Trip Overview
Spend 10 days on incredible adventures exploring the best Alaska has to offer. You'll spend a few nights in Homer and Seward, then make your way north to Palmer, Talkeetna, and finally Denali. The activities have been hand-selected to provide you with some of the best bucket list experiences across Alaska. You'll go on a Kenai Fjords day cruise, a boat and kayak tour, flightseeing tours (by both plane and helicopter), and look for wildlife at Denali National Park. This ten-day trip begins and ends in Anchorage.
Trip Highlights
- Spend a full day in Kachemak Bay State Park on a hike and kayak tour out of Homer.
- Spot marine wildlife and tidewater glaciers on Kenai Fjords day cruise.
- Experience Alaska by air on two unforgettable flightseeing excursions, one by plane and one by helicopter.
- Explore vast landscapes on a classic Denali National Park guided bus tour.
Why Pick This Trip
This trip was built for anyone wanting a once-in-a-lifetime Alaska experience. The activities were handpicked so you can have plenty of variety while experiencing the best of Alaska. This package is great for someone who wants a mix of active excursions and laidback sightseeing. Along the way, you'll stay in many historic Alaskan towns and remote areas, all with the flexibility of a rental car.
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 | 9 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 | 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 >
Homer | 2 Nights
The new Homer Aspen Hotel features spacious guest suites with full kitchenettes. Located in the heart of the oceanside community, the hotel is a perfect jumping off point for excursions into beautiful Kachemak Bay. Learn More >
Homer | Depart 8:00 AM | 9 Hours
Spend a full day on an active adventure that showcases some of the best spots to hike and paddle near Homer. Learn More >
Seward | 2 Nights
Tucked along a salmon stream and within walking distance to most of Seward's main attractions, the Gateway Hotel is also this small coastal community's newest hotel. Learn More >
Seward | Depart 11:30 AM | 6 Hours
Experience glaciers, wildlife, and Alaska's remarkable coast on this preeminent cruise through Kenai Fjords. Learn More >
Seward
Unlock the mysteries of Alaska's rich and diverse marine ecosystem at this renowned education, research, and wildlife rehabilitation facility. 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 >
Palmer | Depart 8:30 AM | 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 >
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 >
Talkeetna | Depart 8:30 AM | 1 Hour
Experience the extreme beauty of Denali and the fortress of granite peaks surrounding it on this must-do flightseeing trip out of Talkeetna. Learn More >
Denali Park | Depart 6:30 PM | 3 Hours
Float down the Nenana River on mild water excursion with Denali's longest-running rafting company. Learn More >
Denali Park | 2 Nights
Enjoy unparalleled hospitality minutes from the Denali National Park entrance. The hotel offers standard hillside and premium deluxe rooms as well as a restaurant serving up the area's best barbeque. Learn More >
Denali Park | Depart 6:00 AM | 5.5 Hours
Fully narrated bus tour with a turnaround point at the historic Murie Cabin deep inside Denali National Park. 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.
Welcome to Anchorage! Pick up your car and check in to your hotel. Stretch your legs after the long travel day with a walk or bike ride on the Coastal Trail. Overnight Anchorage.
Pick up snacks and your favorite morning beverage for your five-hour drive to Homer. Along the way take in the views of Turnagain Arm, stop for a bit in Turnagain Pass, and admire the bright blue Kenai River. After you arrive in Homer, head down to the Homer Spit for shopping and dinner. Overnight Homer.
Suit up for a day across the bay. You're headed to Kachemak Bay State Park for guided kayaking plus a hike to see the Grewingk Glacier. Overnight Homer.
You're headed back along the Sterling Highway through Soldotna and Cooper Landing. Next stop? The charming coastal community of Seward tucked along Resurrection Bay. Overnight Seward.
Take a stroll through the Alaska SeaLife Center this morning, and then head over to the Small Boat Harbor to catch your boat for a six-hour wildlife and glacier cruise. Be sure to bring your camera, there's a good chance you'll see whales along with other marine wildlife and glaciers, too. Overnight Seward.
Swing through the Exit Glacier Nature Center on your way out of Seward for a short stroll. Your drive today takes you back to Anchorage and then farther north to the Alaska Glacier Lodge. Enjoy a leisurely evening at this tucked away lodge: Relax on your private cabin's porch, take in the glacial valley views, and savor dinner at the onsite bar and grill. Overnight Knik River Valley.
What a morning you're in store for. The day kicks off a bucket-list-worthy heli-hike tour. It's an experience you won't soon forget. In the early afternoon your roadtrip continues with a shorter drive to the funky little town of Talkeetna. Overnight Talkeetna.
This morning you're in for your second flying tour, this one via bush plane into the Alaska Range. The views flying among soaring peaks in the shadow of Denali are unparalleled. Keep the adventure rolling as you continue north to Denali National Park. In the late afternoon cap of your once-in-a-lifetime Alaska day with a mellow raft trip on the Nenana River. Overnight Denali Park area.
It's your Denali day! Leave the driving to a guide as you embark on the classic Denali Park wildlife bus tour. You'll have time in the afternoon to sightsee on your own. Overnight Denali Park area.
Take your time heading back to Anchorage where your Alaska adventure concludes.
Map
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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.
| Single | Double | Triple | Quad | Child | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour Price | Single: $7,673 | Double: $4,774 | Triple: $3,882 | Quad: $3,437 | Child: $1,519 |
| Taxes & Fees | Single: $849 | Double: $484 | Triple: $369 | Quad: $311 | Child: $81 |
| Total | Single: $8,522 | Double: $5,258 | Triple: $4,251 | Quad: $3,748 | Child: $1,600 |
| 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: $7,351 | Double: $4,613 | Triple: $3,775 | Quad: $3,356 | Child: $1,519 |
| Taxes & Fees | Single: $815 | Double: $467 | Triple: $357 | Quad: $302 | Child: $81 |
| Total | Single: $8,166 | Double: $5,080 | Triple: $4,132 | Quad: $3,658 | Child: $1,600 |
| 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 & Add-Ons
This is handpicked itinerary is just the start! You can add or remove services to make it a perfect fit. 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.
Homer | Depart 11:30 AM | 4 Hours
Fly by helicopter from Homer to Chinitna Bay, one of Alaska’s most iconic yet little visited bear viewing destinations. Learn More >
Talkeetna | Depart 8:30 AM | 1.5 Hours
Land on a glacier deep within the Alaska Range on this unforgettable flightseeing trip out of Talkeetna. Learn More >
Denali Park | Depart 7:30 AM | 4 Hours
A four-hour morning hike in the mountains bordering Denali National Park that’s a perfect fit for active travelers. Learn More >
Package Detail
- Tour ID 571
- Price From $4,613 + Tax
- Duration 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Start / End Anchorage / Anchorage
- Departure Dates Daily from 5/13/2025 to 8/27/2025
- Travel By Rental Car
- Tour Type Self Guided
- Destinations Anchorage, Homer, Seward, Palmer, Talkeetna, Denali Park
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