The Best of Alaska’s National Parks: From Denali to Kenai

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Come explore the National Parks of Alaska with our experts. Discover unique wildlife, stunning landscapes, and ancient forests as you explore one of the most unspoiled regions on earth.
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • I like to spend much of the day exploring
    • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
    • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

What's this trip about?

    Come explore the National Parks of Alaska with our experts. Discover unique wildlife, stunning landscapes, and ancient forests as you explore one of the most unspoiled regions on earth.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityFairbanks, AK
End CityAnchorage, AK

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Fairbanks, AK

Welcome to Alaska! Check into your hotel, meet fellow participants and Group Leader, and kick off your learning adventure.

Program Registration: 3:00-5:00 p.m. After checking into your room, come to the Road Scholar table in the main lobby to register with the p...

Day 2 Museum; Coach to Denali; Check-in; Orientation; Speaker Denali National Park

Getting on/off a motorcoach; The drive is about 120 miles, approximately 2 1/2- 3 hours. Light town walking up to 2 miles; mostly paved, 1-4 steps possible, minimal elevation change.

After checking out of the hotel, we'll board the motor coach and head to a Muse...

Day 3 Denali National Park, Guided Hike, Sled Dog Demonstrations. Denali National Park

Getting on/off a bus. Driving 30 miles total, approximately 1 hour. Hiking; 2-miles on a maintained trail; approximately 3 hours total; uneven ground, rock steps, some rugged areas, no significant elevation change.

Boarding a bus, we’ll travel into Denali Nation...

Day 4 Subarctic Ecosystems, Walk in Alaska's Boreal Forests Denali National Park

Getting on/off a bus; driving 20 miles one way, approximately 1/2 hour total. Walking 3 miles on a maintained trail, approximately 4 hours; shorter steep sections, roots, rocks, and mud possible. Approximately 400 feet elevation change total.

In a classroom sess...

Day 5 Heart of the Wilderness, Journey into Denali National Park. Denali National Park

Getting on/off a bus. Driving into Denali National Park, approximately 5 hours total aboard, with rest stops every 1-1.5 hours. Walking up to 1-mile throughout the day; opportunities for more walking dependent on personal preference.

We’ll board a bus and travel...

Day 6 Wildlife of Denali, Interpretive Hike on Maintained Trail. Denali National Park

Getting on/off a bus. Driving about 15 miles total; approximately 1/2 hour. Walking 3.5 miles on a maintained trail, approximately 4 hours; compact gravel, boardwalks, roots, rock, and stairs. About 250 feet of elevation change.

Denali is home to 39 species of m...

Day 7 Through the Alaska Range, South to Seward Seward, AK

Getting on/off a motorcoach. Driving 375 miles, approximately 9 hours total including stops.

After checking out of our rooms, we will board a motorcoach and journey to the Kenai Peninsula and the harbor town of Seward, home of Kenai Fjords National Park. Dependi...

Day 8 Behind-the-Scenes at SeaLife Center, Exit Glacier Hike Seward, AK

Getting on/off a bus. Driving about 25 miles total, approximately 1 hour. Walking and standing at SeaLife Center. Hiking 2-miles round trip, approximately 2.5 hours; moderately strenuous terrain, some steep inclines, rocky areas, and sloping terrain. There are some be...

Day 9 Kenai Fjords National Park Marine Wildlife Cruise Seward, AK

Short walk to the small boat harbor: less than a mile. Getting on/off a boat; riding approximately 6 hours.

After a short walk to the small boat harbor, we’ll board a catamaran-style boat for a full-day, expert-led field trip into Kenai Fjords National Park and ...

Day 10 Native Heritage Center, Program Wrap-Up Anchorage, AK

Check-out by 10:00 a.m. Getting on/off a motor coach. Driving about 130 miles to Anchorage, approximately 3 hours with stops. Expected hotel arrival approximately 4:00 p.m. Town walking up to 3 miles; mostly paved, 1-4 steps and gentle inclines possible.

After c...

Day 11 Program Concludes Anchorage, AK

Breakfast at your pace. Check out by 12:00 p.m. Hotel offers 24-hour airport shuttle service.

Hotel checkout is at noon. The Hyatt Place Anchorage-Midtown offers a 24-hour courtesy airport shuttle service, allowing you to head to the airport at your convenience....

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,999
Price per day$454
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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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.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 10
  • Number of Lunch: 9
  • Number of Dinner: 9
Age Requirements
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