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Alaskan Yukon Explorer
Classic Camping Tour 21 Days
Experience arctic wilderness and the richness of frontier living on a journey to the top of the world.
Arctic Ocean ALASKA Denali NP Alaska Range Anchorage Seward Gulf of Alaska Whittier/ Valdez Wrangell Mtns. NP Tok Dawson City YUKON TERRITORY Kluane Whitehorse Yukon NORTHWEST TERRITORY Inuvik
ITINERARY
Departs our Anchorage hotel at 0730hrs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Seward (HP) Seward (HP) Whittier/Valdez Wrangell Mtns (HP) Wrangell Mtns (HP) Tok Kluane Kluane Whitehorse Whitehorse Dawson City 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Yukon Inuvik Inuvik Yukon Dawson City (HP) Alaska Range Denali NP (HP) Denali NP (HP) Denali NP (HP) Anchorage
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Alaska & Canada - Classic Camping Tour
ourney south to the lush Kenai Peninsula native Alaskans vacation paradise. Stare in awe at the ice-blue wonder of Portage Glacier Lake, before heading to the fishing capital of the Kenai, Seward. Embark on an incredible full-day scenic cruise to the Kenai Fjords National Park; gliding past calving glacier, numerous sea bird colonies and perhaps a pod of orcas hunting for salmon. Then board the Whittier to Valdez ferry across Prince William Sound, where we are greeted with more stunning scenery as we pass by the immense Columbia Glacier. On to Americas largest national park, WrangellSt. Elias. With two nights at our wonderfully eclectic lodge in the "bush town" of McCarthy, you will have plenty of time to explore the abandoned copper mining town of Kennicott, hike along the Kennicott and Root glaciers, try your hand at ice-climbing or take a scenic flight past the towering mountains and endless glaciers to experience this vast and rugged wilderness. The Yukons premier national park, Kluane, beckons with a lovely waterside campsite along the shoreline of Lake Kluane. Hike up Sheep Mountain or relax by the lake, soaking up the serene beauty before heading to Whitehorse. Wander the streets of this old frontier capital or go horseback riding with the gang at Sky High Ranch. We follow the trail of the original Sourdough miners along the Yukon River to the
gold rush town of Dawson. Camp along the banks of the mighty Yukon River, and relive history panning for gold or gambling at Diamond Tooth Gerties Saloon. Its still further north along the Dempster Highway into Canadas Northwest Territories and across the Arctic Circle to Inuvik, Canadas northernmost town. Be prepared for some remote and sparse facilities as we experience the lifestyle and cultures of the Dene, Metis and Inuvialuit peoples in this frontier town. Take an optional flight to the town of Tuktoyaktuk on the coast of the Arctic Ocean to gain a unique insight into this remote and hardy community. Returning south again, the scenic "Top of the World Highway" takes us back to Alaska. Saving the best for last, Denali National Park - "The Great One". Home to Mt. McKinley, Denali offers spectacular views, abundant wildlife and excellent hiking opportunities through unspoiled wilderness - a perfect finish to an unforgettable journey. Returning to Anchorage, our AlaskaYukon adventure comes to an end.
NP = National Park Mtns. = Mountains HP = hotel nights included in the price
TOUR ESSENTIALS
Duration: 21 days When to go: June - August Accommodation: 12 camping nights, 5 hotel nights & 3 shared cabin nights Meals: US$9 daily camping food kitty Some meals paid locally
WHATS INCLUDED
" Services of the tour leader, camping fees/equipment and transportation " 5 hotel nights and 3 shared cabin nights accommodation, shown as (HP) in the itinerary " Whittier to Valdez ferry " Admission to all National Parks and monuments as per the itinerary " Denali National Park Shuttle
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Dogsled demonstration " Scenic flights Alyeska Mountain cable car " Ice climbing Kenai Fjords scenic cruise " Halibut fishing Flight to Tuktoyaktuk " Whitewater rafting
Special Note:
Alaskan trips pass through rugged terrain and isolated areas. Many areas / camp grounds will only have basic / rustic facilities and little nightlife.
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