NATIONAL PARKS

This trip introduces you to two of Alaska’s great national parks – and shows you both Alaska

by land and sea. From Glacier Bay National Park, kayak among icebergs and admire deep

fjords and tidewater glaciers. In the famous Denali National Park, marvel at the steep

mountains and majestic wildlife. Two incredible parks, one unforgettable journey.

JOURNEY

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

DAYS

TWO

ONE

This trip focuses on two of Alaska’s great national parks—

Denali National Park & Preserve and Glacier Bay National

Park. The former is home to majestic Denali and a myriad

of wildlife, offering countless opportunities for hiking, fly

fishing, and enjoying the stunning Alaska Range by foot,

air, and rail. Accessible only by air or water, pristine Glacier

Bay is a marine wilderness characterized by snow-capped

peaks, deep fjords, tidewater glaciers, whales and seabirds..

While in our care you’ll receive 24/7

support and the flawless delivery of your

travel experience. We obsess over

every detail so that you don’t have to.

Your journey is bespoke, created just for

you. All that’s left for you to do is to

enjoy Alaska – it is wild, soulful and truly

unforgettable.

PROMISEOUR

Arrive in Gustavus via Juneau | Shuttle transfer

to Hotel | Accommodations are at the Glacier

Bay’s Bear Track Inn

Whale watching excursion in Point Adolphus |

Accommodations are at the Glacier Bay’s

Bear Track Inn

Glacier Bay National Park boat cruise with a

National Park Service Ranger |

Accommodations are at the Glacier Bay’s

Bear Track Inn

Shuttle transfer to Gustavus Airport | Flight

to Anchorage via Juneau | Private Sedan

transfer to Talkeetna | Visit Happy Trails

Kennel | Accommodations are at the

Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

Private transfer to Denali National Park |

Wildlife tour – look for black bear, grizzly and

caribou | Accommodations are at the Denali

Backcountry Lodge

Explore Denali National Park on your own or

with an expert naturalist guide |

Accommodations are at the Denali

Backcountry Lodge

Flight transfer to Denali park entrance |

Alaska Rail GoldStar dome train to

Anchorage | Private Sedan transfer to hotel |

Accommodations are at the Hotel Captain

Cook

Private Sedan transfer from hotel to

Anchorage International Airport | End of

Journey

THREE

SIX

FIVE

FOUR

SEVEN

EIGHT

Dinner

Flight transfer | Shuttle transfer

Spend the day whale watching in Point Adolphus, one of Alaska’s richest marine wildlife

habitats. With any luck, you’ll spot humpback whales, bald eagles, Steller sea lions,

seals, sea otters, and orcas in this magically pristine environment. Accommodations

are at Glacier Bay’s Bear Track Inn, in a Lodge Room.

Arrive in Gustavus | Travel to Glacier Bay National Park

Arriving in Gustavus via Juneau, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where

exquisite Glacier Bay National Park forms the ideal backdrop to your stunning and

authentic hand-crafted lodge. Experience exquisite accommodations, delicious meals,

and true Alaskan hospitality. Accommodations are at Glacier Bay’s Bear Track Inn, in

a Lodge Room.

DAY TWO Whale Watching in Point Adolphus

DAY ONE

HIGHLIGHTS

SERVICESHOTEL

MEALS

Glacier Bay’s Bear Track Inn

Exploring Glacier Bay National Park on your own

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Half-Day Guide

HIGHLIGHTS

SERVICESHOTEL

MEALS

Glacier Bay’s Bear Track Inn

Spotting humpback whales, Steller sea lions, seals and more

with your expert naturalist guide

After flying to Anchorage via Juneau, your private driver will transport you to your

next hotel via one of the most spectacular highways anywhere—but not before a

very special stop at Happy Trails Kennels, world famous for their championship sled

dogs. Later, wander through the quaint town of Talkeetna. Accommodations are at

Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, in a Mountainside Room.

DAY THREE Glacier Bay National Park Boat Cruise Travel to Talkeetna via Juneau | Happy Trails KennelDAY FOUR

Boat into the waterways of Glacier Bay National Park and watch as tidewater glaciers

calve in front of you. Keep alert for rookeries full of puffins, scan the rock formations

for mountain goats and brown bears, and pass by Marble Island and its resident sea

lion clan. Accommodations are at Glacier Bay’s Bear Track Inn, in a Lodge Room.

