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Alaska’s National Parks by Land and Sea: Denali to Glacier Bay Tour

Alaska’s National Parks by Land and Sea: Denali to Glacier Bay Tour

From USD $11,300

Description

From the vast wilderness of the interior region to tidewater glaciers, this 15-night itinerary reveals Alaska in a way few travelers ever experience. Embark on a seven-night adventure through Alaska’s interior, taking in the breathtaking landscapes of Denali National Park. Enjoy an included night in Juneau, then spend eight days aboard a small ship exploring Alaska’s Inside Passage, with guided kayaking, skiff tours, whale watching, and TWO full days in Glacier Bay National Park.

Trip Name
Alaska’s National Parks by Land and Sea: Denali to Glacier Bay Tour
Days
16
Overview
Vessel Type: Expedition Length: 160 feet Pasenger Capacity: 60 guests Built: 1984, renovated in 2011/2024 Wilderness Adventurer is a capable expedition vessel built to balance hands-on adventure with onboard comfort. Carrying up to 60 guests, she is designed for active exploration, with generous deck space for wildlife viewing, photography, and time outdoors. Her character is practical and unfussy, with an easy-going atmosphere that supports everything from cold-water plunges to quiet moments observing the landscape. The onboard culture reflects a strong sense of camaraderie, driven by an experienced crew and a shared focus on exploration. Guest areas are arranged across accessible decks to support both activity and relaxation. Observation spaces include a forward viewing bow, a sun deck with hot tub and fitness equipment, and a lounge equipped with a GPS display and underwater bow camera for real-time wildlife viewing. The dining room offers open seating with a mix of buffet-style and plated meals, and all cabins are outside-facing. Expedition equipment such as kayaks, skiffs, snorkelling gear, and an EZ Dock launch platform enables frequent shore and water access, while unlimited beverages and flexible dietary accommodations are included when advised in advance.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 Fairbanks
Welcome to Fairbanks, Alaska, the largest Interior city. Upon arrival, you will be met by an UnCruise Adventures representative and transferred to your hotel. Please arrive no later than 5:00 pm to attend the welcome reception, where you’ll toast with a welcome beverage and get to know your fellow adventurers over cheese and crackers. Overnight: Pike’s Waterfront Lodge or similar Meals: Light bite 
Day 2 - Day 2 Fairbanks (continued)
After breakfast, visit some locals: reindeer! You’ll connect with them through walks and learn about their importance in this amazing space. Continue with a visit to a local gold mining family to test your luck as you pan for gold and hear about Fairbanks’ mining heritage. In the afternoon, explore the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitor Center and hear from a local Alaskan about life in the Interior.  Overnight: Pike’s Waterfront Lodge or similar Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner 
Day 3 - Day 3 Fairbanks to Denali
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before boarding your coach south to Denali National Park. Stop at the Denali Discovery Center in Healy for a box lunch and a short hike with a local naturalist guide. Continue to the Denali National Park Visitor Center to explore exhibits, talk with a ranger, or walk along the nearby trails. Overnight: Denali Bluffs Hotel or similar Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner 
Day 4 - Day 4 Denali
Breakfast before traveling into Denali National Park on a Tundra Wilderness Tour (5-5.5 hours). Your driver/guide shares stories about the park while you look for wildlife including bears, moose, and caribou. In the afternoon, take a guided hike with a local naturalist guide, approximately three hours on the trail. Overnight: Denali Bluffs Hotel or similar Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner 
Day 5 - Day 5 Denali to Talkeetna
Morning at leisure before transferring to the Denali Rail Depot for your scenic train ride south aboard deluxe dome rail. Enjoy lunch on the train while watching the landscapes roll by. Arrive in Talkeetna, the quirky town used as the base camp for Denali climbers. Dinner is on your own in the lodge or in town. Overnight: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge or similar Meals: Breakfast and lunch 
Day 6 - Day 6 Talkeetna
Take in the view as you finish breakfast at the lodge. Today, hike the Curry Ridge Trail for views of the surrounding landscape, flora, and fauna. Later, kayak on Byers Lake in the heart of Denali State Park. Enjoy an included dinner. Note: The curry ridge hike is 5-6 miles and about 4-4.5 hours. Appropriate footwear, layers, water, and snacks required. Overnight: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge or similar Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner 
Day 7 - Day 7 Talkeetna to Anchorage
