Alaskan Adventure

Alaskan Adventure

The expansive grandeur of “The Last Frontier” will override your senses – marvel at a bear or moose on a wildlife tour in Denali National Park, feel the exhilaration of a whitewater rafting trip down the Nenana River, take flight and soar around majestic Mount McKinley, venture beyond the Arctic Circle. Go north and find outdoor adventures awaiting you in Alaska!

Length: 9 days
Accommodations: Hotel
as per itinerary
Meals: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch
as per itinerary
Sightseeing: Alaska
Transportation: Modern Coach
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Itinerary

  1. Day Icon-day1 Anchorage to Denali National Park via Talkeetna

    Meet up with your Contiki Crew and take off to Talkeetna, a funky little town offering panoramic views of Mt. McKinley. You can opt to soar around the dramatic peak on a flight-seeing trip before arriving in Denali.

  2. Day Icon-day2 Denali

    Everything Denali serves up is magnificent - jaw-dropping scenery, amazing and unique wild animals, and North America's tallest mountain. Scout it out on an optional tundra wildlife tour.

  3. Day Icon-day3 Denali to Fairbanks

    It’s all thrills as you conquer the challenge of an optional white water rafting excursion before continuing on to the laid-back city of Fairbanks, gateway to the Arctic Circle.

  4. Day Icon-day4 Fairbanks

    Ceremoniously cross the Arctic Circle on an optional fly/drive adventure to the great north. Or just choose to chill out in Fairbanks and relax on a river boat cruise.

  5. Day Icon-day5 Fairbanks to Anchorage

    Cruise back to Alaska’s biggest city and learn about Alaska’s indigenous cultures at the extraordinary Native Heritage Center, a renowned cultural center and museum.

  6. Day Icon-day6 Anchorage to Homer

    Destined for the dramatic landscape of the Kenai Peninsula, grab a bite to eat at Alyeska, Alaska’s premier year-round resort, before arriving in the pretty, seaside town of Homer.

  7. Day Icon-day7 Homer

    Observe Alaskan Kodiaks on an awesome bear viewing flight or get ready for a day of exceptional kayaking – the choice is yours. Or just relish in the breathtaking setting of this quirky artist community.

  8. Day Icon-day8 Homer to Seward

    Perhaps encounter a giant Kenai moose along the stunning Sterling Highway on your way to the unspoiled town of Seward. Check out seabirds, harbor seals, octopus, and sea lions in the fascinating SeaLife Center.

  9. Day Icon-day9 Seward to Anchorage

    Choose a morning cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park where photo ops and wildlife abound along the wild and mountainous glacial shores. Travel back to Anchorage where you’ll say farewell to your new friends.

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Highlights

All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!

Included
  • Talkeetna: Visit Historic town site; Panoramic views of Mt. Mckinley 6,194 m (20,320 ft)
  • Denali: Visit Denali National Park; Visit Iditarod Headquarters
  • Fairbanks: Visit the University of Anchorage Museum; City Sightseeing; See Downtown, Alaska Pipeline & the Musk-Ox Farm
  • Anchorage: The Alaska Native Heritage Center; City Sightseeing; See Downtown, Lake Hood & Resolution Park
  • Alyeska: Drive along the Scenic Turnigan Arm; See the Cook Inlet; Visit Beluga Point; Gondola ride with panoramic views and lunch at Mt Alyeska
  • Homer: See Russian Village; Visit the famous "Spit"; See Kachemak Bay
  • Seward: See the dormant volcano Mt. Redoubt; See Mt. Marathon; Visit Exit Glacier
Accomodations
  • 8 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation
  • Breakfast (B) and Dinners (D) as per itinerary
  • Experienced Tour Manager and Driver
  • Modern air-conditioned coach
  • Inclusions and highlights as outlined
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Optional Excursions

Talkeetna

Flight-seeing around Mt McKinley (From USD$180.00)
Experience Alaska's wilderness with a flightseeing tour of Mt. McKinley (Denali) and the other magnificent peaks of the Alaska Range. From Talkeetna, the dramatic features of the Alaska Range - glacier filled valleys, rugged peaks, and towering mountains - can be explored with a variety of flightseeing tour options. Add on a glacier landing to your Denali flightseeing tour, and experience first-hand what it's like to walk on a glacier.

Denali

Wildlife Tour in Denali National Park (USD$115.00)
Everything about Denali National Park is big: the scenery, the mountains, the incredible beauty, and the animals. The Tundra Wildlife Tour is an excellent way to spot the wildlife for which Alaska is so famous: moose, bear, wolves, caribou, Dall sheep and more. Fully narrated by a naturalist, this all day tour travels 53 miles into Denali National Park to the Toklat River. The tour focuses on scouting out the wildlife in the park, in addition to explaining the historical and geographical background of the area.
White Water Rafting (USD$75.00)
Enjoy an exhilarating 2 hour Alaska whitewater raft adventure. Class III/IV whitewater rapids will take your breath away!

Fairbanks

Fly/Driver to the Artic Circle (US$289.00)
Drive north in the personalized comfort of tour coaches and vans along the famed Dalton Highway. You'll visit the Arctic Circle Trading Post, situated in the rural community of Joy, Alaska and view the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline. Experience the mighty Yukon River and marvel at the majestic beauty of the northland's most famous waterway and learn of the river's storied past. Finally you'll cross the Arctic Circle in ceremonious fashion and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. You'll fly back to Fairbanks and will see an aerial view of the vast Alaska wilderness.

Homer

Bear Viewing (US$580.00)
The Alaskan Coastal Brown Bear, also known as the Kodiak or Alaskan grizzly, still enjoys undisturbed habitat in Alaska. This adventure allows you to see, observe and photograph the Alaska coastal brown bear in their natural habitat. It is an educational and once in a lifetime experience!
Halibut Fishing (USD$185.00)
Get ready for a full day of great deep sea halibut fishing in Kachemak Bay and Lower Cook Inlet. Be prepared to take home your limit of delicious tasting Pacific halibut or salmon.

Seward

Kenai Fjords Wild Life Cruise (USD$130.00)
Kenai Fjords National Park is well known for its plentiful wildlife and breathtaking scenery. The cruise is narrated by a knowledgeable guide as you visit glaciers and spot the abundant wildlife. Kenai fjords is home to whales, sea lions, puffins and many others!
Sea Life Centre (USD$16.00)
The Alaska SeaLife Center provides a unique Alaskan Ocean Experience that allows visitors to get closer to Alaska's marine species.