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Grizzly Bear in the colorful fall tundra, Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Grizzly bear at Mount Denali, Alaska
Dall Sheep, near Anchorage Alaska

Alaska & Yukon explorer

21 days from £6,950pp

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Tour highlights

  • Follow the gold rush trail of the Klondike gold rush in the Yukon cities of Whitehorse and Dawson.

  • Drive along the majestic edges of Kluane National Park mountain ranges.

  • Cruise across Prince William Sound, keeping your eyes open for icebergs and whales.

  • Visit the Kenai Fjords with towering cliffs and abundant wildlife.

  • Visit Denali's Park Entrance and take a tour to have a chance of seeing its many bears and other wildlife as well as Mount Denali, the tallest mountain in North America.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • Fully insured vehicle hire
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Anchorage. On arrival in Anchorage you make your way to your downtown accommodation. The remainder of the day is free to relax.

    • Anchorage, Alaska
      Anchorage, Alaska
    • Anchorage, Alaska
      Anchorage, Alaska
    • Alaska train, Anchorage
      Alaska train, Anchorage

  • Spend a day at leisure in Anchorage, perhaps visiting the Captain Cook memorial, visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center, or walk or cycle around part of Cook Inlet.

    • World War II Remains in Resurrection Bay
      World War II Remains in Resurrection Bay
    • Tern at Potter Marsh, Alaska
      Tern at Potter Marsh, Alaska
    • Alaska Railroad, near Anchorage
      Alaska Railroad, near Anchorage

  • Collect your hire car and drive north to Denali Park Entrance. This scenic drive takes you past the pretty little town of Talkeetna and there are plenty of scenic spots to stop at en route.

    • Denali Park Entrance
      Denali Park Entrance
    • Dall Sheep, near Anchorage Alaska
      Dall Sheep, near Anchorage Alaska
    • Bears in Denali National Park
      Bears in Denali National Park

  • Enjoy a tour by coach into the fringes of Denali National Park. Wildlife can often be seen from the coach as you journey into the park. You may wish to explore the park by small plane for even more astounding views of Mount Denali.

    • Grizzly Bear in the colorful fall tundra, Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
      Grizzly Bear in the colorful fall tundra, Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
    • Moose in Denali National Park, Alaska
      Moose in Denali National Park, Alaska
    • Moose Calf, Denali National Park, Alaska
      Moose Calf, Denali National Park, Alaska

  • Today your route takes you north to the little town of Fairbanks. The afternoon is free to explore the town.

    • Sandhill Cranes, Fairbanks, Alaska
      Sandhill Cranes, Fairbanks, Alaska
    • Fairbanks, Alaska
      Fairbanks, Alaska
    • Moose near Fairbanks, Alaska
      Moose near Fairbanks, Alaska

  • Enjoy a day at leisure in Fairbanks. There is a variety of activities to do including discovering the gold mining history of the region at one of the nearby gold dredges. Alternatively, Pioneer Park is worth a visit where you can explore the SS Nenana Sternwheeler Riverboat.

    • Fairbanks, Alaska
      Fairbanks, Alaska
    • Dog Sled Husky, near Anchorage, Alaska
      Dog Sled Husky, near Anchorage, Alaska
    • Mud Flats near Anchorage, Alaska
      Mud Flats near Anchorage, Alaska

  • From Fairbanks drive south to Tok along the magnificently scenic Richardson Highway.

    • Cleft of the Rock B&B, Tok
      Cleft of the Rock B&B, Tok
    • Fields near Fairbanks, Alaska
      Fields near Fairbanks, Alaska
    • Downtown Fairbanks
      Downtown Fairbanks

  • Drive from Tok, over the Canadian border and skirt the sensational Kluane National Park mountain ranges before reaching Haines Junction.

    • The road to Haines Junction, Yukon
      The road to Haines Junction, Yukon
    • Kluane National Park, Yukon
      Kluane National Park, Yukon
    • Kluane National Park, Yukon
      Kluane National Park, Yukon

  • Today your route takes you from Haines Junction to Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon.

