home-cooked meals, including a salmon bake, while basking in the breathtaking scenery. Accommodation: Luxury camp with meals includedDays 13 - Anchorage After a final morning in nature's paradise, enjoy a salmon bake and breathtaking scenery, before returning to Anchorage to finish this tour of a lifetime. Tour ends at approx 17:00 hrs in Anchorage on day 13.

Group Size (Max.): 13
Age Range: 18+
Guide: Services of a professional tour leader
Transportation: All transportation by private adventure vehicle
Accommodation: All 11 nights camping fees and equipment (except sleeping bag) and 1 night hotel included
Included Activities:

• 2 full days in Denali National Park including shuttle
• Wildlife viewing in Denali and Kenai
• Alaska Range rustic cabin stay
• 2 nights in Wrangell-St Elias National Park
• 2 nights in Valdez
• Scenic ferry through Prince William Sound
• 2 nights in Seward, gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park
• Two scenic Kenai Peninsula Water Taxis
• 2 nights luxury wilderness camp including meals
• Sea kayaking and Alaskan glaciers
• Scenic walks and hikes
• All meals included while camping

Trip Reference: PAA