ALASKA’S NATIONAL PARKS & ARCTIC CIRCLE
Visit firsthand six of Alaska’s national parks on this guided small-group experience. Visit authentic and rural native villages, historic Kennecott Mine, view wildlife and glaciers by boat, rail, flightseeing, and motorcoach. This experience includes remote national parks such as Katmai, Gates of the Arctic and Lake Clark.
- Native cultural visits at Gates of the Arctic National Park
- Witness the brown bears at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park
- Embark on a wildlife tour in Denali National Park
- Tour the Gold Rush era Kennecott Mine in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
- View glaciers and wildlife on a cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park
- Flightseeing, hiking, and boat exploration at Lake Clark National Park
Included land highlights:
Anchorage City Tour
Katmai National Park
Brooks Falls Bear Viewing
Lake Clark National Park
Lake Clark Guided Boat Tour
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Wrangell Mountains Flightseeing Tour
Kennecott Mine Tour
Trail Breaker Kennel Experience
Arctic Circle Crossing
Gates of the Arctic National Park
Anaktuvuk Native Village Visit
Utqiagvik Native Village Visit and Tour
Alaska Railroad – GoldStar Service
Denali National Park Wildlife Tour
Anchorage Museum
Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise
Alaska SeaLife Center
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Accommodations:
4 Nights – Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage
2 Nights – Kennicott Glacier Lodge, Kennicott
2 Nights – Bear Lodge, Fairbanks
2 Nights – Denali Cabins, Denali National Park
1 Night – Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna
2 Nights – Harbor 360 Hotel, Seward
Active Rating:
Moderate
Requires ability to board small planes and walk over a mile, climb several flights of stairs
Included Meals:
38
Breakfast, lunch & dinner on all full tour days, plus arrival day dinner and departure day breakfast
Itinerary
Welcome to Anchorage! A John Hall’s Alaska representative greets all guests on arrival, transferring to the luxury accommodations, and home for the next three evenings. Join fellow travelers for a welcome reception and dinner.
Dinner
Over the next two days, the group splits in half and flies via small aircraft to a different national park each day – Katmai and Lake Clark. If it’s Katmai day, enjoy a flightseeing tour to Katmai National Park and Preserve, arriving via floatplane at Brooks Falls. From elevated viewing platforms, witness brown bears feeding on salmon on the edge of the falls. During salmon season, as many as 50 brown bears live along the mile and a half long Brooks River.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
There are no roads into Lake Clark National Park and Preserve so travel includes flying aboard a small plane. This day trip features a guided boat tour, hiking, and a chance to visit the park’s visitor center. Lake Clark preserves the ancestral homelands of the Dena’ina people in this rich wilderness of volcanoes, mountains, alpine tundra and glacial lakes. Spend a few hours exploring the area before flying back to Anchorage.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel the Glenn Highway before boarding a small plane on a flightseeing trip. Land in the old mining towns (and Alaska’s most famous ghost town) of Kennicott-McCarthy and transfer to quaint Kennicott Glacier Lodge – with views of Kennicott Glacier from the porch.
