Day 1 - Whittier to Anchorage:After your cruise ship arrives in Whittier, transfer to Anchorage, traveling along the scenic Turnagain Arm on the Seward Highway. Keep an eye out for Dall sheep on the steep mountainsides above, and Beluga Whales out in the arm below; it truly is a beautiful drive. Arriving in Anchorage, check into your hotel. Overnight in Anchorage.
Pick up your rental car this morning and feel free to take a self guided tour of Anchorage. Downtown has lots of unique little shops and excellent restaurants, on the weekends, the Anchorage Saturday Market is a great place to go for shopping, entertainment and food. The city also has a very extensive trail system and lots of parks to enjoy and relax in. There are also tons of optional day tours to explore in Anchorage, or you could visit the Museum of History and Art or take in some shopping at the 5th Avenue Mall. Overnight in Anchorage.

Take the morning Motorcoach from Anchorage to Denali Cabins, a unique property south of the park entrance. Denali Cabins' collection of 46 cozy Cedar Cabins are spacious enough to have modern conveniences such as private baths, televisions, telephones, and contemporary furnishings, yet still have the charm of an authentic Alaskan cabin. The afternoon is free to explore the area; take advantage of the free shuttles to the Denali Visitor's center, the McKinley Village, or enjoy one of many optional activities. Overnight at Denali Cabins.
After enjoying Denali Cabins' Deluxe Continental Breakfast(Included), you will have some free time before boarding our afternoon bus to the Denali Backcountry Lodge. The trip to the Lodge is an adventure in and of itself; it is an amazingly beautiful ride, and offers great opportunities for wildlife viewing. Our drivers/guides provide a natural history interpretation along the way, and help you spot wildlife. Arrive to the Lodge in the evening, welcomed by a hearty dinner(Included); and check in to your cozy Cedar Cabin. You will spend the next two nights at Denali Backcountry Lodge soaking in the deep experience of Denali. All activities, programs, meals and snacks are included while at the Lodge. Overnight at Denali Backcountry Lodge.

Enjoy your day at the Lodge, and get acquainted with the area and activities. Choose from the numerous activities or simply relax and enjoy the majestic beauty of Denali National Park. There are many activities at the Lodge from hiking, mountain biking, gold panning, Natural History programs, Wonder Lake shuttles to simply relaxing in the Natural History Lounge or gazebos. You can even take an optional flightseeing tour of Denali. Overnight at Denali Backcountry Lodge.
After the early morning breakfast buffet, board the bus for another great opportunity to enjoy the vista's and wonders of Denali, searching for famous Denali wildlife. You will connect with the train to Anchorage. This package concludes with your arrival in Anchorage. Whittier-Anchorage transfer is extra; if not included in your cruise package.
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Side Note: All of our summer season vacation packages are flexible, so we can completely customize your dream Alaska vacation.
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On behalf of the Williams’ family, thanks for an excellent vacation! We can’t thank you enough for the planning and execution of the events. This was a wonderful, trouble free vacation where all we had to do was show up. The vouchers were a great idea and were never questioned when presented for the tours, hotels, and rental car. Sp....Read More
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-Kim and Jared Gaty - Cabin: #24
Dear Karen,
I want to thank you and Denali Tours for a most successful trip to Alaska. During these 10 days I am sure we saw and experienced a great deal of true Alaska at its best. To top it all the pictures we took of the peak of Mt. McKinley in the early morning sunshine with blue skies and a reflection on Wonder Lake was breathtaking....Read More