Itinerary
- Day 1
Anchorage to Seward
Drive south for about two hours to reach Seward, which serves as the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Once there, you'll board a boat for a six-hour narrated cruise through Resurrection Bay, the Gulf of Alaska, and Aialik Bay. During the cruise, keep an eye out for puffins, whales, sea lions, harbor seals, and eagles. You'll also watch glaciers calving as the boat moves through the park's waters.
- Start point
- The Lakefront Anchorage, 4800 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, Alaska 99517, United States (On the first day of the trip we can either pick you up from the The Lakefront Anchorage at 7:45am or at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown at 8am.)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Six-hour narrated cruise of Resurrection Bay, Gulf of Alaska and Aialik Bay in Kenai Fjords National Park
- Wildlife viewing including puffins, whales, sea lions, harbor seals, and eagles
- Glacial calving observation
Landmarks Kenai Fjords National Park Resurrection Bay Aialik Bay 
- Day 2
Seward
Spend the full day exploring the land side of Kenai Fjords National Park with two trail options. The Exit Glacier Overlook Trail offers a moderate hike with great views of the glacier itself. If you want more challenge, the Harding Icefield Trail climbs over 3,000 feet through alders, cottonwood trees, and meadows to reach the park's icy crown. Pick whichever fits your energy level and experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exit Glacier Overlook Trail hike (moderate)
- Harding Icefield Trail hike (challenging, optional alternative)
Landmarks Exit Glacier Harding Icefield - Day 3
Kenai River Canyon
Head out for a full day rafting the turquoise waters of Kenai River Canyon. The day starts with a scenic float where you'll search for moose, eagles, and salmon. Then you'll navigate Class II+ mild rapids before the water calms as you enter glacier-carved lake waters. There's a midway stop for a picnic lunch right at the water's edge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at the water's edge), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day Kenai River Canyon rafting excursion with scenic float and Class II+ rapids
- Wildlife viewing including moose, eagles and salmon
- Picnic lunch at water's edge
Landmarks Kenai River Canyon - Day 4
Anchorage to Talkeetna
The morning is yours to do what you like in Anchorage. Check out the Anchorage Museum or walk the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, which passes through forested hills and coastal marshes where you might spot eagles and moose. Grab lunch downtown, and then it's time to head toward Talkeetna for a relaxing evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Anchorage Museum visit
- Walk along Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Landmarks Anchorage Museum Tony Knowles Coastal Trail - Day 5
Talkeetna to Denali
Choose your morning activity: either hike the easy 4-mile circuit around Talkeetna Lake, which has wildlife and wildflowers throughout, or book a flightseeing trip over Denali to see the Alaska Range and glaciers from above (additional cost applies). In the afternoon, there's a short hike at Byers Lake before heading to Denali State Park where you'll set up your basecamp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Talkeetna Lake Loop hike (easy, 4 miles)
- Byers Lake Loop hike
Optional Activities
- Flightseeing trip of Denali (additional cost)
Landmarks Talkeetna Lake Denali Alaska Range Mt. Hunter Mt. Foraker Byers Lake Denali State Park Denali National Park - Day 6
Denali National Park
You're heading into Denali National Park for a full-day backcountry adventure covering over 40 miles of rugged terrain. Watch for Denali's Big 5: bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and wolves. The day includes frequent stops for scenery and wildlife photography. Lunch happens during the exploration, and then you'll return to the hotel for the evening on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Full-day backcountry tour of Denali National Park (7-8 hours)
- Wildlife viewing including bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep and wolves
- Lunch during daily exploration
Landmarks Denali National Park - Day 7
Denali National Park
Hike the Triple Lakes Trail in Denali National Park, which is the longest established trail and surprisingly secluded despite being minutes from civilization. The well-maintained trails pass through forests where you can search for beavers and moose. Evening wraps up with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant where you'll eat with your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Triple Lakes Trail hike (9 miles one way or 6 miles out and back option)
- Wildlife viewing including beavers and moose
- Farewell dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Triple Lakes Trail - Day 8
Denali to Anchorage
Your final morning explores Denali's front country. There's Horseshoe Lake for tranquility, Mt. Healy Overlook for views, or the Denali sled dog team if you prefer something different. After your morning exploration, grab lunch at the Denali Visitors Center. Then it's the drive back to Anchorage for your departure.
- End point
- East International Airport Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99518, United States (On the last day we can drop you off at the Anchorage International Airport at 6pm in time for the flights below or at the pick up hotels around 6:30pm.)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Horseshoe Lake exploration
- Mt. Healy Overlook visit
- Denali sled dog team visit
- Lunch at Denali Visitors Center
Landmarks Horseshoe Lake Mt. Healy Overlook Denali Visitors Center
