The Wilds of Alaska

  • Alaska
  • Alaska, Road Trips, USA Road Trips,
  • 12
from  £2,358pp
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Introduction

An all-Alaska itinerary, following a circular route that visits all the must-see locations and landscapes of this northern wonderland. Historic Anchorage is the gateway to the north, while the seaside port of Seward is home to floating mountains of ice. Towering Mr. Denali looms over the pristine wildness of National Parklands, and the route through the core of the Alaska interior reveals animals, landscapes and natural spectacles unseen anywhere else in the world.

Tailor-made for YOU!

All of our itineraries are fully customisable and can be tailored to suit your individual preferences. Whether you’d like to start or end in a different city, upgrade your hotel accommodation, or add sightseeing excursions to enrich your experience, your Discover North America Travel Specialist is here to help.

International Flights 

We don’t include international flights in our headline prices as standard, as we work with a wide range of scheduled airline partners and offer flexible options to suit your preferences. Factors such as departure airport, airline, travel class, travel dates, and seasonal promotions can all impact the final fare. Your Discover North America Travel Specialist will take the time to understand your individual requirements and source the best-value flights tailored to your itinerary.

Find out more about the process we follow here.

 

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Itinerary

Days 1 & 2: Arrive Anchorage / Anchorage

Alaska’s largest city, located at the head of Cook Inlet. Explore Chugach National Forest, a wildlife photographer’s delight, or walk about the historic neighbourhoods and sites of the city.

Days 3 & 4: Seward

Many outdoor and wildlife based activities available to experience, such as the Alaska SeaLife Centre, iceberg kayaking tours or Aboriginal sites, tours and galleries.

Day 5: Talkeetna

Surrounded by glaciers, ice-fed waterfalls and azure melt-water pools, the landscape around this small village with a long history is perfect to explore by foot, ATV or kayak.

Days 6 & 7: Denali National Park

The towering mountains, wide valleys, roaring rivers and rippling streams of Alaska’s famous National Park is ideal for hiking, fishing or canoeing against the backdrop of a pristine wilderness.

Days 8 & 9 : Fairbanks

The farthest northern settlement, there is lots to do and explore - 19th century riverboat cruise, prospecting for gold, wildlife tours, museums, Aboriginal galleries and historical sites that exude a true frontier town atmosphere

Day 10: Black Rapids

Under the gaze of the Alaskan Range and along the shores of the wide waters of the Delta River, available hiking, fishing, star gazing, wildlife viewing and other adventures await at a premier destination wilderness lodge.

Day 11: Sheep Mountain Lodge

Rustic private log cabin accommodation is the hub for available activities such as ATV / gold panning, fishing, helitours, glacier hikes and mountain biking.

Day 12: End of Itinerary

Your tour ends when you return your rental car to the agreed drop-off point. Alternatively, speak with your Discover North America Travel Specialist about possible trip extensions.