Alaska Glaciers & Wilderness Adventure - Tour 181
Find even more moments of awe and wonder in Alaska when you venture off the beaten path.
Alaska Glaciers & Wilderness Adventure - Tour 181
Find even more moments of awe and wonder in Alaska when you venture off the beaten path.
Alaska Glaciers & Wilderness Adventure - Tour 181
Find even more moments of awe and wonder in Alaska when you venture off the beaten path.
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Trip Overview
A comprehensive Alaskan vacation package featuring a car rental, this 13-day Alaska road trip starts with a full day and two nights in Anchorage. The next destination is Seward, followed by a return north to a backcountry lodge in Palmer. The self-drive route continues to the small fishing town of Valdez. Fairbanks comes after, followed by Denali National Park and Talkeetna. Activities vary widely, running the Alaskan gambit from bike tours to day cruises, flightseeing to guided hikes. All lodging is included. The trip begins and ends in Anchorage.
Trip Highlights
- Take a guided bike trip on Anchorage's paved Coastal Trail.
- See remote stretches of Kenai Fjords National Park on a full-day, photographer-friendly boat tour out of Seward.
- Fly in a helicopter deep into the Chugach Mountains and go for a guided hike on a once-in-a-lifetime heli-hiking experience.
- Travel into the Arctic Circle by plane and return to civilization via van tour on the remote Dalton Highway.
- Journey by bus through Denali National Park to see its wildlife and learn its history.
- Experience the immensity and wild beauty of the Alaska Range by air on a scenic glacier landing flight.
Why Pick This Trip
You'll see more and do more in Alaska with this far reaching self-drive package. Every day brings a fresh adventure, and the addition of a rental car gives you the freedom to explore Alaska's scenic byways.
What's Included
Here is everything that is included. Remember, we can easily add or remove services so this vacation package is the perfect fit for your party.
Anchorage | 2 Nights
Just minutes from the Anchorage airport, the Courtyard is a top choice for travelers arriving late or departing early from Anchorage. Learn More >
Anchorage | Depart 8:15 AM | 2.5 Hours
Learn about Anchorage, from its tent city origin to its modern day culture, on this guided two and a half hour tour. Learn More >
Anchorage | 12 Days
When flexibility and freedom is a must, opt to travel by rental car. Rates available for compact, midsize, full size, and minivans. Learn More >
Anchorage | Depart 2:00 PM | 3 Hours
See the sites of Anchorage by bike on this three-hour guided cycling tour along the city's famed Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Learn More >
Seward | 2 Nights
Location is key at this downtown Seward hotel across the street from the Alaska SeaLife Center and Waterfront Park. Learn More >
Seward | Depart 8:30 AM | 8.5 Hours
Explore the farther reaches of Kenai Fjords National Park on this full-day boat trip designed for birders, photographers, and marine wildlife enthusiasts. Learn More >
Palmer | Depart 4:00 PM | 4 Hours
Combine the thrill of a helicopter flight with the freedom of remote alpine hiking on this four-hour active adventure near Anchorage. Learn More >
Palmer | 1 Night
Featuring private cabins on a hillside overlooking the Knik River, this lodge is known for both its accessibility to Anchorage and the quiet backcountry experience it provides. Learn More >
Valdez | 2 Nights
Centrally located in the small coastal town of Valdez, this hotel offers fresh, modern accommodations along with an indoor pool and continental breakfast. Learn More >
Valdez | Depart 10:30 AM | 6 Hours
Take to the waters of Prince William Sound on this remarkable six-hour glacier and wildlife cruise out of Valdez. Learn More >
Fairbanks | 2 Nights
Relax in a private riverfront or garden cottage in this quaint property. The resort, which offers a free shuttle service to the Fairbanks airport and depot, is located on the banks of the Chena River. Learn More >
Fairbanks | Depart 1:00 PM | 12 Hours
Fly into the Arctic Circle and then return to civilization on the infamous "Haul Road" on this guided day trip out of Fairbanks. Learn More >
Denali Park | Depart 5:00 PM | 3 Hours
Offering active exploration of the unique natural setting of the Denali Park area, guests return from this three-hour walking tour both energized and educated. Learn More >
Denali Park | 2 Nights
Stay in a cedar cabin or comfortable lodge room at this resort-style property. The Village is seven miles from the entrance to Denali Park and offers guests free shuttle service. Learn More >
Denali Park | Depart 1:30 PM | 5.5 Hours
Fully narrated bus tour with a turnaround point at the historic Murie Cabin deep inside Denali National Park. Learn More >
Talkeetna | Depart 1:30 PM | 1.5 Hours
Land on a glacier deep within the Alaska Range on this unforgettable flightseeing trip out of Talkeetna. Learn More >
Talkeetna | 1 Night
When the mountain is "out" Denali is unmissable from this ridge-top property. The lodge comprises two full-service restaurants, a coffee shop, bar, and comfortable guest rooms with either forest or mountain views. Learn More >
Anchorage | 1 Night
Just minutes from the Anchorage airport, the Courtyard is a top choice for travelers arriving late or departing early from Anchorage. Learn More >
Itinerary
Read on for a day-by-day breakdown of this tour package. Click on an item to get started, and be sure to contact us if you have any questions.
