Visit the sled dog kennels of a champion Iditarod musher. Fly past Denali, North America’s highest peak, & land on a glacier. Board a jetboat & watch for bald eagles & other wildlife. Float down the Portage River with views of the Chugach Mountains. Explore the flora & fauna of the Kenai Peninsula & search for humpback & killer whales in Prince William Sound.
Language
English, Yupik
Time Zone
GMT -9
Currency
U.S. Dollar (USD)
Average Temp
32° F
Alaska Expedition
Talkeetna, Denali & Kenai (Self-Drive)
Inspire Your Expedition with Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Arrive in Anchorage
Pick up rental car (not included)
Drive to hotel
Accommodations: The Voyager Inn
Day 2 – ANCHORAGE / TALKEETNA
Drive to Talkeetna (approx. 2 hours)
- Dallas Seavey’s Iditarod Kennels
- Ride on a wheeled racing rig
Accommodations: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 – TALKEETNA
Flightseeing near Denali’s summit
- Land on a glacier
- Jet boat around Talkeetna – wildlife viewing
- Native Alaskan camp
Accommodations: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 – TALKEETNA – DENALI – TALKEETNA
Drive to Denali (approx. 1 hour)
Meet your guide for 2-mile walk along Byers Lake
- Learn about flora, fauna & local history
- Wildlife-viewing
- Historic trapper’s cabin
Accommodations: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 – TALKEETNA / KENAI PENINSULA
Drive to Kenai Peninsula (approx. 3 hours)
Meet your naturalist guide for scenic float on Portage River
- Views of Chugach Mountains
- Alyeska Tram – spectacular views, hiking, berry picking
Accommodations: Alyeska Resort
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 – KENAI – WHITTIER – KENAI
Drive to Whittier (approx. 45 minutes)
- Glacier & wildlife cruise – Harriman Fjord or
Prince William Sound
Accommodations: Alyeska Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 – KENAI / ANCHORAGE / HOMEWOOD BOUND
Drive to Anchorage airport (approx. 1 hour) for flight home
Meals: Breakfast
Starting at $5,100 per person
(two travelers, double occupancy, airfare not included)
Itineraries are customized to travelers’ interests and preferences.
Final prices will vary based on dates of travel and number of travelers.
I used to be a travel agent and booked all my own travel. Those days are over now that I found NEI for our bucket list trip to the Galapagos! Can’t wait for our next adventure !!! Thanks for everything!!!!
Rozie & Larry D.
Cleveland, Ohio
When to go:
Best times are from May to September
What to eat:
Wild King Crab Legs, Reindeer Sausage, Wild Salmon
What to pack:
Long & short-sleeved shirts & t-shirts; trousers, jeans; waterproof jacket; layering & waterproof clothing; shawl or scarf; swimwear; comfortable walking & hiking shoes; sunscreen, sunglasses, hat; insect repellent; camera equipment; binoculars; eye mask; universal adapter
