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Alaska Journey

10 days, Anchorage to Anchorage

Embark on an unforgettable voyage in Alaska, venturing from the sparkling coast of the Kenai Peninsula to the rugged wilderness of Denali National Park. Encounter incredible wildlife by land and sea—grizzly bears and caribou, puffins and whales—and get close to calving glaciers and soaring peaks. On scenic excursions by private vehicle, catamaran, and foot, get immersed in the untouched splendour of America’s Last Frontier.

10 days - Anchorage to Anchorage

From$4649USD
Valid on Jun 11 2024
Trip Code: NUANG

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Embark on an unforgettable voyage in Alaska, venturing from the sparkling coast of the Kenai Peninsula to the rugged wilderness of Denali National Park. Encounter incredible wildlife by land and sea—grizzly bears and caribou, puffins and whales—and get close to calving glaciers and soaring peaks. On scenic excursions by private vehicle, catamaran, and foot, get immersed in the untouched splendour of America’s Last Frontier.

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Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: National Geographic Journeys

Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 12, avg 10.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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10 days - Anchorage to Anchorage

From$4649USD
Valid on Jun 11 2024
Trip Code: NUANG

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Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

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Map of the route for Alaska Journey

Places visited

  • United States
Itinerary Notes

There are new Health & Safety Protocols for National Geographic Journeys tours. Please see here for full details and up-to-date requirements as they may change.

Itinerary

Day 1Anchorage

Arrive at any time.

Day 2Anchorage/Homer

Travel along the stunning coast of the Kenai Peninsula, where glaciers tumble down from mountains towards the ocean. As we drive along the Turnagain Arm, keep an eye out for beluga whales playing out at sea, or catch a glimpse of volcanoes across the Cook Inlet. Upon arrival in Homer, opt to stretch your legs on a short hike outside of town.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Homer

Enjoy a free day in Homer. Stroll the quaint streets and check out the restaurants and art galleries along the Homer Spit, a 4.5-mile-long finger of land protruding into Kachemak Bay. Discover stories of life on the bay at the natural history museum or satisfy your adventurous side exploring Kachemak Bay by water taxi, kayak, on a self-guided hike, or perhaps trying your hand at the local sport of halibut fishing.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Homer/Seward

Leave Homer and travel the Kenai Penninsula to Kenai Fjords National Park, where the Ice Age still lingers. After lunch, hit the trail to view the impressive Exit Glacier and to witness the size of this natural phenomenon in person. Black bears frequent the area and are a common sight as well.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Seward

Today, visit the world-renowned Alaska Sea Life Center, an aquarium that collaborates with National Geographic on wildlife initiatives. We'll also set out by catamaran to cruise the glacial waters of Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy narration by a knowledgeable park ranger while scanning the sea for puffins, sea lions, colonies of seabirds, and whales (including, if we’re lucky, orcas). See three types of glaciers and watch and listen for ice calving off the tidewater glacier. Spend the evening at your leisure; opt to go hiking or explore the town.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 6Seward/Denali National Park and Preserve

Keep your camera close during a scenic drive to Denali National Park, named for the highest mountain in North America—formerly known as Mount McKinley, at a dizzying 20,310 feet high. Beginning in the early 20th century, National Geographic has funded several exploratory expeditions and research initiatives in Denali National Park, from early aerial photographs and mapping expeditions, to research pertaining to the volcanic craters here and the behaviour of wolf packs. Upon arrival take time to settle into your rustic lodgings in the Denali wilderness before the group will meet with an instructor from the Denali Education Center. The instructor will share a presentation focusing on Indigenous history in Alaska. They will discuss the global and hyperlocal effects of the modern age on generations of Indigenous cultures while standing on the very land that five different native groups lived on and called home for thousands of years.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Journeys Highlight Moment Denali Immersion: An Indigenous History of Alaska Presentation

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 7Denali National Park and Preserve

Depart early and catch the shuttle into the heart of Denali National Park. As you make your way to the East Fork Bridge at (Mile 43) take in breathtaking views of the Alaska Range and snap pictures of wildlife such as caribou, grizzly bears, Dall sheep, moose, and wolves in their natural habitat.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 8Denali National Park and Preserve

Learn about the extreme conditions that shape life in Denali and its subarctic ecosystem, hearing stories of the resilient First Nations people who have survived here for generations. Head out on a guided hike with a naturalist and take in the rugged beauty of the Denali wilderness. Enjoy a free afternoon to relax and explore on your own. Opt to observe a dog-sledding talk and demonstration.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Journeys Highlight Moment Denali Immersion: Welcome to the Subarctic

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 9Denali National Park and Preserve/Anchorage

Enjoy the scenic drive back to Anchorage, following the Alaska Range southward along the picturesque Susitna River. Opt for a final dinner with your fellow travelers this evening, and reflect on your epic journey into the wild.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 10Anchorage

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Denali Immersion: An Indigenous History of Alaska Presentation, Denali National Park and Preserve
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Denali Immersion: Welcome to the Subarctic, Denali
  • Alaska SeaLife Center visit, Seward
  • Kenai Fjords National Park wildlife cruise
  • National Park Service excursion to East Fork Bridge (Mile 43) in Denali National Park
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (6 nts), cabins (3 nts).

Meals

9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
Allow USD485-630 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, boat, hiking, walking, national park shuttle.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

My Own Room - From $3079.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Alaska Journey

| 10 days - Anchorage to Anchorage - from $4649 USD