Day 4:  Talkeetna to Denali National Park (125 miles);  continuing northward from Talkeetna, tour along the scenic to highway along the boundary of Denali State Park and Hurricane.  The massive peaks of the Alaska Range are in view nearly the entire route. At 6 million acres, Denali National Park is one of the world’s last great frontiers for wilderness adventure.  It is at the park entrance that most of the park services (and visitors) are located.  However your journey takes you to Denali Backcountry lodge, located deep inside the park.  An afternoon shuttle will transfer you from the entrance area to Kantishna.  A naturalist driver/ guide will offer expert insights into the park's natural history and wildlife.

The famous park road offers your best chance for seeing the wildlife that makes the Denali area so unforgettable. In the comfort in specially- permitted private vehicles, it is not uncommon to witness astounding natural displays. During your journey, your experienced bus drivers share their knowledge of the park and offer wildlife searching tips to help you locate the park's animals and birds. Whether through binoculars or with the naked eye, you may be fortunate enough to see a grizzly sow nursing her first-year cubs; a band of bull caribou with huge racks browsing along the tundra; or Dall sheep on the high mountain ridges, playing and frolicking as if they knew they were being observed.  Arrive in time for dinner and orientation for tomorrow's guided activities from the lodge.  Denali Backcountry Lodge offers thirty comfortably appointed cedar cabins. Each cabin is heated and enjoys its own private bath -- unexpected luxuries for such a remote location. Dining and lounge areas are found in the spacious two-story lodgeOvernight Denali Backcountry Lodge.

Day 5:  Full day in Denali National Park;  The program lodge hosts special natural history presentations by lodge staff and many featured guest speakers. Two outdoor gazebos near Moose Creek are great places to relax, and a suspended foot bridge spanning the creek offers access to many hiking trails.  Each day the lodge offers Naturalist-led programs including guided hikes & walks, gold panning, mountain biking, photography as well as optional flightseeing excursions to view Mt. McKinley up close.  At the end of the day, everyone is invited to join the naturalist guides for gourmet appetizers and a recap of the day.  Evening dinners are served family style in the lodge.

Day 6:  Denali to Anchorage (237 miles);  return through Denali in the morning with new opportunities to view wildlife and to catch a glimpse of Mt. McKinley.  Upon return to the park entrance depart for Anchorage.  Overnight at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel.

Day 7:  Anchorage; free day to explore Anchorage and surroundings.  From its humble beginnings as a construction camp for the historic Alaska Railroad, Anchorage has grown to be one of the world's most spectacular cities. Nestled below the Chugach Mountain Range and surrounded by Cook Inlet, Anchorage offers a picturesque setting and a wide variety of activities including a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, shops and adventure trips and excursions such a fly-out trip for salmon fishing or bear viewing.  Overnight at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel.

Day 8: Departure.  Today you will return your vehicle to the Anchorage Airport.  END OF SERVICES.

Seven nights accommodations including two nights at Denali Backcountry Lodge.  Eight days car rental with unlimited mileage.  Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise including lunch.  All meals and guide services are included while staying at the Denali Backcountry Lodge.  All taxes.