Activities

Day 1:

Arrival

Arrive at Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska and head to your hotel. Anchorage is known for its cultural sites, including the Alaska Native Heritage Centre and Anchorage Museum. The city is additionally a gateway to nearby wilderness areas and mountains including the Chugach, Kenai and Talkeetna. Use this day to explore the world on your own. You can choose to go for a stroll along the Tony Knowles coastal trail or even try a microbrewery.

Day 2:

Chugach State Park and Anchorage Museum

Post breakfast start your day by visiting Chugach State park. The park which contains almost 495,000 acres of land and is one among the four largest state parks within the Unites States. The region contains extensive ocean shoreline, abundant lakes, massive glaciers and ice fields. Next, visit Anchorage Museum. The Museum is a multifaceted story that weaves together social, political, cultural, scientific, historic and artistic threads. You can explore the diversity of Alaska Native cultures, including masterworks of Alaska Native art and style.

Day 3:

Transfer to Seward

Seward is a port city in southern Alaska which is flanked by rugged mountains to one side and sparkling Resurrection Bay on the other. The city also serves as the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. You’ll reach Seward by Alaska Railroad by boarding the 6:45AM train. Enjoy the scenic views in the 4-hour journey. After transferring to your hotel in Seward you have the day to yourself. You may discover Alaska’s dynamic marine life by paying a visit to the Alaska Sea Life Centre on your own.

Day 4:

Kenai Fjords National Park and Resurrection Bay cruise

Start your day by visiting Kenai Fjords National Park. Explore the protected waters and rugged coastline of Resurrection Bay in a cruise. As the vessel leaves the harbour, watch for otters, bald eagles, and harbour seals in the area. Once the cruise gets going, the captain will make frequent stops at seabird rookeries, sea lion colonies, whale sightings and more. Resurrection Bay is calmer than the open waters of the Gulf of Alaska, making this the perfect tour for those prone to seasickness. Once you’re done with the cruise get ready to board the 6PM train to Anchorage from Seward. Spend the night in Anchorage.

Day 5:

Departure

After breakfast if time permits venture out of the hotel and go for some shopping on your own. Make your way back to the hotel by afternoon and proceed to the airport for your flight back home.