Region Overviews: Alaska Travel Guide: Overview
More than just a state, the “Last Frontier” lives up to its reputation as one of the world’s last great wild places.
Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 9+ | Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Family — Teens & Kids
6 days 5 nights
Activity Level: 1-3
Casual Hotels
From: $4,399 - $4,649 pp dbl occ
($1,000 - $1,050 for sgl occ) plus 6% tax
Share in an incredible family vacation. Join together for the hike of a lifetime to the toe of Exit Glacier and alongside the Harding Icefield. Kids experience the life of a dogsledding team and learn more about this native tradition. Keep your eyes peeled for moose during our bike rides and sea otters during a cruise on Prince William Sound. Get ready for a great Alaskan adventure!
Start/End Anchorage
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Welcome to Alaska! Kick off the trip cycling along bike paths with the surrounding mountains as your backdrop | Enjoy stunning vistas of Turnagain Arm and the Chugach Mountains as we make our way to the little town of Girdwood | Hike along Winner Creek surrounded by America’s northernmost rain forest | Raise a toast to the beginning of our Alaskan adventure.
This stylish hotel with an aerial tram to the top of Mount Alyeska has earned accolades from Travel + Leisure. (pool, spa)
Search for glaciers and marine mammals while cruising through Prince William Sound | Journey south to the Kenai Peninsula, a wonderland of rugged mountains, glaciers, fjords and lakes | In Kenai Fjords National Park, kids hike to the toe of Exit Glacier, meet some of the famed Iditarod race's canine participants and explore the Alaska SeaLife Center, home to sea lions, Alaskan king crabs, puffins and other marine wildlife | Adults embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trek with spectacular views of the vast Harding Icefield, where glacial ice extends as far as the eye can see | Look out for mountain goats, moose and marmots!
An Alaskan wilderness retreat with contemporary finishes nestled in the woods of the striking Resurrection River Valley.
Travel to Homer and bike along a route with jaw-dropping views of Cook Inlet and the volcanoes of the Alaska Range | Harbor seals and sea lions make frequent appearances outside our waterfront hotel at the end of the Homer Spit, a narrow finger of land jutting into stunning Kachemak Bay | A water taxi takes us across the bay to circumnavigate Yukon Island by kayak | Watch for harbor seals, porpoises and sea otters | Explore a local homestead, complete with furry animals, herbs, art and views of Kachemak Bay.
Commune with eagles, otters and seals where land meets sea on Kachemak Bay.
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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Our Private Trips are best for groups of 6 or more. We suggest joining a scheduled trip.
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Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
The biking terrain we encounter ranges from level to rolling with a few steep longer climbs and descents (family routes avoid the longest climbs and descents for the kids). The hike to Harding Icefield is very demanding, due to its steep rocky terrain and the likelihood of encountering snow. Unpredictable mountain weather can make hiking and biking conditions more challenging.
Backroads is an Authorized Permittee of the National Park Service.
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
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A proven classic, this custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.
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Keep pace or zip ahead, pedaling with an electric boost. This bike provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
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Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture its own line of kid's bikes. While the wheels might be small, the performance is big—it's the perfect choice for kids. On our Family Trips, you'll find 20" and 24" bikes.
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The Burley Kazoo trailer bike, for children up to 85 pounds, attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort! It's ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Alaska is a land of rustic and rugged beauty, and while Backroads has selected the best properties in the places we visit, simplicity and comfort outweigh elegance and luxury in this great state. Generally speaking, service in Alaska can seem slow and casual when compared with the high standards of service found on other Backroads trips. Patience, a sense of humor and appreciation for the cultural differences that abound in this population-sparse setting will help you make the most of your experience.
More than just a state, the “Last Frontier” lives up to its reputation as one of the world’s last great wild places.
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