Alaska Hike, Bike & Kayak

Alaska Hike, Bike & Kayak

7 Days Starting and ending in Anchorage

Visiting: Anchorage Cycling, Denali National Park, Denali National Park Hiking, Matanuska Glacier Trek, Seward, Seward Sea Kayaking, Exit Glacier / Anchorage

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

SSXA

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 11

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

15-99 years

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Active

From: $3895

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Get ready for some active adventuring on a seven-day trip that’s big on natural beauty! Hike, bike and kayak around some of Alaska’s best scenic spots and make the most of countless photo ops. Visit Denali National Park – home to some of Alaska’s best and most scenic walking trails, paddle the pristine waters of Resurrection Bay, take a guided hike on top of the Matanuska Glacier, cycle the scenic Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and visit one of the oldest and most picturesque towns in the state (which is also the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park). With an expert local leader to guide your way and a small group of likeminded active adventurers, you’ve got the perfect week!

Highlights

  • Kayak the calm waters of Resurrection Bay surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas as you watch for sea otters, seals, bald eagles, porpoises and leaping salmon. Then, head out on a beach walk and rainforest hike, stopping by a waterfall.

  • Visit Denali National Park – home to the tallest peak in North America, Denali – and witness the gorgeous scenery of this Alaskan hotspot.

  • Hike the spectacular Triple Lakes Trail, Denali National Park’s longest trail, which has great views of Riley Creek, towering mountains and the three Triple Lakes.

  • Road trip to Turnagain Arm on the Seward Highway – an ‘All American Road’ that follows Cook Inlet between two towering mountain ranges.

  • Cycle the paved Tony Knowles Coastal Trail as it hugs the shore of Cook Inlet and travels through coastal marshes and over forested hills, with great views of Mount Susitna.

  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief. Donations provide school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas with bicycles that provide access to education, healthcare, and income.

  • Kayak the calm waters of Resurrection Bay among the mountain vistas and look out for sea otters, seals, bald eagles, porpoises and leaping salmon. Then, head out on a beach walk and rainforest hike, stopping by a waterfall.

  • Cycle the paved Tony Knowles Coastal Trail as it hugs the shore of Cook Inlet and travels through coastal marshes over forested hills. Soak in the amazing views of Mount Susitna as you go.

  • Visit Denali National Park – home to the tallest peak in North America (Denali) – and witness the gorgeous scenery of this Alaskan hotspot.

  • Walk atop the ice of the largest car-accessible glacier in Alaska – the Matanuska – on an educational tour led by a local Alaskan guide and glacier expert (with all technical gear provided).

Itinerary

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Day 1: Anchorage Cycling

Location: Anchorage Cycling

Accommodation: Hotel

Welcome to Alaska! Your adventure begins in Anchorage – the gateway to some of Alaska’s finest parks and cycling trails. You’ll have a welcome meeting at 12 pm today with your trip leader to meet your fellow travellers. After, enjoy a warm-up ride along the paved Tony Knowles Coastal Trail as it hugs the shore of Cook Inlet from downtown Anchorage through coastal marshes and over forested hills, with great views of Mount Susitna along the way. After, you’re free to freshen up and head out to the vibrant downtown, where you might like to enjoy dinner at one of the restaurants.

Included Activities:
-Anchorage - Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Bike Tour

Optional Activities:
-Anchorage- Alaska Native Heritage Center
-Anchorage - Museum

Day 2: Denali National Park

Location: Denali National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch

After an early breakfast, sit back and enjoy the drive along the Parks Highway to Denali National Park – 6 million acres of the Alaskan wilderness. Keep an eye out for caribou, birds, wolves and other wildlife along the way. Stop in Talkeetna to stretch your legs and sit down for lunch with your group. When you arrive at the park – home to the tallest peak in North America – you’ll go to the visitor centre for a safety overview, then out into the wilderness for your first hike. The routes here will vary depending on the weather and the preference of your group.

Included Activities:
-Denali NP hiking

Day 3: Denali National Park Hiking

Location: Denali National Park Hiking

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

Today's hike starts by winding through the spruce forest as you walk the spectacular Triple Lakes Trail – the longest trail in Denali National Park and home to some great views of Riley Creek. With the towering mountains in the distance, you’ll trek along creeks, forest and rolling hills before the first of the three Triple Lakes comes into view. From here, you’ll either continue (if time permits) or return to the trailhead back to the hotel for a free evening. For those who want to see more of the park, you can choose to forego today's hike and pay for the full-day Tundra Wilderness Bus Tour, which includes the Toklat River’s incredible scenery and some of the park’s best wildlife spotting opportunities.

Included Activities:
-Denali - Triple Lakes hike

Optional Activities:
-Denali - Tundra Wilderness Bus Tour

Day 4: Matanuska Glacier Trek

Location: Matanuska Glacier Trek

Accommodation: Hotel/Inn

Meals Included: breaksfast

Embark on a scenic drive along the Glenn Highway towards the town of Palmer this morning – a trip that’s packed with gorgeous mountain vistas and plenty of time for photo ops. You’ll eventually reach the famed Matanuska Glacier – Alaska's largest road-access glacier. It’s a jaw-dropping 27 miles long and 4 miles wide and has some of the most accessible walking areas of any glacier in the state! Don your ice cleats and helmet (included) and begin exploring the glacier on foot with the help of an Alaskan guide and glacier expert. Marvel at the ice that formed thousands of years ago, high in the Chugach Mountains. Amazingly, every day is unique at Matanuska, due to the dynamic nature of the glacier.

