Day 1
Arrival & City Exploration
Anchorage
1 Night
Arrive in Alaska's largest city surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and wilderness. Begin your adventure with local culture and wildlife.
Today's Schedule
12:00 PM
Arrive Anchorage & Downtown Walk
2 hours
2:30 PM
Anchorage Museum
2 hours
5:00 PM
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Walk
2 hours
7:30 PM
Alaska Seafood Dinner
2 hours
Captured Moments
Local Cuisine
King Crab LegsWild Alaska SalmonReindeer Sausage
Must Visit
Anchorage MuseumTony Knowles TrailDowntown Anchorage
Day 2
Wildlife & Glaciers
Anchorage
1 Night
Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see bears, moose, and eagles, then explore the stunning Portage Glacier area.
Today's Schedule
8:00 AM
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
2.5 hours
11:00 AM
Portage Glacier & Begich Boggs Visitor Center
2 hours
1:30 PM
Lunch at Girdwood
1 hour
3:00 PM
Alyeska Tram & Glacier Views
2.5 hours
6:00 PM
Return to Anchorage & Dinner
3 hours
Captured Moments
Local Cuisine
Halibut Fish & ChipsSourdough BreadBerry Pie
Must Visit
Alaska Wildlife CenterPortage GlacierAlyeska Resort
Day 3
Drive to Denali National Park
Denali
1 Night
Scenic drive north to Denali National Park, home to North America's highest peak and incredible wildlife.
Today's Schedule
7:00 AM
Drive to Denali (4.5h)
5 hours
12:30 PM
Lunch at Talkeetna (Optional Detour)
1.5 hours
3:00 PM
Denali Visitor Center
1.5 hours
5:00 PM
Horseshoe Lake Trail
2 hours
8:00 PM
Dinner at Denali Lodge
2 hours
Captured Moments
Local Cuisine
Wild GameAlaska BeerCampfire S'mores
Must Visit
Denali National ParkMt. Denali ViewsTalkeetna
Day 4
Denali Bus Tour & Wildlife
Denali
1 Night
Take the iconic bus deep into Denali for wildlife viewing - grizzly bears, wolves, caribou, and hopefully clear views of Denali itself.
Today's Schedule
6:00 AM
Tundra Wilderness Tour (8h Bus)
8 hours
3:00 PM
Return & Rest
2 hours
5:30 PM
Evening Nature Walk
1.5 hours
7:30 PM
Dinner & Midnight Sun
3 hours
Captured Moments
Local Cuisine
Packed LunchLodge DinnerHot Cocoa
Must Visit
Tundra Wilderness TourGrizzly Bear ViewingPolychrome Pass
Day 5
Kenai Fjords & Glaciers
Seward/Kenai
1 Night
Journey south to Seward for a spectacular boat cruise through Kenai Fjords with tidewater glaciers, whales, and puffins.
Today's Schedule
6:00 AM
Drive to Seward (3h from Anchorage)
3 hours
10:00 AM
Kenai Fjords Cruise (6h)
6 hours
5:00 PM
Exit Glacier Hike
2 hours
8:00 PM
Seafood Farewell Dinner in Seward
2 hours
Captured Moments
Local Cuisine
Fresh HalibutCrab CakesWild Berry Cobbler
Must Visit
Kenai Fjords CruiseTidewater GlaciersExit Glacier
Extend Your Journey
Homer & Kachemak Bay
4.5h drive south
Fairbanks & Northern Lights
6h drive north