Enjoy breakfast before setting out on a guided hike in the Talkeetna Lakes area. Look for loons, kingfishers, moose, and bears. Lunch is included in Talkeetna before traveling south to Anchorage by motorcoach.  It’s important to note that the Talkeetna Lakes hike has about a 200-foot elevation gain with some uneven terrain. Make sure you prepare with appropriate footwear, layers, water, and snacks.  Overnight: The Voyager Inn or similar Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner 
Day 8 - Day 8 Anchorage to Juneau
After breakfast, transfer to the Anchorage Airport for your flight to Juneau (not included). While in Juneau, we recommend checking out Mt. Roberts Tramway (visit our office for a free pass!), the Alaska State Museum, and the Sealaska Heritage Institute. Wrap up your day with a classic Alaskan dinner at Tracy’s Crab Shack (not included), where you can enjoy king, snow, and Dungeness crab right off the boat. Overnight: Ramada by Wyndham Juneau (included)Meals included: Breakfast 
Day 9 - Day 9 Juneau Cruise Embarkation
Spend the day exploring more of this quaint seaside town. Upon boarding the ship in the afternoon, your crew will greet you with champagne and smiles. Set sail for a week of scenic channels and remote wilderness. Meals included: Dinner 
Day 10 - Day 10 Icy Strait or Neka Bay
Kick start the morning with on-deck yoga stretches and a strong cup of coffee. Energized and snug in your kayak, glide around in remote bays off Icy Strait through giant bullwhip kelp that can grow to over 100 feet long. Join your fellow adventurers in a skiff to a rocky outcropping to watch sea lions play. Or, step into mud boots for a forest hike with your top-notch, naturalist guides who have plenty to share about everything Alaska; marine biology, plants, and even geology. On board, soak it all in as you soak in the hot tub. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner 
Day 11 - Day 11 & 12 Glacier Bay National Park
This national park covers 3.3 million acres (that’s a tad smaller than the state of Connecticut). Let that sink in. Most visitors see the same sliver of the park as everyone else. Not you. Over the course of two days, you will explore the remote wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park and the surrounding areas. We will visit one of the park’s iconic glaciers: Margerie or John Hopkins. Glacier Bay is a wildlife-heavy area: keep your eyes peeled for stellar sea lions, sea otters, and whales. We will also pass South Marble Island and Gloomy Knob, popular areas for spotting puffins and other sea birds. Small group excursions within the park may include skiff tours, kayaking, or hard-charger ridge hikes with epic views. The exact order of these excursions will vary, but you’re guaranteed to explore parts of Glacier Bay National Park that 99% of visitors never see. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner 
Day 12 - Day 13 Chichagof Island
Enjoy the top deck for a sunrise or morning stretch. Meander through glacier-carved fjords along the Chichagof coast. Then, anchor. It’s a prime time to lower the kayaks and skiffs. Camera in hand, set off on land and sea explorations. Closer inspection by skiff, moss-dripping trees run right down to the water. Any bears in there? With one of the world’s largest populations of bears, it’s possible. Go searching for giant trees and tidal pools. Hiking in the Tongass, it won’t take long to find them. Your eagle-eyes guides lead the pack—and pull up the rear. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner 
Day 13 - Day 14 Frederick Sound
Hang out and enjoy the show. You may find yourself in ‘whale soup’ surrounded by feeding humpbacks swimming these abundant glacial waters. Based on wind and weather, your expedition team has the lineup of adventures all mapped out. Cruise past Five Fingers Lighthouse, Alaska’s oldest light station and The Brothers Islands, where sea lions nap on rocky nobs. Paddle into the depths of Port Houghton or Windham Bay or head ashore for a hike. Tonight, toast another big day in Alaska. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner 
Day 14 - Day 15 Tracy Arm & Sawyer Glaciers
Take an early peek out of your window. Fjord cliffs reach skyward. Floating ice. And deep, u-shaped valleys. There’s no abracadabra here. Mother Nature’s magic is real. Cruise past harbor seals and their pups lounging on chunks of ice. Tides permitting; your skiff driver knows the ropes and guides you along. It’s a mashup of towering walls, temperamental currents, and the coastal mountains. So many waterfalls. Mountain goats show off fancy footwork on the cliffs, so keep your eyes peeled. Finish your week with a Captain’s Dinner, then sip on a cocktail while watching the week’s “photo journal” by your crew. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner 
Day 15 - Day 16 Juneau, Alaska Disembarkation
Linger over breakfast this morning cruising into Juneau. Wish your crew and friends goodbye. Then, it’s off to the airport for your flight home. Meals included: breakfast 
Day 16 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change. 

