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Cruise along the wild Kenai Fjords, search for bears and wildlife, and fly over Denali National Park, landing on a glacier at the foot of North America's tallest peak.
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoy a breathtaking float trip down the Portage River, where you may spot wildlife against the mountains and hanging glaciers. Marvel at calving glaciers and marine wildlife, including humpback whales and harbor seals, on a Kenai Fjords cruise. Ride on the Alaska Railroad GoldStar Dome train through untouched wilderness. Search for bears fishing for spawning salmon on a floatplane wilderness trip. Cast a line on a private fishing trip in Talkeetna. Flightsees over Denali National Park before landing on a glacier at the base of Denali. Learn about Alaskan huskies and dogsledding at the kennels of a four-time Iditarod champion
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVE ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Arrive in Anchorage and transfer to Girdwood, where you check in to your hotel. Enjoy activities on offer at your resort, such as a ride up Mount Alyeska on the Alyeska Aerial Tram to take in breathtaking views.
The Hotel Alyeska
DAY 2: KENAI PENINSULA | SCENIC FLOAT TRIP
This morning, meet with your Resident Tour Director for a briefing about the journey ahead, and then set out together to experience Alaska’s jaw-dropping landscapes on a family float trip down the Portage River. Savor Alaska’s prized fish during a lunchtime salmon bake. Later, pay a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a nonprofit organization that rehabilitates injured or orphaned animals and returns them to the wild. During your visit, keep on the lookout for black and brown bears, moose, bison, wolves, and a variety of birds. This evening, gather with fellow families for a festive welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
The Hotel Alyeska
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3: KENAI PENINSULA | ALONG THE COAST OF THE KENAI FJORDS
Set sail for a cruise along the coast of the stunning Kenai Fjords National Park, where you may spy calving glaciers as well as wildlife that includes orcas, adorable puffins and sea lions at close range; overhead, bald eagles may even come into view. Later, ride the Alaska Railroad GoldStar Dome train, which features an open-air platform and a glass-covered observation deck for sensational views of the countryside.
The Hotel Alyeska
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4: REDOUBT BAY | BEAR SANCTUARY
Approximately 90% of Alaska is not served by roads, which is why aviation plays such an important role in everyday life. Enjoy the chance to Ride Like a Local when you soar by plane over Cook Inlet en route to Redoubt Bay, a critical habitat for mammals, fish and hundreds of birds. Cruise its waters with your family on a pontoon boat, enjoying the scenery. Later, continue to your accommodations in a rustic-modern lodge that overlooks Denali National Park and North America’s tallest peak, Denali (formerly Mount McKinley).
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5: TALKEETNA | EPIC ALASKAN RIVER FISHING
Today, explore the quaint downtown of Talkeetna. Visit the family-run Kahiltna Birchworks, where learning about birch sap is rewarded with tastings of birch-made candy and ice cream. Then, head out on a privately guided angling experience, trying your hand at fishing on local rivers teeming with salmon, trout and char, and lined with towering fir trees. This evening, enjoy time together at your wilderness lodge, relaxing on the deck with views of endless mountain scenery or inside with board games by a giant river rock fireplace.
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: TALKEETNA | GUIDED HIKE & GLACIER WALK
Embark on a jet-boat excursion on the glacier-fed Susitna River, watching for bald eagles and other wildlife. Next, join a knowledgeable naturalist guide on a hike of Talkeetna’s best trail that reveals Alaska’s abundant flora and fauna. Later, take off on another thrilling flight, this time over the peaks and glaciers of Denali National Park, as your pilot explains the highlights via two-way headset. Land — and walk — on a glacier’s surface (weather permitting), surrounded by snow-veiled peaks. Then, make an A&K-exclusive visit to the Talkeetna Roadhouse, and take away a box of sweet treats to decorate and enjoy.
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 7: ANCHORAGE | HUSKIES & IDITAROD CHAMPIONS
Depart for Anchorage, stopping en route to visit the kennels of four-time Iditarod champion Martin Buser and his Alaskan husky team. Every March, this long-distance, dog-sled race is run from Anchorage to Nome, with mushers, such as Martin, and their teams of 16 dogs facing everything from blizzards to subzero temperatures. Enjoy learning about these remarkable and energetic canines, who are always eager for a gentle pat on the head. Tonight, meet the chef who prepares your farewell dinner, and then feast and share favorite stories from your journey with the new friends you’ve made.
Hotel Captain Cook
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8: DEPART ANCHORAGE
After breakfast, depart for the airport for your private flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
