Alaska Yukon Explorer

15 days / 14 nights, from/to Anchorage, Fairbanks or Whitehorse

Explore the major attractions in Alaska and the Yukon Territory in just two weeks . Driving the Top of the World Highway and visiting Denali National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park certainly are highlights of the tour!
This classic Alaska Yukon Explorer road trip is ideal for you if you do not have a lot of time, but want to see the most of Alaska and the Yukon. There are also great ways to extend this package.

Day 1 Anchorage

Arrival in Anchorage. Spend the day exploring Alaska’s largest city. Visit the museums, enjoy a walk along the waterfront or explore the downtown area.

Day 2 Anchorage to Denali (231 miles)

Drive on the Glenn and Parks Highway to Denali National Park. Enjoy the spectacular scenery along the way. Weather permitting you can catch a great view of Mt. Denali. Overnight near the Denali National Park entrance or in Healy.

Day 3 Denali National Park

In the morning, you take a 4.5 hours bus tour into Denali National Park. This is one of your best opportunities to spot wildlife, including bears, moose, foxes or caribou. While the ride on the park shuttle bus is not narrated, it gives you the freedom to get off the bus and do some hiking and afterwards taking a different bus back to the park entrance.

Day 4 Denali to Fairbanks (125 miles)

Drive on the Parks Highway to Fairbanks. The scenic drive allows you plenty of time to explore a little on foot, either in town or in the forest. Fairbanks is no pulsing metropolis, but it does offer some interesting diversions and a scenic location at the shores of the Chena River.

Day 5 Fairbanks to Tok (206 miles)

Continue your journey to Tok. The Richardson Highway was Alaska’s first road, known to gold seekers in 1898 as the Valdez to Eagle trail. On the way to Tok you pass North Pole, where you can take a picture with Santa Claus.

Day 6 Tok to Dawson City (197 miles)

Travel on the spectacular Taylor and Top of the World Highways to Dawson City. The Taylor Highway is a typical Alaskan gravel road, which can be in very good or very poor shape. In the afternoon, you cross the Canadian border, enjoy amazing views and reach Dawson City.

Day 7 Dawson City

Free day in the Las Vegas of the North. Dawson City is an old-west gold rush town with an attitude. Enjoy the turn-of-the-century atmosphere and be sure to try the world-famous sourtoe cocktail…

Day 8 Dawson City to Whitehorse (337 miles)

Today you travel to the capital city of the Yukon. Your drive takes you through gold rush country. Relics from that age are visible along the road. When you arrive in Whitehorse, take some time to explore this charming town, stroll along the riverside, and enjoy the atmosphere of this northern city.

Day 9 Whitehorse

Day at your leisure in Whitehorse. Take this opportunity to relax or discover the sights around Whitehorse. There are some interesting museums in town. The Miles Canyon is a good place to visit close to town. Or get active and join a canoe- or mountain biking tour.

Day 10 Whitehorse to Haines Junction (98 miles)

Drive to Haines Junction, located at the entrance of Kluane National Park. If time allows, continue on the Haines Hwy towards Haines, a great option to explore this most scenic Highway that showcases a wide alpine valley, following the eastern border of Kluane National Park.

Day 11 Haines Junction to Tok (297 miles)

Leaving Haines Junction behind, the Alaska Highway will take you back to Alaska. You will travel along Kluane National Park, cross the border and go back to Tok. Tok is also known as the “Sled Dog Capital of Alaska” because so many of its residents are involved in some way with dogs and dog mushing.

Day 12 Tok to Matanuska area (211 miles)

Follow the Tok Cut-off and scenic Glenn Highway to the Matanuska area. Charming mountain and glacier views will accompany you.

Day 13 Matanuska area to Seward (232 miles)

The Glenn Highway closely parallels the Matanuska River towards Anchorage. Continue southward on the Seward Highway which offers outstanding sightseeing and wildlife viewing opportunities until you arrive in Seward, the “Gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park”.

** If you would like to finish your trip with a very special highlight, we would recommend adding a few days and stay at Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge **

Day 14 Seward to Anchorage (130 miles)

You may want to join an optional whale- and glacier viewing tour at Kenai Fjords National Park before starting your drive back to Anchorage. Once again enjoy the spectacular scenery along the way.

Day 15 Anchorage

Your tour ends today. Return your rental car and depart Anchorage.

Accommodations

Your overnight accommodations are a mix of standard hotels, inns and typical cabins. Let us know if you have specific accommodation wishes.

Customize your trip

Tell us your ‘must dos and must sees’, your expectations and wishes, and we will curate the package that will meet your requests.

RATES 2024 WITH GONORTH SUV

Normally available from May 31 to August 20.

Rates from/to Fairbanks upon request.

From/to Anchorage

Room Per Person Booking Code
Double $3725 GON65
Single $7425 GON64
Triple $2630 GON66
Quad $2435 GON67
Quad (2 rooms) $3150 GON68

From/to Whitehorse (price in USD)

Room Per Person Booking Code
Double $3645 GON75
Single $7230 GON74
Triple $2555 GON76
Quad $2360 GON77
Quad (2 rooms)  $3079   GON78

INCLUDING

  • All overnight accommodations including tax, some with breakfast
  • GoNorth 5-passenger SUV 4×4 with unlimited miles, standard Collision Damage Waiver (CDW reduces responsibility for damage to the rental unit up to USD 2000.00 per incident. A security deposit of USD 2000.00 will be charged upon pick up)
  • Denali National Park Transit Bus (National Park fee to be paid on the spot)
  • Detailed itinerary in English or German

CANCELLATION POLICY

Up to 31 days prior tour start 30%
30 – 21 days prior 50%
20 – 14 days prior tour start 75%
13 – 0 days prior tour start 100 %
Amended road trip packages are subject to amended cancellation policy

Recommended Add-Ons

If you want to extend your stay in Alaska, we do have some great add-ons for you!

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