Summer in Alaska

DAY 1
Arrival in Anchorage
Arrival in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city and gateway to the wilderness. Transfer to the hotel and time to settle in. Evening walk along 4th Avenue with views of the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. Welcome dinner.
Overnight stay in Anchorage.

DAY 2
Anchorage & Kenai Peninsula
Breakfast. Travel south along the scenic Seward Highway, one of the most beautiful drives in North America.
• Stop at coastal viewpoints overlooking Turnagain Arm
• Explore the Kenai Peninsula’s dramatic landscapes
Continue to the seaside town of Homer, known for its art scene and ocean views.
Overnight stay in Homer.

DAY 3
Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise
Breakfast. Embark on a wildlife and glacier cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park.
• Cruise among towering fjords and tidewater glaciers
• Opportunities to spot whales, sea lions, puffins, and otters
Return to Homer in the evening. Overnight stay in Homer.

DAY 4
Matanuska Glacier & Palmer
Breakfast and check-out. Travel north toward the Matanuska Valley.
• Visit the impressive Matanuska Glacier
• Stop in Palmer to see the iconic musk oxen at a local farm or sanctuary
Continue toward Talkeetna. Overnight stay in the Talkeetna area.

DAY 5
Talkeetna & Denali National Park
Breakfast. Explore the historic town of Talkeetna, a former gold-mining settlement.
Optional scenic flightseeing tour over Denali and the Alaska Range.
Continue to Denali National Park. Hotel check-in and evening at leisure.
Overnight stay near Denali National Park.

DAY 6
Denali National Park
Breakfast. Spend the day exploring Denali National Park.
• Guided park bus tour through tundra landscapes
• Opportunities to see wildlife such as moose, caribou, bears, and Dall sheep
• Views of Denali, North America’s highest peak
Overnight stay near Denali National Park.

DAY 7
Fairbanks & River Cruise
Breakfast and check-out. Travel north to Fairbanks, the cultural heart of Alaska’s interior.
• City highlights tour
• River cruise on the Chena and Tanana Rivers
• Visit the Museum of the North to learn about Alaska’s history, culture, and natural wonders
Farewell dinner. Overnight stay in Fairbanks.

DAY 8
Departure
Breakfast and check-out. Transfer to the airport.