Amazing Alaska & Canada Overview

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      USD $5,120
      CAD $4,865
      AUD $4,695
      EUR €3,580
      GBP £2,985
      NZD $5,995
      ZAR R38,925
      CHF FR4,400
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  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

An awesome great outdoors adventure through Alaska and Canada

Unearth the many northern delights on offer during this 29 day travel adventure through Alaska and Canada. Starting and finishing in Seattle, covering the spectacular parks, peninsulas and towns of Alaska and seeing the best of British Columbia and the Yukon Territory, this trip showcases the beauty, isolation and pristine environment of this corner of the world. Full of breathtaking mountains, sublime glaciers, numerous opportunities for wildlife spotting and finishing with a memorable cruise along the Inside Passage, this trip is bound to tick all the boxes. Come and discover the spectacular slice of heaven that is Canada and Alaska.

  • Discover the remote wilderness of the Wrangell-St Elias National Park
  • Explore the pretty alpine resort town of Whistler
  • Find out what Chicken is famous for
  • Hear about a gold rush past in Dawson City
  • Learn about one of the First Nations tribes of Canada
  • Perhaps spot grizzly bears catching salmon in Hyder
  • Take a boat through the Inside Passage and spy sea mammals playing in the icy waters
  • Unwind in chilled Vancouver

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Amazing Alaska & Canada Summary

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Days 1-2 Vancouver

Vancouver is one of the world's most liveable cities, with the greenery of Stanley Park, the cobbled streets of Gastown and a world of cuisines being highlights.

Days 3-4 Whistler

West Canada's outdoor playground, Whistler is famed for its snowboarding and skiing in the winter, and as a mountain biking and hiking mecca in the summer.

Day 5 Prince George

Prince George is an old logging town and the modern day hub for travellers heading up to the Great White North.

Day 6 'Ksan Historical Village

'Ksan Historical Village is a re-creation of a traditional Gitksan village. The Gitksan people are a First Nations Tribe of Canada who take pride in their elaborate totem pole carvings.

Day 7 Hyder

Home to one of the world's largest ice fields, Hyder is in the path of a large salmon migration, which brings grizzly bears to the area in summer.

Days 8 Dease Lake

Once part of a major route for traders and trappers heading north, Dease Lake is a small community on the beautiful shores of the lake of the same name.

Day 9 Takhini Hot Springs

Set in the beautiful Yukon wildness, Takhini Hot Springs has a series of hot pools where you can soak, swim and relax in the natural mineral water.

Days 10-11 Dawson City

Dawson City's dirt streets, colourful yet ramshackle-looking buildings and old-fashioned atmosphere hide an eclectic and fascinating mix of people, culture and history.

Day 12 Chicken

With a population of just 25, the old gold-mining town of Chicken is a chance to interact with the quirkier side of Alaska.

Days 13-15 Denali National Park

Throw together epic glaciers, endless tundra, glassy lakes, wild animals and the tallest mountain in North America and you have Alaska's beautiful Denali National Park.

Days 16-17 Homer

Named after a mining promoter, not the ancient Greek author, Homer is a pretty Alaska town sometimes referred to as ‘the end of the road’.

Days 18-19 Seward

Nestled within a beautiful bay and surrounded by mountains, Seward is a picturesque town that lies close to the astounding Kenai Fjords National Park.

Day 20 Anchorage

Snow-capped peaks frame Anchorage, a frontier city that looks out onto icy waters and is surrounded by stunning wilderness and alpine parks.

Days 21-22 Wrangell-St Elias National Park

For a taste of true wilderness, Wrangell-St Elias National Park doesn't disappoint. Hiking trails take you over breathtaking terrain to see extraordinary glaciers and untamed landscapes.

Day 23 Tok

Tok started out as a camp for workers building the Alaska Highway and is now a town that most people visit when travelling between Alaska and Canada.

Day 24 Kluane National Park

Located within Canada's alluring Yukon Territory, the extraordinary Kluane National Park is rich in glaciers and mountain ranges, and is a wonderful place to experience untapped wilderness.

Days 25-28 Ferry Cruise

Meaning 'windy place' in the local Tlingit language, Skagway is a charming waterside town and a major stop on the cruise-ship circuit. The coastline of Alaska and Western Canada is a breathtaking stretch of glaciers and rugged mountain peaks where eagles, whales, dolphins and seals are often seen.

Day 29 Vancouver

Vancouver is one of the world's most liveable cities, with the greenery of Stanley Park, the cobbled streets of Gastown and a world of cuisines being highlights.

What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Vancouver, Canada
  • Finish:

    Vancouver, Canada
  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 13
  • Ages:

    Min 12
  • Meals:

    No meals included
  • Accommodation:

    Camping (with basic facilities) (6 nts), Camping (with facilities) (16 nts), Hostel (2 nts), Overnight ferry (4 nts)
  • Transport:

    Van
  • Included activities:

    Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, Scenic bus tour, Wrangell-St Elias National Park

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    1672kg pp per trip
  • Notes:

    In order to confirm the ferry component of this trip we require passenger's full name, date of birth, passport number and nationality at time of booking.

  • Total price from

    USD $5,120
    CAD $4,865
    AUD $4,695
    EUR €3,580
    GBP £2,985
    NZD $5,995
    ZAR R38,925
    CHF FR4,400
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  • Per day from:

    USD $176
    CAD $167
    AUD $161
    EUR €123
    GBP £102
    NZD $206
    ZAR R1,342
    CHF FR151
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    • 29
    • SSOF
    • 4.67 out of 5
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $5,120
      CAD $4,865
      AUD $4,695
      EUR €3,580
      GBP £2,985
      NZD $5,995
      ZAR R38,925
      CHF FR4,400
      *
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