Alaska
Stay: Talkeetna Hideaway: Address: 21842 S H St, Talkeetna,
AK 99676
Day 2:
1: Denali National Park (buy the America is beautiful pass)
2: Denali View North
3: Denali View South
Cloudy days blocked our Denali Mountain view. But the park is beautiful. There are several paid bus rides to see the park.
4: Byers Lake
5: Talkeetna Riverfront Park
6: Horseshow Lake Trail -> 2 miles roundtrip. 300 feet.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/horseshoe-lake-trail
Stay: Denali Hostel & Cabins LLC: Address: Denali
National Park and Preserve, 224.1 Parks Hwy, Denali National Park and Preserve,
AK 99755
Extremely beautiful cabins with shared kitchen and great baths. There is a common firepit by the river which is breathtaking.
Day 3:
1: Hatcher Pass Lodge, Mi 175 & Fishhook Willow Rd, Gold
Cord Rd, Palmer, AK 99645
Most scenic drive through the mountains.
2: Matanuska Glacier Hike :
Must do while in Alaska. Great experience walking around the glacier. You can collect glacier water and glacier mud which can be used on face as an exfoliator. Bring something to collect water and the mud.
$125
https://glacier-tours.com/matanuska-glacier-summer-tours/
66500 Glacier Park Rd, Sutton-Alpine, AK 99674
Stay: BROWN BEAR SALOON
28065
Seward Hwy, Indian, AK 99540
This stay was convenient as it was right next to Seward Highway but may not be recommended for families. Very small rooms and basic amenities.
Day 4
Go through the Whittier Tunnel (the only toll road, can be paid by card) to access the hike and see the town. Please check the timing of the tunnel access in advance to avoid long wait.
1: Portage Pass Trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/portage-pass
4.2 mi:1,433 ft: Out & back
First 0.6 miles are challenging and then the body gets used to it. The views are gorgeous. We saw a bear far away on the mountain. At the end of the hike you get to see the glacier from across the Portage Lake. Very beautiful view.
2: Whittier Town
3: Check towns on the way to Homer
Stay: Homer
60388 Bear Creek Drive
Homer, AK 99603
Day 5:
1: Kenai Fjords Wildlife Glacier Tour (11:30 AM, arrive by
10:30 AM)
6 hours Tour (must carry some food even though lunch is
included)
Free parking with shuttle services is included in the cruise
ticket
Check-in Location:
1304 W. Fourth Avenue,
Seward, AK 99664
2: Seward Town
3: Exit Glacier
Exit Glacier Trailhead, Seward, AK 99664
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/exit-glacier-overlook-trail
2.2 mi :308 ft:Loop
At the end of this trail you can climb further up to see the glacier more up close.
Stay: Trail Lake Lodge
· Mile 29.5 Seward Hwy,
Moose Pass, AK, 99631 United States of America
Day 6:
1: Moose Pass, Alaska 99631
2: Byron Glacier Trail
1500 Byron Glacier Rd.
Girdwood, AK 99587
2 miles easy walk
This was the closest we got to a glacier without any paid guided tour. It is extremely beautiful with ice caves and snow. The hike is very easy and scenic.
3: Portage Valley Recreation Area, Girdwood, AK 99587
4: Scenic spot of Portage Glacier, 401 Portage Lake Loop,
Girdwood, AK 99587
5: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Mile 79, Seward Hwy,
Girdwood, AK 99587
https://www.alaskawildlife.org/tours-programs/
6: Anchorage
Cheap souvenir stores ->
Grizzly's Gifts
Address: 501 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Polar Bear Gifts
Address: 600 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
49th State Brewing - Anchorage
Address: 717 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
