Awesome Itinerary, Planning the Alaskan Vacation to See it All

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Planning a trip to Alaska can be daunting. You want to see it all and make the most of every moment. We hear you! That's why we've put together what we consider the ideal itinerary.

Our Awesome Alaska trip brings together some of the state's greatest sights in one seemless, action-packed and incredibly scenic trip.

Over 10 days, discover the history, landscapes, wildlife and wide open spaces that make the Last Frontier so unique in the world.

DAY 1: Celebrate the past

Jump into your Alaska adventure with a day exploring Fairbanks at your leisure. You may decide to climb on board the Riverboat Discovery or grab the Gold Dredge No. 8 tour on the Chena River before returning to your hotel to rest and prepare for the next day’s adventures.

DAY 2: Drive deep to find Denali
Drive from Fairbanks to Denali National Park. From there, a specially-outfitted backcountry bus takes you to the heart of the park to view scenery and wildlife. Overnight at the exclusive Denali Backcountry Lodge.

DAY 3: Escape into the wild
Spend a leisurely day at the heart of Denali National Park. Choose from guided hikes, gold panning and naturalist-led walks. Overnight at Denali Backcountry Lodge.

Hiking in Denali backcountry

DAY 4: Uncharted territory, undisturbed wildlife
Travel in comfort on your return trip aboard our backcountry bus. Take a last look at the outstanding scenery and wildlife of Denali, then drive to the quaint mountain climbers’ town of Talkeetna. Overnight at the secluded Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.

DAY 5: Crash through rivers, soar over glaciers
Explore Talkeetna, perhaps an optional adventure of a flightseeing tour or jet boat ride on a glacier-fed river. Drive to Anchorage.

Flight seeing close to Denali

DAY 6: Scenic drive on the Seward Highway
Travel from Anchorage to Seward and enjoy one of the most scenic drives in North America. Hug the shores of the Turnagain Arm as you watch for belugas, Dall sheep and, if the timing’s right, the famed bore tide. Visit the Alaska SeaLife Center and kick back with a night at the beautiful Seward Windsong Lodge.

DAY 7: A stunning blend of fjords and wildlife
Take a Kenai Fjords Cruise on Resurrection Bay and take in spectacular sea life and scenery. You’ll stop and overnight at the Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge on remote Fox Island. Activities include exploring the pebbled beaches with a Park Ranger, and learning to prepare fresh salmon with our executive chef.

DAY 8: An unforgettable getaway
Get up close and personal with puffins, sea lions and towering coastal cliffs as you glide through the protected waters of Resurrection Bay on a guided sea kayak trip.

Kenai Fjords Tour Boat

DAY 9: Farther into Kenai Fjords
Leave Fox Island first thing in the morning and spend your day discovering thundering glaciers, ancient coastal rainforests and frolicking wildlife on a Kenai Fjords National Park cruise. Overnight in Seward.

DAY 10: Adventure in Anchorage
Drive to Anchorage, where you are free to experience the city sights. Your itinerary ends here, but your memories will last a lifetime.

Plan your Alaska dream vacation, call our team of Trip Planning Experts today at 1 .800.808.8068.

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