Travel Itinerary

Day 1
Juneau



Take a taxi from airport to hotel



Four Points by Sheraton Juneau ★★★ (4 nights)

Go for a little hike on your own

Day 2

Pack Creek Bear tour

Join an intimate small group and an expert guide at one of the premiere Alaskan brown bear viewing sites. After a short and scenic seaplane flight from Juneau, follow the sounds of the waterfall and splashing salmon, as the guide hikes the group to the viewing location. You will spend most time seated, quiet, and still to enhance the opportunities of seeing bears. Live a truly Alaskan wilderness adventure.

A brown bear standing in grass.

Day 3

Mendenhall Glacier trek

Embark on an adventure to the renowned Mendenhall Valley. Follow an expert guide on a strenuous yet breathtaking trail through an ancient temperate rainforest, circling Mendenhall Lake. Arriving at the glacier, step into crampons for an exclusive experience. Navigate massive crevasses, crystal-clear meltwater streams, and glacial pools. As if it’s an exclusive private tour, embrace the freedom to select the next exciting part of your journey.

Mendenhall glacier front panoramic view.

Day 4

Glacier gardens rainforest adventure

Glacier Gardens is a uniquely designed rainforest botanical garden nestled amid the Tongass National Forest. During the tour, learn about the exquisitely landscaped botanical gardens, the reclaimed stream cascading close by, and the innovative garden designs of the “Flower Towers” all while indulging in the area’s immense history and rare temperate rainforest habitat. Finish by a cliff-side boardwalk that leads to a phenomenal panoramic view of Juneau.

Garden showcasing a variety of plants and flowers.

Day 5

Anchorage



Take a taxi from hotel to Juneau airport



Flight to Anchorage



Private transfer from airport to hotel



Hotel Hilton Anchorage ★★★★ (2 nights)

Anchorage city tour

Discover the different facets of Anchorage city through this private tour. Begin by visiting Earthquake Park and Point Woronzof, offering remnants of the 1964 earthquake and panoramic views of Anchorage in the Chugach mountains. Drive along Lake Hood, the world’s busiest seaplane base, and traverse the scenic Seward Highway to Beluga Point for wildlife spotting. Explore Potter Marsh, a part of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, and head to Chugach State Park for sweeping views of the Anchorage “Bowl” and distant mountain ranges.

Aerial view of Anchorage showcasing stunning landscape and urban development.

Day 6

Alaska railroad and cruise in Kenai Fjords

Travel along the Turnagain Arm on a round-trip journey from Anchorage to Seward aboard the Coastal Classic Train. Admire the rugged coastline, Chugach Mountains, river canyons, glaciers, waterfalls, and backcountry wilderness on one of the Alaska Railroad’s most scenic sections. After, enjoy a six-hour cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park, where you will watch for tidewater glaciers and wildlife such as humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises, harbor seals, bald eagles, and many types of marine birds. 

An Alaskan train moving along tracks beside a river, surrounded by lush greenery and under a clear blue sky.

Day 7

Talkeetna



Pick up a car in Anchorage



Drive to Musk ox Farm (about 3h15min)

Musk ox farm guided tour

Visit the farm and learn more about one of the Arctic’s oldest living species. This scenic walk around the historic colony farm offers insight into the lives of the only gently hand-combed musk oxen in the world. Discover the history behind this farm project and the incredible potential these arctic ungulates have to offer communities in the far north.

Two musk ox grazing in a green grass landscape.



Drive to Talkeetna (about 1h40min)



Denali Firseside Cabin & Suites (1 night)

Rest the day at leisure to explore Talkeetna town

Day 8

Denali

Take your time to enjoy your stay in Talkeetna



Drive to Denali (about 2h45min)



Hotel booked on own (4 nights)

Day 9

Tundra wilderness tour

The Tundra Wilderness tour offers a wonderful and diverse experience for park visitors. Enjoy breathtaking scenery and the chance to spot local wildlife such as dall sheep, moose, caribou, wolves, and grizzly bears. On clear days, catch a breathtaking view of Denali from Stony Hill Overlook.

A pond reflects a majestic mountain range of Denali National Park.

Day 10

Denali photography tour

Capture and discover the interior’s unique beauty while receiving photography instruction from an experienced guide. For a truly immersive experience, follow your guide in a separate vehicle, and use walkie-talkies to communicate. Social distancing will be practiced at location stops. You will be provided with individualized instruction so you can hone your skills while capturing beautiful images that will last a lifetime.

An elk stands on the side of the road in Denali National Park.

Day 11

Day at leisure

Day 12

Fairbanks



Drive to Fairbanks (about 2h25min)



Chena Hot Spring Resort ★★★ (2 nights)

Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy Chena Hot Spring Resort

Day 13

Alaskan Artic Circle adventure

Enjoy adventures away from Fairbanks as you discover the beautiful landscapes of the Alaskan wilderness. Walk along the thundering Yukon River, and hike above the tree line of Finger Mountain for gorgeous views. At the Arctic Circle take a commemorative photo, and learn about the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, one of the world’s largest pipelines.

The Arctic Circle sign is in the middle of nature.

Day 14



Drop off the car



Fly home