Alaska 7-day Brown Bears And Denali Adventure From Anchorage

Itinerary

Day 1: Meet Up & Local Touring

Stop At: Musk Ox Farm, 12850 E Archie Rd, Palmer, AK 99645
Your Guide will pick you up in the Anchorage area for our adventure to begin! We will head to our first stop at the Caribou & Musk Ox Farms in Palmer to get up close and personal with Alaska animals. Guests will have a chance to feed and touch caribou and be up close to a moose! We will then head to the beautiful Alyeska Resort to take a tram ride to the top of the ski lift for beautiful scenic views!
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Alyeska Resort (or similar)

Day 2: Alaska Bear Viewing!

Stop At: Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park and Preserve, AK
A day of flying through the beautiful Alaska scenery and watching brown bears! Our pilot will stop at areas where brown bears have been sighted providing guests with up-close picture taking opportunities. June guests will see brown bears in their breeding areas while July guests will be able to see the world-renowned brown bears fishing at Brooks Falls! Bears may be seen fishing for salmon, digging for clams, playing with each other, nursing or simply enjoying a nap in the sun.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Alyeska Resort (or similar)

Day 3: Free Day of Activities

Stop At: Alyeska Ski Area, 1000 Arlberg Dr, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
Guests will take this day to pick from many area activities such as:

– Fishing charters in Whittier, Alaska
– Alyeska Aerial Tram Hiking
– Bear Viewing (guide suggested)
– Whittier Scenic Cruise into Prince William Sound (guide suggested)
– Kenai Fjords National Park Tours (must arrange transportation)
– Sea Kayaking Prince William Sound
– Helicopter Glacier Hiking
– Scenic Flights of the Chugach Mountain Range
– Summer Sled Dog Adventure

Guests must book these activities on their own prior to arrival and transportation to the activity must be made in advance.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Alyeska Resort (or similar)

Day 4: Girdwood to Denali National Park

Stop At: Denali National Park and Preserve, AK
Today we head out for Denali! Along the way, we will stop for scenic overlooks and picture taking opportunities. Your guide will interpret the Alaskan history as we go along the countryside.

Suggested Restaurants for dinner in Denali:

Fannie Q’s Saloon (walking distance)
Denali Bluffs Hotel Restaurant (on the property)
229 Parks Restaurant and Tavern (transportation needs arranged)
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Denali Bluffs Hotel (or similar)

Day 5: A Free Day of Activities in Denali National Park Area

Stop At: Denali National Park and Preserve, AK
Guests may choose from a variety of adventures in the Denali area. Guest must book these activities and let your guide know so we can plan for transport to/from the activity.

– Guiding Hiking
– Denali/Glacier flightseeing (suggested)
– Rafting on the Nenana River
– ATV Adventures
– Jeep Trail Rides
– Horseback Rides
– Guided Fly-Fishing
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Denali Bluffs Hotel (or similar)

Day 6: Denali National Park

Stop At: Denali National Park, AK
Welcome to Denali National Park! Guests should see many wild animals such as grizzly bears, caribou, Dall's sheep, golden eagle, and moose!
Guests may also get to see the tallest peak in North America, Denali! Standing at 20,320 feet it is one of the 7 tallest summits for climbers to ascend and travelers to check off the box!
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Denali Bluffs Hotel (or similar)

Day 7: Denali to Anchorage

Stop At: Talkeetna, Talkeetna, Alaska
Today we will go see the sled dogs of Denali National Park! The sled dogs are used in the winter to pull heavy loads of supplies to national park staff in the winter for research projects and in the summer are pretty much on easy street. Upon departure, we will stop in Talkeetna for lunch and an optional train ride to Anchorage. End of tour/goodbyes.

*Train tickets are not included in the tour price and guests must book these in advance*
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.