Experience Alaska on this unforgettable 7 Day, 6 Night adventure tour through Wrangell St. Elias!
Itinerary
DAY 1: WELCOME TO ALASKA
Your BrushBuck Guide will pick you up at your hotel for the beginning of your vacation! We will depart Anchorage and head through the Whittier Tunnel to catch our cruise to Valdez. Expect to see scenic ocean views of glaciers and mountains along with wildlife sightings of humpback whales, orcas, porpoises, sea otters and many different species of seabirds before arriving in Valdez.
Meals: At Guest Leisure in Whittier and Valdez
Accommodations
Best Western Valdez (or similar)
DAY 2: A FREE DAY IN VALDEZ
Guests may choose from these activities to book:
- Glacier Helicopter Tours
- Ocean Wildlife Boat Cruise
- Sea Kayaking
- Glacier Hiking
- Ocean Fishing Day Trip
- River Fishing
- Guided Day Hikes
- Ice Climbing
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations
Best Western Valdez (or similar)
DAY 3: VALDEZ TO WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS NATIONAL PARK
Pack up and say goodbye to Valdez as we head up the Richardson Highway and over Thompson Pass! The scenic views of this drive are spectacular as we climb in elevation stopping along the way for pictures. Upon arrival in McCarthy we will check into our cabins and enjoy the afternoon! Options for the afternoon can be sitting by the fire, a short walk around the area, or an evening game drive to find wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations
Currant Ridge Cabins (or similar)
DAY 4: ENJOY WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS
BrushBuck guests will have the opportunity to spend the day hiking an old mining area in Kennicott or one of the many activities available out of McCarthy!
Activities may include but are not limited to:
- Scenic glacier flights
- River rafting
- Glacier hikes
- Shopping in McCarthy & Kennicott
Meals: Guests are free to enjoy McCarthy and Kennicott at leisure
Accommodations
Currant Ridge Cabins (or similar)
DAY 5: SCENIC DRIVE TO DENALI NATIONAL PARK
We hit the road early as we have miles of open country to enjoy! Today we will drive the Denali Highway, one of the most scenic drives in North America! Expect to see lots of beautiful open views of glaciers and mountains along with interior wildlife such as caribou, moose, dall sheep, ptarmigan, bald eagle, golden eagle, bears and more! We will stop for pictures along the way before settling in to our lodge for the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations
Denali Cabins (or similar)
DAY 6: A FREE DAY IN DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Today we have the chance to see an incredible amount of interior wildlife! Animals we will look for will be dall sheep, moose, caribou, grizzly bear, black bear, wolf, red fox, coyote, bald eagle, and more! On prior trips we have seen as many as 16 bears in one day!! Denali National Park also hosts the largest mountain in North America, Mt. Mckinley. Standing at 20,237 foot, it is the 3rd tallest mountain in the world!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations
Denali Cabins (or similar)
DAY 7: DENALI TO ANCHORAGE
On our last day we will make our way to Talkeetna for a small town Alaska experience before heading into Anchorage. Guests may choose to book the train back to Anchorage or ride in with their BrushBuck Guide and say our goodbyes.
Meals: Breakfast
*Tour Ends*
* Accommodations subject to change and availability.
What's Included
- All transfers, luggage handling, all applicable taxes
- Meals where stated in the itinerary
- Lodging listed throughout the tour
- Tour transportation throughout
- Park entrance fees
- Guide gratuity (10-15% of tour price recommended)
- Airfare to and from Anchorage, Alaska
- Day Two (2) add-on activities
- Day Four (4) add-on activities
- Day Six (6) add-on activities
- Alcoholic beverages & personal items
Public Tour Pricing
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Cancellation Policy: 50% of the price of the tour will be withheld outside of 60 days; within 60 days, 100% of the total price of the tour will be charged.
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