Alaska National Parks Journey

Price per Person

$5355 (based on double occupancy)

Duration

9 days

Group Size

Level

Moderate

Dates

June, July, August 2027

Description
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Alaska is magical, and we want everyone to know why! Salmon Berry Travel & Tours was founded on our passion for all Alaska offers and the desire to show others how much fun it can be in any season! We didn’t want to be just another tour company. Our vision was to be authentic, welcoming visitors to our state with genuine hospitality.

Alaska Cruises are top of mind for many people when they think of traveling to Alaska. However, this small group guided land tour provides a customizable experience you’ll be talking about for the rest of your life. We are in the business of making memories! There are so many Alaska cruise alternatives that you won’t want to miss. While views of the terrain from a distance on a ship make lovely pictures, it can’t compare to an up-close and personal experience. You can’t truly experience Alaska without seeing our native plants and wildlife or meeting our local residents.

What You’ll See

It would not be easy to list everything you can see on your Alaska vacation; however, we can give you a few examples of what your group of up to 12 guests can experience:

Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise
Experience Denali National Park your way! we will customize your free day in Denali to best meet your travel style!
The 200-acre natural habitat Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Iconic Alaska Railroad in GoldStar dome car seating

And much more! There is so much to see near your hotels in Anchorage, Kenai Fjords National Park, Talkeetna and Denali National Park with many options for shopping and dining.

Where You’ll Stay

We have picked some of our favorite accommodations for our multi-day tours to enhance your trip. A couple of our customer favorites are:

Copper Whale Inn – This historic Anchorage hotel was built in 1939, only 24 years after Alaska was founded. It was the first architecturally designed home in the area. The Copper Whale Inn offers 15 rooms for your rest.
Harbor 360 Hotel – Located directly on the Seward Small Boat Harbor, this locally-owned waterfront hotel in Seward, each room has two queen beds.
Talkeetna Cabins– Located in downtown Talkeetna, these locally-owned cabins in Talkeetna have wonderful access to restaurants, shops and the river for views of the Alaska Range!
Denali Bluffs/Denali Grande Located on Sugarloaf Mountain at the entrance to Denali National Park

Why Choose Salmon Berry Travel & Tours

Our guides do a great job of sharing not only the history of Alaska, but point out areas of interest along the way as well as share personal stories of life in Alaska. We want you to understand the place and the people that make Alaska such a great place to travel (and live!) We can answer any questions you may have about your travels and provide you with help to fill your free time if desired! Please take a look at our About Us page to learn a little more about who we are and what we are all about. We are all local Alaskan guides – we not only give great tours of Alaska but also own our own small fleet of touring vehicles. We take pride in sharing Alaska with visitors in a thoughtful and unique way – our goal is that each guest will get to #FindYourAlaska! Not only do we want to feature our beautiful state, but we want to do it with your safety and the care of the natural habitat in mind.

Safety

You can rest easy knowing that we are fully insured. Safety is important to us for our employees and guests, so we ensure that our drivers are trained and licensed for commercial travel. We want you to enjoy your trip without concern. We also stay current on and observe all recommended safety protocols.

Sustainability

Our trip throughout Alaska are designed to keep Alaska as clean and beautiful as we found it so that generations can enjoy it. We have adopted several eco-friendly initiatives and partnered with the Tour Green Program from the Renewable Energy Alaska Project, the Beluga Whale Alliance and are Adventure Green Certified by the Alaska Travel Industry Association. We live, work and play here, and it’s important to all of us to be responsible stewards of this land and preserve our natural resources.

ITINERARY

Day One

Welcome to Alaska! Fly directly into Anchorage to start your adventures- take a taxi/uber car service into downtown Anchorage for your overnight stay at one of our favorite accommodations. This boutique-style hotel is located in downtown Anchorage within walking distance of our favorite shops and eateries and the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail!

Please meet your guide at 5:45pm at the Copper Whale Inn lobby. We will walk two blocks to our welcome dinner from here.

