Untamed Alaska

11-Day Tour Featuring Denali National Park & Prince William Sound

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ALASKA GLACIERS, WILDLIFE & REMOTE WILDERNESS

Travel by plane to Cordova, day-vessel to Valdez and Prince William Sound, and Alaska’s most spacious luxurious motorcoach across the scenic Denali Highway to Denali National Park. Glacier and wildlife viewing, dog mushing and Alaska’s wilderness round out this all-inclusive journey.

  • Two “Pick Your Adventure” Days – Cordova and Denali National Park
  • Alaska Railroad GoldStar glass-domed cars and Denali National Park wildlife tour
  • Two Days experiencing Prince William Sound – view wildlife and glaciers
  • Travel the scenic 138-mile journey of the remote Denali Highway
  • Visit a working sled dog kennel and tour the Anchorage Museum
  • Five-hour jet boat tour in Devil’s Canyon

Included land highlights:

Anchorage Museum + City Tour
Cordova “Pick Your Adventure” Day
Cruise to Columbia Glacier
2 Days Exploring Prince William Sound Wildlife
Denali Highway Paxson to Cantwell
Denali National Park Wildlife Tour
Denali National Park Visitor Center
Denali “Pick Your Adventure” Day
Alaska Railroad – GoldStar Service
Iditarod Kennel Visit & Presentation
Mahay’s Jetboat Devil’s Canyon Adventure

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Accommodations:

2 Nights – Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage
2 Nights – Orca Adventure Lodge, Cordova
2 Nights – Totem Hotel & Suites, Valdez
2 Nights – Denali Cabins, Denali
2 Nights – Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna

More About Accommodations

Active Rating:

Most Mobility Levels

Must be able to walk up one flight of stairs and board a vessel

Included Meals:

29

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on full tour days, plus arrival day dinner, departure day breakfast

Max Group Size: 36

Itinerary

Day 1ANCHORAGE

Welcome to Anchorage, Alaska – the city of lights and flowers! A John Hall’s Alaska representative greets all guests on arrival, escorting to luxury accommodations for the evening. Colorful Anchorage has much to offer for those up for a bit of exploring. Dinner is at leisure.

Dinner

Day 2ANCHORAGE & CORDOVA

Today’s highlights are a visit to the Anchorage Museum and the Alaska Airlines flight to Cordova. Situated near the mouth of the Copper River – known for its prolific salmon runs – the only way to town is by plane or by boat. Settle into the lodge and discover one of Alaska’s best-kept secrets and gateway to Alaska’s wilderness.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3"Pick Your Adventure" Day

There is no better way to experience what makes Alaska special than a day of adventure. Choose one included activity: fishing – for halibut, cod, or salmon; hike to Sheridan Glacier with glacier kayaking; sightseeing along the Copper River Delta with visits to two local museums. Enjoy a cozy bonfire before retiring for the evening.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Day 4PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND & VALDEZ

Wilderness, wildlife, and glaciers sum up the day! Board a privately chartered sightseeing vessel and cruise Prince William Sound to the glacier-lined port of Valdez, and southern terminus of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Amidst the mountainous backdrop of the Chugach National Forest, watch for whales, sea lions, otters, harbor seals, puffins, and eagles while cruising about the Sound’s many islands and fjords.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND & COLUMBIA GLACIER

Board a privately chartered sightseeing vessel this morning and journey through the majestic Columbia Bay on the way to Columbia Glacier, the largest glacier in Prince William Sound.  Experience spectacular calving events and close encounters with wildlife. This pristine wilderness is home to a variety of whales, along with Dall’s porpoise, seals, Stellar sea lions and more! Keep those eyes peeled and cameras handy as the captain navigates through the Sound. Lunch will be hosted on board and dinner may be enjoyed at leisure this evening in Valdez.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Day 6KEYSTONE CANYON & DENALI HIGHWAY

En route to Denali National Park today, pass through Keystone Canyon to witness an impressive display of cascading waterfalls and steep slate walls. On what National Geographic referred to as one of the top ten scenic highways in the world, travel the Denali Highway – extremely beautiful and mostly unpaved, following the Alaska mountain range and Hayes Range towards Denali National Park. Be on the lookout for caribou, bear, moose, and wolves. Enjoy an evening of comfort at the gates of Denali National Park and Preserve.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7DENALI NATIONAL PARK

Rise early with the sun in Alaska for a wonderful day starting with a sightseeing bus ride 42-miles deep into the heart of Denali National Park, lunch, and time at leisure. During the drive be on the lookout for moose, caribou, Dall sheep, wolves, grizzly bears, and of course extravagant mountains. After returning to the gates of the park, relax this evening surrounded by nature.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8"PICK YOUR ADVENTURE DAY" & TALKEETNA

Enhance the time in Denali National Park this morning with a choice of one included activity – backcountry ATV excursion, zipline tour with 360 views, or whitewater rafting trip on the Nenana River. Afterward, board the glass-domed cars of the Alaska Railroad for a luxury GoldStar experience with lunch on board. Listed on the register of National Historic Places, there is time in Talkeetna to explore its early pioneer roots before settling into the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, situated on the south side of Denali National Park.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Day 9IDITAROD KENNEL EXPERIENCE & TALKEETNA

Board the luxury motorcoach this morning and head out for a dog mushing demonstration at a working sled dog kennel. At a private presentation on dog mushing, learn what it takes to prep for a race like the Iditarod and spend time with the pups. After lunch and puppy time, enjoy the afternoon at leisure in town, relax at the lodge, or perhaps squeeze in an optional flightseeing excursion.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10DEVIL’S CANYON & ANCHORAGE

This morning, join the Mahay family for a 5-hour jet boat adventure through Devil’s Canyon and a chance to get into the heart of the southside of Denali National Park! Guided by naturalists, enjoy a nature walk to an encampment of early settlers, get acquainted with wildflowers and plants along the river, and search for wildlife. Later, wind up the day back in Anchorage for the final evening and enjoy a Farewell Dinner with the group.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Day 11ANCHORAGE

After breakfast, transfer to the Anchorage airport.

Breakfast

Departures and Pricing

Per Person Pricing Includes: Includes Accommodations; fully-guided service; luxury land, chartered day vessel, commercial flight Anchorage to Cordova; daily activities and tours; meals, baggage handling, and corresponding gratuities; taxes; and personalized John Hall’s Alaska’s windbreaker.

June 2, 2026
#120 UNTAMED ALASKA
11-Day Land Tour

June 2 – June 12, 2026

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August 4, 2026
#121 UNTAMED ALASKA
11-Day Land Tour

August 4 – August 14, 2026

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HOW TO RESERVE THIS TOUR

A deposit of $500.00 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. Alaska Specialists are available for tour bookings 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Saturday

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ARRANGING YOUR FLIGHTS

This tour begins and ends in Anchorage, Alaska. On Day 1, flights should arrive by 6pm; early check-in cannot be guaranteed before 4pm. On Day 11, flights may depart Anchorage after 8am. Flights to Cordova are included in the experience.

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