Fly into Ted Stevens International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight Anchorage.
Get your first taste of Alaska's history with an Anchorage city tour this morning. The tour culminates at the Glen Alps overlook for panoramic views of the city, Cook Inlet, and mountains beyond. After the trip, pick up your vehicle rental.
This afternoon, you'll head out on a totally different kind of city tour, this one by bike, down the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. The paved path runs several miles through forests, bordering the silty Knik Arm. The trip is fully guided and includes all gear. Overnight Anchorage.
Your Alaska road trip starts today as you head down the highway toward Seward. The road is a National Scenic Byway, and as soon as you round the bend near Potter's Marsh, it's easy to see why. Cliffsides frequented by Dall sheep will be on your left, and the dramatic Turnagain Arm to the right.
After passing Girdwood, a little ski town that's worth a side trip, the highway continues to the end of the arm and then wraps south onto the Kenai Peninsula. The views shift to meadows and glassy lakes overlooked by avalanche-scoured mountainsides. Overnight Seward.
You're taking to the pristine waters of Resurrection Bay on a day cruise today. The ultimate destination is Northwestern Fjord within Kenai Fjords National Park. Wildlife viewing can be exceptional in this remote inlet, as are the views of its tidewater glaciers. The excursion includes a morning snack and deli lunch. Overnight Seward.
Enjoy this morning's drive back through Anchorage and on to the Alaska Glacier Lodge. Your afternoon tour takes off from here. It's a heli-hike, an uncommonly thrilling combination of a helicopter flight into the mountains, alpine landing, and guided backcountry hike. There are no trailheads and no other hikers, just pure wilderness. Overnight in your own cabin at the Alaska Glacier Lodge.
It'll be difficult to leave the tranquility of your Knik River accommodations, but there's plenty to look forward to on your drive to Valdez. You'll drive through the Matanuska Valley, twisting and climbing through the steeply cut glacial terrain. Past Sheep Mountain, you'll top out onto high, rolling hills. Once you've cruised through the crossroads at Glennallen, you'll head up and over Thompson Pass. Overnight Valdez.
Walk to the Valdez harbor for a day cruise through Prince William Sound to the Columbia Glacier. The Columbia is one of Alaska's largest tidewater glaciers, a behemoth of jagged ice that cascades from an elevation of 10,000 feet all the way to the water. Overnight Valdez.
Grab road snacks before you leave, you have some remote stretches of highway ahead of you today. You'll return to Glennallen, and then continue north on the Richardson Highway to Fairbanks. The landscape is vast tundra, bordered by distant snowcapped mountains, the sky big and wide. Overnight Fairbanks.
Continue your northern journey today with a full-day tour into the Arctic Circle. The tour starts by van on the Dalton Highway to the tiny outpost of Coldfoot. Your return trip is made by small plane, the aerial views giving you an even finer appreciation of the remote experience. Overnight Fairbanks.
Fairbanks marks a turning point. From the northern "Golden Heart City", you'll begin your journey back south. You'll have time after your shorter two-hour drive to the Denali Park area to enjoy a guided walking tour near the national park's entrance. Overnight Denali.
