Accommodation

Accommodations outlined for nights in Hotel/Campsites. All nights are included. We will stay at established campsites in most places, some are bush camps without showers as outlined to experience the true wilderness of Alaska.

Meals

All meals cooked off the bus (11xBreakfast, 10xLunch, 9xDinner)

Others

12-day tour in overland vehicle Denali National Park wildlife buses to Toklat River and Eielsen Visitor Center (2 days) Maclaren Lodge/Wilderness Glacier camp Boat and canoe trips Maclaren River Hikes in Denali NP, Wrangell/St. Elias NP and Valdez Admission to National Parks and Monuments Pre-departure meeting to welcome and provide you with a good understanding of the trip ahead High quality four person tents (sleeping only two), camp chairs and cooking equipment Information regarding places to be visited, history, flora and fauna

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of all participants is our number one priority. We require travelers to either have a proof of being vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test result 3 days prior to starting the tour. Our tour leaders are vaccinated. Guests who are exhibiting any of the symptoms of COVID-19 while on tour are instructed to immediately notify their tour guide. Please try your best and wear a mask around other people (especially while traveling) prior to our trip, especially on the plane. Take every precaution possible, so you don’t get sick on the trip. We advise you to get travel insurance in case you have to quarantine or have to leave the trip early if you get sick. We also do not recommend to travel with preexisting conditions that might put you at higher risk to get severely sick from Covid. Our Covid policy keeps changing as we adapt to CDC guidelines. Please contact us for our latest update.

Transport

Fully equipped Overland vehicle

Guide

Services of two trained/commercially certified leaders/drivers

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights not included

Others

Flight to and from Anchorage Airport Transfer ESTA-Fee/Visa Fee for USA Snacks and Drinks Optional activities Tips please bring your own sleeping bag and pad

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Anchorage
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Anchorage

Welcome to the largest city of Alaska, most often thought of as the state’s capital. Start off your vacation flying into stunning scenery overlooking the Chugach, Alaskan, Kenai, and Talkeetna mountain ranges. Although Mt. Denali is only visible 20% of the year, there’s a chance you could even catch a glimpse. Anchorage is Alaska’s most populated area yet it’s shared with the likes of bears, moose, and wolves. After your flight into this urban wilderness, make your way to our accommodations for the 6 pm pre-departure meeting followed by a group meal. Take this evening to get to know your fellow travelers and guides.

Included: Anchorage accommodation, Welcome Meeting
Day 2 Day 2-4: Denali National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2-4: Denali National Park

In the morning we head off to the amazing Denali National Park. Whether it’s flora or fauna you came to see, this is the place to fulfil your hopes of seeing large and small wild animals living as they have for ages. We set up our campsite and the following two days you will have the opportunity to take a bus ride through the national park along its only road and hopefully spot bears, moose, caribou, or wolves. For those of you who are looking for a heart-pounding and more strenuous adventure, you’ll have the opportunity for trailblazing throughout the park’s 6 million acres. No trip would be complete without adding the optional activity of flying over Denali National Park and around Mt. Denali (20,320 ft/6194m.) In the evenings we will sit around the campfire, listening tothe sounds of the night and telling our adventures of the day.

Included Activities: 2-Day National Park Entrance andShuttle Bus services, Hiking in Denali National Park (short, long,off the beaten track, that’s on you to decide!)
Day 3 Day 5-6: Maclaren River Lodge
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5-6: Maclaren River Lodge

From Denali, we drive the lightly travelled Denali Highway. First opened in 1957, this dirt road was the first to access Denali National Park (then known as Mt. McKinley National Park.)

Located in the Maclaren river-valley, you traverse through the high alpine country on the state’s second-highest highway pass. Here lies the MaclarenRiver Lodge run by Alan and Susie, who are fantastic hosts that will take us on a boat ride up to "The Glacier Camp." Now we’re out in the wilderness on our own, no mobile phone reception and no roads. Here we’ll stay overnight exploring and camping out underneath the stars. The next morning we’ll take a casual canoe trip back down the river for our next night at this beautifully situated lodge. While most of us will spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing, some might want to strall around the area.