Today includes: Overnight Anchorage at the Copper Whale Inn, Welcome Dinner at Glacier Brewhouse (D)

Day Two

Enjoy a free day in Anchorage! You can add another Alaska National Park or one of the exciting optional excursions below…

Bear Viewing at Lake Clark National Park or Katmai National Park ($$$$)
Glacier Hike on the Matanuska Glacier ($$, not available on Wednesday or Sunday)
Kayak & Hike at Eklutna Lake ($$)
Bike Tour along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail ($)
Alaska Bush Plane flightseeing tour ($$)
Helicopter glacier dog sledding ($$$)
City Tour of Anchorage with hike in the Chugach State Park (included!)

Today includes: City Tour with Chugach State Park hike or optional excursion add on, Overnight Anchorage at the Copper Whale Inn (B)

Day Three

This morning check-in for the train south to Seward. Ride in GoldStar Service enjoying dome car seating, two adult beverages (guests over 21 years of age), breakfast in the GoldStar dining car, and access to the open-air viewing platform. Don’t miss the best leg of the Alaska Railroad, and riding in GoldStar will ensure secure access to upper-level seating. Don’t worry about your bags – your local guide will ensure you & your luggage arrive at the hotel this afternoon!

Upon arrival into Seward, take a day cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park on the 6-Hour Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise! Learn about the world of whales, wildlife, and glaciers found in Kenai Fjords National Park. At the same time, you view as much scenery, glaciers, and marine wildlife as possible within six hours of sailing on a comfortable tour catamaran. Providing a full narration of your journey, a National Park Ranger will be onboard to point out the spectacular sights and provide information on the area’s ecology, history, and geology. You will spend time in front of the mighty Holgate Glacier and watch for calving, where giant chunks of glacial ice break off and crash into the water. A deli lunch is included onboard.

Today includes: Alaska Railroad’s GoldStar dome car service from Anchorage to Seward, Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise, Overnight Seward at Harbor 360 Hotel (B, L)

Day Four

Make the most of your trip to Alaska – do you want to go fishing? go on an area hike? drive a dog sled team? Seward city tour with the Alaska Sealife Center? kayak along the coastline? Let us know how we can make your free day in Seward memorable– choose from one of the optional excursions!

Kayaking Resurrection Bay ($$)
Saltwater Fishing Charter ($$$)
SeaLife Center Admission or Behind the Scenes experience($)
Glacier Hike at Exit Glacier ($$)
SUP at Bear Glacier ($$$)
Summer Dog Sledding Tour with Ididaride Sled Dog Tours ($$)
Tour of Seward with a local hike (included!)

Today includes: local hike in Seward or optional add on activity, Overnight Seward at Harbor 360 Hotel (B)

Day Five

Following your pick-up from your hotel, sit back with your luggage secured in our comfortable and clean sprinter vans as your Alaskan driver guides you northbound on the Seward Highway! Your trip from Seward to Talkeetna includes a complete tour through the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center tour, lunch at a local eatery, and scenic photo-stops along the way! Look out for alpine scenery, hanging glaciers, and potential wildlife!

Today includes: Tour & Transfer from Seward to Talkeetna, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Overnight Talkeetna Cabin (B, L)

Day Six

After breakfast, choose your own adventure in Talkeetna!

Denali Flight with glacier landing ($$$)
Dryland Dog Sledding with AK Sled Dog Tours ($$)
River Fishing with Phantom Charters ($$)
Zipline Tour ($$)
Jetboat Adventure ($)
Tour of Talkeetna with hike (included!)

Today includes: local hike in Talkeetna or optional add on activity, Overnight Talkeetna Cabin (B)

Day Seven

After breakfast, your Salmon Berry Tours guide will transport you to Denali National Park. We will make photo stops en route and enjoy a hike & picnic lunch (included!) at Denali State Park.

Today includes: Tour & Transfer from Talkeetna to Denali, Hike & Picnic at Denali State Park, Overnight Denali (B, L)

Day Eight

Today includes a bus tour into Denali National Park! Everyone has different reasons for visiting the park and ways they like to travel. Today is the 6+ bus tour into the park plus time at your leisure. A snack lunch is included on your bus tour.

