Hike Alaska: Valdez and Wrangell St Elias
From AUD $3249
Small Group
Demanding
Rating
(14 reviews)
Hike Alaska: Valdez and Wrangell St Elias
7 days
Small Group
Basic
Demanding
English
Experience Overview
From glacier hikes to old abandoned mining towns, this trip has a little bit of everything. Fall deeper into the wilds of Alaska on this seven-day tour that really gets you out into the varied landscapes of the “Land of the Midnight Sun”.
From glacier hikes to old abandoned mining towns, this trip has a little bit of everything. Fall deeper into the wilds of Alaska on this seven-day tour that really gets you out into the varied landscapes of the “Land of the Midnight Sun”. Enjoy a more active pace and set out on hikes that will have you walking on glaciers and witnessing incredible mountain scenery in no time.
Highlights
- Hike along the Worthington Glacier
- Fall in love with the scenery in Valdez
- Get on the water with a guided kayaking excursion on Glacier Lake
- Explore at leisure in McCarthy
- Walk the Bonanza Mine trail in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
- Camp under the stars
Trip Details
7 days
Private vehicle and hiking.
Small Group
English
Anchorage, United States
Anchorage, United States
Basic
Active
Demanding
Itinerary
Day 1: Anchorage/Valdez
Day 2: Valdez
After lunch head to Glacier Lake in Valdez where you'll go on a hike and guided kayak tour of the lake. If you have yet to set your eyes on an iceberg, this might just be your chance. This gorgeous lake in Valdez is often home to large chunks of floating ice coming from the Valdez Glacier. With great views and miles of open water to paddle there's no better way to get in touch with nature.
Day 3: Valdez/McCarthy
Day 4: McCarthy
Day 5: McCarthy
Day 6: McCarthy/Glennallen
Day 7: Glennallen/Anchorage
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 7 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Demanding
From glacier hikes to old abandoned mining towns, this trip has a little bit of everything. Fall deeper into the wilds of Alaska on this seven-day tour that really gets you out into the varied landscapes of the “Land of the Midnight Sun”.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 15 Jun 2026
Customer Reviews
09/03/2023
Myles is a stellar guide whose passion for travel and exploration are so obvious, I wish I could specifically book another trip with him. He took a group of strangers from 6 countries and quickly made us all feel like friends, while teaching us about the flora, fauna, and environmental science of the places we explored. It added a whole other dimension of fun and wonder to our Alaskan excursion
07/30/2023
it suits my travel style and it's more interesting than traditional travel tours by other agents
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
09/03/2023
Myles is a stellar guide whose passion for travel and exploration are so obvious, I wish I could specifically book another trip with him. He took a group of strangers from 6 countries and quickly made us all feel like friends, while teaching us about the flora, fauna, and environmental science of the places we explored. It added a whole other dimension of fun and wonder to our Alaskan excursion
07/30/2023
it suits my travel style and it's more interesting than traditional travel tours by other agents
07/23/2023
July 23 I had a great time on this vacation. The guide (Megan) was absolutely awesome - organization was smooth, she was taking care of us nicely and on top of that I enjoyed her company. The places we visited were incredibly beautiful and activities were fun. However, the quality of tents is BAD. Throw them away and buy some serious outdoor gear. These tents are not rainproof - neither the bottom, nor the top. We had to fix it with tarps, by putting one tarp inside the tent at the bottom and one tarp on the top of the tent under the rainfly. However, guess what - some tarps had holes in them, so some people got rained into their tents. Alaska is known for rainy weather. We had 2 days with more rain and people got wet clothes, sleeping bags, etc. Most of us got very wet because we had to be out in the rain fixing tents - trying to figure out how to make those tents rainproof. My clothing was drying for another 2 days, what is not fun if it's rainy and cold outside. If it's cold outside and one has wet clothes, that's just a matter of time when one gets sick - this is big big trouble. Especially when we travelled to such remote location as McCarthy where our solutions are very limited. I stayed in tents many nights and I stayed relatively dry even in similar rainy weather - there are tents which can stand in a puddle and stay dry inside. Buy those. I prepared myself for many different conditions. G Adventures was supposed to provide tents. If I'd know the quality, I rather bring my own. I wouldn't recommend anyone going for a vacation where they'don't know whether they',ll stay dry overnight. Shelter is a basic need that has to be provided.
07/02/2023
Was a lot more driving than expected, wish we stayed at spots longer and drove at night
07/02/2023
Our guide was nice, but she lacked experience and this meant she didn't provide good insights or suggestions about the activities to allow us to get the most out of the trip.
07/02/2023
G Adventures is great, but I was disappointed that what was billed as a hiking tour did not really have all that much hiking. The web description of the tour also overlooked several long days of travel - that was a surprise. For example the tour description does not mention that days 1 and 7 required very long drives.
06/25/2023
Camping in Alaska is rough and not many people I know would be up for the challenge.
09/04/2023
The trip booking process was quite good and easy to follow.
08/21/2023
It depends on the activity level and some of my friends may not fit for the trip we just took.
07/24/2023
G Adventures Tours are a good way for single travelers to explore countries you wouldn't want to be travelling on your own.
07/24/2023
The willingness of the tour guide RYAN to accommodate the different activities people chose.
07/24/2023
The way G tailors their trips attracts a certain type of person - in this case for my hike Alaska trip, it wat great meeting like minded people.
07/24/3023
July 24 Great
07/24/2023
G Adventures Tours are a good way for single travelers to explore countries you wouldn't want to be travelling on your own.
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