Alaska Self Drive & Alaska Railroad Vacation

From May 15, 2025 to September 12, 2025

From May 15, 2026 to September 12, 2026

9 Days / 8 Nights
Anchorage to Fairbanks or Fairbanks to Anchorage
Price from USD $5,093 per person

INTRODUCTION

Visit some of Alaska's most popular places on this 9 day road trip departing from Anchorage.

Packed with true and authentic Alaskan experiences, this self drive will take you off the beaten path and into adventures you can only imagine.

Highlights include Talkeetna, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Prince William Sound and Kenai Fjords National Park. 

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Anchorage | Arrival
Day 2
Anchorage to Seward | 239 km/149 mi | Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise
Day 3
Seward | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 11 Excursions
 
Option 1. Tonsina Point Resurrection Bay Kayaking Adventure
 
Option 2. Bear Lake Kayak | Canoe Trip
 
Option 3. Wilderness Dog Sled Ride Tour
 
Option 4. Resurrection Bay Wildlife Tour
 
Option 5. Exit Glacier Hike
 
Option 6. Upgrade Option: Guided Walking Salmon Fishing - Seward Area
 
Option 7. Upgrade Option: Bear Glacier Iceberg Kayaking Adventure
 
Option 8. Upgrade Option: Helicopter Bear Glacier Flight with Landing
 
Option 9. Upgrade Option: Helicopter & Glacier Dogsled
 
Option 10. Upgrade Option: Helicopter & Glacier Dogsled with Bear Glacier Tour
 
Option 11. Upgrade Option: Helicopter Bear Glacier Iceberg, Kayaking Adventure
Day 4
Seward to Girdwood | 143 km/89 miles
Day 5
Girdwood to Anchorage | 62 km/38 mi
Day 6
Anchorage | Floatplane Fly-in Bear Viewing Excursion
Day 7
Anchorage to Denali National Park Entrance | Alaska Railroad
Day 8
Denali | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions
 
Option 1. Denali Highway Jeep Excursion | Self-Drive Guided 4x4 Excursion
 
Option 2. Tundra Wilderness Tour | Coach Tour
 
Option 3. Upgrade Option: Denali Summit Flightseeing | Small Aircraft
 
Option 4. Upgrade Option: Denali Glacier Landing | Helicopter
Day 9
Denali National Park Entrance to Fairbanks | Alaska Railroad

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9 Days / 8 Nights
Anchorage to Fairbanks or Fairbanks to Anchorage

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INTRODUCTION

Visit some of Alaska's most popular places on this 10 day road trip departing from Anchorage.

Packed with true and authentic Alaskan experiences, this self drive will take you off the beaten path and into adventures you can only imagine.

Highlights include Talkeetna, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Prince William Sound and Kenai Fjords National Park. 

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Anchorage | Arrival
Day 2
Anchorage to Seward | 239 km/149 mi | Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise
Day 3
Seward | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 11 Excursions
 
Option 1. Tonsina Point Resurrection Bay Kayaking Adventure
 
Option 2. Bear Lake Kayak | Canoe Trip
 
Option 3. Wilderness Dog Sled Ride Tour
 
Option 4. Resurrection Bay Wildlife Tour
 
Option 5. Exit Glacier Hike
 
Option 6. Upgrade Option: Guided Walking Salmon Fishing - Seward Area
 
Option 7. Upgrade Option: Bear Glacier Iceberg Kayaking Adventure
 
Option 8. Upgrade Option: Helicopter Bear Glacier Flight with Landing
 
Option 9. Upgrade Option: Helicopter & Glacier Dogsled
 
Option 10. Upgrade Option: Helicopter & Glacier Dogsled with Bear Glacier Tour
 
Option 11. Upgrade Option: Helicopter Bear Glacier Iceberg, Kayaking Adventure
Day 4
Seward to Girdwood | 143 km/89 miles
Day 5
Girdwood to Anchorage | 62 km/38 mi
Day 6
Anchorage | Floatplane Fly-in Bear Viewing Excursion
Day 7
Anchorage to Denali National Park Entrance | Alaska Railroad
Day 8
Denali | Freedom of Choice - Choose 1 of 4 Excursions
 
Option 1. Denali Highway Jeep Excursion | Self-Drive Guided 4x4 Excursion
 
Option 2. Tundra Wilderness Tour | Coach Tour
 
Option 3. Upgrade Option: Denali Summit Flightseeing | Small Aircraft
 
Option 4. Upgrade Option: Denali Glacier Landing | Helicopter
Day 9
Denali National Park Entrance to Fairbanks | Alaska Railroad

MAP

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DETAILED ITINERARY

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INCLUDED

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WANT TO KNOW MORE?

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Alaska Self Drive & Alaska Railroad Vacation
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