Trip to Alaska | Camping in Alaska

Tour Overview

This is a land of majestic mountain spires, crystal-clear lakes, glimmering ice-blue glaciers: a place with abundant wildlife, rushing rivers and unspoilt beauty. The land of the midnight sun. This is a great land... this is Alaska.

Included Highlights

Alaskan Wonder Map

> Denali National Park scenic bus pass
> Dog sled demonstration
> Visit Alaskan glaciers
> Scenic walks and hikes
> National parks - Wrangell-St. Elias, Denali, Kenai Fjords and Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
> Wildlife viewing cruise with ranger guide
> Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
> All transportation by private adventure vehicle
> 1 hostel night and 12 nights camping & equipment (except sleeping bag).

Free Wi-Fi on the road

You can now check your email and update Facebook, Twitter and TrekAmerica Live while on the road with our wi-fi enabled vehicles. (Maximum 5 users at a time. Fair usage restrictions may apply. Only available in USA & Alaska).

Optional Activities (paid locally)

> Scenic Denali flight US$225-$650
> Ice climbing US$140
> Great National Park hikes US$FREE
> Alyeska mountain aerial tramway US$$20
> Kenai Fjords scenic cruise US$165-$200
> Halibut fishing US$150
> Mountain biking US$45-$95
> Guided glacier walk US$35-$175
> Wilderness canoeing US$25-$75
> Salmon bake US$30
> Kennecott Copper Mill tour US$25
> Whitewater rafting (in season) US$100-$200
> Alaska Sea Life Center US$20
> Kayaking US$220
> Ice cave exploration US$55

Trek Notes

Alaskan trips pass through rugged terrain and isolated areas. Many areas / campgrounds will have spartan facilities and little nightlife.

Alaskan Bear Viewing Extension

Want even more adventure? We offer a wild Alaskan bear viewing tour, from US$639, available before or after your trip. Contact us for more information or click here to view more >

Private Departures

Why not arrange your own TrekAmerica departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our classic "Trek" style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.

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Flexible Itinerary

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local conditions and passenger requests vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the guidance of your Trek Leader you may modify certain night stops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!

As this tour departs at 0730 we recommend that you book pre-tour accommodation. Please request hotel details at the time of booking.

Local Payments - Food Kitty: US$10 per day

Important: You will need adequate travel insurance to join this trip. Download our insurance tips pdf for more information.

Day 1-2: Anchorage & Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

Leaving Anchorage we test the challenging McCarthy Road heading north past the massive Mantanuska Glacier. This humongous expanse claims Alaska's wild crown hands down. Untended trails, unpaved roads and unending views for the next 2 days are exactly what you signed up for! As the Wrangell Mountains cast their lengthy shadow, ready yourself for some top-notch glacier action. How about a guided hike on the Kennicott Glacier, or for a more vertical challenge, grab your axe for ice climbing on Root Glacier.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 3: Tangle Lakes

Great name and great place to chill out after the challenging, yet scenic drive, along the Alaska Mountain Range, crossing the famous 800-mile-long Alaskan Pipeline. Lake-splattered green plains stretch to distant mountains, and some wilderness canoeing should up your pulse rate.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 4-6: Denali National Park

You'll be glad summer puts in so many overtime hours of daylight this far north. It's time to get stuck into the vast expanse of Denali National Park. Travel the lone road in this awe-inspiring national park for two full days of endless views and hiking opportunities. Snap a few shots of moose, caribou, fox and of course grizzly bear on our scenic bus ride and hike in the shadows of Mt. McKinley. Standing at over 20,320 feet, North America's highest mountain dominates every view on a blue sky day.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 7: Anchorage

Okay, so once you've done the wilderness at ground level, set your sights a tad higher. Choose to soar over snow-capped peaks and see glacier-forged patterns from on high, the optional scenic flight will blow you away. Tonight in Anchorage we sample the sights and nightlife in this state's largest city but the six surrounding mountain ranges soon have you yearning for the big open country again.
Accommodation: Hostel night included

Day 8-10: Seward

Follow the Cook Inlet to Resurrection Bay to the coastal town of Seward, known for its unbeatable, spectacular mountain and bay scenery. There are loads of tours, cruises and activities available but the highlight is your included marine and wildlife cruise where previously whales and an array of birdlife have been spotted. From your base in Seward, you can hop on a boat and explore Kenai Fjords National Park. Killer whales, porpoises and sea otters often frolic within this white and electric blue scene, where glaciers calve huge hunks of ice into the sea with an ear-splitting crack. Dry land provides a pick for hikers: the leisurely trip to Exit Glacier or the tougher trek up to Harding Icefields will be sure to impress!
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 11-12: Homer

Found at the head of Resurrection Bay on the Kenai Peninsula and made famous as 'The End of the Road' in Tom Bodett's tales plus its access to bear and whales. Homer is at the end of the Sterling Highway surrounded by wilderness and ocean. It is a picturesque town with a bustling harbour and dramatic scenery and has been called "the cosmic hamlet by the sea". Homer is the perfect place for you to taste some of the local activities to make the most of your time including Hailbut sea fishing and kayaking which rate among the top things to do in this area.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 13: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Crossing to the other side of the peninsula, the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge awaits. One word: wow! If you opt for the canoe view, the pine-enclosed lakes often deliver the sight of eagles surveying all from treetop perches or moose grazing by the shore. For more adventure raft the whitewater of Alaska!
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 14: Anchorage

With pockets full of postcards and memories we're back from the wilderness. Hit the malls, live music spots or funky Alaskan themed pubs to round off your trip in style.

This tour ends at our gateway hotel at approximately 17:00 hrs. We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel if required. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a flight that departs before 21:00 hrs.

Book Your Trip Online

You can easily book your trek online using our secure booking engine. You only need to pay a 10% deposit or (whichever is greatest) with full payment due 8 weeks before departure. We are members of ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) and are fully financially bonded so your money is 100% safe and protected at all times whether you pay by debit, bank or credit card. If you prefer to book by telephone, please contact our sales office and speak to one our friendly travel consultants.

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1. Pick your chosen available departure date.
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4. Complete all personal details and payment information.
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