Alaska Family Journey: Wilderness Explorer

This small-group tour by G Adventures navigates some of Alaska’s most significant natural landmarks over eight nights. Starting with a welcome at the joining hotel, the journey includes visits to Denali and Kenai Fjords National Parks, where the 24-hour summer daylight allows extended explorations. In Denali National Park, expect to search for the resident 'big five': grizzlies, moose, caribou, Dall sheep and wolves, often spotted from the transit bus that takes you deep into the wilderness.

The itinerary also offers a cruise along the Kenai Fjords where glaciers reach the sea, plus time in Girdwood and at the Alaska SeaLife Center, where sea otters and puffins bring the local marine world to life. Educational activities such as the Husky Homestead introduce the traditions of mushing, while the Alaska Native Heritage Center provides cultural insights. Long driving days are part of the tour’s rhythm, reflecting the vast distances across the Alaskan wilderness.

Accommodation is in hotels with standard amenities, sometimes without elevators, and included meals vary to allow some choice. The trip is designed for families with children aged seven and over and includes local guides as well as National Geographic Expedition Leaders. Travel between sites is mostly by van; with an emphasis on straightforward, unpretentious enjoyment of Alaska’s wide-open spaces.