
Arctic Polar Bear & Alaskan Back Country Expedition
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Day 1 - Anchorage - Orientation
We will be staying in Anchorage and have a wine and cheese meet and short orientation, a good nights sleep and get ready for our Xpedition to begin
Day 2 - Anchorage to Talkeetna then onto Denali National Park
Lodging is at the Denali Cabins
Rise and shine for a 7:00AM breakfast and an 8:00AM departure.
Our first stop will be on the way to Talkeetna is to stop for a flight-seeing tour of Mount Denali with a Glacier Landing. After the flight-seeing tour we will be heading into the town of Talkeetna for lunch and to explore the town.
Day 3 - Denali National Park
Lodging is at the Denali Back Country Lodge - one of National Geographic's Top 10 Wilderness Lodges in the World
Get ready for your journey into the back country. Heading over 90 miles into the park. Look out for Grizzly Bears, Moose, Dall Sheep, caribou, Wolves and more.
In a remote valley, deep in the heart of Denali National Park, experience authentic Alaska. The lodge is a perfect base for exploring the ruggedly wondrous back country of Denali National Park. Return each evening to fresh and seasonal cuisine, a cozy fire and a serene sense of wonder.
Day 4 - Denali National Park
Lodging is at the Denali Back Country Lodge -
- one of National Geographic's Top 10 Wilderness Lodges in the World
Hike, Pan for Gold, and fishing are just some of the activities you can enjoy today
Very few Denali visitors explore past the first 15 miles (it is restricted) of the park.
Day 5 - Denali to Fairbanks
Heading out of the park, as always look out for the amazing wildlife
You will be driven back out from the back country, have lunch and head up to Fairbanks
Day 6 - Fairbanks to Kaktovik
Viewing Polar Bears - Day 1
We will be viewing Polar bear along the Alaskan Arctic coast with expert guides. A personalized approach to viewing and photographing polar bears in the wild.
Day 7 - Kaktovik
Viewing Polar Bears - Day 2
Kaktovik to Fairbanks
After a quick breakfast, we will be heading out in the morning to view the bears for about another 4 hours. After viewing the bears, we will head back to the hotel, have lunch and then get ready to fly back to Fairbanks.
Day 8 - Fairbanks
Day 9 - Fairbanks to Anchorage
As our Xpedition comes to a close, we will be heading back to Anchorage today. If you choose to fly out of Fairbanks let us know and we can arrange that as well.
All meals, lodging, activities, airport pickup/drop off are included.
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We will be staying in Anchorage and have a wine and cheese meet and short orientation, a good nights sleep and get ready for our Xpedition to begin
Day 2 - Anchorage to Talkeetna then onto Denali National Park
Lodging is at the Denali Cabins
Rise and shine for a 7:00AM breakfast and an 8:00AM departure.
Our first stop will be on the way to Talkeetna is to stop for a flight-seeing tour of Mount Denali with a Glacier Landing. After the flight-seeing tour we will be heading into the town of Talkeetna for lunch and to explore the town.
Day 3 - Denali National Park
Lodging is at the Denali Back Country Lodge - one of National Geographic's Top 10 Wilderness Lodges in the World
Get ready for your journey into the back country. Heading over 90 miles into the park. Look out for Grizzly Bears, Moose, Dall Sheep, caribou, Wolves and more.
In a remote valley, deep in the heart of Denali National Park, experience authentic Alaska. The lodge is a perfect base for exploring the ruggedly wondrous back country of Denali National Park. Return each evening to fresh and seasonal cuisine, a cozy fire and a serene sense of wonder.
Day 4 - Denali National Park
Lodging is at the Denali Back Country Lodge -
- one of National Geographic's Top 10 Wilderness Lodges in the World
Hike, Pan for Gold, and fishing are just some of the activities you can enjoy today
Very few Denali visitors explore past the first 15 miles (it is restricted) of the park.
Day 5 - Denali to Fairbanks
Heading out of the park, as always look out for the amazing wildlife
You will be driven back out from the back country, have lunch and head up to Fairbanks
Day 6 - Fairbanks to Kaktovik
Viewing Polar Bears - Day 1
We will be viewing Polar bear along the Alaskan Arctic coast with expert guides. A personalized approach to viewing and photographing polar bears in the wild.
Day 7 - Kaktovik
Viewing Polar Bears - Day 2
Kaktovik to Fairbanks
After a quick breakfast, we will be heading out in the morning to view the bears for about another 4 hours. After viewing the bears, we will head back to the hotel, have lunch and then get ready to fly back to Fairbanks.
Day 8 - Fairbanks
Day 9 - Fairbanks to Anchorage
As our Xpedition comes to a close, we will be heading back to Anchorage today. If you choose to fly out of Fairbanks let us know and we can arrange that as well.
All meals, lodging, activities, airport pickup/drop off are included.
Included
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Round-trip flight to Kaktovik from Fairbanks
- Flight-seeing Tour of Mt. Denali with Glacier Landing
- National Park fees
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- All activities
- Professional guide
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pickup
- Transport by air-conditioned van
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Cultural
35%
Tourism
25%
Original
25%
Nightlife
20%
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