Alaska is a big and, all things considered, fairly busy place in the summer, so we propose a start in June a road trip full of dramatic landscape and wildlife.
21 day car trip | June-July 2022
Please note that, as with all our individual trips, this trip (which is planned for 2022) can be modified at will and tailored to your preferences. Adding the Yukon (yes, that is in Canada) will add travel time but also a considerable boost to your travel experience. The many wildlife excursions have added considerably to the travel budget.
We can also easily add the Yukon to the mix for an even larger taste of the North.
Anchorage, Alaska
Kodiak Bear - Ursus humungus...
Kenai peninsula
Columbia Glacier in Prince William Sound
Denali State Park - views of the Alaska Range
Matanuska Glacier in the Matanuska Valley recreation area
Alaska State Ferry
Summary
Description
Cost
Dates 21 days June – July, 2022 Region Alaska Party 2 adults Transportation Car (Midsize with off-road coverage) Driving distance 1750 km Accommodation Camping and B&B Highlights Wildlife watching (bears, whales and puffins). Travel mode = active. Glaciers.
Day 1 Arrival Anchorage. Day 2-5 Homer: bear observation (1 full day), sea kayaking (1 full day) Day 5-7 Kenai Peninsula: walking, marine excursions Day 8-9 Ferry to Valdez: hiking and glacier excursion Day 10-11 Drive to Fairbanks via the Glenn Highway. Dalton Highway off road trip Day 12-14 Denali National Park: walking and bus tour Day 15 Denali State Park Day 16-19 Matanuska Valley: Hiking and exploring from Palmer Day 20-21 Anchorage and flights home
Cost per person (1€ = $US 1.12) Car rental Midsize SUV (off-road coverage included) $US 2119 / € 1892 Lodging (camping 12x, cabins/lodge 7x) $US 722 / € 644 Alaska State Ferries Whittier to Valdez (car included) $US 130 / € 114 Miscellaneous (park permits, fuel etc.) $US 250 / € 223 Excursions (full day bearviewing with floatplane, sea kayak (7 hrs), glacier/wildlife Valdez (7 hrs), bus tour Denali ( 5 hours). $US 1570 / € 1402 Meals $US 615 / € 549 —————————————————————————————– Total (international airfare not included) $US 5406 / € 4824 Custom design & organization of your trip *$CA 350 / € 250 * Postage and printing travel guide extra ($Can 35/€ 25)
By including more (tent) camping and/or participating in fewer excursions, costs will come down. A smaller rental car without off-road coverage will save $505/€451 pp. Additionally, giving yourself a little more time (and there never is enough time to see Alaska…) traveling by camper will be cheaper in the long run.
