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Alaska's "Big Five"

Bear, Moose, Caribou, Wolf, Dall Sheep

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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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the mountain of Denali; a dirt path in foreground

Alaska’s Gems Tour

Duration: 9 days

Starting at: $2549 / pp

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... Browse tour

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Alaska’s Finest Self Driving Tour

Duration: 8 days

Starting at: $3809 / pp

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... Browse tour

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The Alaska Railroad rolls past forested mountains on it's way north out of Anchorage

Greatland Explorer Tour

Duration: 5 days

Starting at: $1199 / pp

Starting in Fairbanks, enjoy the scenic ride by train to Denali National Park and then to Anchorage. With two nights at Denali National Park, there is ample time to experience one of Alaska's most popular destinations. The Tundra Wilderness... Browse tour

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Denali Heli-Hiking Tour

Length: 5 hours

Starting at: $499 / pp

This Denali area heli-hiking day tour from the Denali National Park Entrance allows visitors to experience the backcountry of Alaska with a brief helicopter flight followed by a guided hike through Yanert Valley. A naturalist guide will lead you... Browse tour

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a caribou stands in front of the Alaska Range and Denali mountain in Denali National Park

Visit Denali from Anchorage

Duration: 3 days

Starting at: $849 / pp

Great opportunities to view wildlife and the incredible scenery Denali is so well known for. You'll travel by motor coach from Anchorage to the Denali park entrance and spend two nights there. There is enough free time built in... Browse tour

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