Explore Alaska on foot, bicycle, or kayak and connect with nature in unique ways. This six-day multisport journey includes stops in Anchorage, Denali National Park, the gorgeous town of Seward, and a hike up the Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park. With the assistance of an experienced guide, Alaska's extraordinary natural beauty and abundance of animals combine to create an amazing excursion to the most magnificent sites. Enjoy an overnight stay at a local hotel and prepare for stunning vistas and plenty of opportunities to breathe fresh air while running through lush foliage or over rivers on wooden bridges.
Highlights
Experience the rugged beauty of Denali National Park, home to the tallest peak in North America.
Cycle the paved Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, with great views of Mount Susitna.
Kayak the calm waters of Resurrection Bay and enjoy beautiful mountain vistas around.
Hike the spectacular Triple Lakes Trail, Denali’s longest trail.
Activities that provide a reasonable level of physical challenge and elevate the heart rate. Focused on more active pursuits including multisport tours. Travelers may be active 5-7 hours total each day. Recommended for travelers with active lifestyles.
Welcome to Anchorage, the gateway to some of Alaska’s finest parks and cycling trails. Your trip begins with a midday welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers. Afterward, enjoy a warm-up ride along the paved Tony Knowles Coastal Trail as it hugs the shore of Cook Inlet from downtown Anchorage through coastal marshes and over forested hills, with great views of Mount Susitna along the way. At 32kms (20 miles), it’s a ride that will give you a great taste of the amazing scenery that Anchorage has to offer. After the ride, you’re free to freshen up and head out to the vibrant downtown area, where you may like to enjoy dinner at one of the restaurants. If you wish for additional excursions during your time in Anchorage, pick from the following optional activities and contact us for current excursion pricing.
Today’s riding distance is approximately 32kms (20 miles) along a mostly flat paved bike path.
After an early breakfast, settle back and enjoy the drive along the Parks Highway to Denali National Park as you keep an eye out for caribou and other wildlife. Stop in charming Talkeetna to stretch your legs and perhaps enjoy a bite to eat before arriving at the park and go to the visitor center for a park safety overview before heading into the wilderness for your first hike. Wind through the spruce forest as you hike upwards on the spectacular Triple Lakes Trail, Denali’s longest trail, which has great views of Riley Creek and towering mountains in the distance before the first of the three Triple Lakes comes into view. From here, continue onwards if time permits or return to the trailhead and then back to the hotel for a relaxing evening.
Included Activities:
Denali - Triple Lakes hike
Today’s driving time is approximately 4 hours. Today’s hiking distance is approximately 14kms (9 miles) with an elevation gain of 300 meters (1,000 feet).
Today you have the choice of either hiking with your guide or, if you feel like resting your legs, enjoying an optional bus tour of the park. Keen hikers can tackle two walks today, one before and one after lunch. These routes will vary depending on the weather and the group preferences. For more of the park rather than hiking, there is an optional full-day Tundra Wilderness Bus Tour that includes the Toklat River and its incredible scenery and some of the park’s best wildlife spotting opportunities.
Included Activities:
Denali - 2 hikes in one day
Optional Activities:
Denali - Tundra Wilderness Bus Tour
Today's walking distance depends on which activity or hike you choose. Your leader will provide detailed information about your options. If you wish to take the optional Tundra Wilderness Bus Tour, please note that you will need to book well ahead of time as seats are limited due to the tour's popularity.
Today is very early to start, as you enjoy a long but scenic drive (approximately 7 hours) back through Anchorage and down the Parks Highway to Seward, one of Alaska's oldest and most picturesque towns. This vibrant town is the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park and has galleries, boutique shops, and a bustling harbor to discover.
Today’s total driving time is approximately 7 hours.
Enjoy a change of scenery as you venture out onto Resurrection Bay on an early morning, half-day sea kayaking adventure that’s suitable for all levels of experience. After a quick briefing, paddle around the calm turquoise waters, enjoying beautiful mountain vistas as you keep an eye out for sea otters, seals, bald eagles, and leaping salmon. From mid-July to early September, you will paddle directly past the outlet of Tonsina Creek to view a salmon spawning stream. After you’ve dried off, you have ample free time to discover all that Seward has to offer. Perhaps head back onto Resurrection Bay on a Kenai Fjords boat tour to spot wildlife, including orcas and whales. Visit the nearby Alaska SeaLife Center and enjoy the tide pools at Lowell Point, or even learn about dogsledding – the choice is yours. If you wish for additional excursions during your time in Seward, pick from the following optional activities and contact us for current excursion pricing.
Included Activities:
Seward - Resurrection Bay Sea Kayaking
Optional Activities:
Seward - Caines Head
Seward - Salmon Swimming Upstream at Bear Creek Weir - Free
Seward - Wilderness Dog Sled Ride & Tour Seward
Seward - Fox Island
Seward - Tidepooling at Lowell Point - Free
Seward - Thumb Cove
Seward - Kayaker’s Cove
Seward - Resurrection Bay Tour
Seward - Orca Quest Cruise
Seward - Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise - 3.5-Hour
Seward - Alaska SeaLife Center
Seward - The Ultimate Whale Watch - 3.5 hours
Seward - Resurrection Bay Tour – 3 hours
Day 6: Exit Glacier Hike | Anchorage | Return Home
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
Before you leave the beautiful Seward, there is still time for a classic Alaskan hike to Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park. You’ll get so close to the dense, blue ice that you’ll be able to listen to the sound of the glacier. It’s then time to drive back (approximately 2.5 hours) to Anchorage, where your adventure finishes on arrival.
Book additional accommodation if you wish to spend more time for leisure or stay and explore more of Anchorage on your own.
Included Activities:
Seward - Exit Glacier Hike
Today’s hiking distance is 3.5 km (2 miles) with an elevation gain of 100 meters (330 feet).
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$3,155
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Initial deposit is $400 per person, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check, or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and a maximum of $20,000 charge
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Included
5 Breakfasts
5 Nights Accommodations
5 Days Locally Hosted Guide Service
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Excluded
Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
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Good to ideal period to travel, and many people choose to visit at this time.
Chance for unpredictable weather but with fewer visitors.
Typically not offered during this period because of weather conditions.
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
TrustScore 4.8 | 174 reviews
TrustScore 4.8 of 5
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8 hours ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
1 day ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
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