Jack London wrote about Alaska like it was the one place that separates the real from the pretend, and 8 days in, we think he was onto something. We hike beneath Denali (6,190 m / 20,310 ft), take the reins of a real Iditarod champion dog team in the wonderfully odd town of Talkeetna, kayak among calving icebergs in Kenai Fjords National Park, and come face to face with bears, wolves, and moose at the Wildlife Conservation Center. Your spot in Anchorage is waiting, come on a hiking adventure with us and see what all the fuss is about!
Choose this itinerary if you’d like to join an all-women departure. The program and inclusions remain the same as with mixed-group departures.
Eight days of Alaska done right: from Denali’s trails and Talkeetna’s dog sleds to glacier kayaking in Kenai Fjords, with wildlife encounters woven throughout. This all-women Alaska hiking tour takes us through two national parks, stops at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and gets hands-on with a six-time Iditarod champion’s dog team before finishing with one of the state’s most rewarding hikes above the Harding Icefield. Medically-trained naturalist guides, all accommodations, all meals, and all transfers included!
Choose this itinerary if you’d like to join a mixed-group departure. The program and inclusions remain the same as with all-women departures.
Eight days of Alaska done right: from Denali’s trails and Talkeetna’s dog sleds to glacier kayaking in Kenai Fjords, with wildlife encounters woven throughout. This Alaska hiking tour takes us through two national parks, stops at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and gets hands-on with a six-time Iditarod champion’s dog team before finishing with one of the state’s most rewarding hikes above the Harding Icefield. Medically-trained naturalist guides, all accommodations, all meals, and all transfers included!
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This Alaska hiking tour requires a basic fitness level. Expect moderate walking for up to 5 hours per day, covering up to 10 km (6 mi), mostly on easy trails with some uneven surfaces and minor elevation changes. Most of the week is accessible to beginners and those with some hiking experience.
Day 7’s Harding Icefield Trail is the most demanding of the trip, with longer distance and more elevation gain. The guides will calibrate the pace and turnaround point to the group’s ability and conditions.
Daytime temperatures typically range between 15 and 25°C (60s and 70s°F), while nights can drop to around 7 to 10°C (mid-40s to low 50s°F). Coastal Seward runs cooler than the interior near Denali and Talkeetna, and near glaciers and on the water it gets colder still, so layers are non-negotiable regardless of the forecast.
August generally brings clear skies and up to 19 to 22 hours of daylight, which means more time in the landscape, more wildlife activity, and more of Alaska doing exactly what it does best.
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Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Group sizes and pricing
An Alaska hiking tour can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
A single occupancy room is not available on this Alaska hiking tour due to limited availability in huts and specific types of accommodation (yurts).
The starting point of your Alaska hiking tour is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Please plan to arrive at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport by 1 pm AKDT (Alaska daylight time) on Day 1. From there, you’ll be transported to Anchorage, where the adventure begins.
Alternatively, if you choose to arrive a day early, your guide can collect you from your accommodation or another central location in Anchorage (within 30 minutes of the airport) by 1 pm AKDT.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
Deposits
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.
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Hailey was an amazing tour guide. We had a fantastic time and learned so much. Highly recommend.