About this Tour
Experience the best of southern Alaska on this 9-day guided adventure, created in partnership with our trusted tour operator. From the rugged coastlines of the Kenai Peninsula to the vast wilderness of Denali National Park, this journey showcases Alaska’s stunning wildlife and dramatic landscapes.
About The Alaskan Coast
The Alaskan coast offers a breathtaking mix of rugged mountains, glacial landscapes, and abundant wildlife. From the vibrant city of Anchorage to the coastal charm of Girdwood and the vast wilderness surrounding Denali, this region showcases some of Alaska’s most dramatic scenery and outdoor adventure.
Moments from this Tour
What’s Included
- All Ground Transportation And Transfers Throughout The Tour
- Lodging: 10 Nights Of Accommodations
- Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, And 3 Dinners
- Activities And Tickets: All Listed Entrance And Guided Experience Fees
- Guided Alaska Tour With Professional Local Guide
- Scenic Bush Flight Over Cook Inlet To Bear Mountain Lodge
- Prince William Sound Ferry Cruise From Seward To Valdez
- Denali National Park Wildlife Bus Tour
- Brown Bear Viewing Experience In Lake Clark National Park
What’s Excluded
- Airfare To And From Anchorage, Alaska
- Optional Activities On Free Days (Kenai Fjords Cruises, Sea Kayaking, Glacier Hiking, Helicopter Tours, Ocean Fishing, Horseback Riding, Scenic Flights, Ice Climbing, Etc.)
- Meals Not Listed In The Itinerary
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses Such As Souvenirs, Snacks, And Beverages
- Guide Gratuities (Optional)
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Anchorage
When your flight (booked independently) arrives at Anchorage International Airport, our guide will greet you at baggage claim and assist with your luggage. You’ll then transfer to your hotel in Anchorage to check in and get settled. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a local Anchorage restaurant before turning in for the night and preparing for the adventures ahead.
Accommodations: Overnight at Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Fly out to Bear Mountain Lodge – Brown Bear Observation
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Lake Clark National Park – Seward
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4: Lake Clark National Park – Seward
We say goodbye to Bear Mountain Lodge by flying out through the Cooke Inlet and back to Anchorage. You will then take a beautiful scenic drive to Seward, where we will spend the night. Time permitting, we will visit the Alaska Sealife Center, Alaska’s only public aquarium and ocean wildlife rescue center. On the shores of Resurrection Bay, visitors to this “window on the sea” have close encounters with puffins, octopus, sea lions, and other sea life.
Accommodations: Overnight at Hotel Seward/Holiday Inn Seward (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Kenai Fjords – Free Afternoon for Activities
Kenai Fjords National Park is known for its breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, and spectacular alpine and tidewater glaciers. Visitors may spot orcas, humpback whales, harbor seals, sea otters, Steller sea lions, Dall’s porpoises, black bears, brown bears, bald eagles, mountain goats, puffins, and countless species of marine birds. Optional activities include sea kayaking, a Kenai Fjords day cruise or dinner cruise, glacier hikes, ocean fishing trips, helicopter tours, and horseback rides.
Accommodations: Overnight at Hotel Seward/Holiday Inn Seward (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Seward – Valdez via Ferry
You’ll depart Seward and travel to Valdez on a ferry cruise through the Prince William Sound. Calving glaciers, orcas, humpback whales, porpoises, sea otters, and eagles can all be observed on this full-day cruise. You’ll arrive in Valdez with time to shop, dine, and explore this important port city for the evening.
Accommodations: Overnight at Best Western Valdez or Mountain Sky Valdez (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Valdez – Wrangell-St. Elias National Park – Preserve
Enjoy a free morning in Valdez before departing for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, the largest national park in the United States. Along the way over Thompson Pass, we will stop to admire the stunning scenery, waterfalls, glaciers, and wildlife before settling into the Currant Ridge Cabins or similar for the night.
Accommodations: Overnight at Currant Ridge Cabins (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park – Kennicott Free Day
Guests can choose their own adventure today by booking one of many exciting activities, including a half-day or full-day guided hike, guided rafting, scenic flights, a Kennicott Mine area tour, ice climbing, or a guided glacier walk. Each activity provides a unique way to experience the surrounding wilderness and stunning landscapes.
Accommodations: Overnight in Kennicott (or nearby location)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Wrangell-St. Elias – Denali National Park
This day begins with a cruise into Alaska’s interior, offering views of vast lakes, mountains, and wildlife. We will arrive in the Denali National Park area in time for dinner. Along the way, common sightings include caribou, moose, eagles, and grizzly or black bears.
Accommodations: Overnight at Denali Cabins (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 10: Denali National Park Interior
We’ll catch the first bus into Denali National Park to see wildlife in its pristine wilderness. Weather permitting, we may view North America’s tallest mountain at 20,237 feet. Common wildlife sightings include wolves, grizzly bears, red foxes, coyotes, moose, Dall sheep, caribou, ptarmigan, sandhill cranes, and bald eagles.
Accommodations: Overnight at Denali Cabins (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 11: Denali National Park – Anchorage
As the tour concludes, we’ll enjoy lunch and shopping in the historic village of Talkeetna, nestled at the base of Mt. McKinley. The town provides spectacular panoramic views of the Alaska Range before we return to Anchorage to say our goodbyes.
Accommodations: N/A
Meals: Breakfast