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Alaska Self-Drive Tour | Flight between Chitina to McCarthy
Alaska Self-Drive Tour | Flight between Chitina to McCarthy
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Alaska Self-Drive Tour | Denali National Park
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Alaska Self-Drive Tour | Denali National Park
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Alaska Self-Drive Tour | Kenai Fjords National Park
Alaska Self-Drive Tour | Kenai Fjords National Park
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Alaska Self-Drive Tour | Kenai Fjords National Park
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Alaska Self-Drive Tour | Homer

Best of Alaska Self Drive Road Trip with Arctic Circle

13 Days / 12 Nights
Anchorage to Anchorage
Price fromUSD$4,485per person

INTRODUCTION

Alaska's classic self drive route features most of the highlights and scenic wonders of the central Alaska region - Kenai Fjords, Denali and Wrangell / St.

Elias National Parks.

Take your choice of tours in both Seward and Denali, enjoy a Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise and flight to the Arctic Circle, explore Fairbanks and visit McCarthy and the Kennicott Mine. 

Wrapping up the trip, you'll hike to Exit Glacier and join a spectacular Kenai Fjords glacier cruise. 

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Anchorage to Seward
Day 2
Seward | Freedom of Choice – Choose 1 of 5 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. Exit Glacier Hike
 
Option 5. Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruise
Day 3
Seward to Talkeetna
Day 4
Talkeetna to Denali National Park Entrance
Day 5
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 6
Denali National Park to Fairbanks | Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise
Day 7
Fairbanks | Arctic Circle Air Adventure Tour
Day 8
Fairbanks to Chitina | Chitina to McCarthy | Flight
Day 9
McCarthy | Kennicott | Root Glacier Hike
Day 10
McCarthy to Chitina | Flight | Chitina to Valdez
Day 11
Valdez | Prince William Sound Columbia Glacier Cruise with lunch
Day 12
Valdez to Sheep Mountain Lodge
Day 13
Sheep Mountain Lodge to Anchorage

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REVIEWS

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"We saw spectacular sights, met warm and friendly people, saw the Northern Lights, and made a lifetime of memories. "

We saw spectacular sights, met warm and friendly people, saw the Northern Lights, and made a lifetime of memories. We want to thank you for the wonderful job you did in setting everything up, and also for your courteous assistance and recommendations along the way.

Nick Florida, United States

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"Alaska by Design created a perfect itinerary for my clients."

Alaska by Design created a perfect itinerary for my clients. They returned with great memories and were extremely pleased with all aspects of their trip.

Michael Figueriedo Spain

3 of 6

"They were professional and pleasant to work with."

They were professional and pleasant to work with. When the fires starts in various areas that they would be touring Alaska By Design was great in helping to make adjustments to the clients reservations. The clients were thrilled with there trip.

Jemma L New York

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"Nothing was too much trouble for Jennifer or Karen when we were planning our holiday."

Nothing was too much trouble for Jennifer or Karen when we were planning our holiday. They were able to tailor our trip to what we wanted. We have recommended Alaska by Design to our friends.

Anne Mathews Australia

5 of 6

"Excellent services!"

Excellent services!Our clients were extremely satisfied with the itinerary, hotels and tours you have offered.We will contact you again for our next clients.Thanks again for all!

Polona Australia

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"I enjoyed working with Alaska by Design Absolute Experts "

I enjoyed working with Alaska by Design, I was introduced to them by Debra Roberts and Karen did a great job for me with a couple of my reservations

Haleh M California, USA

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