This journey offers quintessential Alaskan experiences, from dogsledding across icefields to fishing along the Talkeetna river, and marvelling at Denali and the Alaskan Range by aerial tour. You’ll watch whales, hike meadows, and meet cute and curious Alaskan natives at the Alaskan Wildlife Conservation Center. Highlighted by jaw-dropping scenery, your journey into South Central Alaska promises to be unforgettable.
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OUR PROMISE
While in our care you’ll receive 24/7 support and the flawless delivery of your travel experience. We obsess over every detail so that you don’t have to. Your journey is bespoke, created just for you. All that’s left for you to do is to enjoy Canada – it is wild, soulful and truly unforgettable.
This trip combines some of Alaska’s most special and iconic experiences. You’ll strap on climbing harnesses and crampons to traverse a glacier, receive an introduction to the sport of dog sledding and stand among granite peaks as you take in the immense scale of the mountains around you. You’ll get a chance to fish along the Talkeetna River and view Denali up close on a flightseeing tour.
DAYS
ONE
Arrive in Anchorage | Private transfer to Girdwood | Accommodations are at the Hotel Alyeska
TWO
Heli-dogsledding across ice fields | Ice trekking onto the Alyeska Glacier | Accommodations are at the Hotel Alyeska
THREE
Private SUV transfer to Seward | Kenai Fjords National Park boat tour | Alaska Railway to Girdwood | Shuttle transfer to hotel | Accommodations are at the Hotel Alyeska
FOUR
Private SUV transfer from Girdwood to Talkeetna | Visit to the Happy Trails Kennel | Accommodations are at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
FIVE
Fishing trip along Talkeetna River | Aerial tour with glacier landing | Accommodations are at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
SIX
Private guided hike through Denali State Park with expert naturalist | Afternoon at leisure | Accommodations are at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
SEVEN
Private SUV transfer from Talkeetna to Anchorage | Afternoon at leisure | Accommodations are at the Hotel Captain Cook
EIGHT
Private Sedan transfer from hotel to Anchorage International Airport | End of your journey
DAY ONE
Arrive in Anchorage | Travel to Girdwood
Upon your arrival at the airport in Anchorage, your driver will transport you to your hotel in Girdwood. Accommodations are at the Hotel Alyeska, in a Deluxe Room.
HIGHLIGHTS: Exploring Mt. Alyeska on your own
MEALS: n/a
SERVICES: Private SUV transfer
HOTEL: Hotel Alyeska
DAY TWO
Heli-Dogsledding | Ice Trekking
Two very special Alaskan activities await you today. First, you’ll board a helicopter bound for the extraordinary world of ice fields and glaciers—and your own dog-sledding adventure. You’ll harness the dogs and hit the trail for the ultimate Alaskan experience. Later, enjoy outstanding views of the Girdwood Valley as you make your way ice trekking onto the Alyeska Glacier itself. Accommodations are at the Hotel Alyeska, in a Deluxe Room.
HIGHLIGHTS: Heli-Dogsledding across icefields | Ice trekking onto the Alyeska Glacier
MEALS: n/a
SERVICES: Full-Day Guide
HOTEL: Hotel Alyeska
DAY THREE
Explore Kenai Fjords National Park
A private drive transports you down the Kenai Peninsula to the coastal city of Seward via some of the most spectacular scenery in the country—and a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. From Seward Harbor, you’ll set off on a six-hour cruise of Kenai Fjords National Park, a geological wonderland where frozen deserts of glaciers and ice caps share quarters with bears, whales and other wildlife. Return home via the famous Alaska Railroad dome train. Accommodations are at the Hotel Alyeska, in a Deluxe Room.
HIGHLIGHTS: Touring the Kenai Fjords National Park by boat | Visiting the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
MEALS: Lunch
SERVICES: Private SUV transfer | Train transfer | Half-Day Guide
HOTEL: Hotel Alyeska
DAY FOUR
Travel to Talkeetna
Your personal driver will transport you to Talkeetna via one of the most continuously spectacular drives anywhere, with the Chugach Mountain Range to the south and the Talkeetna Mountains to the north. Along the way, you’ll stop to visit the fascinating Alaska Native Heritage Center, as well as Happy Trails Kennel—famous for its championship sled dogs. Accommodations are at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, in a Mountain Side Room.
