From CAD 7,820
Guarantee
Small Group
Light
Rating
(14 reviews)
Experience Overview
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 Denali National Park and keep your eyes open for grizzlies, caribou and moose. Cruise past glaciers, orca whales and puffins and experience this vast wilderness's quiet, majestic calm among striking landscapes. You’ll explore Homer, Seward, Talkeetna, Kenai Fjords National Park and Denali National Park and enjoy loads of free time to customise your activities, making sure you’re doing all the things you actually want to do!
Highlights
- Head out 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.
- Take a boat cruise on Resurrection Bay to Kenai Fjords and look out for orca whales, porpoises and puffins before enjoying some free time to hike or relax.
- Discover Seward, one of Alaska's oldest and most scenic communities, then take a short hike to the tongue of Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park.
- Sit back and take in stunning views along the dramatic coastlines of the Turnagain Arm from Anchorage to Homer, then from Seward to Denali National Park, while someone else does the driving.
- On the way to charming Talkeetna, take a breath in Girdwood, where you’ll hop on the Alyeska Aerial Tram to the top of Mt Alyeska and see some incredible views of seven glaciers and the valley below.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2614
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Comfortable
Transport: Private Van,Boat
Guide Language: English
Supplier Code: SSKT
Starts: Anchorage, United States Of America
Finishes: Anchorage, United States Of America
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (3), Lunch (2), Dinner (2)Accommodation: Hotel (9 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 7820 (CAD 782 /day)
Itinerary
Welcome to Alaska! Located in south-central Alaska on the shores of Cook Inlet lies Anchorage – a unique urban environment in the heart of the wilderness. Your adventure begins here with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, maybe head to the Anchorage Museum or check out the sights and try spotting a moose wandering the streets of town (yes, really). This evening, maybe celebrate the beginning of a new adventure with an optional group dinner.
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, you’ll drive from Anchorage to Homer along the scenic Turnagain Arm – an All American Road passing Cook Inlet and named after British explorer James Cook, who was forced to ‘turn again’ when the waterway didn’t hold the Northwest Passage in 1778. Along the way, you’ll visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Portage Valley – a sanctuary that preserves local wildlife through conservation, education, research and animal care. Learn how they take in injured and orphaned Alaskan animals and provide them with care, spacious enclosures and a home. Surrounded by the Chugach Mountain Range, you’ll meet bison, moose and deer and explore the conservation area before moving on to Homer for the night. When you arrive, you’ll head out on an included group dinner at a local restaurant.
Included Activities:
- Anchorage - Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Tour
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today is a free day to explore Homer and the surrounding bay. You might want to head to the local bakery nearby for a breakfast of coffee and pastries, then take up one of the optional activities this gorgeous town has on offer. Explore on foot or book a tour of the bay. Maybe take the local ferry to explore the town of Seldovia, where you can take a wildlife boat tour, looking out for sea otters, bald eagles, ducks, orcas and more. If you’d prefer to kick back at the local winery, you can go for a tasting and tour in this afternoon. Tonight, just ask your trip leader for some local dinner recommendations.
Optional Activities:
- Homer - Kachemak Bay Boat Tour (102 USD)
- Homer - Winery Visit & Tasting (6 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, take a scenic drive on the Kenai Peninsula from Homer to Seward. Grab a window seat if you can because on a clear day, there are some gorgeous views of the turquoise lakes near Moose Pass, as well as the mountains and volcanoes in the distance. Pause in Moose Pass where you can take an optional kayaking tour. When you arrive in Seward this afternoon, head out on a short hike to the tongue of Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park – a major attraction of the park, this electric blue glacier is one of the most accessible valley glaciers in Alaska. After, check into your hotel in Seward and enjoy a free evening to explore the town or head to a local restaurant for dinner and drinks.
Included Activities:
- Seward - Exit Glacier
Optional Activities:
- Moose Pass - Guided Lake Kayaking (118 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, you’ll head to the docks for a full day cruise of Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park – look out for wildlife like orca whales, porpoises, puffins and other birdlife as you sail the still waters and explore the gorgeous surroundings. Marvel at the electric blue tidewater glaciers and if you're lucky you may get to see one 'calve' some ice into the sea. Enjoy lunch on the boat before cruising back to Seward. This afternoon, you may have some free time to head out on a hike or visit the Seward SeaLife Centre.
Included Activities:
- Seward - Kenai Fjords Cruise
Optional Activities:
- Seward - Hiking - Free
- Seward - Alaska SeaLife Center (33 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, hit the road again to drive along the Turnagain Arm (soak in those gorgeous views if you didn’t get a chance to last time) to the small town of Talkeetna. Along the way, stop in the town of Girdwood to take the Alyeska Aerial Tram to the top of Mt Alyeska for incredible views of seven glaciers and the valley below. Pause for a deli lunch at the top. When you arrive in Talkeetna, join your leader for a guided walk around town. Then you’ll have the rest of day free to find a great dinner spot or explore the charming surroundings on foot.
