Coastal Alaska
Land Tour
Day 1
Arrive at the Anchorage airport from your home city. You will be met by your Premier Alaska Tours representative at the airport.
Overnight: Anchorage
Meals: N/A
Day 2
Breakfast is included this morning. Early morning deluxe motorcoach tour from Anchorage traveling south along the spectacular Turnagain Arm towards the place where Alaskans go to play- the Kenai Peninsula. Watch for beluga whales in the murky waters of the Turnagain Arm and for Dall sheep playing high above on the cliffs. In Seward, board your day vessel and spend today on the water in Kenai Fjords National Park where you may view sealife in their natural habitat and hear giant pieces of ice crackle and break away into the water of Resurrection Bay. A light lunch is included on the day cruise.
Overnight: Seward
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3
After your included breakfast, we will travel by deluxe motorcoach to the community of Kenai. Visit the Kenai Cultural Center located in Kenai and see the incredible display of Alaskan artifacts. Continue the journey south and see spectacular scenery like volcanoes on the far side of the Cook Inlet, lush green valleys and an array of wildflowers.
Overnight: Homer
Meal: Breakfast
Day 4
Breakfast is included this morning. Fishing is a livelihood for many residents in this area and after breakfast learn about the commercial and/or sports fishing industry with a harbor walking tour. This afternoon is open for optional activities such as sea kayaking in Kachemak Bay, halibut fishing or sightseeing the community.
Overnight: Homer
Meal: Breakfast
Day 5
Breakfast is included this morning. Today, head north to the Kenai Peninsula Visitor Center located in Soldotna and see the world record King salmon on display. Walk down the boardwalk and search for salmon in the Kenai River and learn about the different types of salmon. A sack lunch is included. Continue north and perhaps catch a glimpse of caribou or birds that migrate through this region.
Overnight: Anchorage
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6
This morning, board the Wilderness Express railcar from Anchorage to Denali National Park. Enjoy breakfast aboard. Watch for views of Mt. Denali if the weather cooperates or for black bear along the banks of the Susitna River.
Overnight: Denali
Meal: Breakfast
Day 7
Breakfast is included this morning. Enjoy time on own to experience the Denali National Park area. This afternoon, travel into Denali National Park on the included, the Tundra Wilderness Tour looking for grizzly bear, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and many others. Your local naturalist driver/guide will provide educational enhancements throughout the tour. Includes snack box meal.
Overnight: Denali
Meals: Breakfast, Snack
Day 8
Breakfast is included this morning. Today, travel via exclusive motorcoach on a full day adventure between Denali National Park and Anchorage. Along the way, visit the Iditarod Headquarters and learn more about this great race. Arrive into Anchorage and see the sights of Alaska’s largest city on a sightseeing excursion. Hear the history of Anchorage, learn about the 1964 earthquake and visit Lake Hood the world’s busiest float plane base. Closing night dinner included.
Overnight: Anchorage
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9
Breakfast is included this morning.Your program ends with a transfer to the airport for flight connections home.
Overnight: N/A
Meal: N/A
Primary Hotel Listing
Primary Hotels by Destination are:
- Anchorage – Anchorage Hilton or similar
- Denali – Denali Park Village or Similar
- Homer – Ocean Shores Hotel or Similar
- Seward – Seward Windsong Lodge or similar
Hotels are confirmed at 30 days prior to the start of the tour and documents for tour are forwarded electronically at that time.
- Included meals are noted on the tour itinerary.