Included Activities:
-Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike

Day 5: Seward

Location: Seward

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

Today, enjoy a slow start to the morning and then take a leisurely drive to Seward – one of Alaska's oldest and most picturesque towns. Along the way, you’ll stop at Turnagain Arm. A waterway into the northwestern part of the Gulf of Alaska, this area was named for British explorer James Cook, who was forced to ‘turn again’ when the waterway didn’t hold the fabled Northwest Passage on his 1778 voyage. Explore this scenic area, then continue to Seward. This vibrant town is the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park and has galleries, boutique shops and a bustling harbour.

Included Activities:
-Anchorage - Turnagain Arm

Day 6: Seward Sea Kayaking

Location: Seward Sea Kayaking

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch

Enjoy a change of scenery as you venture out onto Resurrection Bay on full-day sea kayaking and rainforest hiking adventure. Learn about life in Seward as you travel to the shoreline. After a quick briefing, hit the kayak and paddle around the calm waters of the bay, soaking up the mountain vistas as you keep an eye out for sea otters, seals, porpoises, bald eagles and leaping salmon. From mid-July to early September, you‘ll paddle directly past the outlet of Tonsina Creek to view a salmon spawning stream! Then, explore Tonsina Point with its ghost forest, tall waterfall and gorgeously green scenery. Stop for a picnic lunch with your group in the forest, then take walk on the beach – today is full of photo ops!

Included Activities:
-Seward - Resurrection Bay Sea Kayaking

Day 7: Exit Glacier / Anchorage

Location: Exit Glacier / Anchorage

Meals Included: breaksfast

Before you leave Seward today, there will be time for a classic Alaskan hike to Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park. You’ll get so close to the dense blue ice that you’ll be able to listen to the sound of the glacier! It’s then time to drive back to Anchorage, where your adventure comes to an end. If you’d like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

Included Activities:
-Seward - Exit Glacier Hike

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Hotel (6 nights)

  • Anchorage - Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Bike Tour

  • Denali NP hiking

  • Denali - Triple Lakes hike

  • Seward - Resurrection Bay Sea Kayaking

  • Seward - Exit Glacier Hike

  • Meals

    3 breakfasts, 2 lunches

  • Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike

  • Anchorage - Turnagain Arm

What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • International Travel

Transport

  • AIRPORT TRANSFERS IN THE USA & CANADA
  • We recommend taxis and rideshare services like Lyft and Uber when traveling to and from hotels in the USA and Canada. These services are widely available across North America, offering convenient and accessible transportation options. Private transfers in North America incur high costs and present an increased risk of missed connections due to their fixed schedules. In contrast, taxis and rideshares offer both cost-effectiveness and flexibility, ensuring a smoother journey. With transparent pricing, GPS tracking, and on-demand availability, we believe that taxis and rideshare apps not only offer a reliable alternative to private transfers but also provide a secure, trustworthy, and budget-friendly transportation option for our customers.
  • NORTH AMERICA VEHICLES
  • Our large fleet of 15-passenger vans are fully equipped with air-conditioning system, V8 engines and any camping or cooking equipment needed for your trip. Most have cloth-upholstered seats and carpeted interior with radio or CD players. Your luggage is typically transported in a trailer which is towed behind the van.
  • The vans are regularly serviced by a well-established network of maintenance and service facilities throughout the continent. However, unforeseen maintenance problems can still occur while on the road and we appreciate the patience of our travellers as we make necessary repairs as quickly as possible.
  • While your group will have a van for all included activities on the trip, the services of the van and leader may not be available for your use during free time, or after you have arrived for the day. If you need a special trip into town you may need to arrange transport or a taxi.

Accommodation

  • The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
  • Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.

Important Information

  • 1. This trip starts at midday (12pm) in Anchorage on day 1.
  • 2. This trip finishes with a drop off around 3pm in Anchorage on day 6. Please do not book any flights until after 6pm this evening.
  • 3. Bicycle hire is included so we require all clients' heights at the time of booking.
  • 4. Bike helmets are also supplied but you may wish to bring your own.
  • 5. We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes and suitable clothing for the walks and cycling.
  • 6. The cycling on this trip is not accompanied by a support vehicle.
  • 7. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

Mode of Transport

  • Private vehicle , Bicycle , Kayak , On foot

Check out our Q&As

  • Is this trip right for you

    There are hikes on this trip, so a reasonable level of fitness is required to enjoy all activities to the fullest. It’s also essential that you’re both confident and competent in riding a bicycle.

    Alaska is a big state, so be prepared for some long drives. That said, it means you’ll get the chance to pass through some of the incredible scenery that Alaska has to offer.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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  • Free Date Changes

    Intrepid Travel allows you to make 10 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 56 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Intrepid Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform intrepid travel, 56 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Intrepid Travel requires a minimum deposit of 400 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of intrepid travel charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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