Alaska Denali Expedition

Anchorage - Anchorage

12 days through USA

FROM: $1575 USD

Transport:

US Style School Bus, Boat

Crew:

Accom:

Multishare Hostel 1 night
Camping 3 nights
Wild Camp 1 night

Meals:

Breakfasts x 5, Lunches x 4, Dinners x 3

Physical:

Lifestyle:

Code:

ZDA

Deposit:

$200 USD per person

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TRIP OVERVIEW

Venture out into the wilds of Alaska with our partners Infinite Adventures, owned our ex-crew Natalie and David. Travelling in a converted school bus, you'll overland through the great outdoors getting the full wilderness experience!

The Denali Expedition is focused on the highlights of Alaska's interior, with optional activities including sea kayaking, ice climbing, glacier walks, rafting and scenic flights. View glaciers and icebergs from near or far, trail blaze through the wilds and hopefully come face-to-face with a grizzly bear! Canoe the Maclaren River and kayak around icebergs, camp and cook under the stars and listen to the sounds of nature, and drive along the only road in Denali NP spotting bears, moose, caribou and wolves.

The memories of the towering granite spires and snowy summits of Denali National Park and the wildlife of the area will be unforgettable.

HIGHLIGHTS

Maclaren Lodge/Wilderness Glacier camp
Denali National Park wildlife buses to Toklat River and Eielsen Visitor Center (2 days)
Boat and canoe trips Maclaren River
Hiking Opportunities in Denali NP, Wrangell/St. Elias NP, Seward and Valdez

WHAT TO EXPECT

If you don't have tons of time but want to really explore the back country and remote places of Alaska then this trip is perfect for you; featuring the real highlights of the Kenai peninsula. It's perfect for wildlife fans and active people that love the great outdoors. Plenty of activities included in this trip but all at a relaxed pace. You will be camping the majority of the time.

ITINERARY

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Day 1 - Anchorage

Welcome to the largest city of Alaska, most often thought of as the state's capital. Start off your vacation flying into stunning scenery overlooking the Chugach, Alaskan, Kenai, and Talkeetna mountain ranges. Although Mt. Denali is only visible 20% of the year, there's a chance you could even catch a glimpse. Anchorage is Alaska's most populated area yet it's shared with the likes of bears, moose, and wolves. After your flight into this urban wilderness, make your way to our accommodations for the 6 pm pre-departure meeting followed by a group meal. Take this evening to get to know your fellow travelers and guides.

Optional Activity before tour: Full Day World Famous Brooks River Alaskan Brown Bear Viewing, Katmai National Park.

In Anchorage we will stay in a comfortable hostal in the Downtown area.

Accommodation: Multishare Hostel

Day 2 to 4 - Denali National Park

In the morning we head off to the amazing Denali National Park. Whether it's flora or fauna you came to see, this is the place to fulfill your hopes of seeing large and small wild animals living as they have for ages. We set up our campsite and the following two days you will have the opportunity to take a bus ride through the national park along its only road and hopefully spot bears, moose, caribou, or wolves. For those of you who are looking for a heart pounding and more strenuous adventure, youâ€™ll have the opportunity for trailblazing throughout the parkâ€™s 6 million acres. No trip would be complete without adding the optional activity of flying over Denali National Park and around Mt. Denali (20,320 ft/6194 m.) In the evenings we will sit around the campfire, listening to the sounds of the night and share our adventures of the day.

Included Activities: Two-Day National Park Entrance and Shuttle Bus services, Hiking in Denali National Park (short, long, off the beaten track, that's on you to decide!)
Optional Activities: Flights over Mt. Denali

In Denali National Park we will stay in tents in an established campground

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Day 5 - Maclaren River Lodge

From Denali, we drive the lightly traveled Denali Highway. First opened in 1957, this dirt road was the first to access Denali National Park (then known as Mt. McKinley National Park.) Located in the Maclaren river valley, you traverse through high alpine country on the state’s second highest highway pass. Here lies the Maclaren River Lodge run by Alan and Susie, who are fantastic hosts that will take us on a jet boat ride up to "The Remote Glacier Camp." Now we’re out in the wilderness on our own, no mobile phone reception and no roads. Here we'll stay overnight exploring and camping out in the wilderness.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Wild Camp

Day 6 - Maclaren River Lodge

Today we'll leave our bush camp and take a canoe trip back down the river for our next night at this beautifully situated lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Camping

Day 7 to 9 - Wrangell-St Elias National Park

Here we'™ll visit the largest National Park in the United States and camp at the End-of-the-Road' campground. Literally at the end of the McCarthy Road

Day 10 & 11 - Valdez

Valdez is the terminus of the 800-mile trans-Alaskan pipeline that begins at Prudhoe Bay. Valdez is an important gateway to the interior of Alaska. Valdez was brought to the forefront of national media March 1989. The Exxon Valdez ran aground causing an 11-million gallon oil spill. For many years, flora and fauna were devastated by this environmental catastrophe. Thankfully, order has been mostly restored and the Chugach Mountains set a gorgeous backdrop to this quaint little town. The next day is focused on optional activities. Highly recommended is the Columbia Glacier Sea Kayaking or the Lulu Belle Wildlife Cruise for their beautiful scenery, mammoth icebergs and possibility of spotting all kinds of wildlife.

One of the days we will venture out and see if we can find some bears, eagles or sea lions feeding on salmon. Valdez is well known for bears to come to the local salmon fish hatchery and the surrounding creeks.

Included Activities: Hiking and Scenic Drive
Optional Activities: Glacier/Iceberg Sea $270, Glacier Wildlife Cruises $125 (half day), Bike Rental ($30), Fishing (depending on season)

In Valdez we will camp in an established campground.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Day 12 - Anchorage - End Date

Unfortunately this is the end of our tour, but not before we cross Thompson Pass with stunning views on Worthington Glacier. Our lunch stop will be at Matanuska Glacier before returning to Anchorage in the late afternoon.

Please note that the is the final day of your tour and no accommodation is provided tonight.

Meals: Breakfast

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