Welcome to Alaska! Your local guide will meet you at the airport. After your transfer to your hotel, you will join your group. In the evening, you will receive more information about the itinerary and optional activities, such as whale watching, glacier flights, kayaking, and more.

Let the adventure begin: relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Our first stop is Talkeetna. This small town of about 400 inhabitants is the starting point for many Denali climbers, as it offers a magnificent view of North America's tallest mountain. If you're looking for an even more breathtaking view of the mountains, you can opt for scenic flights over glaciers (optional). Talkeetna also invites you to stroll around and explore its many souvenir shops. Indulge in the regional cuisine, with delicacies such as reindeer sausage or homemade ice cream. Afterward, we'll continue along the road to Denali National Park. In the evening, your guide will take you to one of the many high-quality restaurants, where you can sample a selection of Alaskan specialties, such as fish or meat.

In the morning, the Denali Wildlife Tour awaits you—undoubtedly one of Alaska's highlights! The National Park bus will take you to one of North America's most beautiful landscapes, home to countless grizzly bears, caribou, elk, and wolves. Optionally, we offer whitewater rafting on the Nenana River at sunset.

Our first stop today is Willow. This town is famous for its annual dog sled races, the most renowned of which is the Iditarod. This race takes participants on a 1,770 km (1,100-mile) journey from Anchorage to Nome. Visiting a working dog sled lodge offers a close-up look at Alaska's national sport. Those who wish can even enjoy a guided dog sled ride. In the afternoon, our journey continues to the Mat-Su Valley. Once entirely covered in ice, this valley is now crisscrossed by countless rivers, lakes, and streams, and is home to approximately 30,000 residents.

In the morning, we continued east on the Glenn Highway. The rugged mountain scenery offered good opportunities to spot elk. A drive of about an hour and a half took us from the Matanuska River in the valley to its source, the Matanuska Glacier. After checking into our hotel, we prepared for an unforgettable hike to America's largest glacier, which reaches right up to the highway. On the way back, we stopped at Hatcher Pass in the Talkeetna Mountains, where a historic mine offered a vivid glimpse into life in bygone eras.

Today our journey takes us to the coast and the charming town of Seward. The view of the snow-capped Chugach and Kenai Mountains rising from the shore is just the beginning of a wonderful and breathtaking day. First, we'll visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, which offers excellent opportunities for wildlife photography. Grizzly bears, black bears, bison, and musk oxen are all excellent subjects to photograph. After a delicious lunch, we'll head to the community of Lowell Point. From there, our hike to Tonsina Beach will begin, with the possibility of seeing salmon, bald eagles, rainforest, and spectacular glaciers.

Today is your day to enjoy however you wish: visit the museum in Seward, explore the shops, or dine at one of the excellent restaurants. To make this day truly unforgettable, consider taking one of the popular boat tours to Kenai Fjords National Park (optional). This tour will not only take you close to Aailak Bay and one of the most beautiful glaciers, but will also offer you the chance to see humpback whales, sea otters, Steller sea lions, seals, orcas, and hundreds of different species of seabirds. If you prefer a more active experience, you can also rent a kayak. Your Ruby Range Adventure guide will be happy to help you arrange a guided kayak tour in Resurrection Bay (optional). Alternatively, you can take a helicopter or speedboat to reach Bear Glacier and paddle among the icebergs (optional).

Today we'll return to Anchorage via the Seward Expressway. En route, we'll stop in Girdwood, a former gold rush mining town and now a popular ski resort. From there, we'll take the gondola up Alyeska Mountain and enjoy a delicious lunch at the summit. The view is magnificent, with the Chugach Mountains on one side and Turnagain Arm and its fjords on the other. Afterward, we'll arrive at Anchorage Airport. Your flights should not depart before 4:30 p.m. If you'd like to stay an extra day, please consult your guide about other options. (Last-minute changes to the itinerary are possible at the guide's discretion.)