8 Days | Take to the trails to experience Alaska’s rugged beauty
Hike and camp through Alaska's varied landscapes, from Denali National Park with views of North America's tallest peak, travel along the famous Turnagain Arm ringed by mountains, hike to the Harding Icefield near Seward, and take a water taxi across Kachemak Bay in Homer to kayak around remote Yukon Island where you'll look for whales, seals and eagles. Camp under the stars along the way and try to spot wildlife like moose or bears in Denali to orca whales in Seward. Check out the vibrant small towns of Seward and art-loving Homer.
Trip overview
- Start
- Anchorage , USA
- Finish
- Anchorage , USA
- Theme
- Walking & trekking
- Destinations
- USA
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Basix
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 11
- Trip code
- SSXL
- Hike along one of Denali National Park’s iconic trails, enjoying the expansive wilderness views and even spotting the summit of Denali on a clear day.
- Walk along the Harding Icefield trail near Seward, past Exit Glacier and up to the icefield for views of the glacial ice stretching as far as the eye can see.
- Cross Kachemak Bay by water taxi then kayak around Yukon Island, admiring the coastal Alaskan scenery while keeping an eye out for whales, sea lions and eagles.
- Look out over the stunning scenery of Alaska's varied landscapes both during your hikes and from your scenic campgrounds, positioned perfectly for you to enjoy this region around the clock.
- Explore with an expert guide who’ll show you all of Alaska’s highlights, and maybe even a few hidden spots less frequented by visitors.
- This is a hiking trip with some hikes taking up to 8 hours over rocky terrain, so a good level of fitness is a must. Be sure to bring appropriate gear for this trip, including good walking boots, rain gear, warm clothing and sun protection for hikes, including sunglasses.
- This is a camping trip where you are expected to pitch in with setting up tents and helping out with cooking and washing up.
- That teamwork also extends to our optional food kitty of approximately USD 30 per day, run to cover the cost of meals. This kitty saves you worrying about stuff like where to get food or what exactly sales tax is, and actually helps keep your costs down. Instead of paying individually as you go, it means we can bulk purchase items and cook our own food – though there’s always the chance to use it for the occasional pizza night! The kitty is optional and for your convenience, so if you've got specific dietary requirements you can opt out and purchase (and cook) your own food.
- Alaska is big. Travel times between some destinations can be long. You'll be spending a fair amount of time in a van with other travellers, so conditions may feel a little cramped. This allows you to see some stunning scenery and is all part of the adventure - you might even make some long-term friends.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Private Vehicle
Hotel (1 night), Camping (with facilities) (6 nights)
- Palmer - Bodenburg Butte Hike
- Denali National Park - Leader-led hike
- Anchorage - Turnagain Arm
- Kenai Fjords National Park - Harding Icefield full day guided hike
- Homer - Homer Spit Trail
- Homer - Half Day Kachemak Bay Kayak Tour
- Moose Pass - Guided Lake Kayaking - USD118
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1 in Anchorage. Please see Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.
2. On the last day you are expected to arrive back in Anchorage around 3pm and dropped off at the same location as the joining point. There is no accommodation included on the last day in Anchorage, however we can request any additional nights should you need them.
3. A single supplement is available for this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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