7-Day Adventure Itinerary in Alaska

  1. Day 1: Anchorage
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    Start your adventure at Tony Knowles Coastal Trail offering scenic views of downtown Anchorage and surrounding nature. Next, visit Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn about Alaska's native cultures. End the day with a hike to the Flattop Mountain Trail summit for panoramic views of Anchorage.

  2. Day 2: Seward
    126 miles (2.5 hours) from Anchorage

    Take a scenic drive to Seward and go on a guided 7-hour cruise to Kenai Fjords National Park to see glaciers, whales and other sea animals.

  3. Day 3: Homer
    157 miles (3 hours) from Seward

    Explore Homer Spit, a long strip of land offering stunning views of Kachemak Bay and snow-capped mountains. Take a flightseeing tour over Volcano Mt Redoubt if weather permits. Then, end your day at the Salmon Fishing Hole to try your luck at fishing.

  4. Day 4: Denali
    217 miles (4 hours) from Homer

    Drive to Denali National Park and go on a 6 to 8-hour guided bus tour to see the park's wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, caribou and moose.

  5. Day 5: Fairbanks
    132 miles (2.5 hours) from Denali

    Visit the University of Alaska Museum of the North to learn about Alaska's natural and cultural history. Then, head to the Chena Hot Springs Resort for a relaxing soak in natural hot springs.

  6. Day 6: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
    240 miles (4.5 hours) from Fairbanks

    Go on a guided glacier hike at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park to explore the park's impressive glaciers and mountain views.

  7. Day 7: Valdez
    190 miles (3.5 hours) from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

    Visit Valdez Glacier, an epic glacier not too far from Valdez. Afterward, take a sea kayaking trip in the Prince William Sound before ending your adventure at The Fat Mermaid restaurant, where local seafood is the star of the menu.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tony Knowles Coastal Trail (2 hours, free)
  • Alaska Native Heritage Center (2 hours, $25)
  • Flattop Mountain Trail (4-6 hours, free)
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise (7 hours, $200)
  • Homer Spit (2 hours, free)
  • Flightseeing Tour of Volcano Mt Redoubt (2 hours, $250)
  • Salmon Fishing Hole (2-4 hours, $50)
  • Denali National Park Bus Tour (6-8 hours, $150)
  • University of Alaska Museum of the North (2 hours, $16)
  • Chena Hot Springs Resort (2-4 hours, $30)
  • Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Glacier Hike (4-6 hours, $100)
  • Valdez Glacier (2-4 hours, free)
  • Prince William Sound Sea Kayaking (2-4 hours, $100)
  • The Fat Mermaid restaurant (2 hours, $50)
  • Total estimated costs: $1216

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau or a Dog Sledding Tour in Fairbanks. If you have less time, skip Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and spend the day relaxing at the Chena Hot Springs Resort.

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