Included Activities: Boat Ride up to Glacier Camp, guidedovernight stay at Glacier Camp sleeping under the stars, canoetrip on Maclaren River
Day 4 Day 7-9: Wrangell/St Elias Np
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7-9: Wrangell/St Elias Np

Here we’ll visit the largest national park in the United States and camp at the "End-of-the road” campground. Literally, at the end of the McCarthy road, these 60miles of gravel road were built along the old Copper River and Northwestern railways. Most remnants left of this once-thriving area were a part of the copper mines, but most people forget this was where the last great gold rush happened in Alaska. There are many optional activities like hiking, ice-climbing, glacier walks, guided mine tours, rafting, and scenic flights around 16,000-foot peaks, 25-mile long glaciers and massive icefalls. So, days 16 and 17 are left for you to decide what to do: Take the optional historical tour and get carried away by the gold rush, hike on your own in the beautiful surroundings or try some crazy outdoor stuff like ice climbing, guided glacier hikes, or whitewater rafting. (Bushcamp)

Included Activity: Hiking, Scenic Drive
Day 5 Day 10-11: Valdez
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10-11: Valdez

Valdez is the terminus of the 800-mile trans-Alaskan pipeline that begins at Prudhoe Bay, Valdez is an important gateway to the interior of Alaska. Valdez was brought to the forefront of national media in March 1989. The Exxon Valdez ran aground causing an 11-million gallon oil spill. For many years, flora and fauna were devastated by this environmental catastrophe. Thankfully, the order has been restored and the Chugach Mountains set a gorgeous backdrop to this quaint little town. When we arrive in the afternoon you will find fantastic hiking opportunities just a short walk from town. If you are tired of hiking there is enough to explore in the history-filled little town. The next day is focused on optional activities. Highly recommended is the Columbia Glacier SeaKayaking for it’s beautiful scenery, mammoth icebergs and possibility of spotting all kinds of wildlife. In the evenings we will venture out and see if we can find some bears feeding on salmon. Valdez is well known for bears to come to the local salmon fish hatchery and the surrounding creeks.Included Activities: Hiking and Scenic Drivens-Alaskan pipeline that begins at Prudhoe Bay, Valdez is an important gateway to the interior of Alaska. Valdez was brought to the forefront of national media in March 1989. The Exxon Valdez ran aground causing an 11-million gallon oil spill. For many years, flora and fauna were devastated by this environmental catastrophe. Thankfully, the order has been restored and the Chugach Mountains set a gorgeous backdrop to this quaint little town. When we arrive in the afternoon you will find fantastic hiking opportunities just a short walk from town. If you are tired of hiking there is enough to explore in the history-filled little town. The next day is focused on optional activities. Highly recommended is the Columbia Glacier SeaKayaking for it’s beautiful scenery, mammoth icebergs and possibility of spotting all kinds of wildlife. In the evenings we will venture out and see if we can find some bears feeding on salmon. Valdez is well known for bears to come to the local salmon fish hatchery and the surrounding creeks.

Included activities: Hiking and Scenic Drive

Optional activities: Kayaking or Cruise around Ice Bergs
Day 6 Day 12: Anchorage
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Anchorage

Unfortunately, we have to turn our back on you and leave you to your own devices. But not before we crossed Thompson Pass with stunning views on Worthington Glacier. Our lunch stop will be at Matanuska Glacier before returning to the anchorage in the late afternoon.

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Alaska Denali Expedition - 12 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Alaska Denali Expedition - 12 Days

Day 1: Anchorage

Day 2-4: Denali National Park

Day 5-6: Maclaren River Lodge

Day 7-9: Wrangell/St Elias Np

Day 10-11: Valdez

Day 12: Anchorage

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