Alaska in 6 Days
Alaska in 6 Days
Dates
Program:
- Vast landscapes and majestic mountains with moose and salmon
- Fjords with glaciers, whales, sea otters, and marine wildlife
- Gold panning and ice climbing experiences
- Berry and mushroom picking, gold prospecting
- UTV buggy excursions
- Historic single-house town
- North America's longest tunnel
- Wildlife conservation center and traditional sauna
Optional Activities:
- Day cruise or jet ski to glaciers
- Small plane flight around Denali mountain — the highest peak in North America
...and these are just the main activities We add more when possible
Day-by-day itinerary*:
Day 1: Gold and Wildlife
Departure from Anchorage with gold panning activity, visit to gold prospector museum via scenic route, and stop at Wildlife Rehabilitation Center featuring musk oxen, bears, moose, and other rescued animals. Hike through the world's northernmost rainforest to waterfalls. Evening transfer to Palmer base with glamping accommodation and celebratory dinner.
Day 2: UTV and Iceberg Lake
Buggy ride through river valley to iceberg-filled lake. Small private group experience with stops at scenic locations. Lakeside picnic. Evening traditional sauna with birch switches awaits.
Day 3: Glacier and Ice Climbing
Guided glacier walk learning about glacier dynamics, melting patterns, and Alaska's distinctive blue ice. Ice climbing opportunity with experienced guides and specialized equipment provided on-site. No prior experience required. This is an optional activity.
Day 4: Alpine Hiking, Berries, and Denali
Mountain excursion to high country with abandoned gold prospector village. Seasonal berry and mushroom foraging or off-season abandoned mine exploration. Visit to Talkeetna town to meet the mayor. Optional small plane flight around Denali (North America's highest peak) with glacier landing (~$500 after 10% discount), riverboat tour to historic settlement, or extended hiking.
Day 5: Fjords and Ocean
Scenic drive along Alaska's most beautiful road—Turnagain Arm. Pass through North America's longest tunnel and single-house town. Choice of coastal trail hike with ocean and glacier views, fjord cruise observing sea otters, seals, and dolphins, or jet ski/kayak glacier adventure.
Day 6: Hiking, Water Activities, and Departure
Kayaking, canoeing, SUP on lake with brief Chugach mountain hike. Program runs 10am-6pm before departure.
Program starts at 10:00 AM, ends after 6:00 PM
Attention!
- We meet at the airport (Ted Stevens Airport — Anchorage) and deliver you back to your flight, or at your choice — we pick you up and return you to the hotel in Anchorage.
- We organize accommodation, transportation and meals for the entire program.
- We plan so that you don't have to think about any logistics at all. Everything "magically" appears on its own. And the days are interesting and full regardless of the chosen options.
- Your guide is an experienced traveler with a history education, and an Alaska resident. His stories and explanations will remain in your memory for a long time.
- We know all the features of Alaska very well and in our tours we always take into account the constantly changing weather. We always have as many options in reserve as needed.
- Friendly atmosphere, and new friends!
- No prior experience or physical fitness required — we know how to adapt to different participants.
Pricing
Price $3,150 for a fully organized, rich and planned program. So you don't have to worry about anything.
Approximate number of participants: 11 people.
Price includes EVERYTHING listed in the program: transfers, attractions, Russian-speaking guide service, home-cooked meals (hot and hearty breakfasts and dinners, daily snacks), accommodation throughout the entire time at our base in glamping conditions***, entry to museums and reserves, and everything else listed in the program. Sometimes and when possible — we add something else 😉
When booking in advance — you can add a bear viewing flight for one day (approximately $1,390) in this case we recommend adding one more night in Anchorage.
Other activities we can include in the program depending on your wishes
Payment Terms:
Payment Terms: 50% payment upon booking. Second half of the cost — two weeks before the start of the tour.
Cancellation Policy:
Prepayment is a "commitment guarantee" that you are really going with us. We recommend purchasing travel insurance, in case of unforeseen circumstances and force majeure, if we couldn't find someone to take your place instead.
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