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Self-Drive Alaska National Park Explorer
| Dates | Accommodation | Transportation | Start/End | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01Jun-15Sep | Double | Self-Drive | ANCH-ANCH | £899 |
| Prices do not include air transportation or car rental. Please call us to enquire about our exceptional air fares and car hire deals to combine with the tour only price. Accommodation is based on 4 star hotels throughout, similar standard hotels will be used if originals are not available. | ||||
| For other dates, please call for your tailor made quote. | ||||
Day 1
ANCHORAGE
Arrive in Anchorage where you will be met by a local representative to greet and assist you with any questions that you may have upon arrival.
Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska with 300,000 residents, located in a picturesque location on the Cook Inlet and filled with great restaurants and a vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Hotel: Millennium
Day 2
SEWARD
Crossing the width of the Kenai Peninsula, the Seward highway is a dramatic road that showcases an outstanding assortment of scenic, natural, historic, cultural archaeological and recreational opportunities. The highway takes you past glaciers and waterfalls to the picturesque community of Seward nestled between the Chugach Mountains and Resurrection Bay. This afternoon, we’ve included a wildlife tour and cruise that will take you into the rich waters of the Bay towards Kenai Fjords National park. You’ll have the opportunity to see several types of whales, otters and marine life. An evening stroll along the busy harbour is a nice way to end the day, and the city offers a multiple of seafood restaurants.
Hotel: Edgewater
Day 3
VALDEZ
Leaving town, you’ll follow the route from the previous day for a short distance before traveling through the Chugach Mountains by tunnel to the sea side town of Whittier where’ll you’ll board the ferry to Valdez. During this ocean crossing you will have the opportunity to se more marine life along with the spectacular scenery of Prince William Sound and its multiple of glaciers, waterfalls and mountain peaks. Valdez is vibrant, thriving coastal town set among beautiful mountains and there is much to see and do within a short walk of your hotel. Great seafood!
Hotel: Aspen
Day 4
PAXSON
Just outside town, Keystone Canyon offers some stunning views of the river and several waterfalls that cascade from above. Shortly after that the route begins to climb to the top of breathtaking Thompson Pass (elev. 843m) and Worthington Glacier.
As you continue northwest, you can’t help but be impressed with the spectacular mountains of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is home to 9 of the 16 highest peaks in North America including Mt. Blackburn, at just under 5000meters. Paxson is well situated for exploring the surrounding area between Denali to the west and the Alaska Range to the north.
Hotel: Denali Highway Cabins
Day 5
FAIRBANKS
Continuing north past Paxson the road will rise above tree line and the pipeline will begin to travel above ground and you descend towards Delta Junction and the terminus for the Alaska Highway. Fairbanks is Alaska’s second largest city and is situated at the confluence of the Chena and Tanana Rivers. Like many communities in the North, Fairbanks owes it’s start to a small gold rush. Relaxed, quiet and perfect for strolling; Fairbanks offers a nice contrast to the vast wilderness of the previous days’ drives.
Hotel: Pikes Waterfront Resort
Day 6
DENALI
As you make your way towards Denali, you will notice that the looming Alaska Range is drawing closer. Due to the location and nature of the range, it is often the case that weather obscures the peaks from view. With the heights of the mountains and the ranges’ location between the coast to the south and the interior basin to the north, it is a special treat to be able to see the top of McKinley/Denali. On a good day, you will catch glimpses of the mountains as you make your way south. Approaching the main gates to Denali you will notice a great increase in the amount of traffic and infrastructure to service visitors.
Hotel: Denali Grande Hotel for 2 nights
Day 7
DENALI
Today’s wildlife tour into the heart of the Denali wilderness will undoubtedly be a trip highlight. The tour takes you from the park boundary deep into the heart of the Denali National Park wilderness. Sightings of caribou, grizzly bears, Dall sheep, moose, wolves and foxes eagles, and other birds of prey, are all possible today. Views of Mt. McKinley and the Alaskan Range will complete the day. Evening activities include hiking, whitewater rafting and flight seeing.
Day 8
ANCHORAGE
Today you’ll make your way to Anchorage and you’ll have a chance to explore a few of the quaint villages that dot the landscape in south-central Alaska. Talkeetna is a charming Alaskan town with lots of character, good cafes and shops. It is also the best location if you are interested in a flight seeing tour of Denali and the area. The Mat-Su Valley is a rich agricultural region and there are many farms dotting the landscape. The Musk-Ox Farm in Palmer offers and interesting tour and a chance to see these strange looking animals up close. They’re farmed for their qiviut (wool), which is among the finest, warmest and lightest in the world. Take time to visit the Iditarod Museum, which commemorates the famous dog sled race, as you pass through Wasilla. Your tour ends on arrival in Anchorage. After returning your car at the airport you will board your flight back to the UK.
Day 9
Arrive in the UK at your chosen UK airport.
