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Alaskan Adventure
Classic Camping Tour 13 Days
From the southern coast to the crossroads of the interior, experience the majestic beauty and frontier adventure of this vast, great state
Denali National Park ALASKA Alaska Range
Anchorage Luxury Wilderness Camp
Valdez Kenai Fjords NP
WrangellSt. Elias NP
Gulf of Alaska
ITINERARY
Departs our Anchorage hotel at 0730hrs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Denali NP Denali NP Denali NP Alaska Range (HP) Wrangell-St. Elias NP Wrangell-St. Elias NP Valdez Valdez 9 Kenai Fjords NP 10 Kenai Fjords NP 11 Luxury Wilderness Camp (HP) 12 Luxury Wilderness Camp (HP) 13 Anchorage
NP = National Park HP = Hotel night included in the price NOTE- Alaskan trips pass through rugged terrain and isolated areas. Many areas / camp grounds will only have basic / rustic facilities and little nightlife.
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Alaska - Classic Camping Tour
e begin by travelling to Denali National Park where nature survives in a timeless
Heading further south, we climb Thompson Pass on our way to spending two nights in Valdez. Tucked away at the end of a glacier-carved fjord, this is the most northerly ice-free port in the Western Hemisphere and the terminus of the Alaskan Pipeline. The next day, you may take the opportunity to explore this part of Prince William Sound by sea kayak. After skirting around the rugged snow-capped peaks of the Chugach Mountain Range, you arrive at the colourful fishing village of Seward for seaside camping. Choices of activities include hiking Exit Glacier, fishing the waters of Resurrection Bay, or a boat tour of Kenai Fjords National Park. Spectacular views of this rugged coastline and the Kenai Mountains, sea mammals, bird watching, and a visit to a tidewater glacier for the sights and sounds of icebergs being calved into the sea, are all part of the boat tour. Then venture to the other side of the Kenai Peninsula, from Homer we will travel by boat to our luxury wilderness camp overlooking Kachemak Bay and surrounded by the magnificent Kenai Mountains. Experience a true Alaskan adventure in this remote wilderness paradise, with activities such as sea kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, and beach combing. Enjoy home-cooked meals, including a salmon bake, while basking in the breathtaking scenery. Returning to Anchorage in the late afternoon completes our excellent adventure.
state. Surrounding the tallest mountain peak in North America, grizzly bears, caribou, Dall sheep, marmots and wolves, all roam the park. Activities such as river rafting, dog sled demonstrations or walking on a quiet nature trail are available near our lovely campground setting bordering the park. The following two days are free to explore the backcountry, which offers scenic views of the taiga and sub-arctic tundra, superb opportunities to view wildlife, and access to limitless hiking options for all fitness and adventure levels. We follow the old Denali Highway east across the foot of the Alaska mountain range where we then spend the night in rustic cabins. There you will experience the quiet lakes of the tundra, a birder's paradise, while watching for caribou, or experience excellent fishing for grayling. Next follow the pipeline south where we turn off the main highway and head into the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Camp on the banks of the Kennicott River in the shadow of Mount Blackburn with a beautiful view of Root Glacier. The next day is free to explore this vast wilderness region from the historic area of McCarthy and Kennicott. Activities available are hiking, ice climbing, sightseeing, and glacierwalking.
TOUR ESSENTIALS
Duration: 13 days When to go: June - August Accommodation: 9 camping nights, 1 hotel night 2 nights luxury wilderness camp Meals: US$9 daily camping food kitty Some meals paid locally
WHAT'S INCLUDED
· Services of the tour leader, camping fees/equipment and transportation · 2 nights luxury wilderness camp including transportation and meals, shown as (HP) in the itinerary · 1 night accommodation on the Alaska Range shown as (HP) in the itinerary · Admission to all National Parks as per the itinerary · Sea kayaking · National Park Shuttle
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Whitewater rafting · Ice climbing Dogsled demonstration · Halibut fishing Alyeska Mountain cable car · Scenic flights Kenai Fjords scenic cruise · National park hiking
For departure dates and prices please see pages 62-63
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