Alaska by Motorhome

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Alaska by Motorhome

from £1587 excluding flights

11 nights
Apr-Oct

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Highlights

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Experience the wildlife wonders of Denali National Park

Cruise in the wildlife rich waters of Kenai Fjords National Park

Worthington Glacier from Richardson Highway

Marvel at the forests, mountains and glaciers of Valdez

Explore Seward one of Alaska's oldest communities

Why this trip...

Tailor made

This itinerary can be tailor made to suit you and is intended to give you a guideline of what is possible in a given timeframe

How you travel

This holiday features transport that is an integral part of the overall experience

Explore at leisure

With the route, transport and accommodation sorted, each day offers the freedom to explore

Overview

This independent itinerary features Alaska’s most profoundly beautiful scenery and offers fantastic opportunities for wildlife viewing. Travelling by motorhome is especially suited to independent travellers seeking exploration in this vast and remote wilderness, home to North America’s highest peak, Denali, and the incredible marine life and glaciers of the Kenai Peninsula.

Offering the ultimate flexibility, you have the choice of following our suggested itinerary and pre-booking your overnight campsite stops or book your motorhome rental only and vary the itinerary as you travel.

We recommend pre-booking campsites during peak season in Alaska, from mid-May to September and in the itinerary we have provided suggested campsites.

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Itinerary

Collect your Cruise America motorhome from the Anchorage depot and drive northeast on the Glenn Highway. You’ll pass the townships of Eagle River and Chugiak and continue on towards Palmer, which is about an hour’s drive from Anchorage. As you head through the Eklutna Flats, enjoy the towering vistas of the Chugach and Talkeetna Mountains, and catch a glimpse of Pioneer Peak, the closest peak in the distance. Suggested campsite: Mt. View RV Park, Palmer

Head from Palmer to Denali National Park, continuing on the Parks Highway drive through the Matanuska-Susitna Valley and Denali State Park. If time permits take a side trip to the small community of Talkeetna.
Suggested campsite: Riley Creek Campground, Denali Park Village

A guided tour into Denali national park is recommended, which is home to six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. As you travel into the park you’ll see the relatively low-elevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tundra and snowy mountains, culminating in North America’s tallest peak, 20,320ft Denali, formerly Mount McKinley. Wild animals large and small roam unfenced lands. Solitude, tranquility and wilderness awaits. Suggested campsite: Riley Creek Campground, Denali Park Village

A guided tour into Denali national park is recommended, which is home to six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. As you travel into the park you’ll see the relatively low-elevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tundra and snowy mountains, culminating in North America’s tallest peak, 20,320ft Denali, formerly Mount McKinley. Wild animals large and small roam unfenced lands. Solitude, tranquility and wilderness awaits.
Suggested campsite: Riley Creek Campground, Denali Park Village

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Continue on the Parks Highway north to Fairbanks. Accompanied by incredible forest and mountain landscape you’ll drive through the communities of Healy, Nenana and the community of Ester, an old gold mining camp.
Suggested campsite: Rivers Edge Resort, Fairbanks

Enjoy a free day today in Fairbanks, Alaska’s second largest city. A visit to the Museum of the North is highly recommended. Suggested campsite: Rivers Edge Resort, Fairbanks

Head to Glennallen, following the Richardson Highway until Delta Junction. Just outside of Fairbanks you’ll drive by the North Pole, the home of North America’s Santa Claus. In Delta Junction take the Richardson Highway and drive south towards Glennallen. The nearby Copper River has world class salmon fishing, excellent hiking and rafting and even flightseeing. Suggested campsite: Tolsona Wilderness Campground, Glennallen

Head to Glennallen, following the Richardson Highway until Delta Junction. Just outside of Fairbanks you’ll drive by the North Pole, the home of North America’s Santa Claus. In Delta Junction take the Richardson Highway and drive south towards Glennallen. The nearby Copper River has world class salmon fishing, excellent hiking and rafting and even flightseeing.
Suggested campsite: Tolsona Wilderness Campground, Glennallen

Drive to Valdez, enjoying the spectacular drive on the Richardson Highway, part of the route parallels the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Weather permitting stop and enjoy incredible views of the Wrangell Mountains. Drive by Worthington Glacier and through Keystone Canyon with its waterfalls. Valdez is a must see on your Alaska itinerary, the crashing glaciers and towering Chugach mountains rising from the sea make Valdez absolutely picturesque. Suggested campsite: Bear Paw RV Park, Valdez

Follow the spectacular Glenn Highway today, skirting the edge of the vast Wrangell St Elias National Park and make your way to Anchorage for an overnight stop.
Suggested campsite: Golden Nugget RV Park, Anchorage

Journey to the port town of Seward, gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Seward is one of Alaska’s oldest and most scenic communities, with Mt. Marathon rising steeply behind the town.
Suggested campsite: Stoney Creek RV Park, Seward

Spend the day at leisure exploring the Kenai Fjords National Park home to some of most pristine, rugged, breathtaking glacial vistas in the USA. The massive Harding Icefield feeds the 38 glaciers of the park. In turn these glaciers have been sculpting the fjords making a home for the many species of marine life – mammals, fish and seabird alike. Enjoy a Wildlife & Glacier cruise into scenic Kenai Fjords National Park and maybe even spot a whale. Suggested campsite: Stoney Creek RV Park, Seward

Enjoy the morning at leisure then in the afternoon head back on the Seward Highway to Anchorage.
Suggested campsite: Golden Nugget RV Park, Anchorage

Return your motorhome to the Anchorage depot and continue on your travels.

Prices and Departures

Price from £1587 excluding flights

Airfares start from around £1,000 per person and are quoted separately to the holiday price. When enquiring, our Travel Specialists will provide the best fare possible from your preferred airline / airport.
Note: Airfares tend to be cheaper the earlier you book.

What's Included

Motorhome rental throughout
Unlimited mileage plus package
Comprehensive insurance cover
Accidental damage (subject to a deductible excess)
Two personal kits (bedding, towels etc)
Vehicle provision kit (pots, pans and crockery)
24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
No surcharge guarantee
Full financial protection

Prices

From £1,587 per person, based on 2 people sharing a medium (standard C25) motorhome.

Prices will vary depending on date of travel and date of booking, as well as size of vehicle and inclusions. Please contact us for a detailed quote based on your preferred travel dates and vehicle category, or to tailor this itinerary.