Includes Homer, Seward Kenai Fjords, Prince William Sound, Denali, Girdwood, Matanuska Valley, Talkeetna, & the Turnagain Arm.

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Designed For…

This tour is designed for those who are interested in choosing some of their activities and customizing the day to day agenda.  Whether your want a three days to see Alaska or nine, Alaskan Van Tours is happy to accommodate you. Catching ferries and going to some more secluded spots will allow you to get firsthand knowledge of Alaskan heritage.  Bring your vacation mindset and try to leave the cell phones and computers at home; however, we understand if you can’t.  Please advise us of any allergies, medications, or allergic reactions you might have prior to trip departure.

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This Tour Includes

Transportation, Lodging, Meals, & Guides

This tour includes 2-8 nights of fabulous hotel or lodge accommodations.  If you choose to include meals breakfast and lunch will be provided by the hotel, lodge, or Alaskan Van Tours.  Vouchers for dinners will be sent out with your conformation package giving a variety of restaurants to choose from in each town.  All transportation is done in a private 15 passenger van and the Alaska Railroad.  Your experienced local Alaskan guide will be there for your support and well being, as well as to help you with day to day decisions and complications that may arise.  Take the advantage of asking questions and getting answers on the spot.

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Activities and Agenda

We offer a variety of activities. If any certain day doesn’t interest you ask about customizing your tour and subbing in a different activity. For example: If the tour calls for whale watching and you would rather go Halibut fishing, ask about changing activities.

We know that you will be completely satisfied with the performance of our services and look forward to your arrival.  Thanks from Alaskan Van Tours… 

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Short Itinerary

Anchorage- Drive to Homer making several scenic stops including Beluga Point, Indian Valley Gold Panning, Six mile river overlook, lunch in Soldotna and then visit the Pratt museum.Overnight in Homer.

Homer- Go on a Whale watching Wildlife Cruise with a stop in Soldovia for lunch. Overnight in Homer.

Homer- Stop by the Carl E. Wynn Nature Center, eat lunch and then drive to Seward. Spend the afternoon at the Alaska Sea Life Center. Overnight in Seward.

Seward- Go on a ride through the woods on a custom wheeled dog sled at Mitch Seavey’s Iditarod Racing Kennel. Enjoy the company of a Glacial Naturalist at Exit Glacier. Overnight in Seward.

Seward- Visit the Big Game Wildlife Refuge on your way to Girdwood (Alyeska Ski Resort). Eat lunch at the top of the ski tram. Then stroll around town for the afternoon. End your tour in Anchorage.

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Detailed Itinerary  

Pre-Day
After your scenic flight into Anchorage, catch the free airport shuttle and enjoy a nice, quiet night relaxing in the hot tub at the Hotel of your choice.  Get a good night sleep for a full day of adventure starting at 8:00am.       

Anchorage-Homer – After breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel. Climb into one of our private vehicles having your questions answered on the spot through out your entire stay in Alaska. Enjoy several scenic stops along the Seward Highway including Beluga Point, Indian Valley Gold Panning, Six Mile River overlook, Soldotna (lunch), and the Pratt Museum in Homer. Over night in Homer.

Homer- After a hot breakfast be driven to the docks for a Whale Watching Wildlife Cruise. Bring your camera, binoculars and warm cloths. Leave at 10:15 a.m. and return 5:00 p.m. with a stop for lunch in Soldovia. Over night in Homer.

Homer- Seward- Shortly after breakfast we’ll drive to the Carl E. Wynn Nature Center where you will explore trails over gentle terrain; see fields of wildflowers, spruce forests, lichens, mosses, and mushrooms. Eat lunch then drive to Seward and visit the Seward Sea Life Center's rehabilitation facility for seals, sea lions, puffin, octopus, and many other species. Over night in Seward.

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Seward- This morning after breakfast drive to Mitch Seavey’s Iditarod Racing Kennel. Visit with 60 Alaskan sled dogs then climb onto a custom wheeled dog sled for a ride through the woods. After lunch join a glacier naturalist on a half mile walk and experience dramatic close up views of the active Exit Glacier.  Over night in Seward.

Seward- Drive North to the Big Game Wildlife Refuge; see orphaned black bear cubs, moose, caribou, and grizzly bears. Ride up the Ski Tram at the Alyeska Mountain Resort. Eat lunch then go on a walk through town and visit a waterfall only some locals know about. Overnight in Girdwood or drive to Anchorage to end your tour.

Girdwood- After breakfast travel to the Matanuska Valley and stop at a real Reindeer Farm. Next right down the street is Wolf Country USA where you can observe 40 plus wolves. Enjoy lunch at Lake Lucil then drive north to stay in the Talkeetna Lodge or go back to Anchorage to end your tour.

Talkeetna- Take a River Boat Safari up the Susitna River with spectacular views of the South side of Denali. Enjoy an hour to visit some of the historic buildings Talkeenta has to offer. Ride the Alaska Railroad North to Denali for more adventure and fun or drive South to Anchorage to end your tour.

Denali- Tour 20 miles into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wildlife Tour and view Mt. McKinley surrounded by vast aura. Where wildlife is undisturbed, natural, and unthreatened. Watch bears cross the road, moose gallop in the fields, and eagles soar through the swift mountain breeze. This afternoon go to the historic Northern Lights Theatre for a view on the Aurora Borealis. Overnight in Denali or back to Anchorage via Alaska Railroad to end your tour.

Denali- This morning go on a gental float down the historic Nenanna River with more opportunity to see wildlife in their natural environment. Catch the Alaska Railroad to Talkeetna then ride with Alaskan Van Tours to Anchorage to end your trip.

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