Adventure Driving Tour

Anchorage Arrival

Arrive into Anchorage and pick up your rental car at the airport. Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city, nestled between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. Offering shopping, cultural attractions, and gourmet restaurants, Anchorage provides an excellent start to your vacation. Overnight in Anchorage at a hotel in the Anchorage midtown area or near the Anchorage Airport.

Important Note: Please provide us with your flight arrival information at time of booking, so that we can schedule the car rental pick up time correctly.

Anchorage to Denali National Park

Early this morning depart Anchorage and travel north to Denali. Along the way you drive through the Matanuska-Susitna Valley and Denali State Park. When you get closer to Denali you can have stunning views of the Alaska Mountain Range and Mt. Denali, the tallest mountain in North America. This afternoon, enjoy a 2 hour white water rafting tour which takes you 11 miles through class III and one class IV rapid. Overnight near the Denali park entrance.

Denali National Park

Today, depart on a bus tour of Denali National Park. This tour takes you approximately 30 – 43 miles into the park and is 4-6 hours long, depending on weather and road conditions. As you travel through the pristine wilderness, look for wildlife, such as bears, caribou, and moose, as well as views of the Mountain. Your experienced driver/guide will provide commentary and will make stops along the way. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight near the Denali park entrance.

Denali National Park to Girdwood

Enjoy the scenic drive southbound as you make your way back down to Anchorage. Along the way, stop in the quaint town of Talkeetna, known for its special backcountry town charm. From here you can take a breathtaking flightseeing tour to the Alaska Mountain Range and even land on a glacier! Later drive through Anchorage and along Turnagain Arm. This route has beautiful views of the Chugach Mountains. Girdwood is a quaint ski town in the winter and a fun outdoor adventure town in the summer time. Overnight in Girdwood.

Girdwood

Explore Girdwood and its amazing surroundings. There are many things to do. One of the options is a short helicopter ride up to the Chugach Mountains to meet an eager dog team and the experience a real dog sled ride on snow (in the middle of the summer) – a must do adventure! Another option is a scenic train ride from Portage to Spencer Glacier where you gear up for a fun float trip or kayaking trip through an incredible glacier landscape. (Tours are optional, see Tour Add-Ons). The rest of the day explore the hiking trails around the resort and enjoy this relaxing mountain setting. Overnight in Girdwood.

Girdwood to Homer

Drive south along Turnagain Arm onto the Kenai Peninsula. Head west on the Sterling Highway, following the world famous Kenai River. Homer is a quaint fishing town with a beautiful spit of land that extends into Kachemak Bay. Overnight in Homer.

Homer

Homer offers a wide range of activities. Fishing enthusiasts often describe Homer as halibut fishing capital of the world. If you like to try out Halibut fishing, Homer is the place to do it! If you are looking to see bears during your trip, book the optional bear & wildlife viewing flight safari. A scenic flight takes you to the Katmai Coast, where you will land and search for bears on foot. If you want it a bit more active, opt for the optional kayaking tour and enjoy a fun day of paddling. The rest of the day explore the Homer Spit, check out the local winery, visit the Islands and Ocean Center and don’t miss out on having a meal with fresh seafood in one of the restaurants. Overnight in Homer.

Homer to Anchorage

This morning, drive north on the scenic Sterling and Seward Highways back to Anchorage. Possible stopovers include the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Portage Glacier, or one of the many hiking trails along Turnagain Arm. Overnight in Anchorage at a hotel in the Anchorage midtown area or near the Anchorage Airport.

Anchorage Departure

Depending on your departure time, you might have free time for some souvenir shopping or additional excursions. Return your car to the Anchorage airport rental car station. Depart or start an additional program.