During your day, consider adding one of the following tours available or relax at the front country and explore by foot the trails that make Denali National Park so special.

Nenana River Rafting Tour ($$)
Denali Frontcountry Hike with Local Guide ($$)
Denali ATV Tour ($$)
Flightseeing Tour into Denali National Park ($$$)
Photography Tour ($$)
Zipline Canopy Tour ($$)
Park Headquarters & Savage River Hike (park pass included!)

Today includes: Park Tour in Denali (operated by NPS Doyon/Aramark Joint Venture bus service) Overnight Denali (B, L)

Day Nine

Enjoy a farewell brunch at a local eatery in Denali before we travel south to Anchorage! Today we will make restroom stops and stretch our legs and get our last look at Alaska together. Upon arrival in Anchorage, you’ll be transferred directly to the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, where you will be helped to offload your luggage. Complimentary snacks and water are provided throughout your tour.

Today includes: Farewell Brunch, Tour & Transfer from Denali to Anchorage Airport (arrival 6:00pm) (Br)

NOTE: If meeting another tour departure or overnighting in Anchorage, we will ensure you & your luggage are transferred to check in for your next adventures…

Ask us how to add on a trip to Katmai, Lake Clark or Wrangell-St. Elias National Parks and Preserves to your Alaska National Parks vacation package!

For more information on this tour, please get in touch with us or give us a call to 907-278-3572

2027 Pricing for the Alaska National Parks Adventure

$5355 per person based on Double Occupancy ($4730pp Triple, $4604 Quad, $8966 Single private)

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INCLUDES

Local Alaskan Tour Guide with water & snacks en route
Maximum 12 guests
2 nights in Anchorage, 2 nights in Seward, 2 nights in Talkeetna, 2 nights in Denali
Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise – your best chance to see whales!
Guided town tour with local hike in Anchorage, Seward and Talkeetna
Picnic lunch & hike in Denali State Park
Bus Tour into Denali National Park
Iconic Alaska Railroad in GoldStar Service from Anchorage to Seward with dome car seating & breakfast included
Rail Transfers
Tour & Transfer from Seward to Talkeetna
Ability to Customize your free days – make it your own adventure and add on another activity or National Park to the travel package
Meals: Breakfasts (Daily) Lunch (4) Dinner (1)
Taxes & fees associated with activities & accommodations
Local Guide Gratuity Included*

Traveling with 6 or more people? Consider a private guide – Please email us to inquire about pricing!

Booking Policy: This travel package has a $250 per person nonrefundable deposit required to start the booking process. The 50% deposit balance is due inside 30 days of booking. The remaining balance is processed 60 days prior to travel.

Multi-Day Itinerary Cancellation Policy:

All requests for cancellation must be made via email, to [email protected].
If canceled outside 60 days, a $100 per person fee applies in addition to the $250 per person nonrefundable deposit
60-31 days there is a 10% processing penalty 90% refund is provided
Inside 30 days, the travel package is non-refundable
Some vendors for add on tours may have stricter policies

Properties/Activities excluded from this policy include: Bear viewing trips; stays in remote/eco wilderness lodges; Denali National Park private guide services; private cabin reservations, and any property/activities noted with additional cancellations in the itinerary. These properties and activities have higher penalties for cancellations in addition to Salmon Berry tours cancelation policy.

Add on Activity Partial Cancellations – canceling one or more properties/activities that does not result in the entire itinerary being canceled. Outside 30-days, if guest cancels individual service items in an itinerary, they will be responsible for any cancellation fees assessed. Inside 30-days it is non refundable.

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Our guest had booked the vacation of a lifetime and the ultimate Alaska package. She had to cancel the trip a week before it began due to unfortunate circumstances.
She later told us that within ten minutes of phone time, her claim was processed in full. She was very pleased with TravelSafe Insurance’s immediate and empathetic response. Getting a refund for her trip was the last thing she wanted to think about, and TravelSafe Insurance immediately took care of her needs and concerns.