Included Activities:
- Anchorage - Alyeska Tram
- Talkeetna - Leader-Led walk
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast this morning, you’re free in Talkeetna to explore the town. Perhaps book an optional scenic flight with a glacier landing to get up close to North America's tallest mountain: Denali. Later, drive to Denali National Park. During the drive, keep an eye out for caribou and other wildlife hanging out in the unspoiled environment. When you arrive, your group will check out the Visitor Center, where you can learn about the park and hopefully catch a glimpse of the towering mountain in the distance. Take an afternoon to explore or relax and then head out for a group dinner at a local restaurant.
Included Activities:
- Denali National Park - Entrance Fee
- Denali National Park - Visitor Centre
Optional Activities:
- Talkeetna - Grand Denali Scenic Flight with Glacier Landing (565 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Rise and shine early this morning to prepare for a scenic 'Alaskan safari' drive through Denali National Park. You’ll take the Tundra Wilderness route, narrated by a trained driver-naturalist, that will take you to mile 43 of the Park Road. With Denali Mountain towering in the background, wind along the road hugged by mighty pine trees and framed by snow-capped mountains. As you pass the gorgeous scenery, look out for the abundant local wildlife – you might be lucky enough to see moose, caribou, grizzly bears, Dall sheep and wolves (among a long list of other wildlife) on your journey.
Included Activities:
- Denali - Tundra Wilderness Bus Tour
Optional Activities:
- Denali National Park - Ranger-led Hikes - Free
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast this morning, you’ll return to where your adventure began in Anchorage. When you arrive, you’ll get to know this eclectic city during a tour with your leader. During the tour, visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center where you’ll learn more about Alaska’s cultural heritage, hear the stories of the Indigenous Alaskans and discover 10,000 years of Alaska Native history through demonstrations, art and dance. After your walking tour and heritage center visit, you might like to get together with the group for a farewell dinner and reminisce about the highlights of your journey through Alaska.
Included Activities:
- Anchorage- Alaska Native Heritage Center
- Anchorage - Leader-Led City Tour
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
There are no further activities planned today, so your trip will come to an end at check out. If you’d like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent.
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Ela - Traveled, August 2023
Great tour! Really enjoyed it, everything was planned and on time. Stayed in really cool places. The van was clean and comfortable. Really recommend it
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/13/2023
Margarita - Traveled, June 2024
descent amount of driving to get your thoughts straight, a lot of free time to explore on your own, the best food, chance to meet an adorable mayor
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/29/2024
Dina - Traveled, June 2024
I just did my first every solo tour group trip in my life. I'm really glad I chose Intrepid Travel to work with. The trip to Alaska was well organized, fun, safe and I made quite a few new friends! I will definitely be traveling with them again in the future. Thanks Intrepid!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/28/2024
Debbie - Traveled, June 2024
My first intrepid trip, I would 100% recommend this trip and Gary as a guide. Saw everything I wanted to in Alaska. Will use intrepid again
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/13/2024
Allison - Traveled, September 2023
Alaska is a beautiful place and this place allowed us to see and do a lot in a short amount of time. The sites, excursions, and accommodations were excellent and I would thoroughly recommend this trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/17/2023
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!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/05/2023
Peter - Traveled, August 2022
its an excellent tour,we covered almost everything in 10 days
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/04/2022
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.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/19/2022
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.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/08/2022
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.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/06/2022
Randall - Traveled, June 2022
Best of Alaska's a terrific trip, tons of wildlife and sea life, glaciers for those loving that climate-challenged treasure to beautiful mountain terrain. Soaring bald eagles, moose outside your lodge window, humpback whales breaching and orca fins in iceberg-studded area waters. All that and a seafood lover's treat as well
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/08/2022
John - Traveled, August 2021
I was disappointed with both Alaska and Intrepid. Alaska is huge, almost all rural, and very expensive. You will see animals, but most are very far away. This is not a "comfort" tour. The bus was not comfortable, some of the hotels were not comfortable, and the roads are not comfortable. Our tour guide (Nancy) was also the driver. It wasn't her fault, but she had difficulty doing both tasks concurrently.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/16/2021
Alexandra - Traveled, August 2024
My group leader, Claire, was very friendly and fun to be around. The Denali Flightseeing is a must - it was my favorite moment of the trip. This was definitely a good introduction to Alaska, I learned a lot about this state, and look forward to visiting again for different experiences. Anticipate changing weather, and some drive time, but it was worth it. As a solo traveler, I always felt safe and will use Intrepid again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/11/2024
Debi - Traveled, August 2024
Best of Alaska did not disappoint! Our tour guide was exceptional and the venues were beautiful. We were fortunate to have unusually good weather and were able to see wildlife in their natural surroundings. The glacier cruise was a highlight, not be missed!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/03/2024
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