Arrive in the City of Anchorage, and pick up your rental car, feel free to explore Anchorage today. Overnight in Anchorage - Anchorage Hotels
Take the scenic drive, winding through the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, ending at the famed Denali National Park to check in at Denali Cabins. The afternoon is free to explore the area or indulge in optional activities such as a Jet Boat Safari, Rafting Tour, or Flightseeing Tour. Overnight in your own private cedar cabin at Denali Cabins.
After the early morning Deluxe Continental Breakfast, board our coach for Denali Backcountry Adventure, the most complete trip into Denali National Park in just one day. Enjoy the stunning landscape and search for wildlife. Have a Grand Buffet lunch at our exclusive Denali Backcountry Lodge and enjoy an afternoon activity. The return trip offers a different perspective and more opportunities for wildlife viewing. Overnight at Denali Cabins.
After a hearty breakfast, embark on a scenic rafting excursion skirting the boundaries of Denali National Park down the glacier-fed Nenana River. Later in the evening, join an intimate group for a personal tour of the homestead and Iditarod race kennel of three-time Iditarod champion Jeff King and his wife, well known wildlife artist Donna Gates King. Make sure to cuddle the husky puppies before heading back to your private cedar cabin. Overnight at Denali Cabins.
Take the scenic drive back to Anchorage this morning. You can return your rental car in the evening, and retire to your hotel. Overnight in Anchorage - Anchorage Hotels
Today, enjoy the Grand Highlights and Cruise Tour. Start with a scenic drive along Turnagain Arm, ending at Portage Lake, with an amazing glacier cruise. Then, on your way back to Anchorage, stop at the Alyeska resort for lunch and an optional tram ride up the mountain. Finally, take a comprehensive tour of Anchorage, including a stop at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Overnight in Anchorage - Anchorage Hotels
Take the Alaska Railroad's Coastal Classic train to Whittier tracing the scenic Turnagain Arm, where you'll have a great chance of seeing Beluga whales, moose, and Dall sheep. Connect with your cruise in Whittier.
Side Note: All of our summer season vacation packages are flexible, so we can completely customize your dream Alaska vacation.
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What a lovely experience we had! I will recommend this place to anyone who is coming to Alaska. You have a wonderful staff, very friendly and welcoming. THANKS!
Steve Y. from Kenwood, PA - August, 2008
I took the tour through Denali in July. Jen, our bus guide was FANTASTIC!! She made such an impression on me and my Dad...I will never forget. Her poem and love of Denali made our trip from the East coast. Thank you Jen.
- Shelley S. - July 2010
Thank you for allowing my family and I to experience the Backcountry Adventure. We had a most memorable trip.
Our guide/driver was Peter. He was exceptional; very knowledgable and professional. The sun was shining and the mountain was out when we went! We couldn't have asked for a better day!
-Thanks again, Karen Leis
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