ANCHORAGE, DENALI NATIONAL PARK & SEWARD
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore “The Last Frontier”! Your journey begins in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, and continues north as you travel deep into tundra wilderness of Denali National Park. You’ll also travel through the majestic Kenai Fjords National Park where you’ll explore glaciers and meet wildlife face to face. From seals and sea otters to whales and walrus, you’ll get up close and personal with the native flora and fauna on this Alaskan Adventure!
Itinerary at
a Glance
- 2 nights in Anchorage
- 2 nights in Denali National Park
- 2 nights in Seward
- 1 night in Anchorage
Tour
Highlights
- Anchorage Museum
- Visit to Iditarod Headquarters
- Deluxe Dome Rail journey to Denali
- Tundra Wilderness Tour at Denali National Park
- Kenai Fjords Glacier & Wildlife Cruise
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Local lunch in Matanuska Susitna Valley
Activity Level: Explorer
Your Tour
Includes
- Ground transportation in air-conditioned motor coach
- Accommodations at first-class hotels
- Porterage (1 bag per person)
- 11 meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours including admission fees as indicated in the itinerary
- Professional Tour Director
smarTours® Activity Levels
We believe world travel is for everyone! That’s why nearly all of our tours are designed to accommodate any fitness level. If you are wondering if a tour’s activity level is suited for you, please contact a member of our team at 1.800.337.7773.
Discoverer Comfortable pace. Involves minimal physical activity, such as climbing some stairs, walking for up to two hours at a time on primarily level ground and periods of standing.
Explorer A step up. Calls for moderate physical activity, including climbing stairs, walking up to two miles (possibly on uneven surfaces and/or hills) and standing for an hour or longer.
Adventurer Moderately active. Requires walking longer distances and standing for longer periods of time. You may encounter hills and uneven surfaces on several days, as well as longer days in general. Of our three tours ranked in this category, two include Machu Picchu.
Arrive in Anchorage
Welcome to Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Upon arrival into Anchorage you will be welcomed by your local Tour Director at the hotel.
Hilton Anchorage or similar
Anchorage
This morning, you’ll enjoy a city tour of Anchorage, featuring the historic downtown area as well as the Anchorage Museum, a world-class museum which seeks to preserve, exhibit, and interpret the art and history of Alaska. You’ll also have time in the afternoon to explore Anchorage on your own. You may also consider the unparalleled experience of flying over a glacier on a floater plane! Tonight, you’ll join the other smarTours travelers and your Tour Guide for a special welcome dinner.
| Breakfast, Dinner
Anchorage/Denali National Park
Today you will travel north to Denali National Park. En route, you’ll enjoy a visit to Iditarod Headquarters, where you will learn about the “Last Great Race”, the official state sport of Alaska and learn about the canine athletes who compete in it. Next, you’ll continue to Talkeetna, where you will board the spectacular deluxe dome rail for your journey north to Denali National Park. Once you arrive, you’ll have the rest of the day to enjoy the Park at your leisure.
Denali Park Village or similar | Breakfast
Denali National Park
Travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour and search the vast wilderness for bears, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep. This seven to eight hour journey is narrated and offers insight into the animals as well as the flora and fauna of this unique region. You’ll also have free time for optional tours, such as rafting, flightseeing, hiking, a visit to a local dog musher and much more.
| Breakfast
Denali National Park/Seward
This morning, you will head south towards the coastal community of Seward where you’ll enjoy lunch at a local farm in the Matanuska Susitna Valley and learn about the farming history in this area of Alaska. You will then continue south along the scenic Seward Highway as you journey to your final destination of Seward.
Gateway Hotel or similar | Breakfast, Lunch
Seward
Today you will travel through the majestic Kenai Fjords National Park on a 6-hour glacier and wildlife cruise. You will explore the face of a glacier and keep your eyes open for seals, sea lions, sea otters, whales, walrus, bears, eagles, and puffins throughout this half-day exploration cruise.
| Breakfast, Lunch
Seward/Anchorage
On your journey back to Anchorage, you’ll enjoy a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where you will see Alaska’s wildlife up close. Tonight, share stories of your Alaskan Adventure with your traveling companions at a farewell dinner.
Hilton Anchorage or similar | Breakfast, Dinner
Depart Anchorage
After breakfast, you will begin your journey home filled with lasting memories and, we hope, some new friends.
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| May 19 |
May 26 |
May 19 -
May 26 |
$2,699 |
$2,799 |
$3,099 |
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| June 16 |
June 23 |
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Jun 23 |
$2,999 |
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| July 14 |
July 21 |
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Jul 21 |
$2,999 |
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| August 25 |
September 1 |
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Sep 1 |
$2,999 |
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September 15 |
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Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
May 19 ’21 & Sep. 8 ’21 Departures: Single room supplement is $799
Jun. – Aug. ’21 Departures: Single room supplement is $999
Reservations and Payments
Reservations can be made by phone (1-800-337-7773) and will be confirmed upon receipt of $300 per person non-refundable, non-transferable deposit which must be received at the time of reservation*. A second non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $300 is due 60 days after the date of your reservation. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure. *If the reservation date is within 70 days of the final payment due date, both first and second deposits are due at the time of reservation. Baggage fees may apply. Space and prices subject to availability. For complete booking information and terms & conditions click here.
Optional Tours Customize your trip with these optional tours.
Optional tours can be booked direct with your tour director in-destination and are subject to availability. Optional tours are subject to a minimum number of participants and may, therefore, be cancelled if this minimum is not met.
Featured Accommodations
Hilton Anchorage
Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Anchorage, amenities include a fitness center, indoor pool and steam room. Plus, the lobby features an extensive collection of Alaskan art.
500 West Third Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Denali Park Village
Our lodge and cozy cabins are located in the heart of Alaska’s magnificent interior, with awe-inspiring views of some of the most pristine geography on earth.
Mile Post 231 George Parks Highway, Denali, AK 99755
Gateway Hotel
The Seward Gateway Hotel is a brand new hotel in the scenic harbor town of Seward, Alaska. Conveniently located between the Seward harbor and downtown, the Gateway Hotel is the ideal basecamp for visitors looking to explore Kenai Fjords National Park.
1115 4th Avenue, Seward, AK 99664
TRANSPORTATION & ACCOMMODATIONS
Airfare is not included on this tour. Upon independent arrival in the destination, please make your own way to the hotel.
REAL ID ACT
Beginning October 1, 2021, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States. Click here for more information.
FINAL DOCUMENTS
Before you depart, we’ll send you detailed tour information including directions, meeting times, routes, places of interest, recommendations, and more. We look forward to being your trusted guide on this remarkable journey.
MEETING POINT
Please make sure you arrive in Anchorage by the afternoon in order to attend the orientation meeting at approximately 7pm. The smarTours Tour Director will be available in the hotel lobby during the afternoon of Day 1 to assist with local sightseeing or answer any questions. Further details will be provided on the final travel documents.