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Trip Overview
Glaciers, lingering winter landscapes, and the chance to see wildlife feature prominently in this six-day spring season package. The itinerary starts and ends in Anchorage with additional overnights in Seward and Girdwood. Activities include a glacier trek, snowshoeing adventure, and spring wildlife cruise in Resurrection Bay. This trip is built for traveler in March, and can be extended to April and May with minor customizations.
Trip Highlights
- Snowshoe through pristine late winter landscapes.
- Discover museums, breweries, and parks with your free time Seward and Anchorage.
- See plentiful marine wildlife on a Seward day cruise.
- Explore the beautiful Matanuska Glacier by foot.
Why Pick This Trip
Alaska in the spring is a unique time of year that provides travelers with a taste of the quiet beauty of winter blended with energetic, longer days of summer. Combine that with
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 | 5 Days
Drive the Denali Highway, Dalton Highway, and more remote Alaskan roads standard rentals can't go with this four-wheel-drive SUV rental out of Anchorage. Learn More >
Anchorage | 2 Nights
A convenient location, updated rooms, and complimentary breakfast draws guests to this comfortable Anchorage hotel. Learn More >
Anchorage | Depart 8:30 AM | 9 Hours
Walk on a glacier and learn about the fascinating natural history of southcentral Alaska on this fully guided eight-hour tour out of Anchorage. Learn More >
Anchorage | Depart 9:00 AM | 3 Hours
Winter landscapes and wildlife await on this three-hour guided snowshoe excursion along Anchorage's Glen Alps trails. Learn More >
Seward | 2 Nights
Centrally located within walking distance to Seward's major attractions and transfer points, this freshly updated hotel offers mountain view, harbor view, and harbor view balcony suite rooms along with a complimentary continental breakfast. Learn More >
Seward | Depart 12:30 PM | 4 Hours
Witness the an abundance of marine wildlife on a spring season day cruise into Resurrection Bay from Seward. Learn More >
Girdwood | 1 Night
Deluxe accommodations and luxurious amenities, the Alyeska Resort is Alaska's only four-diamond property. The hotel is located just 40 miles southeast of Anchorage in the ski town of Girdwood. 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 Anchorage and pick up your rental car. Explore Anchorage on your own. Overnight Anchorage.
Today's full-day trip takes you north of Anchorage to one of the state's few road accessible glaciers. The Matanuska Glacier and landscape that surrounds it is breathtaking. After about two hours trekking on the glacier you'll head back to Anchorage in the early evening. Overnight Anchorage.
Your morning starts with a fun guided snowshoeing adventure outside of Anchorage. Afterward grab a hot beverage and well-earned treat or two for the drive to Seward. Keep your camera handy. The route is a National Scenic Byway. Overnight Seward.
The morning is yours to explore this quaint bayside community. Take a walk down the Iditarod Trail along Resurrection Bay, or spend some time in Small Boat Harbor. Early this afternoon you're off on a spring wildlife cruise. Grey whales begin migrating through the area in March, so keep an eye out for those telltale blow spouts along the way. Overnight Seward.
Today you'll make your way back along the Seward Highway to Girdwood, a small ski town on the Turnagain Arm. Before you get there, take a spin through the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Enjoy a final overnight at the Alyeska Resort in Girdwood.
You trip concludes with a return drive and rental drop in Anchorage.
Map
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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.
| Single | Double | Triple | Quad | Child | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour Price | Single: $1,622 | Double: $1,055 | Triple: $889 | Quad: $806 | Child: $443 |
| Taxes & Fees | Single: $227 | Double: $118 | Triple: $85 | Quad: $68 | Child: $7 |
| Total | Single: $1,849 | Double: $1,173 | Triple: $974 | Quad: $874 | Child: $450 |
| 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: $1,622 | Double: $1,055 | Triple: $889 | Quad: $806 | Child: $443 |
| Taxes & Fees | Single: $227 | Double: $118 | Triple: $85 | Quad: $68 | Child: $7 |
| Total | Single: $1,849 | Double: $1,173 | Triple: $974 | Quad: $874 | Child: $450 |
| 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. | |||||
Package Detail
- Tour ID 830
- Price From $1,055 + Tax
- Duration 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Start / End Anchorage / Anchorage
- Departure Dates Daily from 3/2/2022 to 3/29/2022
- Travel By Rental Car
- Tour Type Self Guided
- Destinations Anchorage, Seward, Girdwood
Next Steps
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