Alaska’s Best Tour

 Alaska's Best Tour 

Witness luminous white waterfalls on our Alaska’s Best Tour. This 8 day, 7-night journey led by our local Alaskan guides will direct you to little-known natural wonders in Anchorage, Wasilla, Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna Valley and Denali National Park.

Alaska’s Best Tour features waterfall viewing, panhandling in gold-rich rivers, glacier trekking, whitewater rafting, glacier vistas by airboat, aerial views of Denali’s snow-capped mountains, an abundance of wildlife viewing opportunities, and the chance to enjoy a spa or gold day in Wasilla.

 Alaska's Best Tour Itinerary

Witness luminous white waterfalls on our Alaska’s Best Tour. This 8 day, 7-night journey led by our local Alaskan guides will direct you to little-known natural wonders in Anchorage, Wasilla, Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna Valley and Denali National Park.

Alaska’s Best Tour features waterfall viewing, panhandling in gold-rich rivers, glacier trekking, whitewater rafting, glacier vistas by airboat, aerial views of Denali’s snow-capped mountains, an abundance of wildlife viewing opportunities, and the chance to enjoy a spa or gold day in Wasilla.

Unwind with this premier 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 - - Eklutna Historical Park & Lake: (Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

The village of Eklutna provides visitors with a cultural opportunity to learn about the Russian Orthodox Church and its influence on native Alaskan culture. From the onion-shaped domes of New Saint Nicholas Church to the vibrant swaths of color speckled across the Athabaskan spirit houses, nowhere else does secular religion blend with native tradition in this way. Within the park, a hike along the Eklutna River grants views of deep river gorges and plummeting, luminous white waterfalls at Thunder Bird Creek.

Towards the evening, rejuvenate at Lake Lucille B & B, where you can enjoy lakeside Alaskan barbeque as dusk descends across the lake.

Day 3 - - Wasilla  & Hatcher Pass: (Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Hatcher Pass is a high mountain pass of exceptional beauty. With peaks enshrouded in emerald alpine and crystalline glacial waters, a day here is a day of exceptional beauty. Azure blue lakes offer an incredible sight while the historic Independence Gold Mine provides a glimpse into gold mining's past. Try your luck at panhandling and see what riches the river provides before return to Wasilla.

Watch for eagles overhead or sheep and bears hidden amongst the spruce of the mountainside. Towards the evening, enjoy another night at Lake Lucille B&B where the glacial waters reflect the sunset’s twilight.

Day 4 - - Chickaloon & Matanuska Glacier:  (Meals Provided: Breakfast)

A drive along the Matanuska River provides views of deep canyons and distant, snow-capped mountains opening up to the Matanuska Glacier. As one of the few trekkable Alaskan Glaciers, this 3-hour hike across Matanuska Glacier provides a rare opportunity to gain insights into glaciology, geology and natural history.

Afterwards, take on roller coaster waves and holes while upon the white water rapids in Chickaloon. Several miles of Class III and IV whitewater provides an adrenaline-filled adventure for all levels. For those that prefer a more serene experience, the slow-paced float raft ride provides a relaxed way to see the wildlife that encompasses the area. (recommended for all levels).

Day 5 - - Knik Glacier: (Meals Provided: Breakfast)

Part of the Alaska’s Best package is the opportunity to relax. Take a slower start to your day with a leisure morning in Wasilla. Add on our Spa or Golf package where the focus is on you, or relax with a good book and watch the salmon jump in the nearby streams.

After lunch, we’ll take 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. Enjoy a walk along the terminal moraine or a hike along the crystalline glacial face.

Day 6 - - Talkeetna & Iditarod Race Headquarters: (Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner)

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.

Afterwards, a private flight from Talkeetna offers rare, aerial views of Alaska’s lush valleys and snow-domed mountains. For those who prefer to stay grounded, a riverboat safari provides an intimate opportunity to get immersed in the rugged environment with views of beaver activity, nesting bald eagles and a first-hand look at a real trapper’s cabin. Dinner is held at the locally renowned Black Dimond Grille. (Advanced Arrangement Required)

Day 7 - - Denali National Park & Cabin Nite Dinner Theater: (Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch)

With over 365 acres of wild frontier, Denali’s Tundra Wildlife Tour provides you with an excellent opportunity to see some of Alaska’s native species. Panoramic views descend upon you from all directions, with rugged crags, snow-domed mountains and vast spans of wild Alaskan range. The tundra is home to wildlife such as the infamous grizzly bear, Dall sheep, moose, wolves and caribou. For the adventurer who yearns to see the rugged wilderness, the Denali Tundra Wildlife Tour is not to be missed.

Additionally, add on the option of dinner at the Cabin Nite Dinner Theater to get a taste of early 1900s Alaska. Enjoy buttery drop biscuits and delectable Alaskan salmon while you join the heroine Fannie Quigley in this larger-than-life Gold Rush tale, ending with an additional night’s stay in Denali National Park.

Day 8 - - 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 light seeing, van & boat *All park and entrance fees *National & State Park Fees *All activities except 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.