Alaska and the Yukon Territory
August 9-27, 2026
PASSPORT REQUIRED
The BEST way to experience Alaska and the Yukon Territory of Canada is by motor coach! Traveling by bus allows everyone a more intimate adventure of “the last frontier,” like no cruise can provide, especially with Tom as your driver. This will be his sixth tour of Alaska!
This is King’s Highway Tours’ longest tour, but timewise it is the shortest because there is SO MUCH to see and do! On this tour we will fly to Calgary, AB from Lubbock the first day. Tom will meet us in the bus at the airport upon our arrival. You will be able to load your main luggage on the bus four days before departure.
Our second day we drive to Edmonton, AB and tour the city, the capital building, and historic parks. After spending the night in Edmonton, we head north to Dawson Creek, BC (the beginning of the Alcan Highway) and visit Walter Wright Pioneer Village, a heritage site which explores the history of the early pioneers who settled around Dawson Creek, up to the Alaska Highway construction period. Continuing north, we overnight in the rugged territory of Yukon; Fort Nelson, BC, Watson Lake, YT (home of the “Sign Post Forest”), Whitehorse, YT, and Beaver Creek, YT on our way to Fairbanks, AK for two nights. Lodging in the Yukon Territory does reflect the ruggedness of the area. We will stop at a couple of wildlife preserves, see historic bridges, gorgeous lakes, rivers and bays, as well as a visit to the North Pole too!
In Fairbanks, AK we will board an authentic steamboat to learn the stories of early prospectors who journeyed to Alaska in search of fortune. We will also witness a live bush pilot demonstration and enjoy scenic views of historic landmarks along the Chena River. Our journey will take us past Trail Breaker Kennel, home to sled dogs, to learn about the legacy of Susan Butcher, the four-time Iditarod champion. Along the way, we will encounter reindeer and see how salmon is prepared for the sled dogs. After docking at Chena Village, we will disembark to experience the traditional lifestyle of early Athabascan people, with lunch provided after our return to Steamboat Landing. That evening we will enjoy an Alaskan salmon bake with a comedy show at the Palace Theatre afterward.
Our next adventure is Denali National Park and Preserve, six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. After touring the visitors center, the park shuttle will drive us along a relatively low-elevation taiga forest that gives way to high alpine tundra and snowy mountains, culminating in North America’s tallest peak, Mount McKinley, the heart of Denali National Park. After overnighting in Denali our adventure continues to Anchorage, AK the next day, with a stop in Wasilla, AK (headquarters for the Iditarod Trail Sled Race). Upon arrival in Anchorage a tour of the ULU Knife Factory is planned, then we will ride the Alyeska Aerial Tram to see breathtaking panoramic views of mountains, hanging glaciers, streams, spruce trees, and an array of wildlife. The next day a step-on guide will give us a tour of the city, as well as take us to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (200-acre sanctuary home to Alaskan wildlife), then everyone will board a boat to cruise along Portage Lake and get an up-close view of the magnificent Portage Glacier!
After overnighting again in Anchorage, our journey shifts back toward Yukon Territory (overnighting in Tok, AK and Haines Junction, YT) on our way to Skagway, AK (“Gateway to the Klondike”), the first incorporated city of Alaska. The next morning, we (and the bus) board a ferry to Juneau, AK, the state’s capital city, and the next day we embark on a day trip from Juneau aboard a luxurious expedition vessel for a journey to Tracy Arm Wilderness Area. We will experience the ultimate Alaskan dream as we cruise through this spectacular wilderness, with a chance to witness the dynamic beauty of its glaciers up close. An onboard naturalist will share stories and insights of the breathtaking landscape of Southeast Alaska’s most stunning fjords. There will be photo opportunities of cobalt-blue icebergs, towering cliffs, majestic waterfalls and abundant wildlife too.
Our last day in Alaska we shuttle to Juneau’s airport and fly to Seattle, WA for the night, then arise early the next morning to fly back to Lubbock.
We will see lots of hidden gems and make many surprise stops on this tour!
The cost is: SINGLE $13,814 per person; DOUBLE $11,270 per person; TRIPLE $10,462. A $300 non-refundable PER PERSON deposit reserves your space (and goes toward your trip cost). A $6000 PER PERSON deposit is due no later than May 11, 2026, with the remainder due no later than July 1, 2026.
$25 fee on all late payments
Cost includes transportation, airfare, lodging, breakfast each morning, three lunches, two dinners, activities/guides, and a flash drive of the photos taken on the trip.
Any refunds are dependent on King’s Highway pre-paid obligations. Thirty days or less from departure there are no refunds available unless someone takes your place.
We highly recommend you purchase travel insurance.
Call 806-787-5346 or email office@travelkingshighway.com to sign up!
