Beautiful setting of the Aspen Hotel in Homer.

Off the Beaten Path - Tour 809

Experience the real Alaska on the road less traveled on this self-guided 11-day vacation package featuring travel by rental car from Anchorage, Alaska.

Kayakers with Elephant Rock in the background.

Off the Beaten Path - Tour 809

Experience the real Alaska on the road less traveled on this self-guided 11-day vacation package featuring travel by rental car from Anchorage, Alaska.

Evening shot of the Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska.

Off the Beaten Path - Tour 809

Experience the real Alaska on the road less traveled on this self-guided 11-day vacation package featuring travel by rental car from Anchorage, Alaska.

Off the Beaten Path - Tour 809

Experience the real Alaska on the road less traveled on this self-guided 11-day vacation package featuring travel by rental car from Anchorage, Alaska.

Off the Beaten Path - Tour 809

Experience the real Alaska on the road less traveled on this self-guided 11-day vacation package featuring travel by rental car from Anchorage, Alaska.

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Trip Overview

Experience the real Alaska on the road less traveled on this self-guided 11-day vacation package featuring travel by rental car to Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Girdwood, Talkeetna, Fairbanks, and Denali Park. Visit eclectic towns and enjoy the views at quieter, less-visited sites. Get to know the locals. Enjoy the independence to stop and explore along the way.

Trip Highlights

See marine life up close at Alaska's renowned coastal wildlife research and rehabilitation center.
Stay in a spacious guest suite with full kitchenette at Homer's newest hotel property.
Enjoy the award-winning spa and luxurious amenities at the Alyeska Resort, Alaska's only four-diamond property.
Land on a glacier in the Alaska Range on a Denali flightseeing tour from Talkeetna.
Experience the living history of gold prospectors in Alaska and then try to strike it rich during an interactive gold panning demo.
Take a guided journey through the living history of Fairbanks aboard a Chena River sternwheeler.

Why Pick Alaska Tour & Travel

We specialize in custom Alaska travel packages. We can offer expert advice and make changes to this package until it is the perfect fit for your party. We never mark up our packages with hidden costs or fees, a common practice in the industry. On our What's Included tab on this page you can click though and see the individual prices for everything included in the tour, and we stand behind these prices with our lowest price guarantee.

We have been exclusively in the Alaska travel business for 25 years, and have helped over 250,000 visitors plan their perfect Alaska vacations. We have an A+ rating with the Alaska BBB and nearly 1,000 Five Star reviews with Trip Advisor. Learn more here.

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 | 10 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

Enjoy complimentary breakfast and a convenient location at this recently renovated Anchorage hotel. 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 >

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 11:30 AM | 6 Hours

Experience glaciers, wildlife, and Alaska's remarkable coast on this preeminent cruise through Kenai Fjords. 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 10:00 AM | 4 Hours

Enjoy a shorter introductory kayak tour with a guide in the beautiful blue water near Homer. Learn More >

Girdwood | 1 Night

Offering deluxe accommodations and luxurious amenities just 40 miles southeast of Anchorage in the ski town of Girdwood. Learn More >

Talkeetna | Depart 4:00 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 >

Fairbanks | Depart 1:45 PM | 2 Hours

A two-hour exploration of Alaska's rich mining history featuring a short train ride, visit to a dredge, and chance to pan for gold. Learn More >

Fairbanks | 1 Night

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 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 | 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 >

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: $6,923	Double: $4,055	Triple: $3,184	Quad: $2,751	Child: $852
Taxes & Fees	Single: $812	Double: $467	Triple: $358	Quad: $303	Child: $64
Total	Single: $7,735	Double: $4,522	Triple: $3,542	Quad: $3,054	Child: $916
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: $6,903	Double: $4,045	Triple: $3,181	Quad: $2,749	Child: $852
Taxes & Fees	Single: $810	Double: $466	Triple: $357	Quad: $303	Child: $64
Total	Single: $7,713	Double: $4,511	Triple: $3,538	Quad: $3,052	Child: $916
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.

Map

Here is our general tour map showing all the destinations we offer. You can see a larger version here, or click on the SHOW INTERACTIVE MAP link below to see a map for this specific tour.

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Options & Upgrades

Keep in mind we can add or remove services to make this tour package a perfect match for your party. Your final package price will be updated to reflect just the services you choose.

Give us a call at 800-208-0200 or request a quote for more specifics. If you prefer, you can add the components of this tour package to your My Trip planner and make modifications on your own.

Tour ID 809
Price From $4,045 + Tax
Duration 11 Days / 10 Nights
Start / End Anchorage / Anchorage
Departure Dates Daily from 5/25/2025 to 8/23/2025
Travel By Rental Car
Tour Type Self Guided
Destinations Anchorage, Seward, Homer, Girdwood, Talkeetna, Fairbanks, Denali Park