Arctic Polar Bear & Alaskan Back Country Expedition

Arctic Polar Bear & Alaskan Back Country Expedition

This tour fills up typically by the end of January.  Come and join Xpedition Arctic's 9-day all-inclusive small-group adventure where you will experience Polar Bears at eye level, stay at one of National Geographic's Top 10 Wilderness Lodges in the World in Denali National Park, flight Seeing at Mt. Denali with a Glacier Landing,and explore unique Alaskan towns. Polar Bears, Grizzly Bears, Black Bears, Moose, Dall Sheep and more.

Highlights
• See polar bears in the best polar bear viewing area in Alaska
• See Mount Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley)
• Take a Flight-seeing tour with a Glacier Landing.
• Experience Denali National Park unlike most others and stay at one of National Geographic's Top 10 Wilderness Lodges in the world.
• Explore Talkeetna; A one-of-a-kind town you can only find in Alaska.
• Go hiking, gold mining or fishing in one of Alaska's best spots

Day 1  - Anchorage - Orientation

We will be staying in Anchorage and have a wine and cheese meet and short orientation, a good nights sleep and get ready for our Xpedition to begin

Day 2  - Anchorage to Talkeetna then onto Denali National Park

Lodging is at the Denali Cabins

Rise and shine for a 7:00AM breakfast and an 8:00AM departure.  

Our first stop will be on the way to Talkeetna is to stop for a flight-seeing tour of Mount Denali with a Glacier Landing.  After the flight-seeing tour we will be heading into the town of Talkeetna for lunch and to explore the town. 

Day 3 - Denali National Park

Lodging is at the Denali Back Country Lodge - one of National Geographic's Top 10 Wilderness Lodges in the World

Get ready for your journey into the back country.  Heading over 90 miles into the park.  Look out for Grizzly Bears, Moose, Dall Sheep, caribou, Wolves and more.

In a remote valley, deep in the heart of Denali National Park, experience authentic Alaska. The lodge is a perfect base for exploring the ruggedly wondrous back country of Denali National Park. Return each evening to fresh and seasonal cuisine, a cozy fire and a serene sense of wonder. 

Day 4  - Denali National Park 

Lodging is at the Denali Back Country Lodge - 
- one of National Geographic's Top 10 Wilderness Lodges in the World

Hike, Pan for Gold, and fishing are just some of the activities you can enjoy today

Very few Denali visitors explore past the first 15 miles (it is restricted) of the park.

Day 5 - Denali to Fairbanks

Heading out of the park, as always look out for the amazing wildlife 

You will be driven back out from the back country, have lunch and head up to Fairbanks

Day 6 - Fairbanks to Kaktovik

Viewing Polar Bears - Day 1

We will be viewing Polar bear along the Alaskan Arctic coast with expert guides. A personalized approach to viewing and photographing polar bears in the wild.

Day 7 - Kaktovik

Viewing Polar Bears - Day 2

Kaktovik to Fairbanks

After a quick breakfast, we will be heading out in the morning to view the bears for about another 4 hours.  After viewing the bears, we will head back to the hotel, have lunch and then get ready to fly back to Fairbanks.

Day 8 - Fairbanks 

Day 9 - Fairbanks to Anchorage

As our Xpedition comes to a close, we will be heading back to Anchorage today. If you choose to fly out of Fairbanks let us know and we can arrange that as well.

All meals, lodging, activities, airport pickup/drop off are included.