Tour of the extreme natural landscapes of South-central Alaska
The journey begins in Anchorage,located between mountains and sea with all the amenities you might expect from a big city. Good restaurants, museums, theatres and a vibrant music scene. The last stop before you enter the desolate nature, the open tundra of Denali Park.
Brace yourself for grizzly bears, moose, wolves, Dall sheep and caribou. Dan Mat-Su Valley, every nature photographer's dream because of its towering mountains, huge glaciers and valleys, fish-rich lakes and rivers and an abundance of wildlife. Then from
Fairbanks
make an unforgettable expedition to the Arctic Circle, where you will see unique landscapes.
Furthermore, Turnagain Arm, Nod Arm, Kenai Fjords National Park and the tourist attraction the Trans-Alaska pipeline on the program. An impressive tour of infinite wilderness!
TIPS & TOPS OF ALASKA'S SOUTHCENTRAL TOUR:
- Transport during the entire trip in Sprinter with English-speaking driver, unless indicated as a road transfer. Would you rather drive yourself? Inquire about the possibilities.
- You'll stay in the charming train station town of Talkeetna, the departure point for travellers to the impressive Mt. Mckinley, America's highest mountain in nearby Denali Park.
- Fly from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle, views over the famous Pipe Line and in the distance the Gates of the Arctic National Park is magnificent.
- In addition to being a real university town, Fairbanks is the base for many excursions in the area such as the Chena Hot Springs.
- In the town of North Pole you can do Christmas shopping all year round.
- Valdez is a picturesque gold rush town from where Colombia Glacier is easily accessible and where daredevils can pick up their hearts rafting and heliskiing in the summer.
- Cook Inlet is the Bay of the Gulf of Alaska to Anchorage. The branch that flows over Anchorage is Knik Arm. Turnagain Arm flows along the bottom and the path that runs along it is called one of the most beautiful routes in the world. From start to finish you have a beautiful view of the mountains and the bay. There is a good chance that you will encounter Dall sheep on the side while in the water white dolphins pass by.
- InGlacier City,you can hike glaciers, search for gold, take sled dog rides, flighteeing or explore the area by ATV. The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is highly recommended if you want to see the wildlife up close.
- Departing from Seward, make alaska's most popular wildlife and glacier cruise. A six-hour experience by Kenai Fjords N.P. or one of nine hours, where you'll go even deeper into Northwestern Fjords N.P.
- Extend your trip by staying in Wrangell St. Elias National Park where you fly over the glaciers. In the park you can participate in, for example, the Root Glacier Hike and Historical Kennicott Tour.
