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Alaska Adventure

8 days in America's last frontier

Mountains, Glaciers, and Grizzlies

Our Alaska Adventure is a journey into the heart of America's last true frontier.  This is a wild and unspoiled land of grizzly, caribou and humpback whales.  Here, glaciers flow to the sea, and the vistas seem to stretch on forever.  Our adventure takes us to the foot of the continent's highest peak, Mt. McKinley, and on a wildlife viewing trip in Denali National Park. We step onboard the Alaska Railroad for a thrilling ride, and cruise to view humpback whales and the glaciers of Resurrection Bay, and Kenai Fjords National Park.  Finally, we meet native Alaskans at the Alaska Native Heritage Center, and share their beautiful culture.

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Adventure Highlights

  • View the snow-clad peak of North America's highest mountain, Denali, and discover the wondrous tundra ecosystem
  • Take part in a wildlife safari in Denali National Park, home to grizzly, caribou, Dall sheep, wolves and moose
  • Touch a moving glacier, and examine ice deposited thousands of years ago
  • Meet native Alaskans and learn about Alaskan cultures at a living history heritage center in Anchorage
  • Board the Alaska Railroad for a spectacular journey though thick forests and mountain ranges
  • Visit the seaside city of Seward, then hop on board a cruise to Resurrection Bay, and view Kenai Fjords National Park's wonderland of glaciers and wildlife, followed by salmon lunch on a wilderness island.

Trip Details:
Day 1 Arrival in Anchorage, and tour the city.  Meet our guides and settle into our hotel or university dorm accommodations.

Day 2 We visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center, then journey north on the Alaska Railroad through spectacular scenery.  Overnight at Talkeetna or Denali Park, gateway to Denali National Park.

Day 3 We arrive at Denali National Park, and get our first views of 20,320 foot Mt. McKinley (Denali).  Viewing of moose, grizzly, caribou and Dall sheep on a guided coach trip into the park. 

Day 4 Morning wildlife viewing, hikes and discussions in Denali National Park.  This afternoon, we return to Anchorage with stops along the way, including a visit to the Iditarod Headquarters in Wasilla.

Day 5 We journey south through the Chugach National Forest to Seward, gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park.  Time permitting, we hike to the Exit Glacier, flowing directly from the Harding Icefield.  In Seward, we walk the picturesque downtown, and visit the Alaska SeaLife Center to explore the amazing diversity of North Pacific sea life.

Day 6 Glaciers, grizzly, sea otters and whales are on tap today, as we board a day cruise to Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park.  We view spectacular glaciers, keep a watch for feeding whales and other wildlife, and enjoy a grilled salmon lunch at the wilderness lodge at Fox Island.

Day 7 On our return trip to Anchorage we visit the Portage Glacier and its lake of icebergs, explore the Begich-Boggs Visitor Center, and time permitting, may have a chance to walk on the ice at nearby Byron Glacier.  Evening farewell to Alaska party.

Day 8 Shopping, free time and a possible visit to the Anchorage Museum of Art and History highlight our final day, before we catch our flight home.

*Airfare additional.  Schedule and order of activities may vary from those described due to local scheduling and availability.