Amazing Alaska & Canada

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29 days (ex Vancouver)

Destinations visited: Canada, USA, Seattle, World

Physical rating:
Culture shock rating:

Physical Ratings

The physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the trip. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our ratings follows:

Rating 1

These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Rating 2

Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Rating 3

This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Rating 4

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

Rating 5

Intrepid’s highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You will be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Culture Shock Ratings

The culture shock rating considers the level of development in the location, the area's infrastructure and how easy it is to access services. It also takes into consideration how different the food and customs are and whether English is widely spoken. While generalisations are always tricky, here’s a summary of the ratings:

Rating 1

This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be familiar to you.

Rating 2

You will probably have experienced food like this in restaurants back home and English is commonly spoken. Services are available most of the time but there may be some cultural differences.

Rating 3

Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

Rating 4

The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.

Rating 5

You're really out there! You'll need to pay specific attention to health and hygiene. A large proportion of locals' living conditions are a world away from standards you are used to. You may have difficulty finding an English speaker and there is little or no access to services. Paying heed to local customs is essential.

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Description

Unearth the many northern delights on offer during this 29 day travel adventure through Alaska and Canada. Starting and finishing in Seattle, covering the spectacular parks, peninsulas and towns of Alaska and seeing the best of British Columbia and the Yukon Territory, this trip showcases the beauty, isolation and pristine environment of this corner of the world. Full of breathtaking mountains, sublime glaciers, numerous opportunities for wildlife spotting and finishing with a memorable cruise along the Inside Passage, this trip is bound to tick all the boxes. Come and discover the spectacular slice of heaven that is Canada and Alaska.

Highlights

Unwind in chilled Vancouver.
Explore the pretty alpine resort town of Whistler.
Learn about one of the First Nations tribes of Canada.
Perhaps spot grizzly bears catching salmon in Hyder.
Journey through beautiful British Columbia.
Let worries subside in natural hot springs in Whitehorse.
Hear about a gold rush past in Dawson City.
Find out what Chicken is famous for.
Gaze up at Mt McKinley in Denali National Park.
Hear creaking glaciers on an optional boat cruise around the Kenai Fjords National Park.
Discover the remote wilderness of the Wrangell-St Elias National Park.
Take a boat through the Inside Passage and spy sea mammals playing in the icy waters.

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Vancouver

For those who arrive early, a trip up the Space Needle is recommended.

Days 3-4 Whistler

Travel along the scenic 'Sea to Sky Highway' from Vancouver to Whistler. Rent bikes to explore the alpine terrain around the popular ski resort town of Whistler.

Day 5 Prince George

Cross the Fraser River and head to Prince George, an old logging town.

Day 6 'Ksan Historical Village

Learn about the Gitksan people, one of the First Nations tribes of Canada, on a visit to the 'Ksan Historical Village. Be sure to check out their impressive Totem Pole carvings.

Day 7 Hyder

Travel into Alaska and head to Hyder where there's a chance to spot grizzly bears catching salmon.

Days 8 Dease Lake

Day 9 Takhini Hot Springs

Days 10-11 Dawson City

Visit Bonanza Creek to hear about its gold rush history.

Day 12 Chicken

Interact with the quirkier side of Alaska in the town of Chicken. Camp near Tok.

Days 13-15 Denali National Park

Enjoy the journey into the amazing wilderness area inside Denali National Park and Reserve, where there is the chance to hike, raft, or take a scenic flight around looming Mt McKinley. Take a bus ride through this natural wonderland and try to spot grizzlies and caribou.

Days 16-17 Homer

Drive south on the legendary Kenai Peninsula and try to spot Beluga whales on the way to Homer.

Days 18-19 Seward

Travel to Seward where there is the option to hike up a glacier to the Harding Icefield or fish for halibut. Relax on a boat cruise around the glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park.

Day 20 Anchorage

Arrive in Anchorage city and head out to discover its attractions.

Days 21-22 Wrangell-St Elias National Park

Use McCarthy as a base to explore this national park. The combination of extensive ice fields and the continent's largest collection of glaciers make this park one of the most spectacular places in Alaska. Optional activities here include hiking, historic mine tours, scenic flights, glacier walks and ice climbing.

Day 23 Tok

Leave the Wrangell Mountains behind and travel to Tok, AK.

Day 24 Kluane National Park

Days 25-28 Ferry Cruise

Step aboard a ferry for an unforgettable cruise through the Inside Passage. Travel along the coast of Alaska and Western Canada to arrive in Washington State. Along the way, be rewarded with rugged mountain scenery and stunning glaciers. Be sure to also keep a lookout for whales, dolphins, seals and bears.

Day 29 Vancouver

Drive to Vancouver

Group Size

Maximum of 13 travellers per group

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (20 nts), Overnight ferry (4 nts), Hostel (2 nts), Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nts)

Transport

Van, Ferry

Budget

Allow USD $600 for meals not included.

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