ALASKA YUKON EXPLORER

OVERVIEW

Alaska, Yukon & the Arctic Circle - the Last Frontier! Refuges of wilderness, wildlife and a diverse array of incomparable scenery; tundra and taiga, snow-capped mountains, pristine rivers, ice-blue lakes and glaciers. Alaska holidays are always captivating, often astounding, so come ready to explore this truly great land!

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Services of a professional tour leader
• All transportation by private adventure vehicle
• 12 nights camping fees & equipment (except sleeping bag),
  5 nights hotel & 3 nights shared cabins included
• Cross the Arctic Circle to Inuvik
• Denali National Park shuttle
• Wildlife viewing in Denali and Kenai
• Whittier to Valdez ferry
• Alaskan glaciers
• Sightseeing in Valdez & Dawson
• Scenic walks and hikes
• National and provincial parks - Kenai Fjords, Wrangell-St.Elias, Kluane & Denali
• All meals while camping

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Scenic Denali Flight US$225-$650
• Ice Climbing US$125-$325
• Dogsled Demonstration US$FREE
• Alyeska Mountain aerial tramway US$10-$20
• Kenai Fjords scenic cruise US$165
• Kenai Fjords float plane trip US$200
• Halibut Fishing US$150
• Mountain biking US$45-$95
• Guided Glacier Walk US$65-$175
• Flight to Tuktoyaktuk (Arctic Ocean) US$265
• Gold Panning US$6
• Whitewater Rafting (in season) US$100-$200

TREK NOTES

Alaskan trips pass through rugged terrain and isolated areas.
Many areas/campgrounds will only have basic/ rustic facilities and little nightlife.

TRIP ITINERARY

Days: 1-2 Anchorage, Seward & Kenai Fjords National Park

Journey south from Anchorage to the lush Kenai Peninsula - the vacation paradise of native Alaskans'. Stare in awe at the ice-blue wonder of Portage Glacier Lake, before heading to the fishing capital of the Kenai, Seward. Embark on an incredible full-day scenic cruise to the Kenai Fjords National Park; gliding past calving glaciers, numerous sea bird colonies and perhaps a pod of orcas hunting for salmon.
Accommodation: Cabins included. Meals paid locally.

Days: 3-4 Valdez

Board the Whittier Ferry across Prince William Sound, where we are greeted with more stunning scenery as we pass by the immense Columbia Glacier. Tucked away at the end of a glacier-carved fjord, Valdez is the most northerly ice-free port in the Western Hemisphere and the terminus of the Alaskan Pipeline. The next day, you may have the opportunity to explore this part of Prince William Sound by sea kayak.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Days: 5-6 Wrangell St.Elias National Park

On to America's largest national park, Wrangell-St. Elias. With two nights at our wonderfully eclectic lodge in the "bush town" of McCarthy, you will have plenty of time to explore the abandoned copper mining town of Kennicott. Hike along the Kennicott and Root glaciers, try your hand at ice-climbing or take a scenic flight past the towering mountains and endless glaciers to experience this vast and rugged wilderness.
Accommodation: Lodge included. Meals paid locally

Days: 7-9 Tok & Kluane National Park

We spend a night in the small community of Tok sitting at 1600 feet high in the mountains, home to the first Alaskan Highway that workers built in the 1940's. The Yukon's premier national park, Kluane, beckons next with a lovely waterside campsite along the shoreline of Lake Kluane. Hike up Sheep Mountain or relax by the lake, soaking up the serene beauty.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Days: 10-11 Whitehorse & Dawson City

Time for two distinct Yukon towns! First we head to Whitehorse and wander the streets of this old frontier capital or go horseback riding with the gang at Sky High Ranch. Then follow the trail of the original Sourdough miners along the Yukon River to the gold rush town of Dawson. Camp along the banks of the mighty Yukon River, and relive history panning for gold or gambling at Diamond Tooth Gertie's Saloon.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Days: 12-15 Yukon & Inuvik via Dempster Highway

It's still further north along the Dempster Highway into Canada's Northwest Territories and across the Arctic Circle to Inuvik, Canada's northernmost town. Be prepared for some remote and sparse facilities, as we experience first hand, the lifestyle and cultures of the Dene, Metis and Inuvialuit peoples in this frontier town. Take an optional flight to the town of Tuktoyaktuk on the coast of the Arctic Ocean to gain a unique insight into this remote and hardy community.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Days: 16-17 Dawson City & Alaska Range

Returning south again through Dawson City, the scenic "Top of the World Highway" takes us back into Alaska.
Accommodation: Hotel & camping with camping meals included

Days: 18-20 Denali National Park

Saving the best for last, Denali National Park - "The Great One" - where nature survives in a timeless state. Home to Mt. McKinley, the tallest peak in North America, grizzly bears, caribou, Dall sheep, marmots and wolves, all roam the park. Activities such as river rafting, dog sled demonstrations and nature trail walks are available. The following two days are free to explore the backcountry, which offers scenic views of the taiga and sub-arctic tundra. There are superb opportunities to view wildlife, and access to limitless hiking options for all fitness and adventure levels - a perfect finish to an unforgettable journey.
Accommodation: Cabins included. Meals paid locally.

Days: 21 Anchorage

Returning to Anchorage in the afternoon, our Alaska-Yukon adventure comes to an end. If you're not flying out tonight, it's the perfect opportunity for a farewell dinner.

Tour ends at approx 17:00 hrs in Anchorage on day 21.

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