10 days tour

Alaska Wildlife & Wilderness

$ 4,740 .00 USD

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Alaska Wildlife & Wilderness

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All camping equipment (excluding sleeping bags)

Accommodation

The first night of this trip is at a hotel between Anchorage Airport and the city centre. Our US camping tours use national and state park campsites and a wide assortment of private campgrounds. Campgrounds in Alaska tend to be fairly rustic and remote, but most will have flush toilets and hot showers. The Denali campground offers close proximity to the park but is close to the highway so can be quite noisy. If you are a light sleeper, you might want to take earplugs. The campsite in Seward charges US$1-US$3 for showers (paid locally). The campground in Cooper Landing sits right on the Kenai Lake, with great views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Fresh drinking water and flush toilets are available, but itโ€™s necessary to drive 10 minutes to the shower block (the tour leader will facilitate this). Showers cost US$4.50 (paid locally). We sleep in high quality, heavy-duty tents and solo travellers will share with one other passenger of the same sex (unless opting to purchase the single supplement). Our camping equipment also includes field kitchens, inflatable sleeping pads, food storage and camp lanterns. Most campsites have a quiet time from 10pm to 7am. Please respect your fellow campers who are there to enjoy the peace of camping. Camp duties An essential part of a camping tour is helping out with the day-to-day camp duties and everyone will assist with the setting up and packing up of the campsite. Your tour leader will provide guidance on what to do; typically it will only take 15 minutes to set up or break down the tents and camp kitchen. Before you know it, youโ€™ll be enjoying home sweet home in the great outdoors. Your tour leader will also co-ordinate and assist the group with food shopping, preparing meals and cleaning up. Sharing the camp duties is a great way to bond with your fellow travellers and the group camaraderie is all part of the experience.

Transport

Transportation is by private vehicle, cruise and non-motorised inflatable boat. We travel in a private 15-seater vehicle driven by the tour leader. All luggage, equipment, and other necessities are stored in a specially designed trailer or storage area to maximise space and comfort. The size of our vehicles allows us to reach more remote destinations not accessible to larger vehicles and a willingness to rotate seating positions during the trip will be appreciated by all. All are equipped with air conditioning, Bluetooth-compatible stereo, and USB charging ports throughout.

Guide

Your tour leader takes care of all the planning and organisation throughout the tour, they will drive the van taking you from A to B and make sure everything runs smoothly. Your tour leader is there to make sure you get the most out of your tour, organising activities, providing information, answering any questions and sorting any queries or problems. If you have any particular interests or things you would like to do on tour, let your tour leader know at the beginning of the trip and they will do their best to help. Please note, US law regulates the total number of hours your group leader is available to work. Tours are designed to make the most of your time in the States, but there are certain times each day your leader must be off duty from work to rest and recuperate. Due to these restrictions, particularly after the longer driving days, your leader may not be able to join you for some of the daily activities or may need to tend to other work duties.

Meals

There are nine breakfasts, eight lunches and eight dinners included on this trip. Your tour leader will co-ordinate local shopping and assist the group in preparing healthy, hearty breakfasts, picnic lunches and delicious dinners. Dinner on Day 1 and lunch on Day 10 are not included. To help you budget for these meals, average costs are: Lunch: US$15-US$20 Dinner: US$20-US$35, not including alcoholic beverages Drinks cost on average: Wine: US$7-10 per glass Beer: US$5-8 per bottle A tip of approximately 17%-20% is added to group meals in North American restaurants. Applicable taxes will also be added to all listed menu prices. Please make sure we are aware of any special meal requirements before travelling. We do all we can to accommodate for various dietary requirements but in certain parts of Alaska, specific food types can be limited.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Alaska Native Heritage Center: US$29 Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center: US$20 Tony Knowles Coastal Trail: Free Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum: US$17.50 Mountain biking in Denali: US$20-US$57 White-water rafting in Denali: US$92-US$187

Others

โ€” Flights โ€” Travel insurance โ€” Single accommodation (available on request) โ€” Visas or vaccinations โ€” Optional activities (paid locally)

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Itinerary of your trip Alaska Wildlife & Wilderness

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

      Day 1: Start Anchorage

      Welcome to Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska with 300,000 people and a city that has undergone quite a change since the 1964 earthquake. Now a bustling city fuelled by an oil boom and tourism, it wasnโ€™t so long ago that Anchorage was the final outpost for explorers heading into the Last Frontier. This is a city mixed with metropolitan luxuries and unrivalled natural wonders. Itโ€™s not uncommon to find bear roaming the outskirts; this is one truly wild place. A great way to spend your day is to wander around town and check out some of the great cafes and restaurants. Depending on the group flight arrival time, a welcome briefing may be held this evening or tomorrow morning. Accommodation: La Quinta Inn & Suites Anchorage Airport (or similar)

  • Day 2 Day 2: To Denali National Park Via Talkeetna; Sled Dog Demonstration (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: To Denali National Park Via Talkeetna; Sled Dog Demonstration (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Leaving Anchorage, we enter the wilderness almost instantly and head towards Talkeetna where weโ€™ll stop to stretch our legs and pick up a local delicacy, reindeer sausages, to try later on. Our destination is Denali National Park, home to legendary Mount Denali, the highest mountain in North America (20,321ft/6,194m). The park covers six million acres (2.43m ha) and protects some of the most unspoiled wilderness and spectacular scenery in Alaska. In the afternoon, we enjoy a 30-minute sled dog demonstration. Travelling by sled is a traditional Alaskan mode of transport and the park rangers show how they train and work with the Alaskan huskies, who love to be outdoors and run. There is also a chance to tour the park kennels. Accommodation: Denali Grizzly Bear campground

