From Whitehorse/Yukon & Anchorage/Alaska
Small Group Tours

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Whitehorse - Anchorage 15-day fully guided small group tour (max 9 guests)

Discover the Best of the Grand North, Yukon and Alaska. We explore Yukon's Kluane National Park and the history of the big Klondike Gold Rush in Dawson City and enjoy the amazing wilderness of Alaska's Kenai Fjords' and Denali National Parks.

Day 1 Arrival and overnight in Whitehorse. Your guide meets you at the airport and invites you to a welcome drink at the hotel. Time to discover the capital city of the Yukon and its surroundings.

Day 2 Travel through amazing scenery via Carcross to Fraser. Travel the legendary White Pass on a historic train to Skagway/Alaska. From here, over hundred years ago, gold seekers started their gruesome trek over the Chilkoot and White Passes. Overnight in Skagway, fascinating little town full of reminiscences from the Gold Rush.

Day 3 By ferry we cross beautiful Lynn Canal. Enjoy the spectacular surroundings of Haines or take a scenic flight to stunning Glacier Bay. Early afternoon we continue along the Chilkat Reserve, where thousands of bald eagles meet in early winter to feed on salmon. Crossing Haines Pass we enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and visit a native village, where, depending on the time of the salmon run, we may observe the locals fishing for and preparing salmon. We stay in comfortable, rustic cabins for 2 nights.

Day 4 Guided hike into Kluane National Park (incl.), a UNESCO world heritage site. Other options: raft the world famous Tatshenshini river, take a scenic flight to Mount Logan, the highest mountain Canada's, or just simply relax and enjoy the peace and solitude.

Day 5 Early start as we travel on the Klondike Highway north, towards Dawson City. we will take time to stop for pictures along the Yukon River, which winds its way over 3000 km through the Yukon and Alaska. Short hike to the famous 5-finger rapids. Ancient roadhouses, a few native settlements and the occasional lodge are the only signs of habitants in this incredibly vast area. Overnight in comfortable cabins in Dawson City, the once called “Paris of the North” and main action place during the great Klondike Gold rush. There is lots to discover in this charming town full of history.

Day 6 On a guided tour through a still active gold mine you learn more about modern techniques to extract gold (incl). Then try your luck gold panning in a local creek. There is time to explore Dawson City and its fascinating history. In the evening, we will visit famous Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Saloon und Casino and enjoy a show (incl.).

Day 7 The trip across the „Top of the World Highway“, probably one of the most interesting roads North Americas, is just simply stunning. Long ago abandoned cabins, dredges and tools, are remnants of the big gold rush which made over 100000 people world-wide leave their homes and head north to seek their fortune. A few sleepy little towns like Chicken are the only human signs in this area.

Day 8 Today, an adventurous road takes us further into Alaska along the spectacular Wrangell-St. Elias Mountains. We cross Thompson Pass with its many waterfalls and arrive in the small town of Valdez which became famous as the end destination of the Alaska Pipeline. There is time to try sea-kayaking.

Day 9 Early morning, we leave Valdez and travel by ferry through the extraordinary glacier world of Prince William Sound. You’ll enjoy the sight of the imposing Columbia Glacier and may spot some marine wildlife. From Whittier we continue across the Kenai Peninsula towards Seward. Two nights.

Day 10 Today, you have again several options to explore this area of the Kenai Peninsula. Highly recommended is a boat trip into the amazing Kenai Fjords National Park. With a bit of luck you will not only be able to observe a wide variety of sea birds, like puffins, but also whales, Orcas and marine mammals in this, their incredible natural habitat and you may even witness the calving of a glacier. Other possibilities are hikes, guided sea kayaking tours, or try your hand at deep sea fishing.

Day 11 Driving along beautiful Turnagain Arm towards Anchorage, Alaska’s biggest city, we may be able to spot Beluga whales. Short visit of the city of Anchorage and of Lake Hood, „the world’s largest and busiest seaplane base“. Overnight near Anchorage.

Day 12 We continue north through the fertile Matanuska valley, famous for its giant vegetables and visit a famous Iditarod dogsled champion (guided tour of kennels incl.) 2 nights in cozy cabins near the park.

Day 13 Early start for a full day trip with the official parks bus into Denali National Park where we have excellent opportunities to observe the incredible wildlife such as grizzlies, moose, caribous and perhaps even a wolf. With good weather we will also be able to see majestic Mt McKinley (6200m) in its full splendor.

Day 14 We are heading south towards Anchorage and will visit the charming little town of Talkeetna, departure point of the alpinists who venture out to McKinley. You have the possibility to take a scenic flight to, or even around North America’s highest mountain, Mt Denali/Mt McKinley. Overnight in Anchorage.

Day 15 Last minute shopping, individual departure or extend your stay in Canada.

Anchorage is only a short flight by seaplane away from some of the best grizzly bear viewing areas world-wide and we highly recommend to extend your stay to experience on of these tours. Also spectacular is a sightseeing flight into famous Prince William Sound with its grand Columbia Glacier. Other options : stay in a Wilderness Lodge, Fishing Lodge, … (please contact us for options, info and bookings)
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The Last Frontier Map
(small group min 6, max 9 participants)

A wide variety of activities is included

The package includes :
- 14 nights in hotels, lodges, cabins, 5 x breakfast, 1 x BBQ
- all tours and excursions by van (max 9 participants) as described
- Guide for the complete tour from Whitehorse to Anchorage
- Train trip White Pass
- Ferry travel from Skagway to Haines
- Guided Hike in Kluane National Park
- Visit and Tour of active goldmine, gold panning
- Entrance fees Diamond Tooth Gerties Saloon and show.
- Ferry travel from Valdez to Whittier
- Visit and guided tour Idatorid Champion
- Full day trip into Denali National Park with the parks bus
- National Parks fee
- 6 % GST

Extra costs :
Travel to Whitehorse -from Anchorage, Meals and beverages.
Optional excursions and activities (boat trip, kayaking, scenic flights etc.)
Gratuities, Entry form fees USA

You might be interested in extending your stay with :
- a grizzly bear watching tour
- a cruise through the world-famous Inside Passage to Vancouver
- a stay in a fly in wilderness lodge
- a visit of beautiful Vancouver

We reserve the right to change parts of the tour description if necessary due to circumstances that are beyond the control of A-ZitaTours. All changes will be replaced by same or better options.