15-Days Wyoming-Montana-Alaska

15-DAY ITINERARY

Wyoming-Montana-
Alaska

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Arrive in Jackson, Wyoming

Afternoon arrival
Grocery shop in Jackson
Check-in at lodging
Jacksonhole Rodeo, 7:00 p.m.

02/

Yellowstone - South Entrance

Depart at 6:30 a.m. to beat crowds
Old Faithful
Grand Prismatic Spring
Drive through Hayden Valley
Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
Drive back to AirBnB

03/

Teton Valley, Idaho

Horseback ride with Dry Ridge Outfitters
Stop at Victor Emporium for Huckleberry Shake

04/

Grand Teton National Park

Arrive at Dawn for Best Photos
Mormon Row Photos
Taggart Lake Loop - 3.8m hike
Jenny Lake & Inspiration Point - 1.8m
Visitor Center
Dinner in Downtown Jackson

TIP: Grocery shop first if you are staying at our recommended AirBnB as there are no nearby stores

TIP: Beat the crowds by arriving super early at the Park. You'll be glad when you're resting back at your AirBnB later instead of being stuck in traffic.

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Big Sky, Montana

Drive to Big Sky, Montana
Hike Beehive Basin - 7.1 miles
Drive to Gallatin/Bozeman
Grocery Shop
Check into AirBnB

06/

Day with Montana Whitewater on Gallatin River

Ziplining in the morning
Brown Bag Lunch
Whitewater rafting in the afternoon

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Yellowstone - North Entrance

Leave 6:30 a.m. from Gallatin/Bozeman
Drive through Lamar Valley and back
Hike Bunsen Peak - 4.4 m
Mammoth Hot Springs
Ice Cream at Mammoth Historic District

08/

Travel Day - Flight to Alaska

Fly to Anchorage, Alaska, from Bozeman, Montana
Rent car and drive 2 hours to Seward, Alaska
Grocery shop
Check-in to AirBnB

TIP: When we went in June the water is still cold. They provide wetsuits that keep you warm but bring lots of layers for afterwards.

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TIP: Leave early to get best views of wildlife in Lamar Valley.

TIP: If you're staying at our recommended Air BnB, buy S'mores ingredients for the outdoor fire pit.

09/

Seward, Alaska

Travel by train to Hallstatt, Austria
Walk the town take in the picturesque town
Take a funicular to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Skywalk
Salt Mines Tour
Rent a boat on Lake Hallstatt

10/

Kenai Fjords Boat Trip

Depart from Seward, Alaska
8.5 hour boat trip with Major Marine
Fjords, Northwestern Glacier and Wildlife

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Hike Seward then Drive to Homer

Hike Tonsina Creek Trail in Seward -3.4 m
Drive to Homer, Alaska
Grocery Shop
Check-in AirBnB
Visit Homer Spit

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Kachemak Bay State Park

Charter a boat from Homer to Kachemak State Park
Hike to Glacier Lake - 8 m
Dinner in Homer

TIP: Our recommended Air BnB has an amazing view. Enjoy some downtime at this well-equipped stay.

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Kayak Kachemak Bay then Drive to Girdwood

Charter a boat to Kachemak State Park
Kayak Kachemak Bay
Drive to Girdwood to stay near Whittier

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Day in Whittier, then drive to Anchorage

Hike Portage Pass - 4.2 m
Stroll through town of Whittier
Drive to Anchorage
Visit Alaska Native Heritage Center
Check-in Air BnB
Dinner in Anchorage

15/

Day Trip to Wasilla &
Talkeetna

Visit Iditarod Museum in Wasilla
Walk through quant town of Talkeetna
Dinner in Anchorage
Travel home, night flight or next morning early

TIP: Whittier is tiny with very limited lodging. We stayed just outside in the town of Girdwood. Don't forget to time your entrance/exit from Whittier with the train schedule.