national parks of alaska

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Alaska Tours INational Parks of Alaska

View bears catch salmon at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park.

Alaska Native cultural tour in Gates of the Arctic National Park.

Marine wildlife and glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park.

Tour the Kennecott Copper Mine in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

visit five of alaska's national parks!

Active Rating: Moderate Level

This tour requires the ability to board small planes, walk over a mile & climb stairs.

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INCLUDED LAND HIGHLIGHTS

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 - Seward Windsong Lodge, Seward

Lake Clark National Park

Katmai National Park

Brooks Falls Bear Viewing

Anchorage + City Tour

Wrangell- St. Elias National Park

Aerial Tour of Wrangell Mountains

Kennecott Copper Mine Tour

Fairbanks

Arctic Circle Crossing

Gates of the Arctic National Park

Anaktuvuk Pass Native Village Tour

Native Village of Utqiagvik (Barrow) Tour

Arctic Ocean (polar plunge or toe dip)

Trail Breaker Kennels Show

Denali National Park

42-Mile Wildlife Tour

Alaska Railroad - Goldstar First Class

Talkeetna

Anchorage Museum

Kenai Fjords NP Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

Alaska SeaLife Center

Included Meals: 38 Meals on Land

Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day on land.

More About Accommodations

Day 1: Arrive Anchorage
Arrive in the metropolitan city of Anchorage, Alaska today! We will greet you upon arrival and escort you to your luxury accommodations for this evening. Anchorage has much to offer if you wish to explore. Downtown offers many quaint shops and unique culinary delights. You will meet your fellow travelers at a welcome reception this evening.
Dinner Included Hotel Overnight: Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage
Day 2: Lake Clark National Park or Katmai National Park
The next two days are dedicated to adventure! Your group will be split in half with one part traveling to Katmai National Park for bear viewing. The other half will enjoy a day trip out to Lake Clark National Park. Fly via small aircraft out to Lake Clark National Park and spend a few hours exploring the area before returning to Anchorage. Enjoy dinner in
Anchorage this evening.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included Hotel Overnight: Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage
Day 3: Lake Clark National Park or Katmai National Park
If today is your day to go bear viewing, you’re off on a flightseeing tour to Katmai National Park and Brooks Falls. Here you will stand on platforms
viewing bears feeding on salmon. Return by plane to Anchorage for the evening. The other half of your group will participate in a day trip to Lake Clark National Park.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included Hotel Overnight: Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage
Day 4: Matanuska Glacier, Flightseeing to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & McCarthy
Travel the Glenn Highway and visit Matanuska Glacier before boarding small planes for a flightseeing trip over the Wrangell Mountains. Land in the old mining cities of Kennicott & McCarthy. Upon arrival, transfer to your quaint accommodations at Kennicott Glacier Lodge as you take in the panoramic views of the Chugach and Wrangell Mountains. *Please note that your hotel accommodations may include a shared bath. While this is not ideal, the hotel was chosen for it's glacial view location, quality of cuisine and service which we do not feel can be duplicated elsewhere in town.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included Hotel Overnight: Kennicott Glacier Lodge, Kennicott
Day 5: Kennecott Copper Mine and Root Glacier
You are off on an exploration of the amazing Kennecott copper mines today! This National Historical Landmark extracted over $200 million worth of high grade copper and another $4 million in silver. Entrance to all areas of the mine is dependent upon the National Park Service, but we will tour all that we can. Discover the outbuildings of the mine, including the historic leaching and power plant. Good physical condition is recommended. This afternoon you may catch up on a little R&R or consider taking an optional guided hike to Root Glacier.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included Hotel Overnight: Kennicott Glacier Lodge, Kennicott
Day 6: Fairbanks and Trail Breaker Kennel
Board a plane for a 40 minute scenic flight over the Wrangell mountains. Soon after you will head north on the Richardson Highway, Alaska’s first highway, bound for Fairbanks. Your route this afternoon will follow the great Trans-Alaska Pipeline. In Delta Junction you will meet the Alaska Highway and continue your journey into the golden city of Fairbanks. Tonight enjoy a visit to Trail Breaker Kennel for a dinner show and time with the pups.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included Hotel Overnight: Bear Lodge, Fairbanks
Day 7: Arctic Circle Crossing, Gates of the Arctic National Park & Utqiagvik (Formerly Barrow)
Cross the Arctic Circle as you fly to the native village of Anaktuvuk Pass, located in Gates of the Arctic National Park. After a cultural tour of the village, fly to the northernmost Inupiat Eskimo village of Utqiagvik. Explore Utqiagvik, the famous whale bone arch, and dip your toe in the Arctic Ocean before returning to Fairbanks for the evening. * Please Note: If COVID-19 remains a concern during the summer of 2022, local
mandates may close Anaktuvuk Pass to visitors.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included Hotel Overnight: Bear Lodge, Fairbanks
Day 8: Alaska Railroad & Denali National Park
Start your day with a scenic journey to Denali National Park aboard the first class cars of the Alaska Railroad! Have lunch in Denali Park Village followed by time at the Denali Visitor’s Center. Relax surrounded by nature at the Denali Cabins, your home for two evenings.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included Hotel Overnight: Denali Cabins, Denali National Park
Day 9: Denali National Park "Big Five" Wildlife
Wake up to nature this morning! Board a sightseeing bus which will take you 42 miles deep into Denali National Park. During your drive be on the lookout for moose, caribou, Dall sheep, wolves, grizzly bears and of course Denali. Lunch will be served en route. Back at the gates of the park, enjoy dinner and time at Denali Cabins.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included Hotel Overnight: Denali Cabins, Denali National Park
Day 10: Denali National Park and Talkeetna
Enjoy a leisurely morning in Denali with time for some optional activities, followed by lunch featuring the Alaskan cuisine of Laura Cole at 229 Parks. Journey south to Talkeetna via coach passing views of Denali’s south face. This evening you will have the chance to visit the quaint town of Talkeetna while overnighting at the beautiful Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included Hotel Overnight: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna
Day 11: Downtown Anchorage, the Anchorage Museum, and the Kenai Peninsula
Start your day with a visit to the Anchorage Museum followed by a fabulous lunch at Simon & Seafort's. This afternoon, journey down the beautiful Seward Highway, exploring the Kenai Peninsula and visiting hidden gems along the way.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included Hotel Overnight: Harbor 360 Hotel, Seward
Day 12: Kenai Fjords Glacier & Marine Wildlife Exploration
Grab your camera and get ready to spot humpback whales, sea otters, orcas, sea lions, eagles and puffins during your 8 hour wildlife cruise of Kenai Fjords National Park. As part of this excursion, view glacier calving in front of either Aialik or Holgate Glacier. Return to Seward for the evening.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included Hotel Overnight: Harbor 360 Hotel, Seward
Day 13: Seward and the Alaska SeaLife Center
After a hearty Alaskan breakfast, spend time at the celebrated Alaska SeaLife Center.
Return north to Anchorage for your farewell dinner and final overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included Hotel Overnight: Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage
Day 14: Fly Home from Anchorage
After breakfast, transfer to the Anchorage airport to board your flight bound for home.
Breakfast Included

