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Alaska Kenai Peninsula Driving Tours from Anchorage/Fairbanks, Visit Homer Katchemak Bay and Halibut Cove, the Seward SeaLife Center and Cruise Kenai Fjords National Park, Exit Glacier, Kodiak Island McNeill River Bear Viewing, Alaska Kenai River Salmon Fishing Trips, Alaska Pre/Post Cruise Tours, National Park Lodging, Alaska Hotels and Accommodation. Choose from a selection of highly flexible 03-15 Day self drive tours within the State of Alaska and the Canadian Yukon Territory. All of our Alaska tours are featuring a choice of rental cars, a selection of pre-reserved lodging from superior to first-class with individual program extensions. as well as sightseeing tours, Alaska Marine Highway Ferry transportation, wildlife viewing and cruises - at very competitive rates. Additional tour planning assistance with detailed daily itineraries are provided. Fully customized tours are available on request.
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Alaska's Wonderland - Self Drive Tour
Discover Alaska's Wonderland !. Our two-week circle adventure tour features most of the highlights and scenic wonders of Alaska’s great outdoors. Originating in Anchorage you’ll travel to Denali National Park where you observe Grizzly Bears and other wildlife, all in the shadow of towering Mt.McKinley - the highest mountain in North-America. Continue to Fairbanks with it’s gold rush atmosphere , explore scenic Prince William Sound onboard the ferry and visit magnificent Columbia Glacier - the largest tidewater glacier in Alaska. It's time to visit the scenic places of the Kenai Peninsula - Seward, Homer, Soldovia and Kenai. It is your choice to try your luck fishing, go kayaking, join a wildlife cruise or visit a remote community. The schedule leaves plenty of available time for side trips and outdoor activities such as river rafting, flightseeing, wildlife viewing, whale watching and short hiking trips.
Quick Facts
 Tour #  AK 07 Alaska's Wonderland
 From / to  Anchorage
 Accommodation  Superior or First Class Hotels or Lodges
Departure Day
Daily
 Departure Month  May - October
 Duration  14 Days
 Total Driving Distance  1100 Miles
Services Included
13 Nights Accommodation including Tax
Denali Wildlife Shuttle Bus Tour
14 Day Rental Car (Compact) - Upgrades available upon request
Denali National Park Fee
Unlimited Mileage
Ferry Transfer from Valdez - Whittier / Car
Rental Car Licensing Fee
 Ferry Transfer from Valdez - Whittier / Passengers
Rental Car Taxes
Full Day Kenai Fjords Wildlife & Glacier Cruise
Airport Pick up Fee
Homer: Evening Boat Cruise to Halibut Cove
Rental Car Insurance
  Tour Documentation
 Day
 Routing
 01
Anchorage - Talkeetna
Enjoy sweeping views of snowcapped mountain peaks while traveling from Anchorage on the George Parks Highway via Wasilla (Iditarod Museum) to Talkeetna - the base for most climbing expeditions and spectacular glacier flightseeing activities within the Alaska Mountain Range. Overnight: Talkeetna
 02
Talkeetna - Denali National Park
Continue your tour along the Alaska Range through Denali State Park with countless wildlife viewing opportunities. Arrive at Denali Village. The parks office provides many informative ranger-naturalist programs, slide shows and sled dog demonstrations. Overnight: Denali National Park
03
Denali National Park
Early departure (pre-reserved time & seating) for a full day national park and wildlife observation tour within the shadows of 20.320 foot Mt. McKinley to the Eielson Visitor Center or scenic Wonder Lake with a immense (best) view of “ the Mountain”. Watch for Grizzly Bears, Moose, Caribou, Wolf and Fox along the ridges and river beds or observe one of the 150 different bird species which inherit the park area. This trip offers some great hiking opportunities too. Return to the national park entrance anytime at your own pace. Overnight: Denali National Park
04
Denali National Park - Fairbanks
Short drive via Nenana (Alaska ice Classics) to Fairbanks. Visit the renown Alaska University Museum featuring Alaska's natural history best collection, Alaskaland and enjoy a river cruise with the Discovery III. Relax in the evening in a nice restaurant along the Chena River. Overnight: Fairbanks
05
Fairbanks
In Fairbanks you have the unique chance to go on a bush mail plane flight to Alaska's vast, roadless interior. Enjoy the scenic flight above the arctic circle and experience how the Gwich'in Athabascan Natives live in "Bush" Alaska. Put your hand in the Yukon River, travel through the Wetlands and crest the rounded peaks of the Northern Edge of the Alaska Range looking out for moose and dall sheep. Another option is to drive to Chena Hot Springs, enjoy your day bathing in the thermal pools and visit the Ice Museum.
06
Fairbanks - Copper River / Wrangell-St. Elias Nat'l Park
Heading south, the Richardson highway runs through stands of white birch and black spruce, often photogenically close to the Tanana River. Soake up the raw beauty of the drive into the central Alaska Range, often paralleled by the Alaska pipeline. Overnight near Copper Center with great views of the Wrangell Mountains.
07
Wrangell St Elias National Park - Valdez
Stopover at Worthington Glacier. Valdez - often called “ the Switzerland of Alaska” is a gateway for salmon fishing trips and narrated cruise tours to the magnificent Columbia Glacier. Visit the terminus of the Alaska Pipeline Terminal or enjoy some kayaking or short hiking trips. Overnight: Valdez
08
Valdez - Prince William Sound (Ferry) - Seward
Scenic cruise through Prince William Sound onboard the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry. Watch for Whales, Bald Eagles, Seals, Sea Lions and other marine wildlife. In the distance you'll see Columbia Glacier - one of the largest tidewater glaciers in Alaska. Arrive in Whittier. Short drive to Seward, a small fishing community on the entrance of Kenai Fjords National Park.
