alaska

Arriving in Alaska via Fairbanks Airport, your transfer will be waiting to welcome you and take you to your accommodation in a lodge located on the bank of the Chena River with great views of the natural landscapes around you.

Traveling between Fairbanks and Talkeetna on the Alaska Railroad in glass carriages so you can enjoy the wonderful views along the way. It will cross the Tanana River, the Mears Memorial Bridge (built in 1923, being the final link of the country's initial rail system). Rio Nenana, is a dramatic section north of Station Denali National Park. South of Denali, highlights include passing over Hurricane Gulch and panoramic views of the Alaska Range from atop Broad Pass.

Fly to the summit of Denali, a mountain that rises 6,193 meters above sea level, making Denali the tallest mountain in North America. Explore this world of high mountain peaks, snow-capped mountains as well as glacier-filled valleys.

During the flight, you will be able to observe the enormous Ruth Glacier, the Great Gorge, with its mile-high granite walls and blue pools of frozen water and dozens of glacial and mountain features. Land on the glacier at Sheldon Amphitheater, where you'll have the chance to hang out, enjoy the solitude of isolation, and snap some photos.

Take a trip on a high-speed boat through the Chulitna River Gorge and cruise down a braided Alaskan river, with multiple channels separated by small, temporary islands. As you travel along the 60 km of river, you will have the opportunity to see eagles and beaver activity. It is possible that you will also see the black bear or the brown bear on the beach.

Cable car ride to enjoy the splendor of the landscape from the top of Mt. Alyeska. Top mountain facilities include the Glacier Express Cafe, WCs, observation deck with telescopes and the luxury dining experience. The viewpoint offers panoramic views of towering mountains, soaring glaciers, shimmering streams, towering spruce trees and an array of wildlife. While on the mountain, enjoy hiking, exploring, picking fruit, or simply relaxing and admiring the view.

This day will be spent in Kenai Fjords National Park where you can enjoy the best of this incredibly rich marine ecosystem. Spot seals, sea lions and eagles as you leave Seward and cross Resurrection Bay. The tour will pass through small islands close to the coast, where bird nurseries abound. During the cruise, the captain and deck crew will be watching for humpback whales, killer whales, Dall porpoises and other wildlife. Along the way, you'll enjoy a delicious buffet of Alaskan salmon, ribs, vegetarian options, and side dishes.

This morning, you'll learn more about Alaska's state sport – dog sledding. Enjoy a spectacular helicopter tour of the majestic Chugach Mountains and Punch Bowl Glacier, 300 meters above sea level. Learn how dogs are bred, see how they are trained to pull the sled, and learn how they have eternal endurance. Relax and enjoy the view as you hop on a sled for a ride around the glacier, taking in the scenic peaks and valleys around you. Dogs have an inherent drive to run, and even with the brakes on, it's hard to hold them back.

Today, enjoy a scenic flight over Chinitna Bay. Located at the southern end of Lake Clark National Park and Reserve, Chinitna Bay is home to a multitude of grizzly bears that come to the bay to feed on the protein-rich sedge, clams and fish plentiful with the great salmon runs of late summer. . Listen as your expert guide tells stories of the resident bears and their families.

Transfer from hotel to Ted Stevens International Airport. Leave Anchorage on your international flight home.