What's Included
- 7 nights accommodation in deluxe hotels as listed above or similar
- Meet and greet on arrival at Anchorage
- Denali wildlife tour escorted by a naturalist
- Kenai Fjords wildlife cruise with lunch
- Ferry passage Portage-Whittier-Valdez
| Dates | Accommodation | Transportation | Start/End | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15May-15Sep | Double | Self-Drive | ANCH-ANCH | £1,099 |
| Alaska National Park Explorer. Prices shown do not include flights but do include car rental (economy size) and are per person based on 2 adults sharing. Supplements may apply within certain date bands in peak season. Accommodation is based on 4 star hotels throughout, similar standard hotels will be used if originals are not available. | ||||
| For other dates, please call for your tailor made quote. | ||||
Day 1
ANCHORAGE
Arrive in Anchorage where you will be met by a local representative to greet and assist you with any questions that you may have upon arrival.
Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska with 300,000 residents, located in a picturesque location on the Cook Inlet and filled with great restaurants and a vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Hotel: Millennium
Day 2
SEWARD
Crossing the width of the Kenai Peninsula, the Seward highway is a dramatic road that showcases an outstanding assortment of scenic, natural, historic, cultural archaeological and recreational opportunities. The highway takes you past glaciers and waterfalls to the picturesque community of Seward nestled between the Chugach Mountains and Resurrection Bay. This afternoon, we’ve included a wildlife tour and cruise that will take you into the rich waters of the Bay towards Kenai Fjords National park. You’ll have the opportunity to see several types of whales, otters and marine life. An evening stroll along the busy harbour is a nice way to end the day, and the city offers a multiple of seafood restaurants.
Hotel: Edgewater
Day 3
VALDEZ
Leaving town, you’ll follow the route from the previous day for a short distance before traveling through the Chugach Mountains by tunnel to the sea side town of Whittier where’ll you’ll board the ferry to Valdez. During this ocean crossing you will have the opportunity to se more marine life along with the spectacular scenery of Prince William Sound and its multiple of glaciers, waterfalls and mountain peaks. Valdez is vibrant, thriving coastal town set among beautiful mountains and there is much to see and do within a short walk of your hotel. Great seafood!
Hotel: Aspen
Day 4
PAXSON
Just outside town, Keystone Canyon offers some stunning views of the river and several waterfalls that cascade from above. Shortly after that the route begins to climb to the top of breathtaking Thompson Pass (elev. 843m) and Worthington Glacier.
As you continue northwest, you can’t help but be impressed with the spectacular mountains of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is home to 9 of the 16 highest peaks in North America including Mt. Blackburn, at just under 5000meters. Paxson is well situated for exploring the surrounding area between Denali to the west and the Alaska Range to the north.
Hotel: Denali Highway Cabins
Day 5
FAIRBANKS
Continuing north past Paxson the road will rise above tree line and the pipeline will begin to travel above ground and you descend towards Delta Junction and the terminus for the Alaska Highway. Fairbanks is Alaska’s second largest city and is situated at the confluence of the Chena and Tanana Rivers. Like many communities in the North, Fairbanks owes it’s start to a small gold rush. Relaxed, quiet and perfect for strolling; Fairbanks offers a nice contrast to the vast wilderness of the previous days’ drives.
Hotel: Pikes Waterfront Resort
Day 6
DENALI
As you make your way towards Denali, you will notice that the looming Alaska Range is drawing closer. Due to the location and nature of the range, it is often the case that weather obscures the peaks from view. With the heights of the mountains and the ranges’ location between the coast to the south and the interior basin to the north, it is a special treat to be able to see the top of McKinley/Denali. On a good day, you will catch glimpses of the mountains as you make your way south. Approaching the main gates to Denali you will notice a great increase in the amount of traffic and infrastructure to service visitors.
Hotel: Denali Grande Hotel for 2 nights
Day 7
DENALI
Today’s wildlife tour into the heart of the Denali wilderness will undoubtedly be a trip highlight. The tour takes you from the park boundary deep into the heart of the Denali National Park wilderness. Sightings of caribou, grizzly bears, Dall sheep, moose, wolves and foxes eagles, and other birds of prey, are all possible today. Views of Mt. McKinley and the Alaskan Range will complete the day. Evening activities include hiking, whitewater rafting and flight seeing.
Day 8
ANCHORAGE
Today you’ll make your way to Anchorage and you’ll have a chance to explore a few of the quaint villages that dot the landscape in south-central Alaska. Talkeetna is a charming Alaskan town with lots of character, good cafes and shops. It is also the best location if you are interested in a flight seeing tour of Denali and the area. The Mat-Su Valley is a rich agricultural region and there are many farms dotting the landscape. The Musk-Ox Farm in Palmer offers and interesting tour and a chance to see these strange looking animals up close. They’re farmed for their qiviut (wool), which is among the finest, warmest and lightest in the world. Take time to visit the Iditarod Museum, which commemorates the famous dog sled race, as you pass through Wasilla. Your tour ends on arrival in Anchorage. After returning your car at the airport you will board your flight back to the UK.
Day 9
Arrive in the UK at your chosen UK airport.
What's Included
- 7 nights accommodation in deluxe hotels as listed above or similar
- Meet and greet on arrival at Anchorage
- Denali wildlife tour escorted by a naturalist
- Kenai Fjords wildlife cruise with lunch
- Ferry passage Portage-Whittier-Valdez
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