*Accommodations may include a shared bath. The lodge was chosen for its glacial views, quality of cuisine, and service which cannot be duplicated elsewhere in town.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore the Kennecott Mines today, a National Historic Landmark. Discover the mine’s outbuildings, including the historic leaching and power plant. Entrance to all 14 levels of the mine is dependent upon the National Park Service, a guide will inform visitors on what to expect. This afternoon, catch up on a little R&R or explore at leisure.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a 40-minute flight over the Wrangell Mountains, board the motorcoach and continue north on the Richardson Highway, Alaska’s first highway. Follow the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, along a section fewer than 5% of visitors get to experience. Stop in Delta Junction before reaching the golden city of Fairbanks. End the day at Trail Breaker Kennel – home of the late four-time Iditarod champion Susan Butcher – for dinner, a presentation on The Iditarod, and time with the pups.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early this morning, cross the Arctic Circle while traveling to the native village of Anaktuvuk Pass, located in the Gates of the Arctic National Park. After the visit, fly to the northernmost Inupiat village of Utqiaġvik (formerly Barrow). Learn about this arctic coastal settlement, meet locals, see the famous whalebone arch, and dip a toe – or try a full polar bear plunge – in the Arctic Ocean before returning to Fairbanks.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, board the glass-domed GoldStar cars of the Alaska Railroad and enjoy breakfast with a view on the journey to Denali National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch followed by time at the Denali Visitor Center. For the next two evenings, relax surrounded by nature.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up in the heart of the wilderness. The six-million-acre Denali National Park and Preserve is divided by a lone road, and today’s big highlight is a sightseeing bus tour 42-miles deep into the park. Take in dinner this evening back at the gates of the park.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a leisurely morning with one last chance to enhance the time at Denali National Park with an added optional adventure activity. After lunch, board the motorcoach for a journey south to Talkeetna. Settle into the scenic accommodations overlooking the south side of Mount Denali.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel back to Anchorage for lunch and a visit to the Anchorage Museum. This afternoon, journey down the Seward Highway along spectacular Turnagain Arm. The accommodations for the next two evenings offer stunning 360-degree views of Resurrection Bay.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Grab a camera and get ready to spot some wildlife. During an 8.5-hour cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park, visit several glaciers before returning to Seward for the evening.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend time at the Alaska SeaLife Center, and later, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Take in the scenery on the journey north to Anchorage along Turnagain Arm, keeping an eye out for beluga whales near the shoreline and Dall sheep on the steep cliffs before a farewell dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to the Anchorage airport.
Breakfast
Departures and Pricing
Per Person Pricing Includes: Accommodations; fully-guided service; luxury land and small plane transportation; airport transfers; activities and tours; meals, baggage handling, and corresponding gratuities; taxes; and personalized John Hall’s Alaska signature windbreaker.
June 21, 2026
#190 NATIONAL PARKS OF ALASKA14-Day Land Tour
June 21 – July 4, 2026
July 5, 2026
#191 NATIONAL PARKS OF ALASKA14-Day Land Tour
July 5 – July 18, 2026
ADD ADMIRALTY DREAMIncluding 9-Day Privately Chartered Small Ship
July 5 – July 25, 2026
Admiralty Dream Ports of Call:
Sitka, Haines, Glacier Bay National Park, Wrangell, Tracy Arm Fjords, Juneau
July 17, 2026
#192 NATIONAL PARKS OF ALASKA14-Day Land Tour
July 17 – July 30, 2026
2026 Tour Savings
Booking Discount – Book by December 31, 2025 and SAVE:
SAVE $500 per person on your John Hall’s Alaska land tour departing May-September 2026.
SAVE $800 per person when you book a 2026 John Hall’s Alaska land tour + a Southeast Alaska experience.
Check Discount – SAVE $200 per person when you pay your tour balance by check or cash. $500 per person tour deposits may still be made by credit card. (Discounts vary for Platinum Inside Passage and Admiralty Dream guests.)
Group Discount – Applies to first 2 individuals in each room:
SAVE $50 per person – book 2-3 rooms
SAVE $100 per person – book 4-7 rooms
SAVE $150 per person – book 8-11 rooms
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HOW TO RESERVE THIS TOUR
A deposit of $1,000.00 USD per person is required within ten days of booking your reservation. Deposits are fully refundable up until 90 days prior to departure.
Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express, and personal checks are acceptable forms of deposit payment. To confirm your space by credit card, please contact our office: 800.325.2270 or book online using the link at the top of the page. Alaska Specialists are available for tour bookings 8:00am-5:00pm M-F and 8am-4pm on Saturday.
ARRANGING YOUR FLIGHTS
LAND: This tour begins and ends in Anchorage, Alaska. Flights must arrive before 5pm on Day 1; early check-in cannot be guaranteed before 4pm. On Day 14, flights may depart Anchorage after 8am.
ADMIRALTY DREAM POST-TOUR: If adding Admiralty Dream to a John Hall’s Alaska land tour, your flight from Anchorage to Juneau is included in your package price. Flights may depart Sitka after 12 pm on the last day.
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