Alaska Explorer Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Prep

• Arrive in Fairbanks.

• Welcome dinner, bike orientation, safety briefing, gear check.

• Overnight in Fairbanks or North Pole.

Day 2: North Pole to Tok

• Morning briefing, bike pairing.

• Ride from North Pole to Tok, covering 200 miles of paved roads.

• Experience the Tanana River, Delta Junction, Harding/Birch Lake, and the iconic pipeline.

• Overnight at Thompson's Eagle Claw Motorcycle Campground.

Day 3: Tok to Eagle

• Embark on the legendary Taylor Highway to Chicken.

• Immerse yourself in the Klondike Gold Rush history.

• Enjoy stunning views of the Yukon River in Eagle.

• Overnight at Falcon Inn, Eagle.

Day 4: Eagle to Tok

• Retrace your steps along the Taylor Highway.

• Opportunity for additional exploration or relaxation.

• Overnight at Thompson's Eagle Claw Motorcycle Campground.

Day 5: Tok to Glennallen

• Ride the Tok Cutoff to Glennallen, with stunning views of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

• Optional side trip to Nabesna Road for added adventure.

• Overnight camping near Glennallen.

Day 6: Glennallen to McCarthy/Kennicott

• Journey along the Copper River Highway to Chitina.

• Continue on McCarthy Road to the historic mining town of McCarthy.

• Explore the remnants of the Kennicott Copper Mine.

• Overnight camping in McCarthy.

Day 7: McCarthy to Valdez

• Ride the Richardson Highway through Thompson Pass.

• Experience the stunning coastal scenery of Valdez.

• Overnight camping in Valdez.

Day 8: Guest Exploration Day in Valdez

• Enjoy a day of leisure in Valdez.

• Explore glaciers, go whale watching, or relax by the harbor.

• Overnight camping in Valdez.

Day 9: Valdez to Paxson Lake

• Ride north on the Richardson Highway to Paxson.

• Enjoy stunning mountain views and the opportunity to fish.

  • If you wish to fish, you will need to purchase an Alaska fishing license before we depart for our adventure.

• Overnight camping at Paxson Lake.

Day 10: Paxson Lake to Denali Park

• Cross the scenic Denali Highway, offering breathtaking vistas.

• Encounter the Maclaren and Susitna River crossings.

• Overnight camping near Denali National Park.

Day 11: Guest Exploration Day in Denali

• Explore Denali National Park with various activities.

• Options include bus tours, flightseeing, ATV tours, ziplining, or sled dog experiences.

• Overnight camping near Denali National Park.

Day 12: Denali to North Pole

• Ride the final stretch back to North Pole through the Tanana Valley and the hills of the Parks Highway.

• Farewell BBQ cookout, pictures, adventure debrief, and celebration.

• Departures.