8 days tour

Alaska Summer Family Holiday

Alaska Summer Family Holiday

This tour includes:

Others

Anchorage- Alaska Native Heritage Center Anchorage - Ship Creek Anchorage - Earthquake Park and Point Woronzof Turnagain Arm - Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Seward - Kenai Fjords Tour Seward - Exit Glacier Dog sledding tour Girdwood - Begich Boggs Visitor Centre

Transport

Private Van,Boat

Guide

All Intrepid Family trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to assist your family to take the hassle out of your travels and help you have the best trip possible. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for fun things to do and see - for both kids and parents, recommend great local eating venues that will even get the kids trying new things, and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. Our leaders are not babysitters on this trip - we leave that to you (the experts), but they will make sure that group members of all ages are able to explore their destination safely and with as much fun as possible. Our group leaders are not responsible for looking after children at any time and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times throughout this itinerary.

Accommodation

GENERAL ROOMING CONFIGURATIONS: Family of two - All family groupings of two will be put into a twin room. Family of three - Wherever possible we will put you in a triple room. Please be aware that in a handful of places triple rooms are in short supply. This means that, in practice, a triple room will often simply be a twin room with a mattress on the floor or a further bed squashed in. Where it is impossible to provide a triple room, you will have to decide which of your party takes the single room. Family of four or more - You will most likely stay in two twin rooms. If and wherever possible we will aim put you in a quadruple room. Whilst we will do our very best to ensure that families are roomed close together (in some cases, we can arrange adjoining rooms), we canโ€™t guarantee this. Most family holidays occur during peak season and we sometimes have little to no control over where you will be put. You need to come prepared for this. Hotels (7 nights)

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Not included:

Optional

Seward - Alaska SeaLife Center - USD25 Seward - Wildlife marine tour - USD200 Seward - Kayak rental - USD25

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Travel insurance is compulsory on all our trips for those travelling internationally. We require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. If you are travelling within your home country or region please confirm before travel that you are entitled to access the public medical system easily should an accident occur. We strongly recommend all travellers have a policy that also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage or personal effects. For international trips, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance companyโ€™s 24-hour emergency contact number has been sighted by your leader. If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number, and emergency contact number rather than the bankโ€™s name and your credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country. Travellers who reside within the European Union or Switzerland receive basic international health insurance, so travel insurance is not mandatory under European Union Law. However, as this does not cover situations such as emergency rescues, private health care, or repatriation to their home country, comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. European Union or Swiss travellers who decline travel insurance when travelling outside of their home region must sign a Travel Insurance Waiver Form at the Group Meeting.

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Itinerary of your trip Alaska Summer Family Holiday

  • Day 1 Day 1: Anchorage
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Anchorage

      Welcome to Anchorage โ€“ Alaskaโ€™s largest centre and main city. Set on Cook Inlet, this acts as the starting point of your summer family adventure. There isnโ€™t anything planned today until a group welcome meeting at 5 pm, so you are free to arrive at any time today. After this all-important briefing where youโ€™ll meet your group leader and fellow travelling families, keep the introductions going as you head out together for an optional dinner.

      Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 2 Day 2: Anchorage To Seward
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Anchorage To Seward

      Todayโ€™s destination is the town of Seward โ€“ the gateway of the original Iditarod Trail to interior Alaska โ€“ with plenty of scenic stops along the way. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center which takes in injured and orphaned animals year-round, providing spacious enclosures and quality animal care. Learn about the important work the centre does and see some of Alaskaโ€™s iconic animals up close. On arrival in Seward, check into your hotel and have the afternoon and evening at your leisure. Your leader will be able to provide recommendations on what to do and where you could eat, so be sure to ask them.

      Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 3 Day 3: Seward
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Seward

      All aboard for a 6-hour scenic cruise from Seward scaling the edge of the Kenai Fjords National Park. The Kenai Peninsula is perfect to see on the water, and your comfortable boat will get you as close as possible to the glaciers and wildlife. The cruise captain will give a full narration today, providing insight into the areaโ€™s main sights as well as its ecology, history and geology. Highlights of the day include watching the mighty Holgat Glacier calve as chunks of ice crash into the water, as well as spotting sea otters, Steller sea lions, puffins, eagles, harbour seals and seabirds. Fingers crossed you might even spot a whale or two breaching in the water around you. After disembarking the ship back in Seward, you and the crew are free to relax in and around town tonight.

      Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 4 Day 4: Seward
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Seward

      After a hearty breakfast, lace up your walking shoes for a leisurely walk like no other. Join your leader and head to Exit Glacier, where youโ€™ll enjoy an easy 3-kilometre (2-mile) round-trip hike to the glacier lookout. Itโ€™s a spectacular sight to see, especially in the summer months with the sun glistening on the surface. Then youโ€™ll travel to Moose Pass for a kayaking trip on Trail Lake with a local guide who will share tales about local characters like Alaska Nellie, Gold Miner Joe and Mad Sally, the regionโ€™s most cantankerous cat. Afterwards, transfer back to your accommodation for a free evening.

      Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 5 Day 5: Talkeetna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Talkeetna

      Itโ€™s an early start for the drive to Talkeetna, stopping off at Girdwood along the way for lunch and a walk along the boardwalk where you might get to see moose tracks alongside the trail. You may like to ride the gondola up Mount Alyeska (own expense) before you hop back in the van for the journey to Talkeetna where youโ€™ll arrive in the late afternoon.

      Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 6 Day 6: Talkeetna To Denali
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Talkeetna To Denali

      Keep an eye out for caribou and other wildlife as you head north along the Parks Highway to Denali National Park. On arrival at the park, head to the visitor centre to plan your next dayโ€™s activities and chat to the rangers about the areaโ€™s incredible wildlife, then your evening is free to relax. You might like to have dinner with the group and prepare for your days of exploration ahead.

      Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 7 Day 7: Denali National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Denali National Park

      Get ready for a day of adventure as your expert leader takes you on a family friendly hike in Denali National Park. You might see the tallest mountain on the continent reaching high into the sky, hike along tundra trails that weave through wildflowers and maybe even spot some wildlife living among the landscape. Whichever trail your leader chooses, itโ€™s sure to be a day to remember.

      Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 8 Day 8: Anchorage
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Anchorage

      Leaving after breakfast, youโ€™ll farewell the mountains and make your way to Anchorage. Upon arrival in Anchorage, stop at the Alaska Native Heritage Center โ€“ an interactive range of exhibitions, educating travellers about the traditional owners and First Nations peoples of this territory and beyond. Walk through six life-sized village sites dotted around the grounds โ€“ representing Alaskan territories such as the Athabascan, Inupiaq and Yupโ€™ik/Cupโ€™ik communities โ€“ and perhaps head into the Hall of Cultures, which displays works from Alaska Native artists.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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