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Alaska National Parks - Overview

  • Glacier Bay
  • Kenai Fjords
  • Brooks Range
  • Kodiak Island
  • Kluane
  • Denali
  • Katmai

Glacier Bay National Park in Southeast Alaska is part of the International Biosphere Reserve and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is generally open to visitors from May to early September and only accessible by air from Juneau, Skagway and Haines or through a privately operated ferry system. Magnificent tidewater glaciers are descending from high snow capped mountains into deep fjords and numerous bays creating spectacular displays of ice and iceberg formations. Activities including cruise tours, kayaking, fishing, wildlife viewing and hiking.

Seward about 130-miles south of Anchorage, provides easy boat access to the Kenai Fjords National Park wilderness area with its magnificent tidewater glaciers, abundant marine wildlife observation, excellent sea kayaking, halibut/salmon fishing and Orca Whale watching opportunities. Another major local attraction is the Sealife Center on the shores of Resurrection Bay - the first cold water marine research institute in the world with aquariums, ocean rescue facilities and animal the rehabilitation center.

The Brooks Range stretches across northern Alaska for over 700-miles into Canada's Yukon Territory. The scenic wilderness area with mountain peaks exceeding 2700 meters is mostly uninhabited and limited access is only by car via the Dalton Highway or with private air charters. Highlights of a trip are: the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the Kobuk - and Noatak River Valleys, remote native settlements, the many designated wild & scenic rivers with outstanding river floating, fishing, camping and backpacking opportunities.

Visit Kodiak Island and experience wilderness unmatched in few places on the earth. The island is home to the mighty Kodiak Brown Bears - with a weight of over 1000 pounds - the largest species in the world. Our low impact bear viewing trips, many river camps and remote wilderness lodges are providing a safe opportunity for visitors and photographers to observe bears up-close-and-personal. Kodiak Island is also Alaska's premier destination for trophy size Halibut/Salmon sport fishing, hunting and hiking

Kluane National Park is together with the Wrangell St Elias National Park a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a bi-national park system which covers 21.980 square km within the extreme southwestern corner of the Yukon Territory. Immense icefields, high mountain ranges, lush valleys and a diverse array of plants and wildlife are dominating the area. The park is also home to Mt. Logan - with 5959 m Canada's highest peak. Activities included: hiking, mountain biking, fishing and rafting on the famous Alsek/Tatshenshini Rivers.

Denali is known around the world for its amazing scenery, the wildlife and towering 20.230 ft Mt.McKinley. The season lasts from June until early September each year. The 92-mile long park road parallels the Alaska Range and travels through low valleys and high mountain passes. It is the only road into the park and only accessible with the shuttle bus system. Along its route beautiful scenery may be seen at every turn and they are many opportunities to view magnificent Mt. McKinley as well as Grizzly Bears, Moose, Fox, Wolf and about 170 different bird species.

Katmai National Park and the famous Brooks River are one of the premier brown bear viewing areas in the world and are attracting many international visitors and photographers each year who are observing a large density of bears congregate to feed on salmon along the shores of Naknek Lake. The national park is only accessible with commercial air service from Anchorage and provides also outstanding trophy sport fishing, ranger guided walks and access to the Valley of 10.000 Smokes - an area with the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.

Alaska Vacation Packages

Alaska Rail Tour Packages

We featuring the largest selection of comprehensive and affordable standard or first-class rail tour packages in Alaska. Our destinations include: Anchorage, the Denali - and Kenai Fjords National Parks, Talkeetna & Fairbanks. Choose between luxurious dome and vintage car options, a large hotel selection and sightseeing tours throughout the State of Alaska.

Motorhome & Camper Rental

The top choice to explore and experience the scenic wilderness areas of Alaska and northern Canada. Our fully self contained class A/C motorhomes and truck camper are available in many sizes with space for up to -7 passengers.  The top recreational vehicles are well maintained, very easy to handle and ready to drive with a regular license.  Camping at it's Best !

Alaska and Yukon Self-Drive Tours

Our extensive selection of Yukon & Alaska custom self drive tour itineraries include a choice of moderate and first-class hotels and lodges, a rental car and sightseeing tours. All packages are well designed to provide a maximum of convenience and comfort and may be the perfect way to explore the "Land of the Midnight Sun" after your cruise or rail tour.

Inside Passage Cruises

Vancouver and Anchorage are the primary gateway's and ports for many world-class Alaska destination cruises throughout the scenic and magnificent Inside Passage. Most itineraries are including: Glacier Bay National Park, College Fjords, Ketchikan, Skagway & Juneau. Our Comprehensive rates and convenient departure dates are among the best available.

Alaska National Park Packages

The customized "Discover National Parks" multiple day travel packages are available with flight, car and railroad transportation options throughout Alaska & the Yukon. Our tours including first-class wilderness lodging, national park sightseeing, wildlife viewing, guided hiking and backcountry lodge accommodation at Denali, Glacier Bay, Katmai and Kluane.

Adventure & Wildlife Tours

We provide an extensive selection of world-class outdoor soft adventure tours. Among them are: Bear Viewing at Brooks Lodge, Rafting on the Tatshenshini - and Alsek Rivers, Kayak Tours at Glacier Bay, Hking Trips throughout the remote Brooks Range and many Wilderness and Fishing Resorts accessible only by floatplane. The choice for unlimited adventure is yours

Winter Touring

The 1149-Mile Iditarod from Anchorage to Nome along the Bering Sea as well as the 1000-Mile Yukon Quest from Whitehorse to Fairbanks are recognized as the most competitive and challenging sled dog races in the world. The winter months are also the best time for Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis viewing and Heli/Downhill skiing at the Alyeska Resort.

Custom Tour Packages

We provide the freedom to design your own individual tour package. Choose your preferred accommodation, transportation, sightseeing tour and any other additional program for a totally personalized itinerary within Alaska and the Canadian Yukon Territory. Our very comprehensive rates are widely recognized as the best within the Alaska travel and tourism industry.

Group & Incentive Travel

Alaska and Canada are some of the best and most favorable incentive, group and event destinations in the world. Alaska Travel Service organize and provides cost effective tour packages for families, clubs, business customers and corporations. We are able to design special interest tours, pre/post conference packages for every group size.

14-Day Self Drive Alaska & Yukon Tour from US$1450.00 per Person
Off Season Motorhome Rental from US$40.00 per Day
3-Day Deluxe Railtour Anchorage - Denali - Anchorage US$350.00 per Person
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