Experience arctic wilderness and the richest of frontier living on a journey to the top of the world.

Alaska and the Yukon - the Last Frontier!
Refuges of wilderness, wildlife and a diverse array of incomparable scenery; tundra and taiga, snow-capped mountains, pristine rivers, ice-blue lakes and glaciers. Always captivating, often astounding, come explore this truly Great Land!

Journey south to the lush Kenai Peninsula – native Alaskans’ vacation paradise. Stare in awe at the ice-blue wonder of Portage Glacier Lake, before heading to the fishing capital of the Kenai, Seward. Embark on an incredible full-day scenic cruise to the Kenai Fjords National Park; gliding past calving glacier, numerous sea bird colonies and perhaps a pod of orcas hunting for salmon.

Then board the Whittier to Valdez ferry across Prince William Sound, where we are greeted with more stunning scenery as we pass by the immense Columbia Glacier. On to America’s largest national park, Wrangell-St. Elias. With two nights at our wonderfully eclectic lodge in the "bush town" of McCarthy, you will have plenty of time to explore the abandoned copper mining town of Kennicott, hike along the Kennicott and Root glaciers, try your hand at ice-climbing or take a scenic flight past the towering mountains and endless glaciers to experience this vast and rugged wilderness.

The Yukon’s premier national park, Kluane, beckons with a lovely waterside campsite along the shoreline of Lake Kluane. Hike up Sheep Mountain or relax by the lake, soaking up the serene beauty before heading to Whitehorse. Wander the streets of this old frontier capital or go horseback riding with the gang at Sky High Ranch. We follow the trail of the original Sourdough miners along the Yukon River to the gold rush town of Dawson. Camp along the banks of the mighty Yukon River, and relive history panning for gold or gambling at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Saloon.

It’s still further north along the Dempster Highway into Canada’s Northwest Territories and across the Arctic Circle to Inuvik, Canada’s northernmost town. Be prepared for some remote and sparse facilities, as we experience first hand, the lifestyle and cultures of the Dene, Metis and Inuvialuit peoples in this frontier town.

Take an optional flight to the town of Tuktoyaktuk on the coast of the Arctic Ocean to gain a unique insight into this remote and hardy community. Returning south again, the scenic "Top of the World Highway" takes us back to Alaska. Saving the best for last, Denali National Park - "The Great One". Home to Mr. McKinley, Denali offers spectacular views, abundant wildlife and excellent hiking opportunities through unspoiled wilderness – a perfect finish to an unforgettable journey. Returning to Anchorage, our Alaska-Yukon adventure comes to an end.

Please note: This tour takes a deep look into the very heart of Alaska and the Yukon Territory. Sometimes conditions will be very basic, overshadowed by the remote and rugged beauty of arctic wilderness.

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