EXTREME NATURAL LANDSCAPES OF SOUTH-CENTRAL ALASKA
The trip begins in Anchorage, nestled between mountains and sea with all the amenities you would expect from a big city; good restaurants, museums, theaters and a vibrant music scene. The last stop before you head into desolate nature, the open tundra of Denali Park. Brace yourself for grizzly bears, moose, wolves, Dall sheep and caribou. Then, from Fairbanks , take an unforgettable expedition to the Arctic Circle, where you will see unique landscapes.
Further standing are Turnagain Arm, Kenai Fjords National Park , Wrangell St. Elias National Park and the tourist attraction the Trans-Alaska pipeline on the program. An impressive round trip through endless wilderness!
TIPS & TOPS FROM SELF-DRIVE ALASKA'S SOUTHCENTRAL:
- Cook Inlet is the bay from the Gulf of Alaska to Anchorage. The branch that flows past above Anchorage is Knik Arm. Below flows Turnagain Arm and the trail along it is called one of the most beautiful trails in the world. From the beginning to the end, you have stunning views of the mountains and the bay. There is a good chance you will encounter Dall sheep on the shore while in the water white dolphins shoot by
- Fly from Homer in 1.5 hours to Katmai National Park for a Bear Viewing Tour, an unforgettable experience!
- You will stay in the charming train station town of Talkeetna, starting point for travelers to the impressive Mt. McKinley, America's highest mountain in nearby Denali National Park
- In Denali N.P., guided hikes, mountain biking, gold prospecting, fishing and an evening trip to Wonder Lake are just a few of the adventurous activities you can undertake
- Optional is a flight from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle; the famous Pipe Line and the Gates of the Arctic National Park are at their most beautiful from the air!
- Besides being a true university town, Fairbanks is the base for spectacular excursions in the area such as the Chena Hot Springs, the Northern Lights and paddle boat tours
- In the town of North Pole you can do Christmas shopping all year round
- Valdez is a picturesque port town from which Colombia Glacier is easily accessible and where daredevils can indulge in rafting and heliskiing in the summer
- In"Glacier City," you can take guided hikes on glaciers, search for gold, take sled dog tours, flightseeing and explore the area by ATV. The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a must if you want to see wildlife up close
- At Wrangell St. Elias National Park you can participate in the Root Glacier Hike
- Learn all about dog sledding during a day and night on Norris Glacier
- During the flight to Kennicott you will have breathtaking views of Mt. Blackburn, Kennicott, Root Glaciers and the Stairway Icefall
- In Wrangell -St. Elias N.P., tour the former copper mines of Kennecott
- Fly from Anchorage to a remote lodge for birding excursions, fishing trips and bear tours
