Alaska Vacation Packages

Alaska Explorer Safari - Tour 941
Explore your way through Alaska's diverse wilderness in style. This nine-day safari is our original "adventure with a shower" trip. Visit our original and recently renovated Kenai Riverside Lodge, the wilderness of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge (we've replaced the original trip's tent camping with two nights at our highly acclaimed Kenai Backcountry Lodge), and an in-depth deluxe camping adventure in Denali National Park. You'll camp in comfort as our guides do all the work; simply relax and enjoy the unique wilderness immersion.

Highlights
Anchorage, Kenai River Lodge, Raft the Kenai River Canyon, Chugach Natl. Forest, Ship Tour of Kenai Fjords Natl. Park, Talkeetna (Optional Flightseeing of Mt. McKinley), Denali Natl. Park, Alaska Railroad ride back to Anchorage

2009 Departure Dates
June 16 - 24, June 30 - July 8, July 14 - 22, July 28 - August 5, August 11 - 19, August 25 - Sept 2

Day 3 & 4 • Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Raft the turquoise waters of the Kenai River to boat-in only Kenai Backcountry Lodge, your home for the next two nights. Hike to the alpine tundra, take a motorized skiff tour of Skilak Lake, relax in the wood-fired sauna. Enjoy gourmet, homecooked meals and comfy wilderness accommodations.

Day 5 • Talkeetna
Boat across Skilak Lake and travel by van to Talkeetna, the Gateway to Denali. Take and optional flightseeing tour of Mt. McKinley, or wander downtown Talkeetna and learn the town's mountaineering history. Overnight in Talkeetna.

Day 6 & 7 • Talkeetna/Denali
Morning travel to Denali National Park. Explore the vast landscapes and search for wildflowers, moose, caribou, bears, and dall sheep while enjoying a casual afternoon hike. For the next two nights, tent camp within view of Mt. McKinley (Denali).  On Day 7, travel deep inside the Park on a wildlife drive. Pick out an area to hike and explore; your guides will suggest hikes based on your level of adventure.

Day 8 • Denali
Enjoy another full day of exploration and hiking within the park. Return to the park entrance, where your guides will take you to your accommodations for the evening; comfortable cabins with linens and hot showers.

Day 9 • Denali/Anchorage
After breakfast, bid farewell to your trip guides and board the Alaska Railroad bound for Anchorage, arriving at approx. 8:30 pm. (Dinner and transfers not included; train to Fairbanks arranged upon request at the time of booking).