Visiting the championship sled dogs at Happy Trails Kennel |

Exploring historic Talkeetna on your own

HIGHLIGHTS

n/a

Shuttle transfer | Flight transfer | Private car transfer

MEALS

SERVICES

HOTEL Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

Explore Glacier Bay National Park by boat with a National Park

Service Ranger

HIGHLIGHTS

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Full-Day Guide

MEALS

SERVICES

HOTEL Glacier Bay’s Bear Track Inn

Lunch

Half-Day Guide

Explore the wonders of Denali’s wilderness from your rustic retreat in the heart of the

Park. Choose from guided hikes and naturalist-led wildlife viewing excursions, mountain

biking, fly fishing, and panning for gold. Accommodations are at Denali Backcountry

Lodge, in a Creekside Cabin.

Travel to Denali National Park | Explore Denali National Park

A private transfer will deliver you to the Denali National Park entrance, where you will

board the Denali Backcountry Adventure bus for a wildlife tour that will take you

90 miles into the Park. Watch for black bear, grizzly, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, wolf,

and wolverine. Accommodations are at Denali Backcountry Lodge, in a Creekside

Cabin.

DAY SIX Explore Denali National Park

DAY FIVE

HIGHLIGHTS

SERVICESHOTEL

MEALS

Denali Backcountry Lodge

Exploring Denali National Park on your own

n/a

Optional Guides

HIGHLIGHTS

SERVICESHOTEL

MEALS

Denali Backcountry Lodge

Exploring Denali on your own or with expert naturalists

Travel to Anchorage International AirportDAY EIGHT

n/a

Your driver will transport you from your hotel back to the Anchorage airport in time for your return

flight. Safe travels!

Aerial Adventure over Alaska Range | Train to Anchorage DAY SEVEN

Flightseeing adventure soaring over Denali | Scenic Alaska Railroad

GoldStar dome train ride

Lunch & Dinner

Flight transfer | Train transfer | Private Sedan transfer

Take a scenic flight back to the park entrance. You’ll soar through the awe-inspiring Alaska Range,

over glaciers, and to the North Face of Denali. Complete the journey to Anchorage on the world-

famous Alaska Railroad GoldStar dome train. From the open-air platform or glass-covered

observation deck, you’ll soak up views of tundra, deep river canyons, and mountains—including

magnificent Denali. Accommodations are at the Hotel Captain Cook, in a Junior Suite.

HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

MEALS

SERVICES

HOTEL Hotel Captain Cook

n/a

Private Sedan transfer

MEALS

SERVICES

HOTEL n/a

Room View

Room Size

Bed Type

Room View

Room Size

Bed Type

Situated on the tranquil shores of Gustavus, the Inn offers very

comfortable accommodations, scrumptious meals, and true Alaskan

hospitality—all with Glacier Bay National Park as a backdrop. The

Inn’s hand-crafted log construction incorporates 14 spacious guest

rooms, each with private baths and two queen size beds. The lobby

is the focal point, with 30-foot ceilings and inspiring views of streams,

wildlife, mountains, forests, meadows, and Icy Strait. The family-style

dining room features local specialties. If relaxation is your goal, this is

the place to achieve it!

Set on a ridge above the small community of Talkeetna on the south

side of Denali, the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge offers unforgettable

views of Denali and the Alaska Range. The 212 guest rooms

are complemented by two restaurants, a bar, a business center, and

a spacious lobby featuring a 46-foot river rock fireplace. The seasonal,

four-diamond property, which is located two and a half hours north of

Anchorage, rests on 35 acres and comprises eight buildings: a main

lodge, five guest lodges, employee housing, and a maintenance facility.

Glacier Bay’s Bear Track Inn

Gustavus, AK

Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

Talkeetna, AK

270 sq. ft

Two Queen beds

Denali & Alaskan Range

364 sq. ft

One King or two Queen bed

Meadow

ACCOMMODATION

Denali Backcountry Lodge

Denali National Park, AK

Hotel Captain Cook

Anchorage, AK

One King bed

ACCOMMODATION

About This Property

Bed Type

This Alaskan lodge offers a variety of unique

cabins, varying in size and bed type.

Bay or mountainArguably the only luxury hotel in Anchorage, and boasting downtown’s

only four-diamond restaurant, the Captain Cook offers top service and

accommodations for international travelers. Three restaurants, an

athletic club, and a full business center complement the 547 guest

rooms. Perhaps the best features of the centrally-located hotel are

its panoramic views of Cook Inlet, the Chugach Mountains, the

Anchorage cityscape, and Denali.

Room View

Denali Backcountry Lodge offers guests the unique opportunity to

base themselves deep in the heart of majestic Denali National Park

& Preserve. Located at the very end of the Denali Park road, past

Wonder Lake in the enclave known as Kantishna, the full-service

lodge comprises 42 clean and cozy cedar cabins with private baths,

as well as dining and lounge areas in the spacious two-story lodge.

The “program lodge” hosts special natural history presentations by

staff members as well as featured guest speakers. Hearty dinners

are served family style in the lodge dining room.

We Look Forward to Serving You

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