Day 1 UK to Anchorage

Our VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Anchorage.

Day 2 Anchorage to Valdez

We travel north through the glacier-carved valley of Matanuska-Susitna. They grow the enormous vegetables here, in the 24-hour daylight.

We follow the Matanuska River upstream into the mountains and spend the afternoon travelling through the spectacular mountain passes. On our approach to Valdez we’ll witness the majestic waterfalls crashing at the side of the road.

Day 3 Prince William Sound to Columbia Glacier

We take a step back into the history of Copper River Valley with a visit to Valdez Museum.

The rest of our day is dedicated to the natural wonders of Alaskan sea life, beautiful fjords and magnificent glaciers as we take a cruise into Prince William Sound - the vast fjord created by Alaska’s iconic Columbia Glacier.

We’ll view the dramatic cascade of ice into the ocean as we watch out for seals, otters, sea lions and porpoises.

Day 4 Wrangell-St Elias National Park - Fairbanks

We continue our journey to the impressive sights and spectacular mountain scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wrangell-St Elias National Park.

We’ll make a stop at the Visitor Center, before continuing to Fairbanks, Alaska’s second-largest city.

Day 5 Fairbanks

Located 200 miles south of the Arctic Circle, Fairbanks enjoys 21 hours of daylight during summer and high temperatures. A city tour this morning brings to life the town’s gold-mining heritage and we’ll stop at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Museum of the North.

A cruise on board a sternwheeler riverboat, guided by local Fairbanks families, combines the colourful history of the river and native traditions, including a visit to a local village recreated by Athabascan Indians.

Day 6 - 7 Denali

On day six, we join the Alaska railroad for a memorable rail journey through some of the most scenic and rugged terrain in Alaska, winding through dramatic canyons as we approach Denali.

The following day is at leisure to relax, enjoy some of the activities available in Denali or perhaps take in one of the Denali National Park Service Programmes.

Day 8 Wasilla

This morning is free in Denali before we travel down the Parks Highway to Wasilla. Weather permitting, we’ll get a view of splendid Denali (formerly Mount McKinley).

Day 9 Hatcher Pass to Anchorage to Seward

We travel up to Hatcher Pass, a mountain pass named after Robert Hatcher, a prospector and miner. Situated in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, it’s a beautiful alpine valley with a spectacular glacier view.

We continue to Anchorage before heading towards the harbour town of Seward along the picturesque Seward Highway. Brimming with waterfalls, blue glaciers, mountains, tranquil ponds and stormy ocean fjords, this highway is like a destination in itself.

Day 10 Seward

Our day starts with a visit to the Alaska SeaLife Center, a world-class marine research and rehabilitation facility for sick and injured marine animals including endangered Steller sea lions and harbour seals, as well as sea birds. Situated on the shores of beautiful Resurrection Bay, there’ll be free time to explore here before returning to our hotel.

The afternoon is free; maybe visit the Seward Museum, which displays the town’s history through photos and documents, from its first native inhabitants through to the earthquake of 1964.

Day 11 Anchorage

We travel to Anchorage, stopping en route at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. A local expert will take us on a guided tour, educating us on the land mammals of Alaska with the chance of viewing bears, moose and caribou in their natural setting.

Enjoy a city tour of Anchorage this afternoon.

Day 12 Anchorage to UK

A morning at leisure to follow a local walking trail or do some last-minute shopping before transferring to the airport for your overnight return flight to the UK.

Day 13 UK

Upon arrival, your vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.