Journeys: Discover Alaska Tour with 11 Reviews by G Adventures

10 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

12 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Anchorage, USA

Ends

Anchorage, USA

Highlights

Search for beluga whales out at sea on a National Park Ranger narrated Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise.

Explore the renowned Alaska SeaLife Center.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Alaska Range.

Hike in the Denali area with a naturalist guide

Itinerary

Alaska’s wild grandeur awaits on the Journeys: Discover Alaska tour, a 10-day exploration designed for experienced travelers and seniors who crave both adventure and comfort. From Anchorage, traverse the scenic Kenai Peninsula before venturing deep into Denali National Park, where grizzly bears, caribou, puffins, and whales await discovery.

Your journey blends moderate physical activity—think invigorating hikes and wildlife viewing—with relaxing scenic drives and catamaran excursions. Witness calving glaciers, trek through untamed wilderness, and marvel at Denali’s soaring peaks. The itinerary is crafted to balance active exploration with restful moments, ensuring a rich yet accessible experience.

The unique selling point of this Alaska trip is its holistic approach: land and sea excursions deliver immersive encounters with nature’s wonders, all within a thoughtfully paced, comfortable itinerary.

day 1 - Anchorage

Arrive at any time.

Accomodation:Sheraton Hotel & Spa Anchorage (or similar)

Included Activity:Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2 - Anchorage/Homer

Travel along the stunning coast of the Kenai Peninsula, where glaciers tumble down from mountains towards the ocean. As we drive along the Turnagain Arm, keep an eye out for beluga whales playing out at sea, or catch a glimpse of volcanoes across the Cook Inlet. Upon arrival in Homer, opt to stretch your legs on a short hike outside of town.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Aspen Suites Hotel Homer (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 4.0 hr - 5.0 hr Distance : 355 km

Optional Activities:Hiking Enjoy a short hike outside Homer to get a little closer to the majestic landscape.

day 3 - Homer

Enjoy a free Day in Homer. Stroll the quaint streets and check out the restaurants and art galleries along the Homer Spit, a 4.5-mile-long finger of land protruding into Kachemak Bay. Discover stories of life on the bay at the natural history museum or satisfy your adventurous side exploring Kachemak Bay by water taxi, kayak, on a self-guided hike, or perhaps trying your hand at the local sport of halibut fishing.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Aspen Suites Hotel Homer (or similar)

Optional Activities:Halibut Fishing Head out with the locals to see if you can haul in some halibut, Homer has some of the best fishing in all of North America and is known as the 'The Halibut Fishing Capital of the World.' , Hiking Enjoy a short hike outside Homer to get a little closer to the majestic landscape., Kachemak Bay Exploration

day 4 - Homer/Seward

Leave Homer and travel the Kenai Penninsula to Kenai Fjords National Park, where the Ice Age still lingers. After lunch, hit the trail to view the impressive Exit Glacier and to witness the size of this natural phenomenon in person. Black bears frequent the area and are a common sight as well.
Enjoy the rest of the afternoon free to explore the coastal town of Seward nestled in the majestic fjord of Resurrection Bay. Known for its abundance of sea life, often sea otters and harbor seals are spotted directly from the shore.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Gateway Hotel Seward (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 3.0 hr - 4.0 hr Distance : 270 km

Included Activity:Hike to View Exit Glacier on the Harding Icefield Trail Duration : 5.0 hr - 8.0 hr Distance : 12 km

day 5 - Seward

Today, visit the world-renowned Alaska Sea Life Center, an aquarium that collaborates with National Geographic on wildlife initiatives. We'll also set out by catamaran to cruise the glacial waters of Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy narration by a knowledgeable park ranger while scanning the sea for puffins, sea lions, colonies of seabirds, and whales (including, if we’re lucky, orcas). See three types of glaciers and watch and listen for ice calving off the tidewater glacier. Spend the evening at your leisure; opt to go hiking or explore the town.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Gateway Hotel Seward (or similar)

Included Activities:Alaska SeaLife Center, Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise Duration : 6.0 hr

day 6 - Seward/Denali National Park and Preserve

Keep your camera close during a scenic drive to Denali National Park, named for the highest mountain in North America—formerly known as Mount McKinley, at a dizzying 20,310 feet high. Beginning in the early 20th century, National Geographic has funded several exploratory expeditions and research initiatives in Denali National Park, from early aerial photographs and mapping expeditions, to research pertaining to the volcanic craters here and the behaviour of wolf packs. Upon arrival take time to settle into your rustic lodgings in the Denali wilderness before the group will meet with an instructor from the Denali Education Center. The instructor will share a presentation focusing on Indigenous history in Alaska. They will discuss the global and hyperlocal effects of the modern age on generations of Indigenous cultures while standing on the very land that five different native groups lived on and called home for thousands of years.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Denali Grizzly Bear Resort (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 7.0 hr - 8.0 hr Distance : 580 km

Included Activity:Denali Immersion: An Indigenous History of Alaska Presentation Duration : 1.0 hr

day 7 - Denali National Park and Preserve

Depart early and catch the shuttle into the heart of Denali National Park. As you make your way to the East Fork Bridge at (Mile 43) take in breathtaking views of the Alaska Range and snap pictures of wildlife such as caribou, grizzly bears, Dall sheep, moose, and wolves in their natural habitat.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Denali Grizzly Bear Resort (or similar)

Transport:Shuttle Duration : 8.0 hr - 9.0 hr

Included Activities:Scenic Shuttle to East Fork Bridge (Mile 43), Denali National Park Visit

day 8 - Denali National Park and Preserve

Learn about the extreme conditions that shape life in Denali and its subarctic ecosystem, hearing stories of the resilient First Nations people who have survived here for generations. Head out on a guided hike with a naturalist and take in the rugged beauty of the Denali wilderness. Enjoy a free afternoon to relax and explore on your own. Opt to observe a dog-sledding talk and demonstration.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Denali Grizzly Bear Resort (or similar)

Included Activity:Denali Immersion: Welcome to the Subarctic

Optional Activities:Denali Visitor Center & Dog Sled Demonstration Learn about the flora and fauna throughout Denali NP at the visitor centre before a dog sledding talk and demonstration by the park rangers., Denali Hiking , Rafting trip on the Nenan River

day 9 - Denali National Park and Preserve/Anchorage

Enjoy the scenic drive back to Anchorage, following the Alaska Range southward along the picturesque Susitna River. Opt for a final dinner with your fellow travelers this evening, and reflect on your epic journey into the wild.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Sheraton Hotel & Spa Anchorage (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 4.0 hr - 5.0 hr Distance : 370 km

day 10 - Anchorage

Depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast

Included Activity:Departure Day

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels – 6 nts, cabins – 3 nts.

Meals

9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
Note: Allow USD485-630 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, boat, hiking, walking, national park shuttle.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Included activities

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Denali Immersion: An Indigenous History of Alaska Presentation, Denali National Park and PreserveYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Denali Immersion: Welcome to the Subarctic, DenaliAlaska SeaLife Center visit, SewardKenai Fjords National Park wildlife cruiseNational Park Service excursion to East Fork Bridge (Mile 43) in Denali National Park

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