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Alaska Hike, Bike & Kayak

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!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. It is very important that you provide your height at time of booking so we can ensure that you have the appropriate sized bicycle when your trip starts. If you do not provide your height ahead of arrival we cannot guarantee a suitably sized bike for you.

2. This trip starts at midday (12pm) in Anchorage on day 1.

3. This trip finishes with a drop off around 3pm in Anchorage on day 6. Please do not book any flights until after 6pm this evening.

4. Bicycle hire is included so we require all clients' heights at the time of booking.

5. Bike helmets are also supplied but you may wish to bring your own.

6. We recommend wearing closed-t shs and suitable clothing for the walks and cycling.

7. The cycling on this trip is not accompanied by a support vehicle.

8. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

9. We are not able to book airport shuttle service for North America trips. North America has convenient taxi and rideshare options from all airports, as well as public transport systems in major hub cities. Please check the joining and finishing point instructions listed in the Essential Trip Information.

Tour details
Tour Provider Intrepid Travel
Price From
$6,460
Number of Days
7
Start Location
Anchorage, United States Of America
End Location
Anchorage, United States Of America
Age Range
Avg. 30+
Group Size
1 to 11
Tour Style
Standard
Tour Themes
No specific theme
Physical Rating
Moderate
Itinerary Open all
Day 1: Anchorage Cycling
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.
Day 2: Denali National Park
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.
Day 3: Denali National Park Hiking
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.
Day 4: Matanuska Glacier Trek
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.
Day 5: Seward
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.
Day 6: Seward Sea Kayaking
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 tandem kayak and paddle around the calm waters of the bay with your partner, 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!
Day 7: Exit Glacier / Anchorage
Before you leave Seward today, there will be time for a classic Alaskan walk to view Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park where 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.
Inclusions
  • Meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches.
  • Transport: Private vehicle, Bicycle, Kayak, On foot.
  • Accommodation: Hotel (6 nights).
  • Anchorage - Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Bike Tour.
  • Denali NP hiking.
  • Denali - Triple Lakes hike.
  • Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike.
  • Anchorage - Turnagain Arm.
  • Seward - Resurrection Bay Sea Kayaking.
  • Seward - Exit Glacier walk.
Departure dates
All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply
Start End Availability Price NZD
08 Jun 2025 14 Jun 2025 2 $7,235
15 Jun 2025 21 Jun 2025 4 $7,010
22 Jun 2025 28 Jun 2025 5 $6,815
06 Jul 2025 12 Jul 2025 5 $7,035
13 Jul 2025 19 Jul 2025 8 $6,975
20 Jul 2025 26 Jul 2025 8 $6,975
03 Aug 2025 09 Aug 2025 8 $7,035
10 Aug 2025 16 Aug 2025 9 $6,720
24 Aug 2025 30 Aug 2025 7 $6,880
07 Sep 2025 13 Sep 2025 7 $6,680
31 May 2026 06 Jun 2026 11 $6,460
14 Jun 2026 20 Jun 2026 11 $7,105
28 Jun 2026 04 Jul 2026 11 $6,460
05 Jul 2026 11 Jul 2026 11 $7,670
12 Jul 2026 18 Jul 2026 11 $7,670
19 Jul 2026 25 Jul 2026 11 $7,670
26 Jul 2026 01 Aug 2026 11 $7,670
02 Aug 2026 08 Aug 2026 11 $7,670
09 Aug 2026 15 Aug 2026 11 $7,390
16 Aug 2026 22 Aug 2026 11 $7,390
23 Aug 2026 29 Aug 2026 11 $7,390
30 Aug 2026 05 Sep 2026 11 $7,390