10 Days in Alaska: Glimmering Glaciers, Brown Bears and Fantastic Fjords
A 10-day Alaskan adventure through glaciers, fjords, and wild landscapes, from bear encounters in Lake Clark to kayaking lakes and cruising Kenai Fjords.
The USA
10 days / 9 nights
$7,900 /person
$7,900 /person
Your trip at a glance
Top Activities
Up-close brown bear viewing in Lake Clark National Park
Hiking across the massive Matanuska Glacier
Kayaking among icebergs on Valdez Glacier Lake
Wildlife cruises spotting whales, otters, and seabirds
Exploring Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay by boat
Welcome to Anchorage!
Remote Landscapes and Wondrous Wildlife of Lake Clark National Park
Frolicking and Foraging Brown Bears in Their Natural Habitat
Hiking the Matanuska Glacier on the Scenic Route to Valdez
Kayaking Valdez Glacier Lake and a Sightseeing Cruise to Cordova
Frolicking and Foraging Brown Bears in Their Natural Habitat
Overview
Yesterday, you glimpsed a range of Lake Clark National Park’s wildlife — so today, you’ll focus on one particular species: brown bears. After breakfast this morning, you’ll experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of seeing brown bears thriving in their natural habitat. You’ll meet a local expert guide for a bear viewing tour directly from your lodge, where you’ll witness these bears in habitats they’ve been known to frequent, watching as they go about their days. When your tour wraps up, you’ll bid a fond farewell to Lake Clark and fly back to Anchorage the way you came. Upon landing, you’ll return to your bed and breakfast, with free time this evening to grab dinner, explore the city, and gear up for the next stage of your adventure.
Highlights
Bear Viewing Experience
During today’s guided bear viewing tour, you’ll follow your local expert guide into the local landscapes, where you’ll witness these magnificent mammals in their natural habitat. Watch as they forage in the local meadows for sedge grasses, dig for razor clams at low tide, and chase salmon in their native streams. As you scour the landscapes for black bears, your knowledgeable guide will provide helpful information, teaching you about the animals’ behavioral nuances and bear biology.
Anchorage Nightlife (optional)
Now that you’re back in a cityscape, you have plenty of options for how to spend your evening in Anchorage. Depending on the season, you can take advantage of the midnight sun; in the summertime, a range of the city’s attractions — from the zoo and botanical gardens to local parks — remains open late into the evening, so there’s no ticking clock here. You can even take a late-night hike with the sun on your side. For a taste of local Alaskan culture, you can alternatively partake in evening entertainment by way of a live performance, local brewery, or theater show.
Accommodations
Susitna Place (or similar)
Susitna Place welcomes guests inside a Downtown Anchorage bed and breakfast, where you’ll find spacious rooms and on-site amenities. Among the best features of this property, the location offers panoramic views of the Alaska Range, Cook Inlet, and Mt. Susitna, as well as easy access to the city’s best restaurants, trails, and cultural attractions.
Location:
727 N Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone:
+19072743344
Transportation
The drive from the airport to your Anchorage accommodation takes roughly ten minutes.
Merrill Field Airport
Anchorage, Susitna Place
How it works
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What's included
Included in the final price
- Roadbook with local tips and expert recommendations
- 24/7 on-the-ground support
- On-trip concierge service
- Personalized trip crafting
- COVID entry and exit information and assistance
- Accommodations for nine nights
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- All expert local guides mentioned in the itinerary
- All ground transfers and car services mentioned in the itinerary
Not included in the final price
- International arrival and departure flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Park entrance fees
- Anything else not mentioned or listed as optional in the itinerary