Alaska and Denali Camping: Wilderness & Wildlife
9 days
From
$ 1799
Duration9 days
Lace up your hiking boots, charge up those camera batteries, and stoke your adventurous spirit. This nine-day Alaskan tour is made for active nature lovers that know the best way to experience a destination is getting intimate with the land. Go kayaking in the coastal town of Valdez, camp under the bright night sky in the remote Alaskan wilderness, and hike among wildlife and incredible scenery in Denali National Park. Do it all with a small group of worldly wanderers that share your desire to venture off the beaten path.
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Duration: 9 daysService level: Camping
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Physical Grading: Light
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Ages: 18+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Anchorage
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Anchorage/Valdez
Today is a long travel day, but there will be a number of stops along the Matanuska valley to stretch your legs and take in scenery like the epic Manatuska glacier, Worthington Glacier and Thompson Pass.
Travel to Valdez, a quintessential Alaskan coastal town surrounded by impressive mountains, and a great place to explore.
Meals: B, L
Day 3: Valdez
Valdez is a quintessential Alaskan coastal town surrounded by impressive mountains, and a great place to explore. Opt to hike Thompson's pass, kayak beside one of the world's largest tidal glaciers or catch a glimpse of salmon spawning (in season). The crashing glaciers and towering Chugach Mountains rising from the sea make Valdez absolutely picturesque.
Enjoy a full day to discover everything that Valdez has to offer. Opt to go kayaking or hiking.
Meals: B
Day 4: Valdez/McCarthy
Travel into Wrangell-St Elias National Park, staying in the small historic town of McCarthy. Surrounded by more mountains and glaciers than anywhere else in Alaska, every direction has a spectacular view.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: McCarthy
This national park is the largest in the US, roughly 25% larger than Switzerland, and is the convergence of three mountain ranges.
Enjoy a full day to explore Wrangell-St Elias National Park. Opt to take a scenic flight, go for a glacier walk or try ice climbing. Or choose to explore the ghost town of Kennecott, hike the Bonanza Mine Trail or the Root Glacier Trail.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: McCarthy/Tangle Lakes
Drive through Copper River Valley en route to Tangle Lakes, checking out the fishwheels (used for salmon) along the way. Camp under the big sky in the remote Alaskan wilderness.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Tangle Lakes/Denali National Park and Preserve
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Denali Highway, stopping for photos along the way. In the afternoon, reach Denali National Park, known for its diversity of wildlife and the highest mountain in North America, Denali, formerly called Mt McKinley. Bask in the awesomeness of this vast wilderness.
Journey to Denali National Park and look for a clear view of Denali en route, the highest mountain in North America, formerly called Mt McKinley. Camp just outside the park for a perfect jumping off point to explore Denali.
Meals: B, L
Day 8: Denali National Park and Preserve
Enjoy plenty of time to explore and hike Denali NP. Discover the dynamic glaciated landscape providing large rivers, countless lakes and ponds, and unique landforms which form the foundation of the ecosystems that thrive in Denali with some hikes in the area. Enjoy picnic lunches and revel in the awesomeness of the park.
For those that do not want to hike, options include rafting on the Nenana River, a visit to the dog-sled kennels run by the park rangers or opt to take a scenic flight over Denali.
For those that do not want to hike, options include rafting on the Nenana River, a visit to the dog-sled kennels run by the park rangers or opt to take a scenic flight over Denali.
Enjoy a full-day excursion into Denali NP to Eielson Visitor Center to take in the beautiful scenery and wildlife. Opt to get closer to nature with hikes, rafting or a scenic flight.
Meals: B, L
Day 9: Denali National Park and Preserve/Anchorage
Travel back to Anchorage. Trip ends on arrival to Anchorage.
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group, Anchorage
- Entrance fees to all national and state parks with hiking and walking excursions
- Full-day excursion to Eielson Visitor Center in Denali NP
- Free time in Valdez and Wrangell-St Elias NP
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Private vehicle, National park shuttle bus, Hiking -
Accommodation
Hotel (1 nt), Participation camping (7 nts)