    • SS Klondike, Whitehorse
      SS Klondike, Whitehorse
    • Enjoying the Yukon night sky
      Enjoying the Yukon night sky
    • The Yukon night sky
      The Yukon night sky

  • Spend a day at leisure in Whitehorse. You may wish to explore the town or opt to go white-water rafting. Alternatively the fascinating Beringia Museum documents the history of the Yukon.

    • Aurora Borealis in the Yukon Territory
      Aurora Borealis in the Yukon Territory
    • The dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis
      The dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis
    • SS Klondike, Whitehorse
      SS Klondike, Whitehorse

  • From Whitehorse, drive north on the Klondike Highway to Dawson City, the legendary gold mining city.

    • Dawson City, Yukon
      Dawson City, Yukon
    • Gold Pan
      Gold Pan
    • Gaslight Follies, Dawson City
      Gaslight Follies, Dawson City

  • Enjoy a day at leisure exploring Dawson City. The city is wonderful to stroll around, exploring the unpaved streets, wooden sidewalks and historic wooden buildings.

    • Aerial view of Dawson City
      Aerial view of Dawson City
    • Diamond Tooth Gerties, Dawson City
      Diamond Tooth Gerties, Dawson City
    • Gold dredge near Dawson City
      Gold dredge near Dawson City

  • Today you may wish to visit world-famous Bonanza Creek where gold was struck in 1896. Gold is still mined today, and you can tour one of the historic gold dredges.

    • Dawson City, Canada
      Dawson City, Canada
    • Robert Service Cabin in Dawson City
      Robert Service Cabin in Dawson City
    • Yukon River
      Yukon River

  • From Dawson City drive along the scenic Top of the World Highway and back into Alaska. Overnight at Tok.

    • Dempster Mountains
      Dempster Mountains
    • Top of Midnight Dome, Dawson City
      Top of Midnight Dome, Dawson City
    • Dawson City
      Dawson City

  • Your drive today takes you from Tok, through Glennallen to the small port town of Valdez.

    • The coastline near Valdez
      The coastline near Valdez
    • Meares Glacier, Prince William Sound
      Meares Glacier, Prince William Sound
    • Valdez Harbour
      Valdez Harbour

  • Today take a scenic cruise in Prince William Sound to see the face of the Columbia Glacier. Cascading waterfalls and icebergs form a very scenic backdrop and whales and sea lions are plentiful.

    • Valdez Harbor
      Valdez Harbor
    • Valdez Harbor
      Valdez Harbor
    • Valdez, Alaska
      Valdez, Alaska

  • Today you will take the ferry across Prince William Sound to Whittier and then drive south to Seward.

    • Seward, Alaska
      Seward, Alaska
    • Small Boat Harbour, Seward
      Small Boat Harbour, Seward
    • Seward Small Boat Harbour
      Seward Small Boat Harbour

  • Enjoy a full day cruise among the spectacular coastal scenery of Kenai Fjords National Park. Your guide will point out the scenic highlights and the wildlife that you will encounter on the way. A delicious lunch is included.

    • Views around Kenai Fjords National Park, near Seward, Alaska
      Views around Kenai Fjords National Park, near Seward, Alaska
    • A glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park
      A glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park
    • Fishermen in Resurrection Bay
      Fishermen in Resurrection Bay

  • Drive back to Anchorage Airport today stopping at Cooper Landing or the town of Girdwood en route. On your arrival at the airport, drop off your hire car and make your way to your airport hotel where the rest of the day will be at leisure.

    • Night Skyline, Anchorage, Alaska
      Night Skyline, Anchorage, Alaska
    • Spencer Glacier, Chugach National Forest
      Spencer Glacier, Chugach National Forest
    • Turnagain Arm, near Anchorage, Alaska
      Turnagain Arm, near Anchorage, Alaska

  • Make your way to the airport this morning for your onward flight.

    • Views of Anchorage, Alaska
      Views of Anchorage, Alaska
    • Scenery around Chugach State Park, near Anchorage Alaska
      Scenery around Chugach State Park, near Anchorage Alaska
    • Night skyline of Anchorage, Alaska
      Night skyline of Anchorage, Alaska

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Anchorage
 
Denali Park Entrance
 
Denali National Park
 
Fairbanks
 
Tok
 
Whitehorse
 
Dawson City
 
Valdez
 
Seward
 

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