Grand Alaskan Adventure

Welcome to Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city and the gateway to the Last Frontier! Your Tour Director is available from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. to answer any questions. After settling into your downtown hotel, enjoy time to explore on your own. Browse local shops, sample fresh Alaskan seafood at one of the city’s restaurants or take a stroll along the scenic Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, where views of Cook Inlet and the surrounding mountains await.

This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Then visit the Anchorage Museum, where exhibits explore the state’s history, art, science, and Indigenous cultures. The remainder of the day is free to explore Anchorage on your own. Browse local shops, visit additional museums, or enjoy one of the city’s many restaurants and scenic outdoor spaces.

This morning, board the world-famous Alaska Railroad for a scenic journey through Alaska’s spectacular wilderness to Talkeetna. This historic town serves as a base for climbers attempting to summit Denali, North America’s highest peak at 20,310 feet. Enjoy free time to explore Talkeetna’s charming downtown, have lunch, shop, or take a walk along the river before continuing to Denali National Park and Preserve. Then travel to Denali for a two-night stay and be surrounded by some of Alaska’s most spectacular scenery.

Covering six million acres of wilderness, Denali National Park and Preserve is home to vast tundra landscapes, glacial rivers, and North America’s highest peak, Denali. Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the area on your own or choose from a variety of optional excursions including a wildlife tour in search of grizzly bears, caribou, moose, and Dall sheep; a rafting adventure down the Nenana River; or a flightseeing excursion for spectacular aerial views of the park and surrounding wilderness. Your Tour Director will be happy to help you make the most of your day.