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ACTIVITIES

Alaska Activity Group Tour - Kayaking, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing

How do you envision Alaska? Is it seen from the cockpit of a sea kayak as massive mountains of ice crash into the sea in the distance? Is it the simple pleasure in tired muscles after a long day on the trail? Is it the exhilaration of encountering North America’s largest land carnivore on her own turf?

Truth is, all of these experiences and adventures in three of Alaska’s best National Parks can be yours in one trip. As we loop across the biggest state we’ll go in search of all the wondrous sights and experiences that make a trip to Alaska so rewarding; communing with the wild creatures and magnificent peaks of Denali; sea kayaking among the calving glaciers and abundant sea life of Kenai Fjords National Park; and hiking beneath the incomparable mountain scenery of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: Anchorage
Individual Arrival in Anchorage, Alaska. Check into local accommodations.

TOUR INCLUDES:

- 11 Nights Hotel, Camping, B&B Stay
- 3 Day Kayaking Tour Aialik Bay
- Meals as indicated
- Seward Boat Charter
- Ferry Transfer Whittier - Valdez
- Return Flight Chitina - McCarthy
- Guided tour Kennicott Mill
- Guided Root Glacier Hike
- Nenana River Rafting Trip
- Denali Shuttle Bus Tour
- Alaska National Park Fees
- Railroad Denali - Anchorage
- Experienced Wilderness Guide
- Hotel, City Taxes
- Van Transportation
- All Transfers

Day 2: Anchorage - Seward
Morning group orientation; depart for Seward. Meet with your sea kayak guides and board personal charter bound for Aialik Bay (3-3 1/2 hrs.) Once on shore we’ll set-up camp and ready our boats for an afternoon paddle of Holgate Arm. All meals included.

Days 3-4: Seward Kayaking
The following two days will be spent exploring the wonders of Pederson Lagoon or Quicksand Cove. The calving tidewater glaciers, cascading waterfalls, sheer granite cliffs, and abundance of wildlife define Aialik Bay. Humpbacks, Orcas, Dall Porpoises and Harbor Seals cruise the food rich waters. Black and Brown Bears work the lush tidal flats feeding on clams and nutrient rich sedges. Mountain goats seemingly cling to precipitous walls of rock searching for a meal. At noon on day 4, our water taxi will pick us up and return us to Seward. Lodging provided at Harborview Inn. All meals included.

Day 5: Seward - Valdez
Depart for Whittier to meet Valdez bound ferry. Our crossing of Prince William Sound sails right along the face of the Columbia Glacier, the largest tidewater glacier in North America. Lodging provided at the downtown B&B. Breakfast and lunch included.

Day 6: Valdez - McCarthy
Today we’ll drive the Richardson Highway to the small town of Chitina. We cross the Thompson Pass, the snowiest place in Alaska, stop at the Worthington Glacier to stretch the legs; and learn how this living carpet of ice has helped to create the magnificent Chugach Mts. before our eyes. We then board an afternoon flight with Wrangell Mt. Air to the funky town of McCarthy in the heart of Wrangell/St. Elias National Park. Accommodations provided at the Backpackers Hostel. All meals included.

Day 7: Wrangell/St. Elias National Park
After breakfast, we take the shuttle bus up to Kennicott for an interpretive walk through the historic Kennicott Copper Mill before strapping on a pair of crampons and heading out on to the Root Glacier with Kennicott Wilderness Guides for a full 4 hours of glacier hiking. If time allows, we’ll take an afternoon hike to the Jumbo Copper Mine. Breakfast and lunch included.

Day 8: McCarthy - Palmer
By noon we make the return flight to Chitina and continue on with our journey across Alaska. We’ll pass under the shadows of Mts. Sanford, Wrangell and Drum as we head for the Matanuska Valley along the scenic Glenn Highway. Tonight we camp along the Matanuska River. All meals included.

Day 9: Palmer - Denali National Park
We’re bound for Denali National Park! The ultimate destination in Alaska is our final stop the drive to Denali is best on either side with the anticipation of exploring one of the crown jewels of the National Parks system. We’ll stop for lunch and a brief look around in the funky, one-street town of Talkeetna. If time and weather allows you’ll get your first glimpse of Mt. McKinley! We recommend an up close and personal flight around the mountain with one of the local air taxis. We’ll then continue on to Denali where we’ll camp along the Nenana River. Breakfast and Dinner included.

Day 10: Denali National Park
Multisport Alaska-style! Start the day with a great hike either in the Park on a Ranger-led Discovery Hike or in the surrounding hills with your guide. After this morning warm-up you’ll gear up and get ready to get wet as we paddle the Gorge of the mighty Nenana River. The expert river guides will deftly navigate the rafts through the exciting Class IV rapids. All meals included.

Day 11: Denali National Park
This morning we’ll board an early bus bound for the Eielson Visitors Center, some 50 miles deep into the park’s interior. Along the road corridor, keep your eyes peeled for Denali’s famous furry inhabitants carving out their existence amidst the some of the most amazing scenery in North America. Breakfast and lunch included.

Day 12: Denali National Park - Anchorage
After a leisurely morning enjoying the sights of McKinley village, we’ll board the Alaska Railroad’s Denali Star for our 8-hour rail cruise back to Anchorage. Please schedule homebound flights for after 10pm. Breakfast included.