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
30-05-202614-06-2026USD $13,700Navigator Cabin
30-05-202614-06-2026USD $14,600Trailblazer Cabin
30-05-202614-06-2026USD $15,300Pathfinder Cabin
30-05-202614-06-2026USD $18,600Compass Cabin
30-05-202614-06-2026USD $13,700Navigator Cabin
30-05-202614-06-2026USD $14,600Trailblazer Cabin
30-05-202614-06-2026USD $15,300Pathfinder Cabin
30-05-202614-06-2026USD $17,000Admiral Cabin
13-06-202628-06-2026USD $15,300Pathfinder Cabin
13-06-202628-06-2026USD $18,600Compass Cabin
13-06-202628-06-2026USD $13,700Navigator Cabin
13-06-202628-06-2026USD $14,600Trailblazer Cabin
13-06-202628-06-2026USD $15,300Pathfinder Cabin
13-06-202628-06-2026USD $17,000Admiral Cabin
13-06-202628-06-2026USD $13,700Navigator Cabin
13-06-202628-06-2026USD $14,600Trailblazer Cabin
20-06-202605-07-2026USD $13,700Navigator Cabin
20-06-202605-07-2026USD $14,600Trailblazer Cabin
20-06-202605-07-2026USD $15,300Pathfinder Cabin
20-06-202605-07-2026USD $18,600Compass Cabin
27-06-202612-07-2026USD $13,700Navigator Cabin
27-06-202612-07-2026USD $14,600Trailblazer Cabin
27-06-202612-07-2026USD $15,300Pathfinder Cabin
27-06-202612-07-2026USD $18,600Compass Cabin
04-07-202619-07-2026USD $13,700Navigator Cabin
04-07-202619-07-2026USD $14,600Trailblazer Cabin
04-07-202619-07-2026USD $15,300Pathfinder Cabin
04-07-202619-07-2026USD $18,600Compass Cabin
04-07-202619-07-2026USD $13,700Navigator Cabin
04-07-202619-07-2026USD $14,600Trailblazer Cabin
04-07-202619-07-2026USD $15,300Pathfinder Cabin
04-07-202619-07-2026USD $17,000Admiral Cabin
11-07-202626-07-2026USD $13,700Navigator Cabin
11-07-202626-07-2026USD $14,600Trailblazer Cabin
11-07-202626-07-2026USD $15,300Pathfinder Cabin
11-07-202626-07-2026USD $18,600Compass Cabin
11-07-202626-07-2026USD $13,700Navigator Cabin
11-07-202626-07-2026USD $14,600Trailblazer Cabin
11-07-202626-07-2026USD $15,300Pathfinder Cabin
11-07-202626-07-2026USD $17,000Admiral Cabin
18-07-202602-08-2026USD $13,700Navigator Cabin
18-07-202602-08-2026USD $14,600Trailblazer Cabin
18-07-202602-08-2026USD $15,300Pathfinder Cabin
18-07-202602-08-2026USD $17,000Admiral Cabin
18-07-202602-08-2026USD $13,700Navigator Cabin
18-07-202602-08-2026USD $14,600Trailblazer Cabin
18-07-202602-08-2026USD $15,300Pathfinder Cabin
18-07-202602-08-2026USD $18,600Compass Cabin
25-07-202609-08-2026USD $13,700Navigator Cabin
25-07-202609-08-2026USD $14,600Trailblazer Cabin
25-07-202609-08-2026USD $15,300Pathfinder Cabin
25-07-202609-08-2026USD $18,600Compass Cabin
01-08-202616-08-2026USD $13,700Navigator Cabin
01-08-202616-08-2026USD $14,600Trailblazer Cabin
01-08-202616-08-2026USD $15,300Pathfinder Cabin
01-08-202616-08-2026USD $18,600Compass Cabin
08-08-202623-08-2026USD $13,700Navigator Cabin
08-08-202623-08-2026USD $14,600Trailblazer Cabin
08-08-202623-08-2026USD $15,300Pathfinder Cabin
08-08-202623-08-2026USD $17,000Admiral Cabin
08-08-202623-08-2026USD $13,700Navigator Cabin
08-08-202623-08-2026USD $14,600Trailblazer Cabin
08-08-202623-08-2026USD $15,300Pathfinder Cabin
