Explore Denali National Park

• Bear Viewing at Redoubt Bay Lodge
• Explore Denali National Park
• Explore Talkeetna
• Hotel Alyeska Resort Retreat
• Kenai River Sportfishing
• Wilderness Lodge & Bears Experience

• Hotel Captain Cook

  Arguably the only luxury hotel in Anchorage, and boasting downtown’s only four-diamond restaurant, the Captain Cook offers top service and accommodations for international travelers. Three restaurants, an athletic club, a full business center, and 14 shopping venues complement the 547 guest rooms. Perhaps the best features of the centrally-located hotel are its panoramic views of Cook Inlet, the Chugach Mountains, the Anchorage cityscape, and Mt. McKinley.

  Hotel Captain Cook
• Grande Denali Lodge

  Perched on the slopes of Sugarloaf Mountain, just outside the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve, Grande Denali Lodge offers amazing views of the Nenana River Canyon, the Alaska Range, and surrounding wilderness. The 166-room hotel offers basic but comfortable accommodations in either private cabins or 300-square-foot rooms, most with mountain views. Enjoy fresh Alaskan fare, fine wines and breathtaking vistas while you dine at the lodge's Alpenglow Restaurant.

  Grande Denali Lodge
• Hotel Alyeska

  Nestled in a lush valley surrounded by mountain peaks, hanging glaciers and water views, The Hotel Alyeska offers guests luxurious accommodations and convenient access to the Alaskan wilderness. A recent multi-million dollar renovation included improvements to all 304 guest rooms, which now feature all the creature comforts you’d expect from a luxury hotel. Amenities include a workout center, full spa, boutique, and four restaurants—including the four-diamond Seven Glaciers. The Alyeska Resort Aerial Tramway brings you to a viewing deck which provides breathtaking panoramic views of mountains, hanging glaciers, sparkling streams, towering spruce, and an array of wildlife, plus access to myriad hiking trails.

  Hotel Alyeska

Rate per person: USD $2937, based on double occupancy, peak season departure

This 5-day/ 4-night trip is designed to showcase the dramatic landscapes and wildlife of Denali National Park. Highlights include a train journey to the Park aboard the luxurious Alaska Railroad GoldStar dome train, a flightseeing journey over Mt. McKinley, a quintessentially Alaskan dogsledding experience, and a night at the Hotel Alyeska, nestled in pristine wilderness amid the Chugach Mountains.

Alaska Pre/Post Cruise Trip to Denali National Park

Day 1
After picking you up at the airport in Anchorage, your driver will transport you to your hotel for the evening. You are free to begin exploring the city on your own, and to enjoy dinner at one of our recommended restaurants. Accommodations are at the Hotel Captain Cook, Junior Suite

Day 2
After an early morning pick-up, you’ll board the world-famous Alaska Railroad GoldStar dome train for the scenic full-day ride to Denali National Park. From the open-air platform or glass-covered observation deck, you’ll soak up views of tundra, deep river canyons, and mountains—including magnificent Mt. McKinley. Accommodations are at the Grande Denali Lodge, View Room

Day 3
Travel 95 miles into Denali National Park aboard the Kantishna Roadhouse bus, spotting moose, bear, wolves and other wildlife. Stops on the journey include lunch at the Roadhouse and panning for gold at a historic claim site. Late afternoon, return to the park entrance in a Cessna 206, flying through the awe-inspiring Alaska Range, over glaciers, and to the North Face of Denali. Accommodations are at the Grande Denali Lodge, View Room

Day 4
Mid-morning, depart on your private transfer to Girdwood through the Matanuska Valley—one of the most continuously spectacular drives anywhere. Along the way, you’ll stop at Happy Trails Kennel, famous for its championship sled dogs. Meet the dogs, visit with a four-time Iditarod champion, and experience a demonstration run. Accommodations are at the Hotel Alyeska, Summit Deluxe Room

Day 5
Take a ride up the aerial tram to the summit of Mt. Alyeska—the views of the Chugach Mountains and Glacier Valley are unrivalled. In the afternoon, your driver will transport you to Seward and your cruise ship—with a stop along the way at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to view wildlife close-up. Happy cruising!

To learn more about this experience please contact one of our travel planners.