Alaska: Denali to Prince William Sound

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Encounter majestic landscapes and diverse wildlife on an expedition into the heart of Alaska’s untouched wilderness. Experience the rugged beauty of Denali National Park on naturalist-led excursions, and search for moose, caribou, wolves, grizzly bears, and Dall sheep. Hike amid the soaring peaks of the Alaska Range and journey along the stunningly scenic Sew...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Alaska’s rolling tundra and taiga forests, spotting an array of wildlife, including caribou, moose, wolves, and Dall sheep.
    • Immerse yourself in the pristine wilderness of Denali National Park on a variety of hikes, taking in views of the mountain that gave the park its name.
    • Cruise through spectacular Prince William Sound to spot humpback whales and orcas, and experience the thunder of calving glaciers.
    • Stay in private cabins in the heart of Denali, and at a mountain resort surrounded by snow-dusted glaciers and peaks.

What's this trip about?

    Encounter majestic landscapes and diverse wildlife on an expedition into the heart of Alaska’s untouched wilderness. Experience the rugged beauty of Denali National Park on naturalist-led excursions, and search for moose, caribou, wolves, grizzly bears, and Dall sheep. Hike amid the soaring peaks of the Alaska Range and journey along the stunningly scenic Seward Highway. Cap off your adventure with a cruise on Prince William Sound, home to humpback whales and towering tidewater glaciers

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityFairbanks
End CityAnchorage

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Whale Watching
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Accommodations
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
    • Pre-departure information
    • Entrance fees, excursions, and sightseeing noted as included in the itinerary
    • Transfers to and from group flights where applicable
    • Services of an adventure consultant, guides
    • Other staff, and on designated “Photography” departures, a National Geographic Photographer
    • Taxes, port charges, baggage handling,
    • Service charges
    • Internal airfare is included on some international expeditions as indicated in the itinerary.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Days 1 & 2: Fairbanks, Alaska/Denali National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Pike's Waterfront Lodge; Denali Backcountry Lodge

Arrive in Fairbanks and check into our hotel. The next morning, travel into the heart of Denali National Park in search of moose, caribou, gray wolves, grizz...

Days 3 & 4: Denali National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Daily)

Spend the next two days exploring Denali’s magnificent interior. Set out on hikes or walks of varying degrees of difficulty, or try panning for gold. While in the park, keep your eye out for migrating birds, including gol...

Day 5: Denali/Talkeetna

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

Take advantage of an early morning drive out of the park to catch wildlife during one of its most active periods. Then head to Talkeetna on the Denali Star train and explore this historic Alaskan village, a launching point for climbers headed up Mount McKinley.

Day 6: Talkeetna/Girdwood

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Alyeska

This morning, drive south of Anchorage along the stunningly scenic Seward Highway, past Turnagain Arm and the snowcapped Chugach mountains, which seem to rise out of the mirrored waters of Cook...

Day 7: Prince William Sound

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Embark on a day cruise on Prince William Sound, where the rich waters attract a variety of wildlife, from humpback whales and orcas to playful sea otters, puffins, and seals. Against a spectacular mountain backdrop, glide past to...

Day 8: Girdwood/Anchorage

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy up-close encounters with Alaska’s wild residents at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, which rehabilitates injured and orphaned animals to the wild. After lunch, return to Anchorage and connect with your flight home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,695
Price per day$712
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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What's excluded

    • International airfare
    • Optional gratuities
    • Personal items

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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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