Alaskan Denali

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Here's one for all you wild things! From shimmering glaciers and North America's highest peak, to pristine wilderness and abundant wildlife-filled valleys, the 49th state has it all. Hike off the beaten path, climb glaciers, canoe or raft in glacier-fed rivers, or fly to the base of ‘the Great One’. Experience our last true frontier and go ‘North to Alaska’. ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Two nights of wilderness camping in Wrangell-St Elias National Park
    • Explore Denali National Park by scenic bus & on foot
    • Dog sledding demonstration in Denali National Park
    • Visit spectacular Alaskan glaciers
    • Wildlife viewing opportunities - spot bear, caribou, moose, porpoises & sea otters
    • Scenic walks & hikes including the Harding Icefield Trail
    • Admission to incredible national parks - Kenai Fjords, Denali & Wrangell-St Elias

What's this trip about?

    Here's one for all you wild things! From shimmering glaciers and North America's highest peak, to pristine wilderness and abundant wildlife-filled valleys, the 49th state has it all. Hike off the beaten path, climb glaciers, canoe or raft in glacier-fed rivers, or fly to the base of ‘the Great One’. Experience our last true frontier and go ‘North to Alaska’. If you want the wow factor, Alaska has bags of it!

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 13 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAnchorage
End CityAnchorage

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Alaska
  • Anchorage
  • Denali
  • Denali National Park
  • Kenai Fjords National Park
  • Seward

Activities

  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
    • Private transportation
    • All accommodation, camping fees & equipment (except sleeping bag)
    • We operate a Food Kitty on this trip - you will need to contribute US$10 a day which covers all your meals whilst camping

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1-2: Anchorage - Homer

Kick-start your Alaskan adventure in the quaint and quirky town of Homer, at the head of Kachemak Bay on the Kenai Peninsula. Surrounded by wilderness and ocean, Homer is known as ‘the cosmic hamlet by the sea' and is a picturesque town with a bustling harbour and dra...

Optional Activities

Halibut fishing from US$155

Sea kayaking US$150

Bear viewing US$695

Day 3-4: Kenai Fjords National Park - Seward

The coastal town of Seward awaits your arrival and if it's stunning mountain scenery you're after, then you're in the right place! With picturesque views of the bay, and a superb location close to Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward offers both land-based and marine wi...

Optional Activities

Kenai Fjords scenic cruise US$154-$214

Day 5-6: Denali National Park

Head north and stop at Talkeetna for the chance to try some reindeer sausage, a local delicacy, before arriving at awe-inspiring Denali National Park with its endless views and hiking opportunities. Your included scenic bus pass will help you explore, but the Denali r...

Optional Activities

Mountain biking US$20-$57

Whitewater rafting US$92-$187

Scenic flight US$524

Day 7: Tangle Lakes

Today you drive along the Denali Highway to the Tangle Lakes. The Tangles Lakes are a picture-perfect place to pitch your tent and spend the night. Rent a canoe and head out on the lake to enjoy the peaceful surroundings, with snow-capped mountains as your backdrop.

Day 8-9: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

The scenery just keeps on getting better and better as you take the scenic road along the Alaska Mountain Range towards America's largest national park - Wrangell-St Elias. It's home to many of America's highest peaks and largest glaciers - including a glacier that's ...

Optional Activities

Glacier walks US$120

Ice climbing US$145

Scenic flight US$120-$270

Ghost Town tour (Kennecott Copper Mill) US$28

Day 10: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park - Anchorage

Finally, with pockets full of postcards and memories, you're back from the wilderness and it's time to return to civilisation. Anchorage is a city that has it all, with heaps of local walking trails, shops aplenty and a great bar and restaurant scene. We suggest stayi...

Optional Activities

Aerial tramway US$25

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,323
Price per day$132
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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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.

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Born in 1972, TrekAmerica was the brain-child of Jeremy James; and was started out based on the idea of cross-country American road trips with friends. The very first treks were 21 days, starting in New York and ending in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, the very same route that is still our most popular trip today - the Southern Sun!

