Alaska Hike, Bike & Kayak
Experience Overview
Get ready for some active adventuring on a seven-day trip that’s big on natural beauty! Hike, bike and kayak around some of Alaska’s best scenic spots and make the most of countless photo ops. Visit Denali National Park – home to some of Alaska’s best and most scenic walking trails, paddle the pristine waters of Resurrection Bay, take a guided hike on top of the Matanuska Glacier, cycle the scenic Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and visit one of the oldest and most picturesque towns in the state (which is also the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park). With an expert local leader to guide your way and a small group of likeminded active adventurers, you’ve got the perfect week!
Highlights
- Kayak the calm waters of Resurrection Bay among the mountain vistas and look out for sea otters, seals, bald eagles, porpoises and leaping salmon. Then, head out on a beach walk and rainforest hike, stopping by a waterfall.
- Cycle the paved Tony Knowles Coastal Trail as it hugs the shore of Cook Inlet and travels through coastal marshes over forested hills. Soak in the amazing views of Mount Susitna as you go.
- Visit Denali National Park – home to the tallest peak in North America (Denali) – and witness the gorgeous scenery of this Alaskan hotspot.
- Hike the spectacular Triple Lakes Trail, Denali National Park’s longest trail, which has great views of Riley Creek, towering mountains and the three Triple Lakes.
- Walk atop the ice of the largest car-accessible glacier in Alaska – the Matanuska – on an educational tour led by a local Alaskan guide and glacier expert (with all technical gear provided).
Trip Details
Product Code: 2637
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private vehicle,Bicycle,Kayak,On foot
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Supplier Code: SSXA
Starts: Anchorage Cycling, United States Of America
Finishes: Exit Glacier / Anchorage, United States Of America
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (6), Lunch (2),Accommodation: Hotel (6 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $5,320 ($760 /day)
Itinerary
Welcome to Alaska! Your adventure begins in Anchorage – the gateway to some of Alaska’s finest parks and cycling trails. You’ll have a welcome meeting at 12 pm today with your trip leader to meet your fellow travellers. After, enjoy a warm-up ride along the paved Tony Knowles Coastal Trail as it hugs the shore of Cook Inlet from downtown Anchorage through coastal marshes and over forested hills, with great views of Mount Susitna along the way. After, you’re free to freshen up and head out to the vibrant downtown, where you might like to enjoy dinner at one of the restaurants.
Included Activities:
- Anchorage - Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Bike Tour
Optional Activities:
- Anchorage- Alaska Native Heritage Center (29 USD)
- Anchorage - Museum (25 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
After an early breakfast, sit back and enjoy the drive along the Parks Highway to Denali National Park – 6 million acres of the Alaskan wilderness. Keep an eye out for caribou, birds, wolves and other wildlife along the way. Stop in Talkeetna to stretch your legs and sit down for lunch with your group. When you arrive at the park – home to the tallest peak in North America – you’ll go to the visitor centre for a safety overview, then out into the wilderness for your first hike. The routes here will vary depending on the weather and the preference of your group.
Included Activities:
- Denali NP hiking
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today's hike starts by winding through the spruce forest as you walk the spectacular Triple Lakes Trail – the longest trail in Denali National Park and home to some great views of Riley Creek. With the towering mountains in the distance, you’ll trek along creeks, forest and rolling hills before the first of the three Triple Lakes comes into view. From here, you’ll either continue (if time permits) or return to the trailhead back to the hotel for a free evening. For those who want to see more of the park, you can choose to forego today's hike and pay for the full-day Tundra Wilderness Bus Tour, which includes the Toklat River’s incredible scenery and some of the park’s best wildlife spotting opportunities.
Included Activities:
- Denali - Triple Lakes hike
Optional Activities:
- Denali - Tundra Wilderness Bus Tour (167 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Embark on a scenic drive along the Glenn Highway towards the town of Palmer this morning – a trip that’s packed with gorgeous mountain vistas and plenty of time for photo ops. You’ll eventually reach the famed Matanuska Glacier – Alaska's largest road-access glacier. It’s a jaw-dropping 27 miles long and 4 miles wide and has some of the most accessible walking areas of any glacier in the state! Don your ice cleats and helmet (included) and begin exploring the glacier on foot with the help of an Alaskan guide and glacier expert. Marvel at the ice that formed thousands of years ago, high in the Chugach Mountains. Amazingly, every day is unique at Matanuska, due to the dynamic nature of the glacier.
Included Activities:
- Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike
Accommodation:
- Hotel/Inn (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, enjoy a slow start to the morning and then take a leisurely drive to Seward – one of Alaska's oldest and most picturesque towns. Along the way, you’ll stop at Turnagain Arm. A waterway into the northwestern part of the Gulf of Alaska, this area was named for British explorer James Cook, who was forced to ‘turn again’ when the waterway didn’t hold the fabled Northwest Passage on his 1778 voyage. Explore this scenic area, then continue to Seward. This vibrant town is the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park and has galleries, boutique shops and a bustling harbour.
Included Activities:
- Anchorage - Turnagain Arm
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Enjoy a change of scenery as you venture out onto Resurrection Bay on full-day sea kayaking and rainforest hiking adventure. Learn about life in Seward as you travel to the shoreline. After a quick briefing, hit the kayak and paddle around the calm waters of the bay, soaking up the mountain vistas as you keep an eye out for sea otters, seals, porpoises, bald eagles and leaping salmon. From mid-July to early September, you‘ll paddle directly past the outlet of Tonsina Creek to view a salmon spawning stream! Then, explore Tonsina Point with its ghost forest, tall waterfall and gorgeously green scenery. Stop for a picnic lunch with your group in the forest, then take walk on the beach – today is full of photo ops!
