Arrival in Anchorage
Dear visitors, we're glad to welcome you to the largest city of Alaska – Anchorage! Upon arrival, your shuttle will transfer you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax after the trip or start your independent city exploration.
Anchorage Trolley Tour & Helicopter Tour
Fuel on breakfast, as today you begin exploring awe-inspiring Alaska. With this 1-hour trolley tour of Anchorage, you can sit back and relax in a comfortable cable car. Ride along in the city and watch moose (safely) across the road and seaplanes descend on Lake Hood and Lake Spenard. From guides with generational ties to Alaska's most populous city, you will gain a unique perspective on the local history and culture. Visit Earthquake Park, the Alaska Railroad, and Lake Hood while taking a 1-hour trolley tour of Anchorage. Learn about the history and legacy of Anchorage from knowledgeable guides.
Approximate timings: several departures during the day
Duration: 1 hour
Age limits: 0+
In the afternoon, you begin your helicopter trip by flying over the Chugach Range, Knik Glacier, Lake George, and other glaciers and icebergs on a helicopter and try to spot some of the native wildlife from a bird's eye view. After your landing, you will be introduced to the Alaskan sled dogs which you can take for a ride along the majestic snowy terrain.
Approximate timings: all day departures
Duration: 1.5 hours
Age limits: 2+
Whittier Escape: Prince William Sound Glacier&Wildlife Cruise
From Anchorage, the train stops briefly at the resort town of Girdwood before continuing on to Portage Glacier where you'll have a few minutes to snap some quick photos from the train of the cascading glacier. The train then travels through a mountain tunnel to eventually reach Whittier, a city with just over 200 residents, all of which whom live within the same building! Once in Whittier, you take 140-mile voyage, that passes sea lion haul outs, rafts of clustered otters, kittiwake colonies, and icebergs inhabited by shy spotted seals. Of all the fun of spotting wildlife, glaciers are the true stars of the day. Harvard, Blackstone, Bryn Mawr, and Marquette are but a handful of the 26 named glaciers seen along the way. The tour boat pauses closest to Harvard Glacier so that passengers can hopefully glimpse huge chunks of ancient ice plunging into the water with thunderous claps. In this extraordinary setting time goes by fast, and soon the catamaran cruises back through College Fjord for a 6:15 PM return into Whittier, where you take your panoramic train back to Anchorage.
Approximate timings: 09:45am - 09:15pm
Duration: around 12 hours
Age limits: no limits
Scenic Train to Talkeetna
It's time to pack and leave Anchorage behind as today you head deeper into Alaska. Today you will ride the Alaska Railroad’s flagship train. On a clear day, this route affords incredible views of the train’s namesake peak: Denali, the tallest mountain in North America.
Traveling between Anchorage and Talkeetna, the train crosses the Knik River with the Chugach Mountains as a backdrop. Just south of Talkeetna, watch for views of Denali rising high above the Susitna River. North of Talkeetna, the tracks veer away from the road system and into the backcountry Hurricane area; this region offers views of the snaking Indian River, the occasional remote cabin and the expansive sight of Hurricane Gulch from the top of a 296-foot bridge. Just south of Denali National Park, Broad Pass offers majestic views of the Alaska Range in all directions; north of the park, the train winds along Healy Canyon, following the curves of the Nenana River below.
Arrival in Talkeetna & Lakes Hiking Tour
Welcome to Talkeetna, the abode of gorgeous lakes and captivating wildlife! The village of Talkeetna is located at the confluence of three rivers at the foothills of Mount McKinley - the small Talkitna River flows into the Susitna River, which gives the village its name. Taking a trip to the untamed wilderness of Denali National Park begins in Talkeetna. Upon arrival in Talkeetna, you are taken to the hotel.
In the afternoon you learn about the best trails in Talkeetna with a naturalist guide. Every turn of this moderately difficult 3-mile hike reveals a new scene of beauty. The lakes are home to loons and kingfishers, while the woods are home to moose and bears. Old-growth forests like this one are full of songbirds, wildflowers, berries, mushrooms, and other forest life. There will be stories about wildlife encounters, life in Talkeetna, and how native people survived in this wild land from your local guide. Getting fresh air, exercising, and eating a healthy snack will rejuvenate and revitalize you. No matter the weather, this is an excellent trip.
Approximate timings: 06:00pm-09:00pm
Duration: 3 hours
Age limits: 0+
Denali Zipline Tour
In the morning you start your adventure deeper in Alaska. The thrilling Denali zipline tour includes zip lines, suspension bridges, a rappel, and a spiral staircase! It is an exciting three-hour ride through the northern boreal forest, with opportunities to pause and gaze out from viewing platforms and along the long aerial bridges taking in Denali and the expanse of the Alaska Range. The zipline, viewing platforms, and suspended sky bridges will offer numerous opportunities to see the mountain vistas, allowing plenty of time for photos.
Approximate timings: several departures available
Duration: 3 hours
Age limits: 10+
Free day & Train to Anchorage
Today you have a free day to explore Talkeetna and beyond. Its a good time to add optional tours by air to Denali or Glaciers or just enjoy Talkeetna riding the bike.
In the afternoon you head back to Anchorage by scenic train.
Traveling between Anchorage and Talkeetna, the train crosses the Knik River with the Chugach Mountains as a backdrop. Just south of Talkeetna, watch for views of Denali rising high above the Susitna River. North of Talkeetna, the tracks veer away from the road system and into the backcountry Hurricane area; this region offers views of the snaking Indian River, the occasional remote cabin and the expansive sight of Hurricane Gulch from the top of a 296-foot bridge. Just south of Denali National Park, Broad Pass offers majestic views of the Alaska Range in all directions; north of the park, the train winds along Healy Canyon, following the curves of the Nenana River below.
Arrival in Anchorage
Dear visitors, we're glad to welcome you to the largest city of Alaska – Anchorage! Upon arrival, your driver will transfer you to the airport. Alternatively, you can add 1 night at the hotel to spend another evening wandering around Anchorage.