HIGHLIGHTS: Scenic journey to Talkeetna | Visiting Happy Trails Kennel
MEALS: n/a
SERVICES: Private SUV transfer
HOTEL: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
DAY FIVE
Fish along Talkeetna River | Flightseeing tour over Denali
Start the day early with a fishing adventure, where you will experience Alaska’s finest river fishing—and some of the best in the world. Fish for salmon in addition to rainbow trout, Dolly Varden and Arctic grayling. Moving from water to air, spend the afternoon on a magnificent flightseeing tour of Denali that takes you within six miles of Denali’s summit. Accommodations are at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, in a Mountain Side Room.
HIGHLIGHTS: Fishing in Alaska’s finest rivers | Flightseeing tour of Denali National Park
MEALS: n/a
SERVICES: Half-Day Guide
HOTEL: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
DAY SIX
Explore Denali National Park
Slow down and immerse yourself in Alaska’s tranquil beauty on a guided nature walk in Denali State Park. Enjoy magnificent views of the mountains as you make your way to an abandoned log cabin and beautiful Byers Lake. Watch for bears, loons and eagles as you learn about their natural habitat. Accommodations are at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, in a Mountain Side Room.
HIGHLIGHTS: Leisurely hike through Denali with an expert naturalist
MEALS: Lunch
SERVICES: Half-Day Guide
HOTEL: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
DAY SEVEN
Travel from Talkeetna to Anchorage
Meet your driver mid-morning for the scenic drive back to Anchorage, then explore the state’s largest city before you choose from any of a number of great restaurants for dinner on your own. Accommodations are at Hotel Captain Cook, in a Junior Suite.
HIGHLIGHTS: Scenic drive to Anchorage | Exploring Anchorage on your own
MEALS: n/a
SERVICES: Private SUV transfer
HOTEL: Hotel Captain Cook
DAY EIGHT
Travel to Anchorage International Airport
Your driver will transport you from your hotel to the Anchorage airport in time for your return flight. Safe travels!
HIGHLIGHTS: n/a
MEALS: n/a
SERVICES: Private SUV transfer
HOTEL: n/a
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Alyeska
Girdwood, AK
Nestled in a lush valley surrounded by mountain peaks, hanging glaciers, and water views, the Hotel Alyeska offers guests luxurious accommodations and convenient access to the Alaskan wilderness. A recent multi-million-dollar renovation included improvements to all 304 guest rooms, which now feature all the creature comforts you’d expect from a luxury hotel. The Alyeska Resort Aerial Tramway brings you to a viewing deck which provides breathtaking panoramic views of mountains, hanging glaciers, sparkling streams, towering spruce, and an array of wildlife, plus access to myriad hiking trails.
Room View: Partial mountain
Bed Type: One King or two Double beds
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Talkeetna, AK
Set on a ridge above the small community of Talkeetna on the south side of Denali, the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge offers unforgettable views of Denali and the Alaska Range. The 212 guest rooms are complemented by two restaurants, a bar, a business center, and a spacious lobby featuring a 46-foot river rock fireplace. The seasonal, four-diamond property, which is located two and a half hours north of Anchorage, rests on 35 acres and comprises eight buildings: a main lodge, five guest lodges, employee housing, and a maintenance facility.
Room View: Denali & Alaskan Range
Room Size: 364 sq. ft
Bed Type: One King or two Queen beds
Hotel Captain Cook
Anchorage, AK
Arguably the only luxury hotel in Anchorage, and boasting downtown’s only four-diamond restaurant, the Captain Cook offers top service and accommodations for international travelers. Three restaurants, an athletic club, and a full business center complement the 547 guest rooms. Perhaps the best features of the centrally-located hotel are its panoramic views of Cook Inlet, the Chugach Mountains, the Anchorage cityscape, and Denali.
Room View: Bay or mountain
Bed Type: One King bed
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