Alaska Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-2
Casual & Premiere Hotels
Alaska Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-2
Casual & Premiere Hotels
2025: Jun-Sep
Dolce Tempo Journey among Mountains, Coastline & Wildlife
Legendary Alaska. A paradise for anyone seeking to spend time in the great outdoors. Where dreamlike scenes draw you in. And walks through dense forests lead to breathtaking glaciers. Float peacefully on sturdy rafts beside icebergs, cruise among the fjords and watch for nesting bald eagles and playful sea otters. From the incredible Prince William Sound and the renowned Kenai Fjords National Park, the Alaskan wilderness is calling!
Highlights
- Explore Alaska's rugged and captivating landscapes as we hike, raft and kayak, experiencing the best of it at a relaxed pace by land and sea
- Discover its jaw-dropping ecological diversity and grandeur, from towering glaciers and rushing rivers to temperate rain forests and spectacular fjords
- Visit quaint coastal towns with surprises at every turn, dine on fresh sea-to-table cuisine and uncover parts of Alaska’s rich and unique cultural tapestry
- From a wondrous hideaway nestled in the Chugach Mountains to a chic retreat at the base of Mount Alyeska, the wilds of Alaska are always just outside the front door
Start/EndAnchorage
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Alaska! Journey north from Anchorage to get your first glimpse of the state's untamed and expansive wilderness • Marvel at glacially carved valleys, boreal forest and rushing rivers • Visit Independence Mine State Historical Park, an abandoned gold mine in the Talkeetna Mountains, and discover Alaska’s fascinating gold-mining history • Hike at your own pace through green meadows to the turquoise Gold Cord Lake, nestled into a glacial cirque • Relax at our cozy lodge and admire views of the Knik River Valley’s imposing landscape from your cabin’s front porch.
Night 1
Situated on the remote northern edge of the Chugach Range, this cozy lodge is set between a glacial river and the base of a mountain.
Days 2-3
Meet bears, moose, bald eagles and wolves at a wildlife conservation and rehabilitation center • Enjoy a scenic train ride on Alaska Railroad’s Glacier Discovery Train into Chugach National Forest • Float along picturesque waters as professional river guides row next to icebergs on Spencer Lake • Settle into Girdwood, an only-in-Alaska novelty: a ski town by the sea • The sound of water accompanies you on a leisurely hike through a forest to the rushing deluge of Winner Creek Gorge • Enjoy the world-class Nordic spa, saltwater pool and surrounding hiking trails at our chic retreat.
Nights 2-3
This stylish hotel with an aerial tram to the top of Mount Alyeska has earned accolades from Travel + Leisure. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
Prince William Sound, one of Alaska's most famous waterways with a vast unspoiled coastline, sets the stage for an amazing glacier cruise • Amid a stunning mountain backdrop, glide past towering tidewater glaciers and walk along a rocky shoreline • Say hello to a wonderland of rugged peaks, glaciers, fjords and lakes in the Kenai Peninsula • Ideally located between mountains and sea, quaint Seward offers a serving of welcome hospitality in the Last Frontier • Journey through Resurrection River Valley to the remarkable Kenai Fjords National Park • Be wowed by Exit Glacier, a slow moving river of dramatic blue ice • Look out for mountain goats, moose and marmots—just a few of the many species that call this park home • Raise a toast to our epic Alaskan adventure at our farewell dinner • Kayak atop the pristine waters of Resurrection Bay • Watch for sea otters, harbor seals, eagles and salmon in their natural habitat, just outside our hotel's front door.
Nights 4-5
An Alaskan wilderness retreat with contemporary finishes nestled in the woods of the striking Resurrection River Valley.
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Alaska is a land of rustic and rugged beauty, and the accommodations on this trip are much simpler than is typical of Backroads lodging. Properties are built to withstand the harsh Alaska weather and have minimal seasonal renovations. Service standards at the hotels and restaurants on this trip can seem slow and casual when compared with the more refined hospitality found on other Backroads trips.
Alaska’s cuisine is characterized by an emphasis on simple, hearty dishes ideal for Alaska's cool climate and adventurous lifestyle. Meals often reflect the state's limited growing season and rely primarily on local ingredients like fresh seafood, unique offerings such as bison and game meats, and berry-driven summer desserts and jams. This means less variety as compared to most other regions, and please note that options for vegetarian, vegan, and low-carb meals may be limited and substitutions may not be available.
Alaska’s variable winters make it a unique and special place to visit. For that reason, our itinerary may change based on the prior winter and road and trail status. The opening of Independence Mine and hikes in the Hatcher Pass area may not open until mid-July. If Hatcher Pass is not open we will hike at Eagle River Nature Center.
Hotels
Adventure-Ready Hotels
Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Night 1
Casual Hotel
Situated on the remote northern edge of the Chugach Range, this cozy lodge is set between a glacial river and the base of a mountain.
Nights 2-3
*Premiere Hotel
This stylish hotel with an aerial tram to the top of Mount Alyeska has earned accolades from Travel + Leisure. (pool, spa)
Nights 4-5
Casual Hotel
An Alaskan wilderness retreat with contemporary finishes nestled in the woods of the striking Resurrection River Valley.
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Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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