Overview & Highlights

Big Alaska Adventure — Short on Time
For those with limited time but big dreams, this efficient self‑drive tour lets you explore Talkeetna, Denali National Park, and Fairbanks on your schedule. You’ll cruise through Denali’s vast wilderness, ride a luxury dome rail, and enjoy the freedom to linger where you like.

Included in this itinerary are standout Alaska experiences: a Wilderness Jetboat Safari on the Susitna River, a deep visit into Denali National Park, plus the iconic Riverboat Discovery tour in Fairbanks. Best of all—you can seamlessly add this land tour to any Alaska cruise for an unforgettable land‑&‑sea escape.

# of Days: 7 Days
Leaving From: Anchorage
Starting Price: $2,099 plus $449 tax per person
Destinations: Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks
Includes:
  • Self – drive – travel at your pace
  • Full Size Car for Six Days
  • Wilderness Jetboat Safari
  • Denali National Park
  • Riverboat Discovery Tour
  • Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali Park Fairbanks
  • Accommodations Based on Double

Every Vacation Can Be Customized

Itinerary

  • 1

    Day 1 - Anchorage

    Arrive in Anchorage on your own and pick-up your full-size car that will be your transportation to Fairbanks. (We use full-size cars because they are very stable and can handle your luggage.)

  • 2

    Day 2 - Anchorage / Talkeetna

    Drive 115 miles to Talkeetna. Plan to arrive in the early afternoon for a thrilling Jetboat Safari on the Susitna River.

  • 3

    Day 3 - Talkeetna / Denali National Park

    Today’s trip covers 150 miles to Denali. Watch for great views of Mt. McKinley, along the way.

  • 4

    Day 4 - Denali National Park Experience and Options

    Today enjoy the Tundra Wilderness Tour that travels deep into the Park. There is also time during your stay to schedule your personal exploration of the Park. Click Here for all the possible tour options you have to customize your stay in the Park.

  • 5

    Day 5 - Denali National Park / Fairbanks

    There is plenty of time for more park activities, as today you drive only 125 miles to Fairbanks over the George Parks Highway.

  • 6

    Day 6 - Fairbanks Sightseeing

    This morning you may want to drive to the Eldorado Gold Camp to look at the mining history. Your tour this afternoon is aboard the sternwheeler riverboat Discovery. Included is a stop at an Indian village and a sled dog demonstration.

  • 7

    Day 7 - Fairbanks

    Tour ends upon returning your vehicle to the Fairbanks airport.

Pricing

Anchorage, Denali and Fairbanks Self Drive

Departure Dates (2026)

Double

3rd/4th

Single

May

$2,049

$599

$3,649

June - August

$2,099

$599

$3,699

September

$3,049

$599

$3,749

TAXES

$449

$69

$849

* Prices are per person based on the occupancy shown.
* 3rd and 4th person rates are based on sharing with two full-fare guests.
* Unless otherwise indicated, all rates shown are per person in U.S. Dollars, sharing double occupancy. All rates are subject to change.
* Unless otherwise indicated, all tours are available for daily departure within the effective date range.

2026 Brochure Cover

Next Steps

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