Yesterday's hike was a pleasant primer to today's day tour into Denali National Park. You'll travel by bus along the Park Road, the only roadway to enter the park boundary. Between the landscapes, wildlife, and insightful narration by the driver-guide, the experience is immersive. Overnight Denali.
As you continue to Talkeetna today, you'll drive along the border of Denali National Park to the southern side of the Alaska Range. You'll see those notorious granite peaks up close aboard a Denali flightseeing glacier landing tour this afternoon. These flights are quite popular, and it's easy to see why: The mountain scenery is simply stunning. Overnight Talkeetna.
Take your time to enjoy breakfast in Talkeetna this morning before your final drive back to Anchorage. The package concludes with a final overnight in Anchorage.
Map
Check out the map below for a visual overview of this specific tour package. You can see a larger version of the map here, or try our an interactive tour map by using the link below.
Rates & Dates
The prices below will give you an idea of approximately how much this trip will cost. Keep in mind your actual price will likely vary based on your departure date, availability, and any modifications you make. You can use one of the links below to request an exact quote for your party, or price the trip yourself if you prefer using our My Trip feature. You can often save money by traveling in the value season, typically May and September.
| Single | Double | Triple | Quad | Child | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour Price | Single: $10,056 | Double: $6,354 | Triple: $5,208 | Quad: $4,635 | Child: $2,297 |
| Taxes & Fees | Single: $989 | Double: $556 | Triple: $418 | Quad: $349 | Child: $84 |
| Total | Single: $11,045 | Double: $6,910 | Triple: $5,626 | Quad: $4,984 | Child: $2,381 |
| The columns above represent room occupancy. For example, "Double" means two adults sharing one room. The "Child" rate shown is based on an 11 year old sharing a room with two adults. | |||||
| Single | Double | Triple | Quad | Child | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour Price | Single: $10,036 | Double: $6,334 | Triple: $5,188 | Quad: $4,615 | Child: $2,277 |
| Taxes & Fees | Single: $989 | Double: $556 | Triple: $418 | Quad: $349 | Child: $84 |
| Total | Single: $11,025 | Double: $6,890 | Triple: $5,606 | Quad: $4,964 | Child: $2,361 |
| The columns above represent room occupancy. For example, "Double" means two adults sharing one room. The "Child" rate shown is based on an 11 year old sharing a room with two adults. | |||||
Options and Add-Ons
This is one of our most popular rental car tour packages, but you can make it even better! We can add or remove services to make it a perfect match for your party. For example, many of our guests on this trip like to add a night in Copper Center after Valdez so they have time to drive the McCarthy Road. Want to fit in a kayaking trip? Add a morning paddle in Resurrection Bay to your travel day out of Seward. How about staying in a cabin near Denali National Park? We can accommodate that. The choices are endless, and just a few suggestions are listed below.
You can make these changes at check out and your final package price will be updated to reflect just the services you choose. Give us a call or request a quote for more specifics.
Anchorage | Depart 8:00 AM | 11 Hours
View bears as they feed on abundant Alaskan salmon in the shadow of the Chigmit range and Mt. Redoubt volcano on this immersive full-day excursion into Lake Clark National Park. Learn More >
Copper Center
Find comfortable accommodations, two restaurants, and mountain views at this remote lodge perched on the edge of Wrangell-St. Elias, America’s largest national park. Learn More >
Seward | Depart 7:30 AM | 4 Hours
A wonderful option for families with kids or adults looking for a relaxed kayaking experience, this guided tour paddles three scenic miles of pristine Alaskan coastline. Learn More >
Denali Park
With 46 cedar cabins tucked into a forest, the Denali Cabins property is a favorite for guests in search of that homey Alaskan feel. The cabins are located eight miles south of Denali National Park. Learn More >
Package Detail
- Tour ID 181
- Price From $6,334 + Tax
- Duration 14 Days / 13 Nights
- Start / End Anchorage / Anchorage
- Departure Dates Daily from 5/14/2025 to 9/1/2025
- Travel By Rental Car
- Tour Type Self Guided
- Destinations Anchorage, Seward, Palmer, Valdez, Fairbanks, Denali Park, Talkeetna
Next Steps
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