Alaska Family Journey: Wilderness Explorer

9 Days
From CAD 7,399
Best Rate
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Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Average

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(2 reviews)

Experience Overview

Epic wildlife, soaring summits, and tundra stretching as far as the eye can see: everything is bigger in Alaska. Journey to the far north—where the sun never quite sets in the summer—and make the most of long days on hiking and wildlife-viewing excursions in the Alaskan wilderness. Explore Denali and Kenai Fjords National Parks, where kids will set out on educational adventures to claim their junior ranger badges.

Highlights

  • Set out on a wildlife safari through Denali National Park and Preserve to spot the resident “big five”—grizzlies moose caribou Dall sheep and wolves
  • Visit the famed Alaska SeaLife Center for an up-close look at playful sea otters colorful puffins and leggy octopi
  • Watch champion sled dogs train for the upcoming racing season and learn about Iditarod traditions
  • Cruise Kenai Fjords National Park to see a glacier flowing straight into the sea.

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 2503

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Moderate

TransportTransport: Private vehicle, catamaran, shuttle bus, hiking

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: NUANF

StartStarts: Anchorage, United States

FinishFinishes: Anchorage, United States

DurationDuration: 9 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical rating: Average

Includes

Activities

  • Your Family Journeys Moment: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Visit, Girdwood Your Family Journeys Moment: Husky Homestead, Denali Your Family Journeys Moment: Denali Immersive Presentation and Hike, Denali National Park and Preserve
  • Arrival transfer
  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre Visit
  • Hike to Exit Glacier
  • Alaska SeaLife Center admission
  • Kenai Fjords National Park cruise
  • Alaska Native Heritage Center Visit
  • Denali National Park transit bus to East Fork Bridge (Mile 43)
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels (8 nts)
  • 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner

Transport

  • Private vehicle, catamaran, shuttle bus, hiking

Group Leader

  • 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout, local guides

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 7399 (CAD 822 /day)

Itinerary

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Day 1: Anchorage

Welcome to Anchorage–your arrival transfer to the hotel is included. Check in and get excited to meet your fellow travelers during a welcome meeting this evening where all families can bond before the Journey ahead.

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Day 2: Anchorage/Seward

Travel down the scenic Seward Highway, past Turnagain Arm, where one of the largest bore tides in the world surges a massive wave into the waterway each day. Hike to view Exit Glacier on the Glacier Overlook trial. The afternoon is free to explore Seward; or opt for adventure in the Alaskan wilderness while hiking.

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Day 3: Seward

Visit the famed Alaska Sealife Center, an aquarium that collaborates with National Geographic on wildlife initiatives. Board a catamaran for a cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park, where nearly 40 glaciers flow down coastal mountains, forging icy pathways into the sea. Our boat takes us to the exit ramp for one of these massive ice sheets, where we may see—and hear—great chunks of ice fall straight into the water. Kenai is also a wildlife-lover's paradise, home to orcas and humpbacks, puffins, porpoises, and much more. Enjoy lunch on board.

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Day 4: Seward/Talkeetna

On our journey back north, experience a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre where the National Geographic TV show, Alaska Animal Rescue has been filmed. The show follows dedicated animal caretakers from the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center—as well as other animal centres throughout the state—and showcases their efforts to protect and respond to wild animals in need in the unforgiving climates of Alaska. Wander the scenic loop, learn about the resident wildlife, and try spotting brown bears, moose, wood bison, or wolves in the sanctuary's 200 acres. From here, the group will travel to the Thunder Bird Falls Trail and enjoy a short hike out to the waterfall before finishing the journey to Talkeetna where everyone will have a free evening in town.

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Day 5: Talkeetna/Denali National Park and Preserve

As we travel toward Denali National Park, we get ever closer to Denali—or “the great one”—North America's highest peak. Even among the soaring summits of the Alaska Range, Denali dominates the horizon. Since the beginning of the early 20th century, many explorers have undertaken expeditions within the wilds of Alaska funded by National Geographic. These research initiatives included early aerial photographs and geographical mapping of what was once America's “Last Frontier.” Once in the park we'll travel to the home of a true Alaskan hero, Jeff King, who has won the grueling, 998-mile Iditarod dog sledding race four times! Snuggle a husky puppy and watch grown champion sled dogs go through their summer training routine.

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Day 6: Denali National Park and Preserve

This morning, venture into the heart of Denali National Park and Preserve on a wildlife safari. The park's incredible creatures stand out against the sparse landscape, and a drive along the park road is often the best way to see them. As we drive to the East Fork Bridge at (Mile 43) and back, make it your mission to spot Denali's “big five:” grizzly bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and elusive wolves. The return trip to our hotel offers another chance for wildlife-viewing.

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Day 7: Denali National Park and Preserve

This morning, meet up with an Alaska resident to hear all about life in America's northernmost state. Then set off for a hike with a naturalist guide from the Denali Education Center where the kids will have the opportunity to wrap up their junior ranger activities. After having lunch, enjoy a free afternoon to explore the area.

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Day 8: Denali National Park and Preserve/Anchorage

This morning stop for a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Centre, which made National Geographic Travel's “Top 10-things to do in Anchorage” list as THE cultural site to see during your time here. Enjoy a private tour and a unique presentation about the traditional and contemporary ways of Alaska's Indigenous cultures. Afterwards, finish the short journey to Anchorage and join the group for a farewell dinner this evening.

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Day 9: Anchorage

Depart at any time.

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.

In Business Since 1990

Reviews

 

Brent  -  Traveled, August 2024

Great time and experience

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 08/11/2024

 

Robin  -  Traveled, July 2024

I like to being able to see both the national parks and some cities. They appreciated that it was the best of California and not just one section. However, I think it would’ve been nice to spend a little more time in the cities as it seemed like we didn’t get enough of time there. There’s only one thing I really didn’t like, which was the fact that we had to buy all of our lunches, with the exception of the two that were provided. Did with another company all the meals were provided for. Which means we paid for them upfront, didn’t have to worry about buying them every day.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 08/04/2024

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