Group posing for a photo with Cook Inlet behind them.

Alaska Active Adventure - Tour 123

When traveling in Alaska, a little adventure is a must. This Alaska vacation package delivers.

Alaska Railroad travelling along the Turnagain Arm.

Alaska Active Adventure - Tour 123

When traveling in Alaska, a little adventure is a must. This Alaska vacation package delivers.

Seward's Harbor 360 provides convenient access to day cruises.

Alaska Active Adventure - Tour 123

When traveling in Alaska, a little adventure is a must. This Alaska vacation package delivers.

Experience a full-day narrated bus tour to see wildlife and big landscapes.

Alaska Active Adventure - Tour 123

When traveling in Alaska, a little adventure is a must. This Alaska vacation package delivers.

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Trip Overview

Delve into Alaska's wild places on this dynamic eight-day vacation package. The itinerary is built for active travelers who enjoy bike rides and hikes, both of which are included as guided tours. Other excursions include a day cruise in Seward, a Denali flightseeing trip from Talkeetna, and a wildlife bus tour in Denali National Park. For travel between destinations, the itinerary features both the train and Park Connection Motorcoach. The package starts and concludes in Anchorage.

Trip Highlights

Pedal Anchorage's Coastal Trail on a guided bike tour.
Take a day cruise from Seward into wildlife rich waters dotted with tidewater glaciers in Kenai Fjords National Park.
Explore the toe of Exit Glacier on a guided naturalist hike.
See Denali National Park by plane, bus, and trail.
Ride the Alaska Railroad on two of its iconic routes, the Coastal Classic to Seward and the Denali Star to Anchorage.

Why Pick This Trip

Alaska can be experienced in all sorts of ways. This package embraces those more active adventures that bring you into the state's beautiful landscapes for a fun, sometimes challenging, and always rewarding travel experience. There's also this: You'll have the chance to walk on a glacier.

What's Included

Here is everything that is included. Remember, we can easily add or remove services so this vacation package is the perfect fit for your party.

Anchorage | 2 Nights

A convenient location, updated rooms, and complimentary breakfast draws guests to this comfortable Anchorage hotel. Learn More >

Anchorage | Depart 9:00 AM | 3 Hours

See the sites of Anchorage by bike on this three-hour guided cycling tour along the city's famed Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Learn More >

Depart 6:45 AM | Arrive Seward 11:20 AM

Travel along the Turnagain Arm, past glaciers and gorges in the Kenai Mountains, and through Sitka spruce forests on this scenic Alaska Railroad route. Learn More >

Seward | Depart 11:30 AM | 6 Hours

Experience glaciers, wildlife, and Alaska's remarkable coast on this preeminent cruise through Kenai Fjords. Learn More >

Seward | 2 Nights

Tucked along a salmon stream and within walking distance to most of Seward's main attractions, the Gateway Hotel is also this small coastal community's newest hotel. Learn More >

Seward | Depart 11:15 AM | 3 Hours

Explore Kenai Fjords National Park's only road-accessible glacier on this two-hour guided hike to the toe of Exit Glacier. Learn More >

Depart 10:30 AM | Arrive Talkeetna 5:30 PM

Relax aboard the Park Connection motorcoach connecting coastal Seward to the views and adventures awaiting in Talkeetna. Learn More >

Talkeetna | 1 Night

When the mountain is "out" Denali is unmissable from this ridge-top property. The lodge comprises two full-service restaurants, a coffee shop, bar, and comfortable guest rooms with either forest or mountain views. Learn More >

Talkeetna | Depart 8:30 AM | 1 Hour

Land on a glacier deep within the Alaska Range on this unforgettable flightseeing trip out of Talkeetna. Learn More >

Depart 5:45 PM | Arrive Denali Park 8:30 PM

Leave in the morning or leave in the evening aboard a luxury Park Connection motorcoach bound for the entrance to Denali National Park. Learn More >

Denali Park | 2 Nights

Stay in a cedar cabin or comfortable lodge room at this resort-style property. The Village is seven miles from the entrance to Denali Park and offers guests free shuttle service. Learn More >

Denali Park | Depart 6:00 AM | 5 Hours

Fully narrated bus tour with a turnaround point at the historic Murie Cabin deep inside Denali National Park. Learn More >

Denali Park | Depart 5:00 PM | 3 Hours

Offering active exploration of the unique natural setting of the Denali Park area, guests return from this three-hour walking tour both energized and educated. Learn More >

Depart 12:30 PM | Arrive Anchorage 8:00 PM

Alaskan owned and operated, this premier rail service offers passengers reserved seating in a luxury dome car and delicious dining options for lunch and dinner. The southbound Wilderness Express arrives in Anchorage at 8 PM. Learn More >

Anchorage | 1 Night

A convenient location, updated rooms, and complimentary breakfast draws guests to this comfortable Anchorage hotel. Learn More >

Itinerary

Read on for a day-by-day breakdown of this tour package. Click on an item to get started, and be sure to contact us if you have any questions.

