national parks of alaska

13 Day Land Only From $10599 or 19 Day Land and Cruise

Alaska Tours INational Parks of Alaska

View bears catch salmon at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park.

Alaska Native cultural tour in Gates of the Arctic National Park.

Marine wildlife and glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park.

Tour the Kennecott Copper Mine in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

visit five of alaska's national parks!

Active Rating: Moderate Level

This tour requires the ability to board small planes, walk over a mile & climb stairs.

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INCLUDED LAND HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATIONS

3 Nights - The Lakefront, Anchorage

2 Nights - Kennicott Glacier Lodge, Glenallen

2 Nights - Bear Lodge, Fairbanks

2 Nights - Denali Backcountry Lodge, Denali NP

1 Night - Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna

2 Nights - Seward Windsong Lodge, Seward

Katmai National Park

Brooks Falls Bear Viewing

Anchorage + City Tour

Wrangell- St. Elias National Park

Aerial Tour of Wrangell Mountains

Kennecott Copper Mine Tour

McCarthy Walking Tour & Museum

Fairbanks

Arctic Circle Crossing

Gates of the Arctic National Park

Anaktuvuk Pass Native Village Tour

Native Village of Utqiagvik (Barrow) Tour

Arctic Ocean (polar plunge or toe dip)

Trail Breaker Kennels Show

Denali National Park

Kantishna Wildlife Tour

Alaska Railroad - Goldstar First Class

Talkeetna

Anchorage Museum

Kenai Fjords NP Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

Alaska Sealife Center

Included Meals: 35 Meals on Land

Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day on land.

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Day 1: Arrive Anchorage
Arrive in the metropolitan city of Anchorage, Alaska today! We will greet you upon arrival and escort you to your luxury accommodations for this evening. Anchorage has much to offer if you wish to explore. Downtown offers many quaint shops and unique culinary delights. You might also consider a float plane sightseeing adventure over the Chugach mountains. You will meet your fellow travelers at a welcome reception this evening.
Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: The Lakefront, Anchorage
Day 2: Katmai National Park Bear Viewing
Early this morning you’re off on a flightseeing tour that will take you to Katmai National Park. Katmai is famous for Brooks Falls, your bear viewing destination. You will stand on platforms as bears feed on salmon harvested from Brooks Falls below you. Return by plane to Anchorage for the evening.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: The Lakefront, Anchorage
Day 3: Matanuska Glacier, Flightseeing to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & McCarthy
Travel the Glenn Highway and visit Matanuska Glacier before boarding small planes for a flightseeing trip over the Wrangell Mountains Land in the old mining cities of Kennicott & McCarthy. Upon arrival, enjoy a walking tour of this historic mining district and a visit to the McCarthy Museum.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: Kennicott Glacier Lodge, Kennicott
Day 4: Kennecott Copper Mine and Kennicott Glacier
You are off on an exploration of the amazing Kennecott copper mines today! This National Historical Landmark extracted over $200 million worth of high grade copper and another $4 million in silver. Entrance to all areas of the mine is dependent upon the National Park Service, but we will tour all that we can. Discover the outbuildings of the mine, including the historic leaching and power plant. Good physical condition is recommended. This afternoon you may catch up on a little R&R or consider taking an optional guided hike to Kennicott Glacier.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: Kennicott Glacier Lodge, Kennicott
Day 5: Fairbanks and Trail Breaker Kennels
Board a plane for a 40 minute scenic flight over the Wrangell mountains. Soon after you will head north on the Richardson, Alaska’s first highway, bound for Fairbanks. Your route this afternoon will follow the great Trans-Alaska Pipeline. In Delta Junction you meet the Alaska Highway and continue your journey into the golden city of Fairbanks. Tonight enjoy a visit to Trail Breaker Kennels for a dinner show and time with the pups.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: Bear Lodge, Fairbanks
Day 6: Arctic Circle Crossing, Gates of the Arctic National Park & Utqiagvik (Barrow)
Cross the Arctic Circle as you fly to the native village of Anaktuvuk Pass, located in Gates of the Arctic National Park. After a cultural tour of the village, fly to the northernmost Inupiat Eskimo village of Utqiagvik. Explore Utqiagvik, the famous whales bones, and dip your toe in the Arctic Ocean before returning to Fairbanks for the evening.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: Bear Lodge, Fairbanks
Day 7: Alaska Railroad & The Big Five Wildlife of Denali National Park
Start your day with a scenic journey to Denali National Park aboard the first class cars of the Alaska Railroad! Then board a private bus bound for Kantishna, your home for the next two nights. During the 92.5 mile journey into the heart of Denali, view Alaska’s “Big Five”; moose, caribou, Dall sheep, wolves and bears. Before arriving in Kantishna, you will pass the spectacular waters of Wonder Lake and take in views of Mt. Denali.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: Denali Backcountry Lodge, Kantishna
Day 8: Denali National Park Adventure Day
Wake up to true nature this morning. This wilderness setting is what so many dream of when they visit Denali and Alaska each year. You are one of the lucky few who actually get to go face to face with Mother Nature. Enjoy a day of relaxation or spend your day fly fishing in Wonder Lake, hiking, mountain biking, or gold panning. Optional flightseeing tours of Mt. Denali are available.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: Denali Backcountry Lodge, Kantishna
Day 9: Denali National Park, Big Five Wildlife, and Talkeetna
After a hearty breakfast you will board your bus for a 5 hour wildlife tour back to the park entrance with another chance to see the “Big Five”. This afternoon you journey to Talkeetna passing views of Mt. Denali's south face aboard your luxury motorcoach. This evening’s lodging at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge will give you a chance to visit the quaint town of Talkeetna.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna
Day 10: Downtown Anchorage, the Anchorage Museum, and the Kenai Peninsula
Start your day with a visit to the Anchorage Museum followed by a fabulous lunch at Simon & Seafort's. This afternoon, journey down the beautiful Seward Highway, exploring the Kenai Peninsula and visiting hidden gems along the way.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: 360 Harbor Hotel, Seward
Day 11: Kenai Fjords Glacier & Marine Wildlife Exploration
Grab your camera and get ready to spot humpback whales, sea otters, orcas, sea lions, eagles and puffins during your 8 hour wildlife cruise of Kenai Fjords National Park. As part of this excursion, view glacier calving in front of either Aialik or Holgate Glacier. Return to Seward for the evening.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: 360 Harbor Hotel, Seward
Day 12: Seward SeaLife Center
After a hearty Alaskan breakfast, spend time at the celebrated Alaska SeaLife Center. If you have added on an Inside Passage cruise, you
will join your cruise ship here. If taking the land only option, you will return to Anchorage for an overnight and dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: The Lakefront, Anchorage
Day 13: Fly Home from Anchorage
After breakfast, transfer to the Anchorage airport to board your flight bound for home.
Breakfast Included. Consider adding an Inside Passage Post-Cruise

