Best of Alaska

10 Days | Explore Alaska from Anchorage through the Alaska Range and down the Kenai Peninsula

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Prepare to discover the captivating beauty of Alaska on this 10-day journey through its icy heart. Travel from Anchorage through forests, around mountain ranges and down the spectacular coast to the Kenai Peninsula. Explore the unspoilt woodlands of the Denali National Park, and keep your eyes open for grizzlies, caribou and moose. Cruise past icebergs and glaciers in Valdez, and experience the quiet, majestic calm of this vast wilderness with its unique wildlife and striking landscapes.

Trip overview

Map of Best Of Alaska including United States Of America
Start
Anchorage, United States
Finish
Anchorage, United States
Theme
Explorer
Destinations
United States
Physical rating
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Style
Comfort
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
SSKT
This trip generates 28.42 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • Experience the rugged scenery of Alaska by land from the most populous city of Anchorage, through quaint towns like Palmer, all the way to the untouched back country.
  • Head on an Alaskan safari for a unique chance to see moose, caribou, grizzly bears, Dall sheep and wolves in their natural habitat in Denali National Park.
  • Witness the land mammals of Denali before getting up close to sea otters, puffins and humpback whales on a boat trip among glaciers in Valdez.
  • Discover Seward, one of Alaska's oldest and most scenic communities, which offers a bustling harbour, quaint shops and galleries, and is a great base from which to explore Kenai Fjords National Park.
  • Sit back and take in stunning views along the dramatic coastlines of the Turnagain Arm from Seward to Anchorage, while someone else does the driving.

Is this trip right for you?
  • As Alaska is a huge state with long distances between towns and cities, be prepared to spend a lot of your time in the car. Some journeys can take up to eight or nine hours, but there will be breaks along the way. This is all part of the adventure and a great way to see a variety of Alaskan landscapes.
  • While Alaska can experience warm summers, you should still be prepared for cold temperatures, especially at night, and also rain, which can (and does) happen year-round. Bring warm clothing with you, including base layers, a warm hat, gloves and a thick coat, as well as a rain jacket and waterproof shoes.
  • There are far more optional activities available on this trip than included activities. As not all of them are suitable for all budgets and activity levels, we prefer to leave the choice up to you.
  • Mosquitoes are found across the USA, even in the colder regions. They can be a problem a lot of the time, especially in July. It’s recommended that you bring insect repellent with you and anything else you think is applicable.
  • The summer months in Alaska see very long daylight hours, with the sun not completely setting until after midnight. As most people are likely to sleep before midnight, you might want to bring an eye mask to block out the light.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.

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Inclusions

Meals

9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Transport

Private Van, Boat

Accommodation

Hotel (4 nights), Lodge (3 nights), Lodge with shared facilities (2 nights)

Activities
  • Denali National Park - Entrance Fee
  • Denali National Park - Visitor Centre
  • Denali - Tundra Wilderness Bus Tour
  • Valdez - Glacier cruise with lunch
  • Anchorage - Alyeska Tram
  • Anchorage- Alaska Native Heritage Center
  • Anchorage - Leader-Led City Tour
Add on activities
  • Denali NP hiking - Free
  • Seward - Wildlife marine tour - USD200
  • Seward - Alaska SeaLife Center - USD28
  • Seward - Hiking - Free

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Important notes

1. This trip starts with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1 in Anchorage. This trip ends on the morning of Day 10 in Anchorage.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. On Days 4 & 5 those who have booked a single supplement will receive their own room but will share bathroom facilities. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

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Reviews

4.1 out of 5 based on 7 reviews submitted.
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Emily · Traveled July 2023
The Best of Alaska tour was wonderful! I enjoyed every location we visited, and the tour was well run. Our guide was fabulous - knowledgeable, kind, patient, and fun! The accommodations were nice and all included activities were great. Alaska includes a lot of driving, but you can't beat the scenery along the way! Highly recommend!
Review submitted 05 Aug 2023

peter · Traveled August 2022
its an excellent tour,we covered almost everything in 10 days
Review submitted 04 Sep 2022

Michaela · Traveled August 2022
It was a lifetime experience for my kids and me. We enjoyed all the wildlife, wilderness and all the wonders Alaska offered us . Without our guide we could have never packed so many different activities in the time we spent in Alaska. Not to forget it was very educational and we learnt about Alaska history, life and sustainability that we all can contribute to.
Review submitted 19 Aug 2022

Anthony · Traveled July 2022
This trip would have been very good if we eliminate too much driving. We can easily achieve this by eliminating Valdez as destination. Seward has similar but better sight seeing than Valdez.
Review submitted 08 Aug 2022

anthony · Traveled July 2022
This trip could have been very enjoyable by eliminating Valdez. As including Valdez involved too much driving and sitting in the car. We can see same things better in Seward. This eliminates overnight staying at Palmer. This could make the trip sweet and short. Travis Hanks is an excellent trip leader.
Review submitted 06 Aug 2022
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