Fly into the Anchorage airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight Anchorage.

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you'll start your first full day in Alaska on a guided bike tour. The tour follows about nine miles of the Coastal Trail, a city path popular among locals (mainly people, but sometimes moose). The afternoon is yours to explore downtown shops, parks, bars, and restaurants. Overnight Anchorage.

You'll arrive at the Anchorage Depot early this morning to meet the Coastal Classic train to Seward. This route is among the most scenic in Alaska. The landscapes are diverse and much of it is only accessible by rail.

After you arrive into Seward, you'll head directly to the Small Boat Harbor for a day cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park. It's a favorite excursion for so many reasons: The cruise catamaran is stable and spacious, the wildlife diverse and abundant, and the views of coastal cliffsides and towering tidewater glaciers unparalleled. An onboard lunch is included. Overnight Seward.

Lace up your hiking boots, you're off to Exit Glacier today. The trail near the glacier is moderate, but the scenery stunning. To see a glacier like this, to explore it so closely, is an experience you'll never forget. Overnight Seward.

This relaxed day of travel provides a welcome breather after yesterday's adventures. You'll take the Park Connection Motorcoach from Seward to Talkeetna, stopping for a midday break in downtown Anchorage. Overnight Talkeetna.

Morning brings your first of three unique Denali National Park excursions, a flightseeing tour into the mountains at the heart of the park. Even better, you'll land on a glacier amidst those formidable peaks.

Spend your afternoon exploring the funky town of Talkeetna, then catch the Park Connection heading further north to your lodging in the small summer community near the Denali Park entrance. Overnight Denali.

Head out this morning on your second Denali National Park adventure. You'll take a guided bus tour down the Park Road, the only road that goes into the park. There's a good chance you'll see wildlife, from straw-colored grizzly bears to caribou and Dall sheep.

In the early evening, join a local guide on a three-hour naturalist walking tour. The trails are moderate, the pace relaxed, and the opportunities to learn about local flora and fauna innumerable. Overnight Denali.

Relax this morning and savor your final few hours in the Denali Park area before catching the train heading south to Anchorage. Your package concludes with a final overnight in Anchorage.

Map

Check out the map below for a visual overview of this specific tour package. You can see a larger version of the map here, or try our an interactive tour map by using the link below.

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Rates & Dates

The prices below will give you an idea of approximately how much this trip will cost. Keep in mind your actual price will likely vary based on your departure date, availability, and any modifications you make. You can use one of the links below to request an exact quote for your party, or price the trip yourself if you prefer using our My Trip feature. You can often save money by traveling in the value season, typically May and September.

	Single	Double	Triple	Quad	Child
Tour Price	Single: $4,773	Double: $3,287	Triple: $2,836	Quad: $2,611	Child: $1,156
Taxes & Fees	Single: $381	Double: $235	Triple: $190	Quad: $168	Child: $56
Total	Single: $5,154	Double: $3,522	Triple: $3,026	Quad: $2,779	Child: $1,212
The columns above represent room occupancy. For example, "Double" means two adults sharing one room. The "Child" rate shown is based on an 11 year old sharing a room with two adults.

	Single	Double	Triple	Quad	Child
Tour Price	Single: $4,142	Double: $2,941	Triple: $2,585	Quad: $2,407	Child: $1,125
Taxes & Fees	Single: $325	Double: $207	Triple: $172	Quad: $154	Child: $56
Total	Single: $4,467	Double: $3,148	Triple: $2,757	Quad: $2,561	Child: $1,181
The columns above represent room occupancy. For example, "Double" means two adults sharing one room. The "Child" rate shown is based on an 11 year old sharing a room with two adults.

Options and Add-Ons

This is one of our most popular active Alaska tour packages, but you can make it even better! We can add or remove services to make it a perfect match for your party. There's time on your first full day in Anchorage to add an afternoon brewery tour or swap biking for a bear viewing trip to Chinitna Bay. Many of our guests also opt to upgrade their rail experience, switching from Adventure Class to the GoldStar dome service. The choices are many, and just a few suggestions are listed below.

You can make these changes at check out and your final package price will be updated to reflect just the services you choose. Give us a call or request a quote for more specifics.

Denali Park

Minutes away from the Denali National Park entrance, this mountaintop property offers standard guest rooms and premium rooms with a view as well as fine dining at the Alpenglow Restaurant and Peak Spirit Lounge. Learn More >

Anchorage | Depart 2:30 PM | 4 Hours

Take a brief detour from experiencing Alaska’s magnificent wildlife and landscapes on this fun four-hour tasting trip to Anchorage’s favorite craft breweries. Learn More >

Anchorage | Depart 7:30 AM | 6 Hours

Embark on a flight along the Cook Inlet from Anchorage to Lake Clark National Park’s southernmost border on this six-hour flightseeing and brown bear viewing excursion. Learn More >