Grand Alaska’s Best Scenic Tour

Grand Alaska’s Best

Our Grand Alaska’s Best Scenic Tour is an extended opportunity to witness a variety of native wildlife. Led by local Alaskan guides, this 7 day, 6 night tour will take you to Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Wasilla, Palmer, Denali National Park and Seward.

Grand Alaska’s Best Scenic Tour  features glacier trekking, panhandling in gold-rich rivers, dog-sled riding, aerial views of Denali’s snow-capped mountains, a fjord cruise, panoramic views of the Chugach Mountains, the opportunity to learn about gold mining’s history, and an abundance of wildlife viewing opportunities including muskox, harbor seals, sea lions, and whale sightings.

Grand Alaska’s Best Scenic Tour  Itinerary

Our Grand Alaska’s Best Scenic Tour is an extended opportunity to witness a variety of native wildlife. Led by local Alaskan guides, this 7 day, 6 night tour will take you to Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Wasilla, Palmer, Denali National Park and Seward.

Grand Alaska’s Best Scenic Tour  features glacier trekking, panhandling in gold-rich rivers, dog-sled riding, aerial views of Denali’s snow-capped mountains, a fjord cruise, panoramic views of the Chugach Mountains, the opportunity to learn about gold mining’s history, and an abundance of wildlife viewing opportunities including muskox, harbor seals, sea lions, and whale sightings.

Unwind with this extended, wildlife tour where your comfort and safety is our priority.

Day 1 - - Anchorage: (Meals Provided: Breakfast)

With beautiful scenery and wildlife right in town, Anchorage provides visitors with an undeniable charm. The 24-hour shuttle will take you straight to your downtown hotel where you have easy access to artisan shops and local cuisine. A short walk out of downtown can land you on a variety of trails, most notably the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, which allows for seasonal sightings of beluga whales or moose.   

Day 2 - - Matanuska Glacier:  (Meals Provided: Breakfast)

Today, viewing opportunities continue with the chance to witness towering moulins that cascade through the gapping fissures of the ice, deep canyons and distant, snow-capped mountains along the Matanuska River, opening up to the Matanuska Glacier. As one of the few trekkable Alaskan Glaciers, this 1 1/2-hour hike across Matanuska Glacier provides a rare opportunity to gain insights into glaciology, geology and natural history.

Afterwards, enjoy lunch at a locally-renowned rustic lodge with panoramic views of Matanuska Glacier’s iridescent face. Later on, rejuvenate and relax at Lake Lucille’s B & B before enjoying a lakeside dinner as dusk cascades across the waters.

Day 3 - - Hatcher Pass, Knik Glacier  & Palmer: (Meals Provided: Breakfast)

An airboat shuttle to Knik Glacier  allows you to see crystal blue icebergs floating quietly in serene Lake George. Previously covering the entirety of the Anchorage Bowl and Cook Inlet, Knik Glacier is famous for its historically cataclysmic floods.

Afterwards, witness the Wooley Mammoths of the North: the Arctic Muskox at Palmer’s Musk Ox Farm. Outside of Greenland and Siberia, the Musk Ox Farm is the only place in the world where you can observe these animals at close range and learn about the economic opportunity they provide to the native textile industry.

Lastly, explore the evening in Hatcher Pass, a high mountain pass of exceptional beauty. Walking trails give way to views of wildflowers, meadows and the valley below. Azure blue lakes offer an incredible sight while the historic Independence Gold Mine provides a glimpse into gold mining's past.

Day 4 - - Talkeetna  & Iditarod Race Headquarters: (Meals Provided: Breakfast)

The day begins at Iditarod Race Headquarters, an Alaskan heritage and cultural sight. Historically renowned for its role as a trade and delivery route, this was once Alaska’s lifeline to medication, supply and post from the mainland. Today, Iditarod Race Headquarters  maintains the tradition of mushing with the annual Iditarod Sled Dog Race.  You’ll have the rare opportunity to experience a real dog-sled ride and the chance to mingle with the huskies afterwards.

Afterwards, the quaint and quirky town of Talkeetna provides “Old Alaskan” rustic charm. Stroll through the town’s artisan shops or grab lunch at the locally-renowned restaurants for hearty frontier food and drink.

Talkeetna’s private flights offer rare, aerial views of Alaska’s lush valleys and snow-domed mountains. For those who prefer to stay grounded, horseback riding and riverboat safari provide an intimate opportunity to get immersed in the rugged environment. (Advanced Arrangement Required)

Day 5 - - Seward Highway & Seward: (Meals Provided: Breakfast)

Crow Creek Mine offers visitors rich history and beautiful natural scenery of one of Alaska’s largest producing gold mines. Hugged between the Chugach Mountains, Crow Creek Mine’s unique blend of historical buildings, antique and rare mining equipment, motley gardens and variety of hiking trails offer an ethereal moment for visitors eager to get rich off its cultural relevance or its still-producing mines.

Afterwards, Big Game Alaska Conservation Center provides first-hand sights of some of Alaska’s renowned wildlife before enjoying lunch at Summit Lake, a blue-green expanse of glacier-fed waters, high in the mountains.

To finish the day enjoy a trip to Seward's Sealife Center, a $56 million project towards study and restoration of Alaska's marine wildlife , a $56 million project towards study and restoration of Alaska's marine wildlife provides an opportunity to view harbor seals and sea lions, or partake in live exhibits.

Dinner is held before checking into your Seward accommodations. As dusk arrives, a walk along the harbor provides luminous twilight vistas.

Day 6 - - Seward & Kenai Fjord National Park Cruises: (Meals Provided: Breakfast)

Explore the harbor town of Seward by watching the dawn break across the glacial waters of its harbor. Afterwards, cruise with Kenai Fjord National Park Cruises for the chance to view otter, sea lions, eagles and whales before witnessing the calving glacier. Enjoy Seward at your own pace with a leisure evening along its ports and the chance to watch the twilight descend across Seward’s crystalline waters.

Day 7 - - Anchorage: (Meals Provided: Breakfast)

Our trip culminates with our return to Anchorage. It’s advised to book return flights for after 1:00 P.M. for ample time to view its historic downtown and nature trails. If time permits, the Native Heritage Center and Anchorage Museum will introduce you to Alaskan art, culture and heritage.

Included in your Tour *All lodging *All transportation including flight seeing, van & boat *All park and entrance fees *National & State Park Fees *All activities exceept those stated as optional *Complimentary beverages, water, soda or juice *Some breakfasts & lunches where listed.

Not Included Airfare from your home to Anchorage, and some of your meals.