Denali and Wrangell-St.Elias NPs, with moderate hikes

Mile 237 Highway 3,Denali Park AK 99755

02 July, 2021

Description

Let's take the long weekend to visit Alaska and hike Denali National Park's alpine lakes and spruce forests... Let's take the long weekend to visit Alaska and hike Denali National Park's alpine lakes and spruce forests, get delighted with the beautiful blooms of some of 650 species of flowering plants that fill the park in summer, and get a glimpse at the highest mountain peak in North America, Denali. July weather in this area is mild with day average temperatures 68 degree F. See updates of weather forecasts at: https://bit.ly/342j8Ft * 3.5days/3nights trip for a small group of 6 explorers. * The starting and ending point is Fairbanks, AK. * Level of activities: Easy to Intermediate. Hotel accommodations in Fairbanks, AK. All locations in this event follow safety requirements by the state. Clothes and gear recommended: * good hiking shoes, * warm jacket for evenings, be ready to layer up, * hiking poles if you used to them, * consider hydration bladder for hikes, * sunglasses, * sunscreen, * hat, * swimming suite, cap, flip-flops to relax at hotel's pool, * for personal protection: mask, carry-on sanitizer, gloves (by your choice.) TENTATIVE Cost $560. (FINALLY UPDATED NO LATER THAN 1 MONTH BEFORE THE START DAY.) What is included: * 3days/3nights stay in 2-people occupancy non-smoking room (two queen beds in room.) Rooms have coffee-making machine, small fridge, free wi-fi, outdoor swimming pool, * Breakfasts at the hotels, * Transportation by minivan (like Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand or similar) covering approx. 600 mi of road-tripping total, * Park entrance fees, * Guided hikes in all days. What is NOT included: * Getting to Fairbanks, AK, * Meals, snacks, water. Eating Options (up to the participants): 1. For dinners: a few days before the trip confirmed participants will be provided with a list of places nearby our location at the end of each day. Participants can decide according to their preferences and then the organizer will make reservations for dinners. Reservations in advance time are needed now because most restaurants have limited admission due to covid. 2. For lunches: it's recommended that participants have sandwiches/packed meals for lunch (driving for grocery shopping will be provided as well as for to/from dinner locations.) This will allow to save daylight time for activities in the parks instead of ordering and waiting for food. 3. Breakfasts are in hotel, starting 6am, provided in individual wrapping. Sunrise: 3:15am. Sunset: 12:30am. Everyday we want to start off from the hotel at 7 am or 7:30am, or 8am as the latest. If you are a nigh owl, please try to adjust yourself for an earlier getup during the trip - the purpose of it is to use more of daylight at winter time for activities. No refunds after June 27th. But, if you (or we) are able to find other person to take your spot the refund will be given in full. We will try the best to handle personal requests and situations. Reserve ASAP and feel free to comment/message with any questions!