Off the Beaten Path - Tour 811

Experience the real Alaska on the road less traveled on this self-guided 12-day vacation package featuring travel by rental car from Anchorage, Alaska.

Rafting is a great way to experience the Nenana River.

Off the Beaten Path - Tour 811

Experience the real Alaska on the road less traveled on this self-guided 12-day vacation package featuring travel by rental car from Anchorage, Alaska.

Remarkable setting of the K2 Denali Experience flight.

Off the Beaten Path - Tour 811

Experience the real Alaska on the road less traveled on this self-guided 12-day vacation package featuring travel by rental car from Anchorage, Alaska.

Off the Beaten Path - Tour 811

Experience the real Alaska on the road less traveled on this self-guided 12-day vacation package featuring travel by rental car from Anchorage, Alaska.

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Trip Overview

Experience the real Alaska on the road less traveled on this self-guided 12-day vacation package featuring travel by rental car to Anchorage, Valdez, Fairbanks, Denali Park, Talkeetna, and Seward. Visit eclectic towns and enjoy the views at quieter, less-visited sites. Get to know the locals. Enjoy the independence to stop and explore along the way.

Trip Highlights

Visit the Columbia Glacier and its rugged surrounding scenery on a day cruise out of Valdez.
Take a guided journey through the living history of Fairbanks aboard a Chena River sternwheeler.
Experience the living history of gold prospectors in Alaska and then try to strike it rich during an interactive gold panning demo.
Splash through Class III and IV Nenana River rapids on an exhilarating whitewater raft trip.
Experience the enormity of the Alaska Range aboard a Denali flightseeing tour from Talkeetna.
See marine life up close at Alaska's renowned coastal wildlife research and rehabilitation center.

Why Pick Alaska Tour & Travel

We specialize in custom Alaska travel packages. We can offer expert advice and make changes to this package until it is the perfect fit for your party. We never mark up our packages with hidden costs or fees, a common practice in the industry. On our What's Included tab on this page you can click though and see the individual prices for everything included in the tour, and we stand behind these prices with our lowest price guarantee.

We have been exclusively in the Alaska travel business for 25 years, and have helped over 250,000 visitors plan their perfect Alaska vacations. We have an A+ rating with the Alaska BBB and nearly 1,000 Five Star reviews with Trip Advisor. Learn more here.

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 | 1 Night

Just minutes from the Anchorage airport, the Courtyard is a top choice for travelers arriving late or departing early from Anchorage. Learn More >

Anchorage | 10 Days

When flexibility and freedom is a must, opt to travel by rental car. Rates available for compact, midsize, full size, and minivans. Learn More >

Valdez | 2 Nights

Centrally located in the small coastal town of Valdez, this hotel offers fresh, modern accommodations along with an indoor pool and continental breakfast. Learn More >

Valdez | Depart 10:30 AM | 6 Hours

Take to the waters of Prince William Sound on this remarkable six-hour glacier and wildlife cruise out of Valdez. Learn More >

Fairbanks | 2 Nights

Relax in a private riverfront or garden cottage in this quaint property. The resort, which offers a free shuttle service to the Fairbanks airport and depot, is located on the banks of the Chena River. Learn More >

Fairbanks | Depart 8:45 AM | 3 Hours

Ride on a historic sternwheeler on this fully narrated three-hour tour featuring floatplane and sled dog demonstrations and an Athabascan village walk. Learn More >

Fairbanks | Depart 1:45 PM | 2 Hours

A two-hour exploration of Alaska's rich mining history featuring a short train ride, visit to a dredge, and chance to pan for gold. Learn More >

Denali Park | Depart 3:00 PM | 3 Hours

Splash through wilder rapids in the Nenana River Gorge on this three-hour trip with Denali's longest-running rafting company. Learn More >

Denali Park | 2 Nights

Enjoy unparalleled hospitality minutes from the Denali National Park entrance. The hotel offers standard hillside and premium deluxe rooms as well as a restaurant serving up the area's best barbeque. 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 >

Talkeetna | Depart 4:00 PM | 1 Hour

Experience the extreme beauty of Denali and the fortress of granite peaks surrounding it on this must-do flightseeing trip out of 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 >

Seward | 2 Nights

Just three miles north of Seward, this full-service lodge invites guests into a secluded forest setting while providing convenient shuttle service to local activities. Learn More >

Seward | Depart 10:00 AM | 8 Hours

Cruise alongside glaciers and through scenic bays on this popular 8.5-hour tour to Kenai Fjords National Park and Fox Island. Learn More >

Seward

Unlock the mysteries of Alaska's rich and diverse marine ecosystem at this renowned education, research, and wildlife rehabilitation facility. Learn More >

Anchorage | 1 Night

Just minutes from the Anchorage airport, the Courtyard is a top choice for travelers arriving late or departing early from Anchorage. Learn More >

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: $6,874	Double: $4,030	Triple: $3,157	Quad: $2,720	Child: $769
Taxes & Fees	Single: $744	Double: $418	Triple: $313	Quad: $261	Child: $46
Total	Single: $7,618	Double: $4,448	Triple: $3,470	Quad: $2,981	Child: $815
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: $6,874	Double: $4,030	Triple: $3,157	Quad: $2,720	Child: $769
Taxes & Fees	Single: $744	Double: $418	Triple: $313	Quad: $261	Child: $46
Total	Single: $7,618	Double: $4,448	Triple: $3,470	Quad: $2,981	Child: $815
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.

Map

Here is our general tour map showing all the destinations we offer. You can see a larger version here, or click on the SHOW INTERACTIVE MAP link below to see a map for this specific tour.

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Options & Upgrades

Keep in mind we can add or remove services to make this tour package a perfect match for your party. Your final package price will be updated to reflect just the services you choose.

Give us a call at 800-208-0200 or request a quote for more specifics. If you prefer, you can add the components of this tour package to your My Trip planner and make modifications on your own.