Awesome Alaska Camping - 20 days

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CAMPING TOUR: On this 20-day tour, we begin in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, before heading to Seward, gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy wildlife cruises and hiking at Exit Glacier before visiting Homer. Stay at a luxury camp and enjoy sea kayaking in Seldovia, discover stunning Denali National Park and camp in a remote location along the Macla...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Anchorage - Start and end your trip in the largest city in Alaska, with free time to explore at your own pace
    • Seward - Spend three nights in the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park, with free time to explore and enjoy optional activities
    • Kenai Fjords National Park - Enjoy a boat cruise to see glaciers and wildlife including orcas and pretty beluga whales
    • Exit Glacier - Experience a thrilling hike on the Harding Icefield with views of meadows and forests as well as the dramatic glacier
    • Homer - Explore the artist-inspired town to discover its fishing culture and enjoy a drink in the Salty Dawg Saloon
    • Seldovia - Kayak around Jacklof Bay and spend two nights in a luxury camp, with plenty of amenities and time for exploring the area
    • Denali National Park - Search for wildlife like bears and moose, enjoy walks through the wilderness and camp in the national park
    • Paxson - Camp out in the wilderness following a boat trip up the river, completely cut off from the outside world
    • Wrangell-St. Elias NP - Hike the largest National Park in America and join optional glacier walks, scenic flights and more
    • Valdez - Spend a day exploring the site of one of the USA's greatest environmental catastrophe's, thankfully recovered today

What's this trip about?

    CAMPING TOUR: On this 20-day tour, we begin in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, before heading to Seward, gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy wildlife cruises and hiking at Exit Glacier before visiting Homer. Stay at a luxury camp and enjoy sea kayaking in Seldovia, discover stunning Denali National Park and camp in a remote location along the Maclaren River, with no mobile phone signal! Hike in Wrangell-St Elias National Park, spot bears and sea lions in Valdez and end back in Anchorage.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 18 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAnchorage
End CityValdez

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Attractions

  • Anchorage
  • Denali National Park
  • Seward
  • Valdez

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 18

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 18

Trip includes

    • 19 breakfasts, 18 lunches & 15 dinners
    • 2 nights 3-star hotel & 17 nights camping (including two nights in a "luxury" camp)
    • All relevant transportation in a specialist, fully equipped overland vehicle
    • Escorted by two expert local tour guide/drivers
    • Camping equipment - high-quality four-person tents (sleeping only two), camp chairs, and cooking equipment
    • Entrance to all national parks and monuments visited
    • Full Day Kenai Fjords National Park wildlife cruise and calving glacier – Resurrection Bay Tour
    • Half day sea kayaking at Jacklof Bay
    • Denali National Park wildlife buses to Toklat River and Eielsen Visitor Center
    • Hiking in Denali NP, Wrangell/St. Elias NP, Seward and Valdez
    • Boat and canoe trips on the Maclaren River
    • Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner, and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go Tours

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Anchorage

Welcome to Alaska's largest city, often mistaken for the state’s capital. Anchorage is the most populated area in Alaska, yet it's home to wildlife such as bears, moose, and wolves. Our tour commences at 18:00 with a welcome meeting, so make sure you arrive in time to...

Day : 2-4 Anchorage

Anchorage - Seward - Kenai Fjords National Park - Seward. This morning after breakfast, we depart Anchorage in our overland truck, bound for Seward. Our destination is located on the eastern side of the Kenai Peninsula and Resurrection Bay. Seward is known as the "Gat...

Day : 5 Seward

Seward - Homer. This morning after breakfast, we will make our way from Seward to Homer. Situated on the western side of the Kenai Peninsula and Kachemak Bay, Homer will be the starting point for our two-night luxury camp tomorrow. However, don’t overlook this artist-...

Day : 6-7 Homer

Homer - Seldovia. On day 6 we travel by boat from Homer to Seldovia, a journey that takes us about half an hour. We arrive at a lovely and relatively untouched beach on the peninsula. For the next two nights we are "luxury camping". Our accommodation will be in canva...

Day : 8 Seldovia

Seldovia - Homer - Hope. In the morning after breakfast, we’ll take a water taxi back to Homer before continuing along the coastline to Hope. This quaint little town overlooks Cook Inlet and Turnagain Arm and is only a short drive from Anchorage. During the summer...

Day : 9 Anchorage

Hope - Turnagain Arm - Anchorage. After breakfast today, we’ll take a short drive around Turnagain Arm back to Anchorage, stopping at the famous Beluga Point. Here, we may spot Beluga whales or Dall sheep. This afternoon you have the opportunity to explore downto...

Day : 10-12 Anchorage

Anchorage - Denali National Park. In the morning of day 10, we set off to the remarkable Denali National Park. Whether you’re here for the flora or fauna, this is the perfect spot to fulfil your hopes of seeing a variety of wildlife, both large and small, in its natur...

Day : 13-14 Denali National Park

Denali National Park - Paxson. From Denali, we drive along the lightly travelled Denali Highway. First opened in 1957, this dirt road was the first to provide access to Denali National Park (then known as Mt. McKinley National Park). As we traverse through the Maclare...

Day : 15-17 Paxson

Paxson - Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. We spend the next three days exploring the largest National Park in the United States and camping at the “End-of-the-road” campground. Located literally at the end of the McCarthy Road, this once-thriving area was once linked...

Day : 18-19 Wrangell St. Elias National Park

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park - Valdez. We travel to Valdez, a scenic drive that will showcase the breathtaking landscapes of this remarkable region, the endpoint of the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline from Prudhoe Bay and a key gateway to Alaska. Valdez gained notoriety in...

Day : 20 Valdez

Valdez - Anchorage. This morning, after breakfast, we travel from Valdez to Anchorage. We will cross the Thompson Pass with stunning views of Worthington Glacier. En route, we'll stop for lunch at Matanuska Glacier before returning to Anchorage in the late afternoon, arriving at approximately 15:00.

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$250
Last Updated: 3/25/2025
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All departure dates are guaranteed. Accommodation will be in two person tents. Solo travellers will be paired with another solo traveller of the same sex. For private groups of 8 or more, this tour can be run on a private basis - please contact us for a quote.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights & visas
    • Airport transfers
    • Any meals or drinks not specified in the inclusions
    • Sleeping bags (Can be rented for $40 pp)
    • Tips for your tour guide - an entirely personal gesture!
    • Optional activities not listed as included

Accommodation

Camping & 2 nights 3-star hotel
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
No minimum age No upper age limit BUT Clients should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain for an average of 1 to 3 miles at a time. Elevation gain and loss averages between 50 to 300 ft throughout the areas visited during this tour. Touring and overnight locations are above 6000 to 8000 ft above sea level
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