Tour Essentials
From sea to sky, witness the endless wildlife and dramatic landscape of America's northern jewel! Join us as we uncover the majestic landscapes of British Columbia and Alaska. See
Travel Details
- Departs from: Departure San Francisco on Friday evening. Departures from Eugene, Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver are on the Saturday following the Friday night departure from San Francisco.
- Departure times: Varied
- Duration: 27 Days
- Starts in: San Francisco
- Ends in: Anchorage, AK.
What to bring:
- Camera
- Towel
- Sleeping Bag
- Packed Lunch
- Light Refreshments
- Rucksack
- Insect Repellant
- Hat
- Sunblock
- Swimwear
- Comfortable Footwear
- Change of Clothes
- Warm Clothing
- Waterproof Clothing
- This trip is one way to Anchorage. The cost of return airfare from Anchorage to your final destination is not included.
Included in price:
- Breakfast
- Entry Fees
- Hotel / Hostel Pickup
- There is an additional $605 food fund and parks fee due, along with the final balance 3 weeks before departure.
- The food fund will cover approximately 70% of meals.
- We recommend that you bring about $200 or more per week for additional expenses such as meals in town, laundry, pay-showers, kayak or raft trips (optional), special side trips, fishing licenses, film and souvenirs. While there are cool free/cheap activities everywhere we go (mainly hiking), since this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, you will probably want to take at least one or two side trips.
Tour Itinerary
After heading north from our departure points in San Francisco, Portland and Seattle we'll cross into the majestic terrain of British Columbia. Ponder the scientific magic of geothermal activity while you soak in Canyon hot springs, stretch your legs on a hike on the Balu Pass Trail in Glacier National Park, and pitch your tent on the shores of the exquisite Lake Louise near Bow River.
Spot wildlife or just enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery during a drive to Banff National Park where you can hike along the dramatic catwalks above the cascading pools of Johnston Canyon to impressive waterfalls. Then compare river gorges when you explore the spectacular 165 foot sheer limestone walls of Maligne Canyon while visiting Jasper National Park.
We'll travel through the vast wilderness of pristine mountains on the Icefields Parkway, and wind our way through the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks. Get close to the ice age and take a hike to Kathryn Glacier before searching for your spirit animal in one of the 13 original totem poles in the first nation village of Kispiox.
In Prince Rupert we'll begin a series of panoramic ferry rides that glide through the Inside Passage, the waterway formed by the impressive force of massive glaciers millions of years ago. Keep your camera handy as we wind our way around lush islands and magnificent fjords, as this is home to orcas, humpback whales, bald eagles, dall porpoise and the bears that prowl the nearby shore.
On our overnight stop in Peterburg, you'll have time to stroll the coast to Sandy Beach, check out the tide pools, try your hand at deciphering pictographs or hike from the Raven's Roost Trailhead for a spectacular view before we head back to the ferry and continue onward to the capitol of Alaska, Juneau.
Although this is the end of the Caribou Crawler segment, after a brief respite in Juneau the bus will continue to experience more of this incredible Alaskan journey on the Alaskan Denali Dream adventure.
You will be staying in a hotel of your choice in Juneau, but In general we do not recommend making advance reservations for lodging etc unless they are refundable. Your drivers will be happy to give you tips on Juneau lodging prior to arrival.
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Cancellation Policy
- In the event of cacellation the deposit paid is non refundable.
- Failure to make cancellations 24 hours before the commencement of the tour will result in FULL PAYMENT being taken from the credit card.
