Best of Denali
Enjoy a great Alaska vacation with a stay in Denali. Alaska's unspoiled wilderness welcomes you and thrusts you into a world of wildlife and wide-open spaces. A combination of adventure and sightseeing will leave you exhilarated and ready to see what tomorrow holds. The vacation begins in Anchorage, where there is opportunity to learn about the native way of life. Dance demonstrations and native crafts appeal to the cultural side of visitors. A narrated motorcoach tour takes you through grassy wetlands and lush wilderness, and concludes at the entrance to Denali National Park. Denali is home to moose, sheep, bears, eagles and various other species. It offers spectacular views of Mount McKinley, and native Alaskans are eager to display handcrafted gifts in the gift shop. Search for wildlife along the wilderness trails and enjoy a guided rafting tour, ending your journey with a flight over the beautiful landscape of Denali.
Alaska Heritage Tours
509 W. 4th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
(877) 777-2805
alaskaheritagetours.com
Alaska Grand Explorer
Alaska Heritage Tours also offers a wonderful Grand Explorer adventure. Beginning in Anchorage, you will have the opportunity to enjoy great Alaska fishing, view abundant wildlife, and watch local dog sled shows. Enjoy restful nights in a quiet country hotel, and delve deep into adventures such as wildlife and glacier tours that take you into Kenai Fjords National Park. A narrated cruise along Resurrection Bay introduces you to harbor seals, otters, sea lions and many bird species. Watch the waters for signs of orca and humpback whales. The bay holds the sound of crackling ice and lends an air of mystery to the cruise. Float trips are another good way to spend a day, with a filling dinner and cozy room waiting in the evening hours. The El Dorado Gold Mine offers tours that teach about Alaska's Gold Rush history, and provides an opportunity for you to learn how to pan for gold. The Alaska Grand Explorer will prove to be a great recreational and educational adventure.
Alaska Heritage Tours
509 W. 4th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
(877) 777-2805
alaskaheritagetours.com
Alaska Multi-Sport Adventure
This Alaska vacation package offers opportunity to visit a number of destinations and enjoy several recreational sports. This group travel experience is limited to eight members, allowing for a more captivating adventure. Revel in the beauty and quietness of the Alaskan wilderness. Explore the Alaska forest on horseback or hike along a forest trail. Learn techniques to catch salmon, then enjoy an exhilarating afternoon of fishing. Take a dog team for a run over snow and ice or paddle through the glaciers of Kenai Fjords in a sea kayak. This vacation is packed with activities to satisfy even the biggest outdoor enthusiast.
Alaska Wildland Adventures
P.O. Box 389
Girdwood, AK 99587
(800) 334-8730
alaskawildland.com
Kenai River Sportfishing Lodge Package
The Kenai River offers an abundance of sportfishing activity. The upper banks are teeming with silver salmon, rainbow trout, sockeye salmon and more, while the lower area of the river allows for some great king salmon fishing. You can even catch large halibut off the coast of Seward or go on a fly-out fishing adventure. Fish all day, then return to your cozy accommodations for a tasty home-cooked dinner. The lodge supplies equipment, guides and boats, while you supply your own fish stories.
Alaska Wildland Adventures
P.O. Box 389
Girdwood, AK 99587
(800) 334-8730
alaskawildland.com
Alaska Adventure
Anchorage is the starting point for this Alaska vacation, with a two-night stay at Hawthorn Suites. The second day brings a flight to view bears in the area from morning until early afternoon. The remainder of the afternoon is a good time to get in a little sightseeing. Take a rail tour from Anchorage to Seward, where you can visit the Alaska Sealife Center and settle into the Seward Windsong Lodge. A day of kayaking is next on the agenda, and travel by motorcoach to Talkeetna. Activities for the remainder of the trip include a sightseeing flight over Mount McKinley, Denali hiking and a white water raft trip through the park. The trip concludes in Anchorage, and is sure to leave you with many memories of your Alaska vacation.
Alaska Tour and Travel
P.O. Box 221011
Anchorage, AK 99522
(800) 208-0200
alaskatravel.com