Included Activities:
- Seward - Resurrection Bay Sea Kayaking
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Before you leave Seward today, there will be time for a classic Alaskan hike to Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park. You’ll get so close to the dense blue ice that you’ll be able to listen to the sound of the glacier! It’s then time to drive back to Anchorage, where your adventure comes to an end. If you’d like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
Included Activities:
- Seward - Exit Glacier Hike
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
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Reviews
Nathan - Traveled, August 2023
What an amazing trip! Alaska is beautiful and this is a great way to see a small slice of it the best way possible, getting out and being active! If you just sit on a bus, you're going to miss the best parts. Highly recommend!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/08/2023
Cheri - Traveled, August 2023
The Alaska hike, bike and kayak tour was just what I needed! The amazing mountain and sea views took my breath away and we saw moose two different times! Our tour guide was passionate about being in the outdoors and educating us all along the way.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/27/2023
Stefania - Traveled, August 2023
Travis our leader was exceptional and made this trip extra memorable. Seeing Alaska with this tour allowed us to go deeper and truly experience it. The views were breathtaking even on a drive, the food was 20/10, the accomodations were MUCH better than expected, and activities were so fun! Wish the trip could have been longer!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/28/2023
Melissa - Traveled, August 2023
An adventure of a lifetime. Experience the mountains, moose, seas and cities of Alaska. Travis took all the stress out of travelling for our group, allowing us to focus on soaking up everything.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/27/2023
Debra - Traveled, August 2023
Wes was the perfect trip leader. The perfect mix of easy-going and professional, committed to this being a good experience for everyone. His love of Alaska was so very evident, as was his experience and skill as a trip leader. The Bike/Hike/Kayak trip was a mild physical experience, a fine intro to Alaska.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/13/2023
Rebecca - Traveled, July 2023
Awesome trip through Alaska! We were able to do a lot in a short period of time and our guide was knowledgeable, clearly loved Alaska and made our time memorable. The hikes and kayaking allowed us to get away from the crowds and experience the awe of the landscape.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/09/2023
Kathleen - Traveled, July 2023
This trip was a perfect mix of physically challenging and awe-inspiring. Travis was a fantastic leader and certainly exceeded my expectations! I can't recommend this trip enough! 5 stars!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/07/2023
Glen - Traveled, July 2023
Our Tour guide Matt Alfasso from Intrepid provided an outstanding tour with great knowledge, skill and ability to accommodate our needs and wishes without any fear or favor and adapted our tour to suit all involved. We highly recommend Matt as your tour guide
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/16/2023
Ka Ki - Traveled, July 2023
Slightly less scenic and way more rain than expected, but both the guide and his itinerary were faultless.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/10/2023
Allison - Traveled, June 2023
The trip was very nice. Travis put energy and enthusiasm into all aspects of the trip, destinations, and stops. I felt he was patient with each individual.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/07/2023
Carol "Suzi" - Traveled, August 2022
If you love hiking, biking and kayaking, you will love it even more when you do it in Alaska. This adventure was a 10 and our leader, Travis was a 10+. Could not have asked for a better experience! Do it!! You will love it!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/28/2022
Ildiko - Traveled, August 2022
I wanted to see Alaska long time ago. I wanted an Alaska trip is about sport activities like hiking, kayaking and biking and sightseeing. Not only a boring, relaxing vacation. I recommend this trip who like to be active like me.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/07/2022
Sammy - Traveled, August 2022
Small groups, classy accomodation and great transportation. Days planned to give you the most bang out of your bucks. I have done few trips with Contiki, Topdeck and GE Adventures. Highly recommend this trip and company. I’ll looking to book more in future and
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/15/2022
Sorna - Traveled, June 2022
We had one of our best trips with Intrepid. A wonderful experience seeing Alaska on foot, bike and kayak. From Denali to Seward we had great activities with an excellent tour leader. There were a few nice surprises added to our itinerary that made the whole trip even better.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/07/2022
Iris - Traveled, June 2022
This was my first Intrepid Travel trip but most definitely will not be my last. Trip leader went above and beyond. It will be hard for another leader to live up to Wes! Small group size is excellent! The only way I will travel going forward. I not only had an outstanding trip to Alaska, with many great memories and experiences, but I came away with new friends!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/08/2022
Mya - Traveled, June 2022
Intrepid Tours is the perfect way to explore unknown destinations such as Alaska- biking, hiking & kayaking allowed for my family to experience the best of Alaska, up close. Seward was such a beautiful, quaint town … thank you Intrepid for a wonderful, fun spirited, laugh filled and active week for my family!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/19/2022
Grant - Traveled, June 2022
Itinerary misleading . We had 1 hike and 2 walks. Last day 2 options given for hike, ranger guide or self. At the end discovered guide and 1 guest went on extended hike , ( Marmot) which was disappointing . Group was active , could have done more . Best activities were ones we did ourselves , the fjord dinner cruise and the trolley tour. Good trip and group , but not sure we got the value this time. Other groups maybe ok with it but I think our group could have done more activities. Seward day first, then up may be an option. Overall good rating
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/22/2022
Louise - Traveled, June 2022
Intrepid is definitely the way to travel! All of your accommodations taken care of, transportation and knowledge of the area so helpful. Our group leader, Travis, added so much to the trip that it’s an experience we will treasure.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/14/2022
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