08-08-202623-08-2026USD $18,600Compass Cabin
15-08-202630-08-2026USD $13,700Navigator Cabin
15-08-202630-08-2026USD $14,600Trailblazer Cabin
15-08-202630-08-2026USD $15,300Pathfinder Cabin
15-08-202630-08-2026USD $18,600Compass Cabin
15-08-202630-08-2026USD $13,700Navigator Cabin
15-08-202630-08-2026USD $14,600Trailblazer Cabin
15-08-202630-08-2026USD $15,300Pathfinder Cabin
15-08-202630-08-2026USD $17,000Admiral Cabin
29-08-202613-09-2026USD $12,200Navigator Cabin
29-08-202613-09-2026USD $12,800Trailblazer Cabin
29-08-202613-09-2026USD $13,300Pathfinder Cabin
29-08-202613-09-2026USD $14,700Admiral Cabin
29-08-202613-09-2026USD $12,200Navigator Cabin
29-08-202613-09-2026USD $12,800Trailblazer Cabin
29-08-202613-09-2026USD $13,200Pathfinder Cabin
29-08-202613-09-2026USD $16,400Compass Cabin
05-09-202620-09-2026USD $11,300Navigator Cabin
05-09-202620-09-2026USD $11,800Trailblazer Cabin
05-09-202620-09-2026USD $12,300Pathfinder Cabin
05-09-202620-09-2026USD $15,100Compass Cabin
05-09-202620-09-2026USD $11,300Navigator Cabin
05-09-202620-09-2026USD $11,800Trailblazer Cabin
05-09-202620-09-2026USD $12,300Pathfinder Cabin
05-09-202620-09-2026USD $13,300Admiral Cabin
29-05-202713-06-2027USD $13,300Navigator Cabin
29-05-202713-06-2027USD $14,000Trailblazer Cabin
29-05-202713-06-2027USD $14,600Pathfinder Cabin
29-05-202713-06-2027USD $16,400Admiral Cabin
29-05-202713-06-2027USD $13,300Navigator Cabin
29-05-202713-06-2027USD $14,000Trailblazer Cabin
29-05-202713-06-2027USD $14,600Pathfinder Cabin
29-05-202713-06-2027USD $17,900Compass Cabin
05-06-202720-06-2027USD $14,300Navigator Cabin
05-06-202720-06-2027USD $15,100Trailblazer Cabin
05-06-202720-06-2027USD $15,800Pathfinder Cabin
05-06-202720-06-2027USD $19,500Compass Cabin
05-06-202720-06-2027USD $14,300Navigator Cabin
05-06-202720-06-2027USD $15,100Trailblazer Cabin
05-06-202720-06-2027USD $15,800Pathfinder Cabin
05-06-202720-06-2027USD $17,900Admiral Cabin
12-06-202727-06-2027USD $14,300Navigator Cabin
12-06-202727-06-2027USD $15,100Trailblazer Cabin
12-06-202727-06-2027USD $15,800Pathfinder Cabin
12-06-202727-06-2027USD $19,500Compass Cabin
19-06-202704-07-2027USD $14,300Navigator Cabin
19-06-202704-07-2027USD $15,100Trailblazer Cabin
19-06-202704-07-2027USD $15,800Pathfinder Cabin
19-06-202704-07-2027USD $19,500Compass Cabin
26-06-202711-07-2027USD $14,300Navigator Cabin
26-06-202711-07-2027USD $15,100Trailblazer Cabin
26-06-202711-07-2027USD $15,800Pathfinder Cabin
26-06-202711-07-2027USD $19,500Compass Cabin
03-07-202718-07-2027USD $14,300Navigator Cabin
03-07-202718-07-2027USD $15,100Trailblazer Cabin
03-07-202718-07-2027USD $15,800Pathfinder Cabin
03-07-202718-07-2027USD $19,500Compass Cabin
03-07-202718-07-2027USD $14,300Navigator Cabin
03-07-202718-07-2027USD $15,100Trailblazer Cabin
03-07-202718-07-2027USD $15,800Pathfinder Cabin
03-07-202718-07-2027USD $17,900Admiral Cabin
10-07-202725-07-2027USD $14,300Navigator Cabin
10-07-202725-07-2027USD $15,100Trailblazer Cabin
10-07-202725-07-2027USD $15,800Pathfinder Cabin
10-07-202725-07-2027USD $19,500Compass Cabin
