Alaska's "Big Five"

Bear, Moose, Caribou, Wolf, Dall Sheep

Do you know the Alaska animals which comprise the “Big 5”? Well, you should if you’re coming to Alaska! Alaska has its counterpart in wildlife to Africa’s famous quintuple, and ours are just as fascinating. They’ve got lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo…but WE’VE got grizzly bears, moose, caribou, wolf, and Dall sheep!

Wouldn’t you love an Alaska tour to see all five animals in our “big 5”? Below are some tours where your chances are good for catching a glimpse of these fantastic creatures.

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Alaska Highlights Self-Drive Tour

Self-guided

This independent Alaska self-drive tour features many of the state’s most popular attractions and scenic roadways. Visit Denali National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park and the cities of Anchorage, Fairbanks, Valdez, and Seward. The circular self-driving itinerary and route take you to many major attractions and allow all visitors ample time to experience these […]

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Glaciers and Wildlife Tour

Self-guided

Combining Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna, and Denali, this tour provides wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic touring throughout. You travel by the Alaska Railroad to Seward and cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park, well known for glacier scenery and viewing whales and other marine wildlife from Seward, travel by bus to Talkeetna, then to Denali National Park […]

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All Alaska Classic Self Drive Tour

Self-guided

Explore three of Alaska’s National Parks: Denali, Wrangell – St. Elias, and Kenai Fjords. Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities throughout. Travel on four designated National Scenic Byways showcasing Alaska’s natural beauty with its jagged mountain peaks, lush alpine meadows, and pristine lakes and rivers all along the way.

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Denali & Glacier Experience

Self-guided

Travel along the scenic Seward and Portage Glacier Highways before entering the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the second-longest tunnel in North America. On arrival in Whittier, embark on the 26 Glacier Cruise with lunch. Enjoy viewing massive rivers of ice flowing from the surrounding Chugach National Forest, then return to Anchorage by evening. Next, travel […]

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Great Alaskan Road Trip

Self-guided

Explore Denali, Seward, and the Matanuska Valley with the freedom of a rental car. These three destinations complement each other with natural beauty from mountains to valleys to coastlines. The bus tour into Denali National Park is a great way to see parts of the amazing park, and with some luck, you can spot bears, […]

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Alaska by Rail and Car Tour

Self-guided

This rail and road trip takes you from Anchorage to Fairbanks on a classic Alaska train trip aboard the Alaska Railroad with an independent tour by car from Fairbanks to Valdez, driving the scenic Richardson and Glenn Highways. The leisurely pace of this tour allows ample time to enjoy the wilderness experience of Denali National […]

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Alaska’s National Parks Tour by Car

Self-guided

Visit 4 National Parks: Kenai Fjords, Denali, Wrangell-St. Elias and Katmai (or Lake Clark National Park for bear viewing). Plus, an add-on opportunity for a 5th national park with a visit to Gates of the Arctic National Park (please get in touch with us). Experience Alaska’s diverse wildlife, natural history, and Native culture. See the […]

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Relax Alaska

Self-guided

Great for travelers looking to explore Alaska at a relaxed pace. This tour starts in Anchorage and combines travel by train and motor coach between Seward and Fairbanks, ending with a scheduled flight from Fairbanks returning to Anchorage. Guided sightseeing in two of Alaska’s most diverse communities – Anchorage and Fairbanks – provides a unique […]

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An Alaskan Odyssey

EscortedSelf-guided

This unique itinerary takes you from the North Pacific waters of Prince William Sound to the Arctic coast near Prudhoe Bay. This itinerary is for independent travelers seeking a chance to see the incredible diversity of Alaska, from the more temperate coastal areas to the very different flora and fauna in Denali and northwards to […]

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Alaska’s Gems Tour

Self-guided

This tour provides Alaska travelers with many key Alaska highlights, combining travel by train and by deluxe motorcoach. Enjoy opportunities to view towering glaciers up close and perhaps catch a glimpse of a glacier “calving” into the waters below when ancient ice breaks off and falls into the sea with a thundering splash!

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Alaska’s Finest Self Driving Tour

Self-guided

This Alaska self drive tour is designed for independent traveler’s seeking the best available accommodations Alaska has to offer while road touring. Enjoy spectacular mountain, glacial and coastal scenery while visiting several must-see locations such as Prince William Sound and Talkeetna. It also includes two nights at a lodge at the Denali Park entrance.

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Explore Glacier Bay and Denali National Parks

Self-guided

Visit Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park, two amazing Alaska National Parks. Starting in Juneau, it is just a short flight to Gustavus, the gateway to Glacier Bay National Park. Spend 2-nights at Glacier Bay Lodge and explore this special place by boat. One day cruise among the Humpback whales at Point Adolphus, […]

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