  • Day 3 Day 3: Walks In Denali National Park (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Walks In Denali National Park (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Enjoy a full day exploring the park with an included bus pass on the East Fork Shuttle โ€“ the only way to get into the incredible (and vast) wilderness. Try to spot Alaskaโ€™s Big 5: caribou, Dall sheep, moose, bear and wolves. Denali is one of very few national parks where you are encouraged to find your own path off the trails, great if youโ€™re looking for unadulterated adventure. There are plenty of optional walks and activities in Denali; as the trails are wild and unmarked, the hiking opportunities are endless. Your tour leader will suggest some spots of scenic beauty and the best places to view wildlife. One of the most popular walks is to Horseshoe Lake, a scenic two-hour hike that gives good opportunities to see beavers and plenty of birdlife. Accommodation: Denali Grizzly Bear campground

  • Day 4 Day 4: Optional Activities In Denali National Park (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Optional Activities In Denali National Park (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Today we discover more of Denali National Park and its vast wilderness using our included shuttle bus ticket. For those looking for a little more adventure, there are several optional activities available, including mountain biking and white-water rafting. Optional activities: Mountain biking in Denali: US$85-US$100 White-water rafting in Denali: US$92-US$187 Accommodation: Denali Grizzly Bear campground

  • Day 5 Day 5: Optional Bush Plane Flight Past Mount Denali; Transfer To Cooper Landing (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Optional Bush Plane Flight Past Mount Denali; Transfer To Cooper Landing (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Today we depart from the Alaska Range and travel south, making our way to Cooper Landing at the heart of the Kenai Peninsula. We stop to stretch our legs and for photo opportunities along the way. There is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity today to experience Alaska from above on a bush plane flight over Denali National Park. Fly past Denaliโ€™s summit then descend into the incredible Ruth Amphitheater and Great Gorge. Discover the Tokositna Glacier, the hanging glaciers clinging to Mount Hunter and the famous Mooseโ€™s Tooth. Itโ€™s also possible to add a landing on Ruth Glacier for a truly memorable experience. Prices start from US$305 and this experience is subject to availability/local weather conditions. Please speak to your sales representative for more details. Accommodation: Russian River campground (or similar)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Chugach National Forest Hike And Kenai River Safari (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Chugach National Forest Hike And Kenai River Safari (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      The adventures come thick and fast today as we first embark on a moderate hike through the Chugach National Forest to Russian River Falls, where we can see sockeye salmon leaping upstream to spawn. In the afternoon, we have another wildlife-spotting opportunity as we take a two-hour river safari along a non-motorised stretch of the scenic upper Kenai River through the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Our guide will regale us with tales of the wildlife, native inhabitants and early settlers while we float down the river amidst spectacular scenery, all the while keeping our eyes peeled for moose, eagles, Dall sheep, beavers and bears. Afterwards, we make our way to camp for the evening. Accommodation: Russian River campground (or similar)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Optional Activities In Cooper Landing; Transfer To Seward (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Optional Activities In Cooper Landing; Transfer To Seward (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Take a deep breath and enjoy Alaska at your own pace with a free day in Cooper Landing. Your tour leader will have recommendations for how to spend the day - you may like to take a hike to Crescent Lake, where moose, goats and bears are often spotted, or take a kayaking excursion across the sparkling waters of Kenai Lake, surrounded by imposing mountains. Cooper Landing is best known for its world-famous fishing. Youโ€™ll be sure to spot fishermen trying their hand at catching rainbow trout or salmon throughout the summer months. You may even want to give it a go yourself! In the late afternoon, the group comes together to transfer to the small fishing town of Seward, which sits on Resurrection Bay. Accommodation: Resurrection South campground (or similar)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Walk The Harding Icefield Trail Along Exit Glacier (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Walk The Harding Icefield Trail Along Exit Glacier (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      The staggeringly beautiful Kenai Fjords National Park offers wonderful wildlife- and bird-watching opportunities amid dramatic fjords and glaciers. Within the park is the huge Harding Icefield, claiming 300sqmi (775sqkm). If weather conditions permit, take a spectacular walk along Exit Glacier to the Harding Icefield for views of deep crevasses and huge seracs. At an elevation of 2,950ft (900m), we eventually reach a lookout point over the icefield for out-of-this-world views. The walk is strenuous and entirely dependent on weather conditions; if there is too much snow and ice on the trail, it may be impassable. Thereโ€™s an easier option available if you prefer, using an accessible trail to reach a different viewpoint of the glacier. Afterwards, we return to Seward. Accommodation: Resurrection South campground (or similar)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Full-Day Wildlife Cruise Around Resurrection Bay (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Full-Day Wildlife Cruise Around Resurrection Bay (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Set off on a full-day wildlife-viewing cruise around Resurrection Bay, Kenai Fjords National Park and the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. To maximise the experience, the captain of the boat provides a detailed commentary on the wildlife we see and the area. On previous trips, travellers have spotted Steller sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters and an endless variety of seabirds including puffins and eagles. Orcas often appear and, if weโ€™re lucky, humpback whales may grace us with their presence. Accommodation: Resurrection South campground (or similar)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Return To Anchorage; End (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Return To Anchorage; End (Breakfast)

      After breakfast and packing up camp, we return to Anchorage. Containing around half the state population, Anchorage in some ways looks just like any other sprawling American town, and after nearly 10 days in small towns and villages, the bustling streets will feel somewhat different. This tour ends at Anchorage Airport. If you wish to spend additional nights in Anchorage, please speak to your sales representative.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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