Best of Alaska - 10 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Anchorage - Start and end your journey in Alaska's largest city, and enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the highlights
- Homer - Take one of Alaska's most scenic drives from Anchorage to Homer and make a stop at a wildlife refuge centre
- Katmai National Park - Enjoy a 3-hour hike in this remote reserve, keeping your eyes peeled for majestic grizzly bears
- Kachemak Bay State Park - Hike through the diverse landscapes of this dramatic reserve, accessible only by water
- Resurrection Bay - Kayak along the coastline, keeping your eyes peeled for seals and swooping bald eagles
- Kenai Fjords National Park - Join an 8.5-hour nature cruise and hope to spot giant humpback whales, sea lions, puffins and more
- Denali National Park - Explore the national park on foot, by boat and by air with a scenic flight over North America's highest peak
- Gold Star Dome Train - Ride this scenic train from Seward back to Anchorage
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Trip includes
- 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches & 3 dinners
- 9 nights 3 star hotels
- Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and airport departure transfer on day 10
- Escorted by a knowledgeable local tour guide
- Anchorage guided sightseeing tour
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center visit
- Floatplane trip to Katmai (or Lake Clark) National Park
- Kayaking in Resurrection Bay
- Hike along Exit Glacier
- Ocean cruise of Kenai Fjords National Park and Resurrection Bay
- Sunset train ride on Alaska Railway’s Gold Star Dome Train
- Matanuska Glacier Hike
- Jetboat adventure on the Susitna River
- All national park entrance fees
- Bus tour of Denali National Park’s interior
- Flight tour of Denali summit and Ruth Amphitheater (weather permitting)
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private vehicles
- Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go
Itinerary
On arrival in Anchorage, you will be transferred to our hotel. After time to freshen up, we embark on a scenic 15-mile trolley car tour of historic downtown Anchorage. This fully guided ride takes us to cultural and historical sites such as Lake Hood, scenic viewpoint...
Anchorage - Homer. This morning we leave Anchorage and take a scenic drive along Turnagain Arm in Cook Inlet, renowned for hosting one of the world's largest bore tides - keep an eye out for Beluga Whales! We'll stop at the Wildlife Conservation Centre, which serves a...
Homer - Katmai National Park / Lake Clark National Park - Homer. This morning we fly from Homer to either Katmai National Park or Lake Clark, depending on the weather, for an opportunity to observe grizzly bears (flight included). Our journey includes a 4-5 mile hike ...
Homer - Seward. After a 30-minute boat cruise to Kachemak Bay State Park, which is accessible only by water, we will embark on a hike guided by a local naturalist through three distinct ecosystems: the marine environment, coastal forest, and glacial moraine. Once we’r...
We'll start the day by sea kayaking along the stunning coastline of Resurrection Bay. This adventure is an excellent introduction to sea kayaking, offering spectacular views of towering mountains, soaring bald eagles, curious harbour seals, and a captivating ghost for...
Seward - Anchorage. This morning, we enjoy an 8.5-hour nature cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park. During the trip, we'll have the opportunity to spot puffins, sea otters, humpback whales, sea lions, and cormorants. The cruise will take us to one of the park's least ...
Anchorage - Talkeetna. Departing Anchorage, our first destination today is the Matanuska Glacier for a 2-3 hour ice excursion. Spend the morning exploring the vibrant blue and basal ice, while learning about the history and glaciology of the Matanuska Valley. This han...
Talkeetna - Denali National Park - Denali Park village. This morning, we embark on a 20-mile cruise aboard a state-of-the-art jet boat, enjoying majestic views of Denali and the Alaska Range as we sail. Our 2-hour trip begins aboard the "Talkeetna Queen," a fifty-two-...
Today we head into the Alaskan tundra on a wilderness tour. Diving into Denali National Park, we can take in the breath-taking scenery of this pristine wilderness and hope to spot all manner of wildlife, including grizzly and black bears, wolves and caribou. As we jou...
Denali Park village - Anchorage. We leave Denali in the morning and drive directly to Anchorage, stopping for a farewell lunch along the way. Please ensure your departure flight is scheduled for 15:00 or later.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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What's excluded
- International flights & visas
- Any meals or drinks not specified in the inclusions
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional activities
- Tips for your tour guide - an entirely personal gesture!
- Please note: This tour involves a lot of walking and hiking, and a decent fitness level is required. Please speak to us before booking your tour if you have concerns or questions about your level of fitness.
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Minimum age 6 years. All passengers must be able to hike a moderate distance, both young and old! Please see 'RED FLAGS' for more detail.
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