Awesome Alaska: A Journey of Discovery by Road, Rail & Cruise

A curated journey to the best of Alaska. Visit the awesome sights, and experience them in ways you’ve dreamed of!

From the coast to the tundra, Awesome Alaska is a trip of discovery. Explore the rich history, wild glaciers and coastal inlets in a self-drive journey that has been designed to make the most of each and every awesome day, with outstanding lodging each night.

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Kickstart the trip by celebrating the past

Day 1

Jump into your Alaska adventure with a day exploring Fairbanks at your leisure. Climb aboard the Riverboat Discovery or grab the Gold Dredge No. 8 tour on the Chena River. Then, return to your hotel to rest and prepare for the adventures to come.

Day 2

Drive from Fairbanks to Denali National Park. There, a specially-outfitted backcountry bus takes you to the heart of the iconic park to view scenery and wildlife. Overnight at the exclusive Denali Backcountry Lodge.

Day 3

Spend a day soaking up the best of Denali. Choose from guided hikes, gold-panning or more gentle naturalist-led walks. Overnight at Denali Backcountry Lodge.

Uncharted territory, undisturbed wildlife

Day 4

Travel in comfort on your return trip aboard our backcountry bus. Relish one last look at the outstanding scenery and wildlife of Denali, then drive to the funky mountain climbers’ town of Talkeetna. Overnight at the secluded Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.

Power through rivers or soar over glaciers

Day 5

Explore quaint Talkeetna, then choose from an optional flightseeing tour or a jet-boat ride on a glacier-fed river. Drive to Anchorage.

Day 6

Travel from Anchorage to Seward following one of the most scenic drives in North America. Hugging the shores of Turnagain Arm, watch for Dall sheep on shore, and belugas and possibly the famed bore tide along the coast. Visit the Alaska SeaLife Center, then relax at the beautiful Seward Windsong Lodge.

Day 7

Enjoy spectacular scenery and sea life on a Kenai Fjords cruise. Get away from it all at Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge on remote Fox Island where a hands-on culinary experience is followed by a Park Ranger-led walk. End the day with an after-dinner campfire and a night in a waterfront cabin.

Day 8

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.

Day 9

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

Day 10

Drive to Anchorage, where you can explore the sights on your own. Your awesome journey ends here, but your memories will last a lifetime!

All-inclusive escorted tour that takes care of you from the moment you arrive to the moment you get back to the airport. Experience some of the best our state has to offer.

Experience Alaska’s grandeur from the unique perspective and comfort of the Alaska Railroad as you journey from Fairbanks to the continent’s highest mountain and embark on countless adventures along the way.

A curated journey to the best of Alaska. Visit the awesome sights, and experience them in ways you’ve dreamed of!

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