Alaska Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-2
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Casual & Premiere Hotels
Alaska Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-2
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
Casual & Premiere Hotels
2026: Jun-Aug 2027: Jul-Aug
Dolce Tempo Journey Among Mountains, Coastline & Wildlife
Explore Alaska's rugged landscapes as we hike, raft and kayak, experiencing it at a relaxed pace by land and sea. From a hideaway in the Chugach Mountains to a chic retreat at the base of Mount Alyeska, the great outdoors is always just a step away.
Highlights
- Find awe in the rushing rivers, snowcapped mountains and calving glaciers of Kenai Fjords and the Chugach Mountains
- In the world’s northernmost rain forest, ferns blanket the forest floor and spruce and hemlock trees weave a canopy overhead
- Hop a scenic train into the wilderness, then raft among the sculptural glaciers of Spencer Lake
- Cruise Prince William Sound, keeping your eyes peeled for humpback whales, sea otters, seals and bald eagles
- From gold rush towns and Nordic spas to boreal forests and blue-hued glaciers, bask in the many wonders of southern Alaska
Start/End Anchorage
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Alaska! Journey north from Anchorage to get your first glimpse of the state's untamed and expansive wilderness • Marvel at glacially carved valleys, boreal forest and rushing rivers • Visit Independence Mine State Historical Park, an abandoned gold mine in the Talkeetna Mountains, and discover Alaska’s fascinating gold-mining history • Hike at your own pace through green meadows to the turquoise Gold Cord Lake, nestled into a glacial cirque
Night 1
Best Western Lake Lucille Inn provides a straightforward, comfortable stay with views across Lake Lucille toward the surrounding Chugach mountains. Guest rooms and common spaces are comfortable and simple, and the large outdoor deck overlooking the lake is a great place to spot wildlife like bald eagles.
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Days 2-3
Meet bears, moose, bald eagles and wolves at a wildlife conservation and rehabilitation center • The sound of water accompanies you on a leisurely hike through a forest to the rushing deluge of Winner Creek Gorge • Enjoy a scenic train ride on Alaska Railroad’s Glacier Discovery Train into Chugach National Forest • Float along picturesque waters as professional river guides row next to icebergs on Spencer Lake • Settle into Girdwood, an only-in-Alaska novelty: a ski town by the sea • Enjoy the world-class Nordic spa, saltwater pool and surrounding hiking trails at our chic retreat.
Nights 2-3
Set at the base of Mount Alyeska in Girdwood, Alyeska Resort pairs contemporary mountain style with expansive views of the surrounding Chugach Mountains. An aerial tram climbs from the resort to the upper slopes, offering views of the surrounding wilderness. Recognized in Travel + Leisure's World's Best awards, the chateau-inspired resort is known for its Nordic spa and saltwater pool. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
Days 4-6
Prince William Sound, one of Alaska's most famous waterways with a vast unspoiled coastline, sets the stage for an amazing glacier cruise • Amid a stunning mountain backdrop, glide past towering tidewater glaciers and walk along a rocky shoreline • Say hello to a wonderland of rugged peaks, glaciers, fjords and lakes in the Kenai Peninsula • Ideally located between mountains and sea, quaint Seward offers a serving of welcome hospitality in the Last Frontier • Journey through Resurrection River Valley to the remarkable Kenai Fjords National Park • Be wowed by Exit Glacier, a slow moving river of dramatic blue ice • Look out for mountain goats, moose and marmots—just a few of the many species that call this park home • Raise a toast to our epic Alaskan adventure at our farewell dinner • Kayak atop the pristine waters of Resurrection Bay • Watch for sea otters, harbor seals, eagles and salmon in their natural habitat, just outside our hotel's front door.
Nights 4-5
Surrounded by spruce forests on the banks of the Resurrection River, Seward Windsong Lodge offers a lodge-style retreat a few minutes' drive from downtown Seward. Guest rooms and common areas emphasize comfort and quiet, with easy access to the surrounding landscape.
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
This trip has an activity level range of 1-2
The hiking routes on this trip pass through forests, ridges and coastline, with terrain ranging from gently rolling to hilly with several longer and steeper climbs. Hiking trails include uneven sections, with roots, mud, rocks and other obstacles. The hike to Harding Icefield in particular can be challenging due to its steep rocky terrain and the likelihood of encountering snow. Sturdy hiking shoes with ankle support are appropriate for this trip. Backroads is an Authorized Permittee of the National Park Service.
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What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Alaska is a land of rustic and rugged beauty, and the hotels on this trip are much simpler than is typical of Backroads lodging. Properties are built to withstand the harsh Alaska weather and have minimal seasonal renovations. Service standards at the hotels and restaurants on this trip can seem slow and casual when compared with the more refined hospitality found on other Backroads trips.
Alaska’s cuisine is characterized by an emphasis on simple, hearty dishes ideal for Alaska’s cool climate and adventurous lifestyle. Meals often reflect the state’s limited growing season and rely primarily on local ingredients like fresh seafood, unique offerings such as bison and game meats, and berry-driven summer desserts and jams. This means less variety as compared to most other regions, and please note that options for vegetarian, vegan and low-carb meals may be limited and substitutions may not be available.
Alaska’s variable winters make it a unique and special place to visit. For that reason, our itinerary may change based on the prior winter and road and trail status. The opening of Independence Mine and hikes in the Hatcher Pass area may not open until mid-July. If Hatcher Pass is not open we will hike at Eagle River Nature Center.
Dates & Prices
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