Day 1: Arrive Anchorage

Arrive in the metropolitan city of Anchorage, Alaska today! We will greet you upon arrival and escort you to your luxury accommodations for this evening. Anchorage has much to offer if you wish to explore. Downtown offers many quaint shops and unique culinary delights. You might also consider a float plane sightseeing adventure over the Chugach mountains. You will meet your fellow travelers at a welcome reception this evening.

Dinner Included. Hotel Overnight: The Lakefront, Anchorage

National Parks of alaska daily itinerary

Land and Cruise - Per Person Pricing Includes

All attractions & corresponding gratuities, accommodations, fully guided service (land guide and cruise concierge), meals & corresponding gratuities, luxury land, rail & cruise transportation, airport transfers (value approx $75), port charges (value approx $250), baggage handling and corresponding gratuities, cruise hotel charges (value approx $150), blue windbreaker jacket, and sales tax on package price. Single and double occupancy pricing shown.. Please call for triple and quad pricing.

departures and pricing

Land Only - Per Person Pricing Includes

All attractions & corresponding gratuities, accommodations, fully guided service, meals & corresponding gratuities, luxury land & rail transportation, airport transfers, sales tax, baggage handling & corresponding gratuities, & blue windbreaker jacket. Single and double occupancy pricing shown. Please call for triple and quad pricing.

Add An Inside Passage Cruise

The National Parks of Alaska matches up with several of our cruise partners, giving you a great selection of Inside Passage cruises to complement your in-depth land tour. Please click on your preferred cruise line to find detailed cruise itineraries and sailings that pair with our National Parks of Alaska land tour.
View pricing for each land and cruise package by clicking on the above land tour departure dates.

Current Booking Discounts

How To Reserve This Tour

Deposit requirements are $500 per person and fully refundable along with any other monies paid up until 90 days prior to your departure date. You may call (800) 325-2270 to book. Alaska Specialists are available for tour bookings 7:30am-5:30pm M-F and 8am-4pm on Saturday.

Booking Discount: SAVE $250 per person on this land only package or SAVE $500 per person on this land and cruise combination package.

Check Discount: SAVE $200 per person when you pay your tour balance by check or cash versus credit card! $500 per person deposits may still be made by credit card.

Group Discount: SAVE $50 per person when 2-3 cabins booked ; SAVE $100 per person when 4-7 cabins booked. SAVE $150 per person when 8-11 cabins booked; SAVE $200 per person when 12+ cabins booked! Group discount applies to first 2 individuals in each room only.

Arranging Your Flights

Land Only Flights: This tour begins and ends in Anchorage, Alaska. Flights may arrive anytime on Day 1 or before. Flights may depart at any time on Day 13.

Land and Cruise Arrival Flights: This tour begins in Anchorage, Alaska. Flights may arrive anytime on Day 1 or before.

Land and Cruise Departure Flights: If your cruise concludes in Vancouver, you may return home on flights from Vancouver after 12pm
or Seattle after 4pm. If your cruise concludes in Juneau, you may return home on flights departing at 7am or later. Unless extending your trip, your fly home day is the date listed as the last day of your tour package.

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