The concept was simple, get together a group of free-wheeling, independent types, pack up a van with tents, camping gear, and a trek leader and follow the road, hitting all the key places along the way. Labelled 'Tours for Non-Tourists' trips were aimed at 18-35's and offered a fun, flexible and cheap way to travel

Fast forward 40 years and whilst a few things have changed along the way our spirit remains the same, we love bringing together small groups of young, international travellers to experience the best of USA, Canada, Alaska and Central America. Taking in the incredible national parks, small towns, amazing cities and fantastic activities, TrekAmerica gives you the ultimate American adventure.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Flights
    • Passport and Visa Charges
    • Personal Expenses

Accommodation

,Camping 9 Nights
Cancellation policy

cancellation is made by the lead name in writing. Notice of cancellation will be effective upon receipt by us of your written communication. As we start to incur costs from the time the contract is confirmed we will retain your deposit and in addition will apply other cancellation charges as shown below. These charges are based on how many days before your booked departure we received your cancellation notice. These charges are a percentage of the total cost of your booking, not including your insurance premium. If you want to cancel one or more passengers on the booking you will have to pay a proportion of the applicable cancellation charge based on the number of passengers you wish to cancel from the booking:

  • Tours 42 days or longer in duration, cancelled 85 days before departure: Loss of deposit
  • Tours 42 days or longer in duration, cancelled between 84 to 57 days before departure: 25% of the holiday cost
  • Tours 41 days or under in duration, cancelled more than 56 days before departure: Loss of deposit
  • All tours cancelled between 56 and 43 days before departure (inclusive): 50% of the holiday cost.
  • All tours cancelled between 42 and 31 days before departure (inclusive): 75% of the holiday cost.
  • All tours cancelled 30 days or less before departure (or failure to join the holiday or failure to pay any local payment due) (inclusive): 100% of the holiday cost.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities

There are loads of exciting optional activities available for you to choose from during your trip giving you the flexibility to do the things you want to and leave out the things you don't. A list of optional activities and approximate costs are shown at the end of each day by day itinerary descriptions above.

Your tour leader will arrange your chosen activities during the tour so no need to pre-book. You'll also pay for these locally so ensure you budget for the bucket list items!

As local weather conditions and seasonality can change not all optional activities may be available on your trip and prices can be subject to change.

Additional Information

Book Extra Nights In Anchorage

Anchorage - Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites

1020 W 12th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

Conveniently located at 12th Ave and L Street, The Inlet Tower Hotel and Suites is your doorway to Downtown Anchorage. This hotel offers& large rooms including Wi-Fi and refrigerator plus a gym, Pubhouse Gastopub and free shuttle service within 5 miles.

Twin share (With a trekker of the same sex)

From US$146

Price per person per night

Full room (Your own single or double room)

From US$255

Price per room per night

Airport Transfer Information

The hotel offers a free 24 hour shuttle service. Contact the hotel upon arrival using the hotel shuttle phones in the baggage claim area, or call the hotel directly on 907-276-0110. A tip of US$2 per person is recommended. If you prefer to take a taxicab, they leave from the designated taxi area near baggage claim. The fare should be approximately US$15-17 including tip.

 

Bear Viewing Extension

Alaska Bear Viewing Extention

View Alaska black and brown bears in their natural habitat on a guided bear watching trip at Redoubt Bay Lodge, a small rustic lodge situated in a 171,000‐acre critical habitat area.

Redoubt Bay Lodge is a 50‐minute float plane flight southwest of Anchorage near the dramatic entrance of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve and is home to one of the most concentrated and view-able bear populations in the state of Alaska. After landing our float plane in front of the lodge, your bear watching adventure begins. You will take a covered pontoon boat with our experienced naturalist guides through the chain of Big River Lakes that are host to sockeye and Coho salmon runs and a popular feeding site for resident bear (and fishermen as well!)

This bear viewing experience is an easy half day trip from Anchorage with morning or afternoon departures of approximately 6.5 hours.

Included Highlights

  • Wild Alaska brown and black bear watching from a covered pontoon boat
  • 50‐minute scenic return flight-seeing with a guaranteed window seat
  • Redoubt Bay field guide with bear, flora and fauna facts
  • Homemade lunch in the rustic Redoubt Bay lodge
  • Countless photo opportunities
  • Shuttle service from and to Anchorage airport from your hotel

Tour Facts

  • Departs daily Jun 15th to Aug 15th - we operate an alternative trip at the end of Aug
  • Schedule: Morning trip: 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM | Afternoon trip: 12:30 PM - 07:00PM
  • Tour length: 6.5 hours total. Flight time is 50 minutes each way
  • Meals included: Lunch of soup and sandwich with cookies and beverages
  • Boats: Pontoons with half of the boat covered. Each boat carries 6-10 people
  • What to bring: Be prepared to spend the day outside, we would recommend lots of layers. You should have good walking shoes or light hiking boots, sunglasses, film/batteries, long pants, T-shirt, sweatshirt, light coat, rain gear, and mosquito repellent.

Prices Per Person: US$723

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