Accommodation

Participation camping (9nts), hotel (1nt), cabins with shared bathroom facilities (3nts).

Transport

Private vehicle, national park shuttle bus, hiking.

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. A visit to Churgach National Forest. A hike up Mount Marathon in Seward. Harding Icefield Hike. Talkeetna Lake Trail hike. A hike up the Mount Healy Overlook trail. Hike along Horseshoe Lake. Visit to Matanuska Recreation Site. Worthington Glacier hike. Glacier Lake guided hiking and kayaking trip. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park visit. Bonanza Mine trail hike. Copper Visitor Center trip. National Park entrance fees. All transport between destination and to/from included activities.

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Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Meals

11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included

Others

1. WALKS AND HIKES All walks and hikes proposed by our CEO will be a moderate level. You may choose to participate or not, but exploring our national parks on foot is part of our way of travelling. It’s a healthy way to discover North America’s beauty and landscape. 2. LEGAL DRINKING AGE Please note that the legal drinking age in the United States is 21. Many bars and clubs will ask for ID at the door, therefore listening to live music in certain bars or spending a night out is not possible when you are under the legal age, even if you don’t plan on consuming alcohol. Drinking laws are strictly enforced and our CEOs are unable to help those under age obtain alcohol of any kind. In Alaska, ID is often checked, even for the elderly, and in many places every single customer making an alcohol purchase must show identification (either US government-issued ID or passport if not from the States). While this should not stop those under legal drinking age from booking a tour, it is important to note that if a traveller is under-age there are certain optional nighttime activities that they may not legally be able to participate in. When trying to book the right trip, we recommend that travellers under legal drinking age take this into consideration.Seward - Wildlife Cruise - Alaska SeaLife Center Visit (30USD per person) - Kayaking on Resurrection Bay (109USD per person) Denali National Park and Preserve - Denali Scenic Flight (220-420USD per person) - Denali Hiking - Rafting on Nenana River (95-150USD per person) Anchorage - Alaska Native Heritage Center Visit (29USD per person) Valdez - Hiking Around Valdez Kennicott - Kennicott Ghost Town Guided Tour (34USD per person) Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and Preserve - Wrangell-St. Elias Scenic Flight (300-475USD per person) McCarthy - Rafting on Copper River Gulkana River - Half-Day Float on Gulkana River

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Anchorage/Seward (1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Anchorage/Seward (1D)

After a brief welcome meeting with your CEO, travel to Seward this morning for a trip to Churgach State Park. Start out with a rewarding hike on the Crow Pass Trail to Crystal Lake. Keep a look out for wildlife along this 6.2 mile hike teeming with wildflowers. Climb over 2000 ft elevation to the clear waters of Crystal Lake, nestled in the alpine meadows.

Afterwards, the group will transfer to the accommodations in Seward along Resurrection Bay. In the evening, enjoy dinner together around the campfire.

Meals Included:
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:15 - 02:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Crow Pass Trail Hike

Additional Notes: Due to unpredictable weather conditions, your hike on Crow Pass Trail may be replaced by the Lower Winner Creek Trail. This 6.4km (4mi) hike takes you through a temperate rainforest where you’ll stop for lunch at a bridge before returning to the trail head.
Day 2 Day 2: Seward (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Seward (1B, 1L)

After a camp breakfast, spend the day hiking the Harding Icefield Trail. This spectacular 7.4 mile trail begins on the valley floor and then winds through cottonwood and alder forests, heather filled meadows, and climbs above the tree line for a breathtaking view of the Icefield. It will take 6-8 hours to complete and offers plenty of impressive views along the way to keep you going.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 00:30 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 00:18 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Hike to View Exit Glacier on the Harding Icefield Trail

Additional Notes: Please note that the length of your hike today may vary depending on the season and overall snow pack.
Day 3 Day 3: Seward (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Seward (1B)

Today is all about Seward. After breakfast, how the day will go is up to you. The morning will consist of a challenging hike up Mount Marathon or free time in town to do as you please if you aren’t in the mood for this hike.

In the afternoon, enjoy free time to find a lunch spot in Seward and then opt to walk around the waterfront of downtown, visit the Alaska Sealife Center, watch for otters playing in the water, or rent a kayak and explore Resurrection Bay.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Mount Marathon Hike
Day 4 Day 4: Seward/Denali National Park And Preserve (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Seward/Denali National Park And Preserve (1B, 1D)

Travel to Denali National Park with the group in the morning. Along the way make a stop to hike the Talkeetna Lake Trail through lush old-growth forest. Search for wildlife in one of the area’s most beautiful settings.

In the late afternoon continue on to Denali National Park where you’ll be camping with shared bathroom facilities.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:45 - 05:00 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 02:45 - 03:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Talkeetna Lake Trail
Day 5 Day 5: Denali National Park And Preserve (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Denali National Park And Preserve (1B, 1L, 1D)

Breakfast this morning will be boxed so you can eat it on the go. The group will be taking the shuttle bus into the park to experience more of the scenery and wildlife that Denali has to offer.

