Alaska, Yukon and Glacier Bay

Alaska, Yukon and Glacier Bay

from £4716 excluding flights

14 nights
May-Aug

Multi-destination
Self Drive

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Highlights

Experience the wildlife wonders of Denali National Park

Keep a look out for black and brown bears

Travel by small scenic flight into Glacier Bay National Park

Delve into gold rush history in Dawson City

Explore Anchorage with its many parks and bike paths

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

Well-researched route

We've put our years of experience into creating this well-paced itinerary that includes the places we know you'll enjoy

Explore at leisure

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

Overview

This self-drive holiday combines Alaska’s wild beauty and abundant wildlife with the rugged landscapes and immense wilderness of the Yukon. Featuring the spectacular Glacier Bay National Park, home to an abundance of marine-life, this itinerary offers a comprehensive overview of vast and truly outstanding landscape.

Journey along the ruggedly beautiful ‘Top of the World Highway’ into Canada’s Yukon territory. The Yukon represents Canada’s wild frontier, with rugged landscapes, immense wilderness and a colourful history of Inuit’s, traders and gold prospectors.

Marvel at the hidden inlets and soaring mountains of Glacier Bay National Park and experience the wildlife rich waters. You may spot humpback whales, sea otters, Dall’s porpoise & Steller sea lions here, as well as over 200 species of birds from bald eagles to puffins.

Itinerary

Arrive in Anchorage and make your way to your accommodation. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring Alaska’s largest city.

Collect your rental car today and make your way to Denali, which will be your base for the next two nights. The rest of today is at leisure for you to explore.

Enjoy a guided excursion into Denali National Park today. This vast wilderness is home to bears, moose, wolves and caribou, as well as sparkling lakes, rivers and towering mountain peaks.

Admiring the view over Denali National Park

alaska denali national park grizzly bear doll

Make your way to Alaska’s second largest city, Fairbanks, the rest of your day is at leisure. Highly recommended is a visit to Museum of the North, home to an eclectic collection of Alaskan artworks and carvings as well as displays about the state’s bountiful flora, fauna and geology.

Allow plenty of time for today’s drive along the Alaska Highway to Tok. As you follow the course of the Tanacross River, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife such as moose and bears.

Set out on one of the truly great wilderness drives of North America. The stunning Top of the World highway traverses mountain tops and ridges as you cross the international border into Canada. An evening’s entertainment at historic Diamond Tooth Gerties, a casino and dancehall, is highly recommended to complete the Dawson experience! Please note Taylor and Top of the World Highways are unpaved.

Enjoy a day immersing yourself in the fascinating history of Dawson City. Colourful Dawson was the centre of the greatest gold rush the world had ever seen at the turn of the 20th century, and the town still features many of its original wooden buildings. Drive out to the nearby goldfields, visit Bonanza Creek or try your hand at panning for gold.

We advise an early start for today’s long drive south. Follow the Yukon and Stewart River valleys, passing the Five Finger Rapids and other scenic viewpoints as you approach the ‘wilderness city’ of Whitehorse, capital of the Yukon Territory.

Continuing south you will cross back into the USA as you arrive at the port town of Skagway. The town’s clapboard buildings take you back to the early gold rush days; it was from here that the fortune seekers started their arduous journey over White Pass to reach the Yukon River en route to the Klondike gold fields. Return your rental car this evening.

Today you’ll take a short flight from Skagway to Juneau, the state capital. Accessible only by air or sea, the city perches on the edge of the Inside Passage, surrounded by mountains.

Spend the day at leisure in and around Juneau. Learn about the city’s fascinating history or perhaps take a ride on the Mt Roberts Aerial Tramway for stunning views across the region.

This morning take a scenic flight to Gustavus, gateway to the renowned Glacier Bay National Park. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.

Join a memorable full-day cruise to the spectacular park boasting deep fjords surrounded by the world’s tallest coastal mountains. Such breathtaking scenery provides a fitting backdrop for a wealth of wildlife including whales, sea otters and seals – you may even spot black or brown bears on the shoreline. Afterwards you’ll take a short flight back to Juneau.

Margerie Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park

Enjoy a day of leisure in and around Juneau. A choice of optional activities are available from Juneau, including whale watching, kayaking and scenic flights (additional cost).

Continue on your journey or make your way back to the airport for your return home.

Accommodation Options

With a choice of accommodation in available, we can mix and match different grades and styles to suit your personal preference – from motels and hotels to wilderness lodges in stunning locations.

Discuss your options with our Travel Specialists.

Excursions

Alaska

Cook Inlet Sunset Photo Safari, Anchorage

Price on request

4 hours | May-Aug

Whether you're a casual camera operator or an avid photographer, this is a great introduction to Alaska's wildlife and the ideal chance…

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Alaska

Experience Denali by Air, Talkeetna

from £196

1 hours | May-Sep

This bush plane flight crosses over a world of towering mountain peaks and wide glacier-filled valleys towards the jagged point that is…

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Alaska

Full Day Denali Road Tour, Denali

from £192

12 hours | Jun-Sep

Heading into the pristine wilderness, your naturalist guide will search for wildlife while explaining the geological and natural history of the park.

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Alaska

Sternwheeler Riverboat Tour, Fairbanks

from £56

3.5 hours | May-Sep

This journey carries passengers along the Chena and Tanana Rivers on the only authentic sternwheeler riverboat still operating in Alaska.

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Prices and Departures

Price from £4716 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

Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom
SUV car hire including unlimited mileage, one-way drop fee and loss damage waiver (8 days)
Bus tour into Denali National Park with snack
Full day cruise into Glacier Bay National Park with lunch
Scheduled flight from Skagway to Juneau
Return flights between Juneau and Gustavus, including airport transfers
24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
No surcharge guarantee
Full financial protection

Prices

This itinerary starts from £4,716 per person, based on 2 sharing a room with private bathroom in standard hotels, with rental of a SUV vehicle. Prices may vary depending on departure date. Please contact us for a detailed quote based on your preferred travel dates, vehicle category and style of accommodation, or to tailor this itinerary.

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