Alaska by Motorhome
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Highlights
Experience the wildlife wonders of Denali National Park
Cruise in the wildlife rich waters of Kenai Fjords National Park
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.
Itinerary
The itinerary shown is an example of this self-drive holiday. We have many other hotels and route recommendations which can be tailored to your requirements. Please discuss with our Travel Specialists who can put together a bespoke itinerary for you.
Day 1 Anchorage - Palmer (73 km)
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
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
Day 2 Palmer - Denali (323 km)
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
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
Day 3 Denali
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
Day 4 Denali - Fairbanks (207 km)
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
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
Day 5 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
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
Prices and Departures
Price from £1,035 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.
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 £1,035 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.
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