After a picnic lunch, the group will hike the Horseshoe Lake trail. Highlights of this easy, but rewarding hike include the calm waters of the lake nestled in its forested surroundings and views along the edge of the Nenana River where you could watch whitewater rafters pass by.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Denali National Park Visit
- Horseshoe Lake Hike
Day 6 Day 6: Denali National Park And Preserve (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Denali National Park And Preserve (1B)

Wake up at camp this morning and eat a quick breakfast before heading out to explore the park and the surrounding areas today. You’ll have free time to enjoy optional front country hikes in the park: Mount Healy Overlook Trail which offers dramatic views over the Nenana Valley and surrounding mountains and ridges and gains 1700 feet of elevation in only 2.5 miles and/or The Horseshoe Lake Trail. Highlights of this easy, but rewarding hike include the calm waters of the lake nestled in its forested surroundings and views along the edge of the Nenana River where you could watch whitewater rafters pass by.

You can also choose other optional activities near Denali like rafting, or scenic flights with or without glacier landing before returning to the campsite in the evening.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Mt Healy Overlook Trail Hike
- Denali National Park Visit
Day 7 Day 7: Denali National Park And Preserve/Anchorage (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Denali National Park And Preserve/Anchorage (1B)

Settle in for your drive back to Anchorage. Enjoy free time in Anchorage this afternoon and evening before heading out on the next leg of the adventure tomorrow morning.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:15 - 04:30 Hr(s)
Day 8 Day 8: Anchorage/Valdez (1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Anchorage/Valdez (1L, 1D)

This morning the group will leave Anchorage and travel to the Matanuska Recreation Site where you will be able to view the glacier along the interpretive nature trail. After a picnic lunch the group will continue travelling onward to Valdez where you will have the opportunity to walk and visit the Worthington Glacier. Set up camp in the evening and have dinner as a group around the fire.

Meals Included:
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:45 - 04:00 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Matanuska Glacier Recreation Site
- Worthington Glacier Visit
Day 9 Day 9: Valdez (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Valdez (1B, 1L)

What’s in store today will certainly be an adventure. After a quick breakfast, you’ll have free time to walk, journal, or hang out with friends.

After lunch head to Glacier Lake in Valdez where you’ll go on a hike and guided kayak tour of the lake. If you have yet to set your eyes on an iceberg, this might just be your chance. This gorgeous lake in Valdez is often home to large chunks of floating ice coming from the Valdez Glacier. With great views and miles of open water to paddle there’s no better way to get in touch with nature.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Glacier Lake Kayaking
Day 10 Day 10: Valdez/Mccarthy (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Valdez/Mccarthy (1B, 1L, 1D)

You’ll spend time today in a private vehicle en route to McCarthy, but don’t worry there will be plenty of epic road trip worthy stops along the way. First up is a stop at Thompson’s Pass viewpoint to start the day with stunning vistas. As you continue driving highway 10 there will be plenty of quick stops at worthy viewpoints all along the Copper River. Then enjoy a visit to Liberty Falls State Recreation Site where you can stretch your legs and visit the falls, which plunge 20 ft into the Liberty Creek. Continue along the scenic highway to McCarthy. Stop and see the fish wheels at Kuskulana River Canyon and Bridge, along Gilahina River, and at Gilahina Trestle Wayside. Arrive in McCarthy, visit the town, maybe catch some live music after dinner.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:45 - 05:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Liberty Falls Visit
- Highway 10 View Points & Fish Wheel Stops
Day 11 Day 11: Mccarthy (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Mccarthy (1B, 1L, 1D)

Visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and spend the day hiking along the Bonanza Mine trail. A hike that includes stunning scenery, a trek to the top of a mountain and 1930’s mining ruins all in a frontier Alaskan setting. Coming in at 9 miles total, the hike is strenuous, but with the views you’ll be admiring, you might not notice at all. In the evening relax back at camp and have dinner as a group.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Explore Wrangell-St Elias
- Bonanza Mine Trail Hike
Day 12 Day 12: Mccarthy (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Mccarthy (1B)

Hiking is unique in its ability to nourish the body and the mind, but it’s nice to have a free day every now and then to let your body recover and your mind wander. Spend today in McCarthy choosing from a variety of optional activities to keep you busy. Head out on a guided ice walk tour, visit the Kennicott Mills Town on a guided tour, hop on a scenic flight of the national park, or set out on a rafting trip. Unwind at camp in the evening and talk about your adventures.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 13 Day 13: Mccarthy/Glennallen (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Mccarthy/Glennallen (1B)

Leave McCarthy behind and travel along a scenic highway to Glennallen. There will be stops along the way to embark on short hikes that lead to lakes, streams, or fishing holes. Visit the Copper Visitor Center and go for short walks in the area while there and make sure not to miss the amazing viewing platform that can be reached from the Visitor Center. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening staying at-and exploring-Alaska’s oldest continually operating roadhouse.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- McCarthy Highway & Copper Visitor Centre
- Copper Visitor Center
Day 14 Day 14: Glennallen/Anchorage
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Glennallen/Anchorage

In the morning transfer with the group from Glennallen to Anchorage, tour ends on arrival.

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:30 Hr(s)

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Itinerary of your trip Ultimate Active Alaska

Day 1: Anchorage/Seward (1D)

Day 2: Seward (1B, 1L)

Day 3: Seward (1B)

Day 4: Seward/Denali National Park And Preserve (1B, 1D)

Day 5: Denali National Park And Preserve (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 6: Denali National Park And Preserve (1B)

Day 7: Denali National Park And Preserve/Anchorage (1B)

Day 8: Anchorage/Valdez (1L, 1D)

Day 9: Valdez (1B, 1L)

Day 10: Valdez/Mccarthy (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 11: Mccarthy (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 12: Mccarthy (1B)

Day 13: Mccarthy/Glennallen (1B)

Day 14: Glennallen/Anchorage

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