09
Seward / Kenai Fjords National Park
In the morning take a Kenai Fjords cruise tour boat for an exciting glacier and wildlife cruise into magnificent Aialik Bay with its calving glaciers and stunning scenery. Covering 110-miles, the trip is narrated by a National Park Ranger, who is highly adept at spotting wildlife and pointing out the many spectacular sights. Wildlife is abundant throughout Kenai Fjords National Park, and the tidewater glaciers are massive. You'll visit the mighty Aialik Glacier where guests witness calving - a process by which glaciers shed giant blocks and slabs of ancient ice. The cruise also offers the good chance to spot whales in Alaska.
10
Seward - Homer
Drive south on the Seward Highway - a designated scenic road covering miles of spectacular landscape with snowcapped mountains and volcanoes (Mt.Iliamna, Mt. Redoubt, and Mt. Augustine), deep ocean bluffs, excellent salmon fishing opportunities along the Kenai River and a magnificent coastline. Homer is blessed with a view to the south that is stunning in its beauty and grandeur. The rugged Kenai Mountains spread across the sparkling waters of Kachemak Bay. Overnight: Homer
11
Homer
Also called the “Halibut Capital of the World” is a gateway to beautiful Kachemak Bay State Park. Explore the many calm coves on a kayak tour and with excellent wildlife viewing for whales, seals, bald eagles, sea otters and shorebirds. Take a ferry in the early evening for a trip (dinner reservation included) to Halibut Cove/Saltry Restaurant - with its renowned artist galleries, picturesque boardwalks high above the water level and incredible scenery. Overnight: Homer
12
Homer - Cooper Landing
Located on the shores of the world famous Kenai River. We recommend to either attend a 1/2 day guided fishing trip or a rafting/float trip on the Kenai river. Record size salmon fishing is almost guaranteed. A rafting/float trip through the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge or paddling the Swanson Lake System provides excellent wildlife viewing.
13
Cooper Landing - Anchorage
Leave Kenai Peninsula and drive north towards Girdwood / Alyeska Ski Resort. If time allows take the tram on top Alyeska mountain offering a splendid view of Turnagain Arm and the Chuchach Mountain Range. Continue along Seward highway traveling past salt water bays, ice blue glaciers and alpine valleys. You have a great chance to spot a bear, moose and dall sheeps along the way. Arrive in Anchorage and check in your hotel. Spend the last evening visiting one of Anchorage excellent seafood restaurants.
14
Anchorage
Check out of your hotel. Your vacation ends with the return of your rental car at the airport.
Rates in US Dollar per Person
Category
Single
Double
Triple
Quad
May 10 - May 31
September 01 - September 20
Superior
$3210.00
$1910.00
$1540.00
$1385.00
June 01 - August 31
Superior
$3510.00
$2060.00
$1630.00
$1420.00
May 10 - May 31
September 01 - September 20
First Class
$4040.00
$2290.00
$1790.00
$1565.00
June 01 - August 31
First Class
$4490.00
$2525.00
$1940.00
$1645.00
Optional Rental Car Upgrades & Extensions including Tax
Type
Tour Upgrade
Additional Day
Compact
Included
$52.00
Mid Size
$120.00
$60.00
Full Size
$260.00
$68.00
4x4 SUV / 4 Seats
$530.00
$89.00
4x4 SUV / 7 Seats
$840.00
$115.00
Mini Van
$840.00
$105.00
Flexible Self Drive Tour Options – Additional Days
Anchorage Hotel Accommodation - Rates per Person
Single
Double
Triple
Quad
May 01 - June 10  
September 01 – October 15
Superior
$135.00
$68.00
$49.00
$40.00
June 11 - August 31
Superior
$150.00
$80.00
$55.00
$45.00
May 01 - June 10  
September 01 – October 15
First Class
$150.00
$80.00
$55.00
$45.00
June 11 - August 31
First Class
$190.00
$95.00
67.00
$54.00
Seward Hotel Accommodation - Rates per Person
Single
Double
Triple
Quad
May 01 - June 10  
September 01 – October 15
Superior
$100.00
$50.00
$40.00
$33.00
June 11 - August 31
Superior
$150.00
$75.00
$55.00
$44.00
May 01 - June 10  
September 01 – October 15
First Class
$110.00
$55.00
$40.00
$33.00
June 11 - August 31
First Class
$205.00
$105.00
$70.00
$65.00
Homer Hotel Accommodation - Rates per Person
Single
Double
Triple
Quad
May 01 - June 10  
September 01 – October 15
Superior
$100.00
$50.00
$39.00
$35.00
June 11 - August 31
Superior
$120.00
$60.00
$44.00
$40.00
May 01 - June 10  
September 01 – October 15
First Class
$116.00
$58.00
$42.00
$34.00
June 11 - August 31
First Class
$166.00
$83.00
$59.00
$47.00
Sightseeing Tours - Rates per Person
Talkeetna: 1 hr Mt. McKinley Flightseeing Tour (Glacier Landing: add $75)
$190.00
Fairbanks: Riverboat Discover Sternwheeler Cruise
$54.95
Cooper Landing: Half Day Guided Fishing Trip on the Kenai or Russian River (gear included)
$150.00
Cooper Landing: 2 hrs Kenai River Scenic Float Trip
$55.00