Discovering Denali by Plane

Activities offered by the lodge include guided sea kayaking on protected waters (from short outings to half-day excursions), hiking (from interpretive walks to full-day treks), and group canoe trips. Each day offers a variety of activities to suit your interests and energy level. Kayak or paddle a large canoe to a glacier and wander among glittering pieces of ice.You can also ...

Looking for a way to see the country and watch the miles roll by without even noticing? The Alaska Railroad and its seven routes between sea and mountains. One of the two most comprehensive, the Denali Star, links Anchorage to Fairbanks in the north, stopping at Denali National Park, a haven for hikers and wildlife watchers. A journey of nearly 600 km in 12 hours! The second route, the ...

Discover the magic of Alaska on this 7-hour cruise to Columbia Glacier departing from Valdez. A local captain and crew will guide you through the Trans-Alaska Pipeline terminal and Columbia Bay before reaching Columbia Glacier, the largest tidewater glacier in south-central Alaska. Watch for wildlife along the way; with luck you may spot harbor porpoises, puffins, sea lions and sea otters, ...