Day 1: Arrive Anchorage

Arrive in the metropolitan city of Anchorage, Alaska today! We will greet you upon arrival and escort you to your luxury accommodations for this evening. Anchorage has much to offer if you wish to explore. Downtown offers many quaint shops and unique culinary delights. You will meet your fellow travelers at a welcome reception this evening.

Dinner Included Hotel Overnight: Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage

National Parks of alaska daily itinerary

departures and pricing

Per Person Pricing Includes

All attractions & corresponding gratuities, accommodations, fully guided service, meals & corresponding gratuities, luxury land & rail transportation, airport transfers, sales tax, baggage handling & corresponding gratuities, & blue windbreaker jacket. Single and double occupancy pricing shown. Please call for triple and quad pricing.

Add An Inside Passage Cruise

The National Parks of Alaska matches up with two of our cruise partners giving you a great Inside Passage cruise to complement your in-depth land tour. Please click on your preferred cruise line to find detailed cruise itineraries and sailings that pair with our National Parks of Alaska land tour.
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2022 Tour Savings

How To Reserve This Tour

Deposit requirements are $500 per person and fully refundable along with any other monies paid up until 90 days prior to your departure date. You may call (800) 325-2270 to book. Alaska Specialists are available for tour bookings 7:30am-5:30pm M-F and 8am-4pm on Saturday.

Booking Discount: SAVE $500 per person on this land package or SAVE $800 per person on this land and cruise combination package when you book by February 1, 2022.

Check Discount: SAVE $200 per person when you pay your tour balance by check or cash versus credit card! $500 per person deposits may still be made by credit card.

Group Discount: SAVE $50 per person with 2-3 rooms booked ; SAVE $100 per person with 4-7 rooms booked. SAVE $150 per person with 8-11 rooms booked; SAVE $200 per person with 12+ rooms booked. Group discount applies to first 2 individuals in each room only.

Arranging Your Flights

LAND: This tour begins and ends in Anchorage, Alaska. Flights may arrive anytime on Day 1 or before. Flights may depart at any time on Day 14.

PLATINUM SOUTHEAST DISCOVERY POST-CRUISE: You may depart at any time of day from Juneau on the last day of your cruise.

ADMIRALTY DREAM POST-CRUISE: You may depart after 12pm from Sitka on the last day of your cruise.

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