Hike Alaska: Valdez and Wrangell St Elias
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Small Group
Demanding
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Hike Alaska: Valdez and Wrangell St Elias
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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”.
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Visit to Matanuska Recreation Site
- Worthington Glacier hike
- Glacier Lake guided hiking and kayaking trip
- Stop at Liberty Falls Recreation Site
- Wrangell-St
- Elias National Park visit
- Bonanza Mine trail hike
- Free time in McCarthy for optional activities
- Copper Visitor Center trip
- National Park entrance fees
- All transport between destination and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Participation camping (5nts), Rustic Lodge (1nt).
- 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle and hiking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
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.
English
Anchorage, United States
Anchorage, United States
Basic
Active, Budget
Demanding
Itinerary
Day 1: Anchorage/Valdez
Meals included: Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle between Anchorage and the Matanuska Recreation Site.Activity - This site which is easily accessible from the Glenn Highway Scenic Byway offers wonderful views of the Matanuska Glacier. As a 300 acre recreation site it offers glacier viewing from the parking lot that extends along the interpretive nature trail.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle between the glacier recreation site to Valdez. The stretch of 200 or so miles between Valdez and Matanuska Glacier Recreation Site takes around 4 hours to complete. There will be stops at viewpoints along the way for photo ops and to stretch those legs. Rest assured you will be travelling along some of the most beautiful sections of roads in the world.Activity - Spend some time exploring this glacier located in the Chugach Mountains near Thompson Pass—the snowiest place in Alaska. Worthington Glacier is one of the most accessible glaciers in Alaska, passing within a few feet of the parking lot with a viewing shelter right off the Richardson Highway. Like most of Alaska’s glaciers, this valley glacier has been steadily retreating for the last 150 years, but not as dramatically as many others. The upper basin sits at 5,500 feet and collects about 28 feet of snow each year.Accommodation - Valdez KOA Journey
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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy free time in Valdez today to hike, kayak, and explore the town and surrounding nature.Activity - Walk along the shores of this gorgeous lake in Valdez and then pick up some paddles and get out on the water to try and spot some icebergs. These huge chunks of floating ice come from the Valdez Glacier and come with unimpeded views of the snow-capped Chugach Mountains in the distance. An area definitely worth experiencing while in Valdez. You’ll be able to see the actual glacier from the water while kayaking.Accommodation - Valdez KOA Journey
Day 3: Valdez/McCarthy
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. There will be stops along the way to take in the beauty of this vast landscape.Activity - Liberty falls is a powerful cascade that bursts through a slot in bedrock and plunges 20 ft down into Liberty Creek. The recreation site is just off the scenic highway to McCarthy and you can hear the constant roar of the falls from the wooded area. It’s a great landmark to stop and visit on the way to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.Activity - During the drive there will be plenty of stopping along highway 10 to experience the amazing vistas along the Copper River. Then you'll see some of the fish wheels in action. They are powered by the river current and date back to the Gold Rush as an innovative way to scoop the migrating salmon from the water and place them into a large bin for processing. More than one million Pacific salmon travel up the Copper River each year to their spawning grounds and it happens from late spring into mid summer and is quite a sight to see.Accommodation - Glacier View Campground
Day 4: McCarthy
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Walk the Bonanza Mine Trail, a fairly strenuous walk that follows the ridges and tram lines to the old mine. Enjoy the magnificent panoramas of the Chugach Mountains, Mt Blackburn and the Kennecott Glacier along the way. From the ridge above the mine there are some spectacular views across to the University Range in the St Elias Mountains. The hike is about 4.5 miles one way with an elevation gain of 3800ft.Activity - Enjoy time to explore this park on foot or from the air. Wrangell-St Elias National Park is located in the eastern region of south-central Alaska. The Chugach, Wrangell, and St Elias mountain ranges converge here in what is often referred to as the 'Mountain Kingdom of North America'. It is the largest national park in the US at six times the size of Yellowstone.Accommodation - Glacier View Campground
Day 5: McCarthy
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Today enjoy time for optional activities like guided ice walk tour, a visit to the Kennicott Mills Town on a guided tour, a scenic flight in the national park, or a rafting trip.Accommodation - Glacier View Campground
Day 6: McCarthy/Glennallen
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - As you drive along the scenic highway from McCarthy to Glennallen the group will make stops along the road where there are access roads or short trails that lead to lakes, streams, and other fishing holes. Once at the Copper Visitor Centre you can take shorter hikes in the area and wander along the beautiful viewing platform at the visitor centre itself.Activity - Visit the Copper Visitor Center in Glennallen and enjoy the exhibits there, view the park film, hike some nature trails, and go to the bookstore.Accommodation - Gakona Lodge
Day 7: Glennallen/Anchorage
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- 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 will do 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.
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From
AUD $3479
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 13 Jul 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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