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This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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Alaska & Yukon Explorer

Itinerary Route Map - 21 Days

Mount McKinley, Denali National Park, AlaskaDenali Park EntranceA view of downtown AnchorageSternwheeler river cruise, FairbanksThe Palace Grand Theatre, Dawson CityCleft of the Rock B&B, TokSS Klondike Paddle Steamer, WhitehorseThe coastline near ValdezCatch of the day, Seward

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • Spend an extra few days exploring the Kenai Peninsula, staying at Homer and enjoying some unique bear viewing opportunities.
  • Embark on a three to four day expedition cruise around Prince William Sound.

Highlights of this itinerary

  • Explore Denali National Park with its abundant bears and other wildlife as well as Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America.
  • Follow the gold rush trail of the Klondike gold rush in the Yukon cities of Whitehorse and Dawson.
  • Drive along the majestic edges of Kluane National Park mountain ranges.
  • Cruise across Prince William Sound, keeping your eyes open for ice-bergs and whales.
  • Visit the Kenai Fjords with towering cliffs and abundant wildlife.

Day by Day

Day 1London - Seattle - Anchorage

Fly from London to Seattle where you change plane and fly onwards to Anchorage. On arrival make your own way to your accommodation.

Day 2Anchorage

Spend a day at leisure in Anchorage, perhaps visiting the Captain Cook memorial, visit the Alaska Native Heritage Centre or walk or cycle around part of Cook Inlet.

Day 3Anchorage - Denali Park Entrance

Collect your hire car and drive north to Denali Park Entrance. This scenic drive takes you past the pretty little town of Talkeetna and there are plenty of scenic spots to stop at en route.

Day 4Denali Park Entrance

Enjoy a full day travelling by coach into Denali National Park. Wildlife can often be seen from the coach as you journey deep into the park. There is time to go walking or participate in other activities before the return journey.

Day 5Denali Park Entrance - Fairbanks

Today your route takes you north to the little town of Fairbanks. The afternoon is free to explore the town.

Day 6Fairbanks

Enjoy a day at leisure in Fairbanks. You may wish to take a thrilling light aircraft flight beyond the Arctic Circle or perhaps take a scenic river cruise on a paddle steamer.

Day 7Fairbanks - Tok

From Fairbanks drive south to Tok along the magnificently scenic Richardson Highway.

Day 8Tok - Haines Junction

Drive from Tok, over the Canadian border and skirt the sensational Kluane National Park mountain ranges before reaching Haines Junction.

Day 9Haines Junction - Whitehorse

Today your route takes you from Haines Junction to Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon.

Day 10Whitehorse

Spend a day at leisure in Whitehorse. You may wish to explore the town or opt to go white water rafting. Alternatively the fascinating Beringia Museum documents the history of the Yukon.

Day 11Whitehorse - Dawson City

From Whitehorse, drive north on the Klondike Highway to Dawson City, the legendary gold mining city.

Day 12Dawson City

Enjoy a day at leisure exploring Dawson City. The city is wonderful to stroll around, exploring the unpaved streets, wooden sidewalks and historic wooden buildings.

Day 13Dawson City

Today you may wish to visit world famous Bonanza Creek where gold was struck in 1896. Gold is still mined today and you can tour one of the historic gold dredges.

Day 14Dawson City - Tok

From Dawson City drive along the scenic Top of the World Highway and back into Alaska. Overnight at Tok.

Day 15Tok - Valdez

Your drive today takes you from Tok, through Glennallen to the small port town of Valdez.

Day 16Valdez

Today take a scenic cruise in Prince William Sound to see the face of the Meares and Columbia glaciers. Cascading waterfalls and icebergs form a very scenic backdrop and whales and sea lions are plentiful.

Day 17Valdez - Whittier - Seward

Today you will take the ferry across Prince William Sound to Whittier and then drive south to Seward.

Day 18Seward

Enjoy a full day cruise amongst the spectacular coastal scenery of Kenai Fjords National Park. Your guide will point out the scenic highlights and the wildlife that you will encounter on the way. A delicious lunch is included.

Day 19Seward

Spend a day relaxing in the pretty little town of Seward. You may wish to go walking, cycling or try fishing during your time here.

Day 20Seward - Anchorage - Seattle

Drive to Anchorage Airport to drop off your hire car before boarding your flight to Seattle. Change aircraft there for your overnight flight back to London.

Day 21London

Arrive back in the UK.

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