Alaska Camping Adventures: Classic Alaskan Tour- A Camping Adventure in Alaska

Classic Alaskan Tour (7 days)

A Classic Alaskan itinerary featuring Alaska’s most visited destinations: the Kenai Peninsula and Denali National Park.

Skilak Lake, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Highlights Include:

Grand Tour Combo - 14 days
Classic Alaskan / Arctic Adventure Combo - 14 days
Classic Alaskan / Wildland Glacier / Arctic Adventure Combo - 21 days

Classic Alaskan Tour Highlights:

We’ll spend two nights in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge camped near one of the many local lakes, an area known for its beauty and abundant wildlife. We’ll explore the area on foot and by canoe. Next we’ll explore the glaciers and wildlife in Kenai Fjords National Park. Finally, we’ll head north to Denali National Park, home of the largest mountain in North America and abundant wildlife.

What's Included:

A full time Alaska Outdoors guide, hotel accommodations in Seward, top of the line camping equipment, all but 2 meals (taken at restaurants), transportation throughout, park entrance fees and specified included activities.

Included Activities:

• Canoeing in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and near Denali National Park
• Full day bus tour in Denali National Park to search for wildlife and Mt. McKinley
• Excellent hiking opportunities throughout

River rafting, Denali National Park

For the Adventurous:

Additional optional adventure tours will be available throughout your tour and little or no prior experience is needed to enjoy them.

The Classic Alaskan Tour features whitewater and scenic river rafting, Mt. biking, glacier/ wildlife cruises, dog sledding, world class fishing, flight seeing, sea kayaking and more!

These activities can generally be arranged during your trip with the local area experts at the places we visit. Your guide will make all of the arrangements and will recommend our favorite activities. See detailed itinerary description for optional trip descriptions and prices (all prices are approximate and subject to change). If you have any questions concerning these activities please contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss them with you.

Detailed Itinerary Description

Canoeing from our camprground Skilak Lake

Days 1 and 2: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and Chugach National Forest

We’ll travel south on the scenic Seward Highway (a USDA National Scenic Byway, Alaska Scenic Byway, and All American Road) along the Turnagain Arm to the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge on the Kenai Peninsula. The mountains of the Chugach Range and the Kenai Mountains will tower above us as we marvel at the scenery and look for wildlife along the way. We’ll camp near the waters edge at one of our favorite Alaskan lakes.

You will have a full day here to participate in a variety of recreational activities. We recommend taking advantage of the great hiking in the area and encourage you to use our canoes to explore the local lakes.

Other popular activities in the area include:

World class fishing- Fish the world famous waters of the Kenai River for salmon, trout and/or Dolly Varden (from $125-225)

River rafting- 2 hour and full day scenic river rafting trips are available on the Kenai River ($50-125)

Horse back riding- ($50)

Mt. bike rentals- Great single track trails in the area! ($35/day)

Humpback whale Kenai Fjords National Park

Calving glacier Kenai Fjords National Park

Day 3: Seward

Today our destination is Seward and Kenai Fjords National Park, home of the 300 square mile Harding Ice Field and abundant marine wildlife. You will have a full day here to participate in a variety of recreational activities. Tonight we’ll stay at a Seward hotel.

There is outstanding hiking here for those who didn’t get enough the past few days. Hikers can choose between the Harding Ice Field trail at Exit Glacier or Caines Head trail along the shore of beautiful Resurrection Bay.

Or consider the other activities available. The glacier/wildlife cruise is one of our favorites.

Other popular activities in the area include:

Glacier/wildlife cruise- By far the most popular activity in the area is the glacier/wildlife cruise into the heart of Kenai Fjords National Park. Look for the abundant wildlife that can be observed including whales (orcas and humpbacks), sea otters, endangered Stellar sea lions, Dall porpoises, and colonies of nesting sea birds (including Puffins, cormorants, Oyster Catchers, and Bald Eagles to name a few). On the way you’ll visit an active tidewater glacier and watch and listen for falling ice. This is one of Alaska’s premier wildlife and glacier viewing trips and we highly recommend it! ($140)

Flight seeing- Check out the Harding Ice Field from the air ($270)

Sea Kayaking- Explore the shore of Resurrection Bay by sea kayak ($60-125)

Dog sledding- Fly out to a glacier for a ride with a team of sled dogs ($415 adult, $376 child)

Alaska Sea Life Center- Visit a world class marine research facility with fascinating exhibits ($15)

Denali Mt.

Our lakeside campsite Denali National Park

Day 4: Denali National Park

Today we travel north to Denali National Park. Mt. Denali (Mt. McKinley) (20,320 ft.), Mt. Foraker (17,400 ft.), and Mt. Hunter (14,573 ft.) are all visible (weather permitting) from several vistas along the way.

Continuing north, we will head over Broad Pass and into our first taste of the treeless north. On the north side of the Alaska Range we’ll meet up with the Nenana River which will lead us to Denali National Park.

This afternoon we’ll have time to explore the park entrance, visit the newly constructed Denali National Park Visitor Center and/or go on a short hike. This evening you can canoe from our exclusive campsite on Otto Lake.

Other popular activities in the area include:

River rafting- Mild and wild rides are offered on the Class II-IV Nenana River ($70-99)

Flight seeing- The best way to experience the immensity of Mt. McKinley up close ($240)

Horseback riding- ($60-99)

Mountain biking- Rent a Mt. bike for a ride into Denali National Park ($25-40)

River kayaking- Ride an inflatable kayak on the Nenana River ($85)

Day 7: To Anchorage

Casual drive to Anchorage with time for sightseeing and day hikes depending on the weather. We will arrive in Anchorage by 5:00-5:30 pm and will bring you to the Anchorage location of your choice.

Reserve this trip!

Grand Tour Combo - 14 days
Classic Alaskan / Arctic Adventure Combo - 14 days
Classic Alaskan / Wildland Glacier / Arctic Adventure Combo - 21 days

References

We believe that our trips are outstanding, but we don’t expect you to take our word for it. Many of our past guests have offered to act as references for us. If you would like to contact our past guests we encourage you to. Get in touch with our office and we’ll be happy to send you their info.

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