Trip Overview
It takes coordination, time, and stamina to visit all of Alaska's eight incomparable national parks in one trip. But if you're ready to embrace the adventure, this is the itinerary for you! Alright, that said, this two-week itinerary includes six of the eight, leaving out Glacier Bay National Park and Kobuk Valley National Park. A great way to include Glacier Bay is to add an Alaska cruise to the begin or conclude the trip. As for Kobuk, check out some tips here. Final note: As planned, this itinerary works best for July travel dates.
Trip Highlights
- Visit six of the eight national parks in Alaska.
- Travel to Lake Clark and Katmai on two distinctive bear viewing trips.
- Stay at a historic wilderness lodge in Wrangell-St. Elias.
- Fly from Fairbanks above the Arctic Circle.
Why Pick This Trip
Jennie says... If you're on a quest to visit all the national parks, or you just love national parks, this jam packed itinerary is for you. A busy two weeks takes you to most of Alaska's national parks on an unforgettable adventure.
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 | 3 Nights
Just minutes from the Anchorage airport and lively Lake Hood Seaplane Base, this comfortable hotel offers recently renovated rooms, three restaurants, and a spacious waterfront deck. Learn More >
Anchorage | Depart 8:00 AM | 11 Hours
See the world-famous Brooks Falls brown bears in person on this full-day floatplane and bear viewing trip to Katmai National Park. Learn More >
Anchorage | Depart 2:00 PM | 6 Hours
Embark on a flight along the Cook Inlet from Anchorage to Lake Clark National Park's southernmost border on this six-hour flightseeing and brown bear viewing excursion. Learn More >
Anchorage | 7 Days
Spend more time exploring Alaska's scenic roadways and less time backtracking with this convenient one-way rental 4x4 SUV or van rental. Learn More >
Seward | 2 Nights
Just three miles north of Seward, this full-service lodge invites guests into a secluded forest setting while providing convenient shuttle service to local activities. 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 >
Palmer | Depart 6:45 PM | 60 Minutes
Take a walk on one of Alaska's beautiful glaciers on this popular helicopter flight and guided ice walk departing just an hour outside of 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 >
Kennecott - McCarthy | 2 Nights
Stay at this road-accessible wilderness lodge next door to glaciers, mountains, and a historic copper mine deep within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Learn More >
Kennecott - McCarthy | Depart 9:30 AM | 5.5 Hours
Hike on Root Glacier with a guide and small group on a four-hour trip that departs from a 1930s-era copper mine in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Learn More >
Fairbanks | 3 Nights
Convenient to the Fairbanks airport, train, depot, museums, and more, enjoy spacious, modern rooms at this all-suite hotel. Learn More >
Fairbanks | Depart 1:00 PM | 5 Hours
Spend two hours flightseeing and three hours on the ground exploring the extreme environment above the Arctic Circle on this guided tour out of Fairbanks. Learn More >
Depart 8:20 AM | Arrive Denali Park 12:10 PM
Ride south to Denali National Park aboard this privately owned and operated dome car. Service features a la cart breakfast and comfortable reserved seats in the car's upper deck. 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 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 >
Depart 7:15 AM | Arrive Anchorage 1:30 PM
Board the Park to Park or Denali Express route headed south for an efficient and scenic six-hour trip back into 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.
Welcome to your Alaska parks adventure! Settle into your lodging and get a good rest, tomorrow kicks off your epic trip in an epic way. Overnight Anchorage.
What better way to start than with an iconic Alaska experience: A floatplane ride to go bear viewing at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park. Overnight Anchorage.
Your second day of bear viewing kicks off with a flight from Lake Hood Seaplane Base to Chinitna Bay. Here you'll observe bears hunting for clams and grazing on sedge grass, quite a different setting from Brooks Falls. Overnight Anchorage.
Pick up your rental vehicle in the morning and enjoy a leisurely drive to Seward. Take your time and enjoy the views along the way. Overnight Seward.
Spend the morning on a guided kayak trip along the shoreline of Resurrection Bay. When you return to land, grab lunch and then make your way to the Exit Glacier Nature Center in Kenai Fjords National Park to view Exit Glacier. Overnight Seward.
Take your time on today's drive back to Anchorage and on toward Palmer. This evening you'll take a helicopter flightseeing tour with a landing on the Knik Glacier, then return to your private cabin at the Alaska Glacier Lodge.
Today's roadtrip is a longer one, and a bit adventurous too thanks to the McCarthy Road, but it ends with great reward at the Kennicott Glacier Lodge in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
Join a guide for a hike and glacier trek on the Root Glacier in the morning. Explore the Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark on your own in the afternoon, or head down to the tiny town of McCarthy for a taste of local life. Overnight at the Kennicott Glacier Lodge.
Hit the road again, this time up the Richardson Highway through North Pole to Fairbanks. Overnight Fairbanks.
Consider this your down day. There's nothing scheduled, but plenty to do if you'd like: Chena Hot Springs, the Museum of the North, Pioneer Park, and much more. Overnight Fairbanks.
Return your car in Fairbanks in the morning, then join a flyout tour north of the Arctic Circle. You won't have the chance to go into Gates of the Arctic, but you will see its vast expanse and unique landscapes from the air. Overnight Fairbanks.
Relax onboard a deluxe dome train as you take in the sights (and leave the "driving" to someone else) on the way to Denali National Park. Overnight Denali Park area.
Today take a narrated wildlife bus tour, enjoying a half day of looking for grizzly bears, Dall sheep, caribou, moose, and more in Denali National Park. Overnight Denali Park area.
It's the last leg of your incomparable Alaska parks adventure. You're taking a motorcoach back to Anchorage where your trip 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: $11,202 | Double: $7,808 | Triple: $6,769 | Quad: $6,250 | Child: $3,873 |
| Taxes & Fees | Single: $1,763 | Double: $960 | Triple: $699 | Quad: $568 | Child: $121 |
| Total | Single: $12,965 | Double: $8,768 | Triple: $7,468 | Quad: $6,818 | Child: $3,994 |
| 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: $11,202 | Double: $7,808 | Triple: $6,769 | Quad: $6,250 | Child: $3,873 |
| Taxes & Fees | Single: $1,763 | Double: $960 | Triple: $699 | Quad: $568 | Child: $121 |
| Total | Single: $12,965 | Double: $8,768 | Triple: $7,468 | Quad: $6,818 | Child: $3,994 |
| 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 & Upgrades
This is a jam-packed handpicked tour, but you can make it even better! We can add or remove services to make it a perfect match for your party. 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.
Fairbanks | Depart 8:45 AM | 3 Hours
Ride on a historic sternwheeler on this fully narrated three-hour tour featuring floatplane and sled dog demonstrations and an Athabascan village walk. Learn More >
Denali Park | Depart 7:40 AM | 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 >
Seward | Depart 8:00 AM | 6 Hours
Experience glaciers, wildlife, and Alaska's remarkable coast on this preeminent cruise through Kenai Fjords. Learn More >
Package Detail
- Tour ID 574
- Price From $7,808 + Tax
- Duration 14 Days / 13 Nights
- Start / End Anchorage / Anchorage
- Departure Dates Daily from 6/30/2025 to 7/30/2025
- Travel By Train, Motorcoach, Rental Car
- Tour Type Self Guided
- Destinations Anchorage, Seward, Palmer, Kennecott - McCarthy, Fairbanks, Denali Park
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