10-07-202725-07-2027USD $14,300Navigator Cabin
10-07-202725-07-2027USD $15,100Trailblazer Cabin
10-07-202725-07-2027USD $15,800Pathfinder Cabin
10-07-202725-07-2027USD $17,900Admiral Cabin
12-07-202727-07-2027USD $14,300Navigator Cabin
12-07-202727-07-2027USD $15,100Trailblazer Cabin
12-07-202727-07-2027USD $15,800Pathfinder Cabin
12-07-202727-07-2027USD $17,900Admiral Cabin
17-07-202701-08-2027USD $14,300Navigator Cabin
17-07-202701-08-2027USD $15,100Trailblazer Cabin
17-07-202701-08-2027USD $15,800Pathfinder Cabin
17-07-202701-08-2027USD $17,900Admiral Cabin
17-07-202701-08-2027USD $14,300Navigator Cabin
17-07-202701-08-2027USD $15,100Trailblazer Cabin
17-07-202701-08-2027USD $15,800Pathfinder Cabin
17-07-202701-08-2027USD $19,500Compass Cabin
24-07-202708-08-2027USD $14,300Navigator Cabin
24-07-202708-08-2027USD $15,100Trailblazer Cabin
24-07-202708-08-2027USD $15,800Pathfinder Cabin
24-07-202708-08-2027USD $19,500Compass Cabin
31-07-202715-08-2027USD $14,300Navigator Cabin
31-07-202715-08-2027USD $15,100Trailblazer Cabin
31-07-202715-08-2027USD $15,800Pathfinder Cabin
31-07-202715-08-2027USD $19,500Compass Cabin
07-08-202722-08-2027USD $14,300Navigator Cabin
07-08-202722-08-2027USD $15,100Trailblazer Cabin
07-08-202722-08-2027USD $15,800Pathfinder Cabin
07-08-202722-08-2027USD $17,900Admiral Cabin
07-08-202722-08-2027USD $14,300Navigator Cabin
07-08-202722-08-2027USD $15,100Trailblazer Cabin
07-08-202722-08-2027USD $15,800Pathfinder Cabin
07-08-202722-08-2027USD $19,500Compass Cabin
14-08-202729-08-2027USD $14,300Navigator Cabin
14-08-202729-08-2027USD $15,100Trailblazer Cabin
14-08-202729-08-2027USD $15,800Pathfinder Cabin
14-08-202729-08-2027USD $17,900Admiral Cabin
14-08-202729-08-2027USD $14,300Navigator Cabin
14-08-202729-08-2027USD $15,100Trailblazer Cabin
14-08-202729-08-2027USD $15,800Pathfinder Cabin
14-08-202729-08-2027USD $19,500Compass Cabin
21-08-202705-09-2027USD $12,900Navigator Cabin
21-08-202705-09-2027USD $13,500Trailblazer Cabin
21-08-202705-09-2027USD $14,100Pathfinder Cabin
21-08-202705-09-2027USD $15,800Admiral Cabin
21-08-202705-09-2027USD $12,900Navigator Cabin
21-08-202705-09-2027USD $13,500Trailblazer Cabin
21-08-202705-09-2027USD $14,100Pathfinder Cabin
21-08-202705-09-2027USD $17,400Compass Cabin
28-08-202712-09-2027USD $12,000Navigator Cabin
28-08-202712-09-2027USD $12,500Trailblazer Cabin
28-08-202712-09-2027USD $13,000Pathfinder Cabin
28-08-202712-09-2027USD $14,400Admiral Cabin
28-08-202712-09-2027USD $12,000Navigator Cabin
28-08-202712-09-2027USD $12,500Trailblazer Cabin
28-08-202712-09-2027USD $13,000Pathfinder Cabin
28-08-202712-09-2027USD $16,000Compass Cabin

Inclusions

    • Walk with reindeer and pan for gold in Fairbanks
    • Enjoy scenic train rides through the Alaskan Range
    • Hike in historic Denali National Park
    • Kayak and skiff alongside massive tidewater glaciers
    • Spend TWO full days in Glacier Bay National Park
    • Watch for breaching humpback whales in Frederick Sound and Icy Strait

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