Day 3: Seward

Today our destination is Seward and Kenai Fjords National Park, home of the 300 square mile Harding Ice Field and abundant marine wildlife. From here you can embark on a glacier/wildlife cruise (optional activity) into the heart of Kenai Fjords National Park. Look for the abundant wildlife that can be observed including whales (Orcas and Humpbacks), sea otters, endangered Stellar sea lions, Dall porpoises, and colonies of nesting sea birds (including Puffins, cormorants, Oyster Catchers, and Bald Eagles to name a few). On the way we’ll visit an active tidewater glacier and watch and listen for falling ice. This is one of Alaska’s premier wildlife and glacier viewing trips! ($150)

Or, if you prefer, you can go hiking at Exit Glacier, flight seeing (from $125), sea kayaking ($50-100),  and/or visit the Alaska Sea Life Center ($15).
Tonight we’ll stay at a Seward hotel.
 

Day 4: Denali National Park

Today we travel north to Denali National Park. Mt. Denali, or Mt. McKinley if you prefer (20,320 ft.), Mt Foraker (17,400 ft.), and Mt. Hunter (14,573 ft.) are all visible from several vistas along the way.

Later we’ll continue north, over Broad Pass and our first taste of the treeless north. On the north side of Alaska Range we’ll meet up with the Nenana River which will lead us to Denali National Park.

This evening we’ll have time to explore the park entrance, visit the Denali National Park Visitor Center and/or go on a short hike.

Days 5 and 6: Denali National Park.

We’ll spend two full days exploring the Denali region.
One day is set aside for a wildlife bus tour into the heart of Denali National Park (included in tour cost). Keep your camera ready as you search for grizzly bears, black bears, moose, wolves, caribou, Dall sheep, arctic fox, and if your lucky, tremendous views of North America's largest mountain Mt. McKinley (Denali). Get off the bus for a hike in a wild and remote wilderness.

The other day is set aside for recreational activities based near the park entrance: hiking, river rafting ($50-100), flight seeing ($220), mountain biking, and/or river kayaking.

Day 7:

• 5 nights deluxe camping and 1 night accommodation at a hotel/ lodge (Seward)
• Entrance to National Parks and protected areas, and campgrounds
• Wildlife bus tour in Denali National Park
• Canoeing on the Kenai Peninsula
• A full time/ professional guide, she/he will ensure that your experience is seamless, enriching and fun.
• A specially equipped passenger van (everyone gets a window seat with room to spread out) will be courteously driven by your guide. A watertight trailer (pulled behind the van) will hold all of our gear and your belongings.
• We provide all the specialized, camping equipment needed. Our all weather tents, netted kitchen shelters with heat, and experienced, well trained guides will ensure that you will stay well informed, comfortable and eating well.
• You can bring your own sleeping bag and pad or you can rent them from us: $25 each (or $45 for both) for your entire trip. Our sleeping bags are rated at 20 degrees. Our pads are 1½ inch, closed cell foam and are quite comfortable (and practically invincible).
• Exceptional meals are prepared fresh in the field by your guide and are guaranteed to be tasty and filling. We’ve even had requests for an Alaska Outdoors cookbook. We will send you a detailed questionnaire to learn about your eating habits prior to your trip. All but 2 meals are included in tour price. These are eaten at restaurants (a few are our favorites) along our route.