Tour
Alaska National Parks Fly & Drive

Itineraries

Day 1 | Anchorage Car Rental (not included)
Arrival in Anchorage and p/up of your rented car. Free transfer to hotel. Overnight in Anchorage at SpringHill Suites or similar.

Day 2 | Denali
The drive from Anchorage to Denali takes approximately 5 hours. We suggest to stop in Wasilla, to check the famous iditaroad headquarter and in Talkeetna, a small community very active during summer time but also the starting point for those who want to climb Mount Denali. Overnight in Denali Park at Denali Grizzly Bear or similar.

Day 3 | Kantishna Wilderness Trails Bus
Over gently sloping hills, across magnificent braided rivers, and along gorgeous natural landscapes of the Alaska Range, you’ll tour through some of the most breathtaking wilderness in Alaska or anywhere in the world. Overnight in Denali Park at Denali Grizzly Bear or similar.

Day 4 | Talkeetna
Today we’ll drive along the scenic Denali Hwy one of the most spectacular drives in the world. Much of the route lies above timberline, so the vistas go on forever. The mountains and glaciers of the Alaska Range form a majestic backdrop, with miles of rolling tundra punctuated by shallow lakes in between. Overnight at Denali Highway Cabins or similar.

Day 5 | Kennicott
Along the Richardson highway you’ll turn onto the Edgerton highway to reach the small town of Chitina in time to board the shuttle that after 2 1⁄2 hour on a gravel road will take you to McCarthy. Lunch and dinner at the lodge. Overnight in Kennicott at Kennicott Glacier Lodge (shared bath).

Day 6 | Kennicott
Free day at leisure. You’ll have time to explore this beautiful place and know it’s history. Full board at the lodge. Overnight at Kennicott Glacier Lodge (shared bath).

Day 7 | Valdez
The shuttle van will take you back to Chitina where you’ll take the Edgerton highway to turn onto the Richardson highway towards Valdez. A stopover at Thompson pass and keystone canyon is a must. Overnight in Valdez at BW Harbor Inn or similar.

Day 8 | Ferry to Whittier
The ferry of the Alaska Marine highway will take you to Whittier, well known for its importance during WWII. After hitting the tunnel you’ll take the Seward highway towards Seward. Overnight in Seward at Windsong Lodge or similar.

Day 9 | Kenai Fjords National Park
Departing from Seward, this cruise glides pass seals, whales and puffins as we explore coastal rainforests, tidewater glaciers and remote Alaskan islands. You’ll hit back the seward highway and then onto the sterling highway to reach Homer at the end of the day. Overnight in Homer at Aspen Hotel or similar.

Day 10 | Tour concludes in Anchorage
It’s time to go back to Anchorage after approx. 4 1⁄2 hour drive. We suggest to stop in Girdwood. Overnight in Anchorage at SpringHill Suites or similar.