Discovery Voyages The Grand Alaska Journey

Arrive in Anchorage. Overnight accommodations at an Anchorage B&B.

After breakfast, plan to meet your guide Hugh Rose at 10am for van transportation southbound. Begin your adventure today with a scenic drive along Turnagain Arm (bordering Chugach State Park) to the port town of Whittier and your journey into Prince William Sound. Many photographic opportunities along the way. The great crew of Discovery Voyages will meet you upon arrival. Enjoy a welcome lunch reception and begin your exploration of this special place. Includes hiking, kayaking, whale watching, glaciers, great food, and complimentary bar. Shared bath.

Day 2 with Hugh Rose and the Discovery Crew. Please see the Classic Discovery Voyage Itinerary for more detailed information.

Day 3 with Hugh Rose and the Discovery Crew

Day 4 with Hugh Rose and the Discovery Crew

Return to Whittier this afternoon after 5 wonderful days exploring Prince William Sound with your guide Hugh Rose and the Discovery Crew. Transfer to Anchorage by van for dinner on own this evening. Overnight at same location in downtown Anchorage.

Travel by van towards Denali National Park, about a 5 hour drive. Overnight Earthsong Lodge (or similar) in Healy. Tour Jon Nierenberg’s dog kennels to learn about winter dog mushing in the Denali Park region. All meals included.

Today we tour into Denali National Park by private vehicle. We will stop often to look for wildlife, and enjoy a box picnic lunch en route to Skyline Lodge in Kantishna, 90 miles inside the Park. Overnight for 2 nights at Skyline Lodge. Shared baths. All meals included.

Today after breakfast we journey back through Denali National Park giving us more opportunities for great photography, animal viewing, and scenes of Denali. Overnight at River’s Edge Resort in Fairbanks. Farewell dinner included.

Depart for home. Airport transfers are not included.