Day in Talkeetna Tour

Offered by Planet Earth Adventures, LLC In Anchorage, Alaska

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About us

“Planet Earth Adventures is the result of a simple dream . . . Show people the best of Alaska and have fun doing it. Plain and Simple”

We understand that our guests have a choice of tour operators to choose from when arranging their trip to Alaska. We are committed to providing you with high-quality tours. We take care of all of the details so you don't have to. If touring in a large group isn't for you and the idea of driving yourself doesn't appeal, a small group tour might be just the answer. As part of a smaller group, you'll experience a totally new style of travel, a different kind of attitude. It’s like being on vacation with a group of friends, like-minded travelers that you can share your day-to-day travel experiences. We'll go the extra mile to make sure you have the ultimate Alaskan experience. That's because our passionate and dedicated staff will quickly get to know your preferences and special interests, then spoil you with special detours off the beaten track to incorporate memorable little treats.

Explore the “must-see” areas of Alaska as well as some of the special, lesser-known areas. Embark on an extraordinary journey through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. At the end of your journey, you’ll leave Alaska with new friendships and treasured memories that will last a lifetime!

What we'll do

The town of Talkeetna is one of the best keep secrets in Alaska. Charming and full of high-adventure for every taste!*

Depart Anchorage and drive north through the community of Wasilla and the Matanuska Valley on your way to Talkeetna. Weather permitting you could see Mount Denali on the way to Talkeetna. Your knowledgeable driver/Alaskan guide will offer tour commentary along the way.

Arriving in Talkeetna you will take a step back in time. The town of Talkeetna is one of the best keep secrets in Alaska. Many of its buildings date back to the early 1900's and most are listed in the National Historic Register.

Here, you can take a stroll through Downtown Talkeetna at your own pace. Take a picture in front of the “Welcome to Beautiful Downtown Talkeetna” sign at the beginning of Main Street or walk to the end of Main Street which drops you right down to the Talkeetna River. Skip some rocks, take a load off, and on a clear day soak in the panoramic view of the Alaska Range.

Go explore Talkeetna’s little shops (lots of art, lots of gifts). Sit down in the Village Park with an Alaska-sized ice cream or coffee treat and watch people go by. Have a snack or a big meal at one of the eateries.

While in Talkeetna, you also have optional activities (arranged separately.) We have listed two of the most popular activities offered here. Choose from an amazing scenic flight over the Alaska Range and Denali or a guided ATV Tour to a historic homestead.

#1 Optional Denali & Alaska Range Scenic Flight
As your flight departs Talkeetna, you begin to see how the last ice age has shaped the land. Moments later, you enter a world of rugged high mountain peaks and wide glacier filled valleys. You take and fly within six miles of Denali’s summit.

Touch down for a glacier landing at the Sheldon Amphitheater on Ruth Glacier. Enjoy the stillness of the mountains broken only by the far off rumble of distant rock and ice slides. Step out on the glacier and put your footprints in the snow. As you stand among the granite peaks, you will understand the immense scale of the mountains surrounding you. Photograph the towering peaks that surround you. Listen to the still found in the mountains. Then lift off from the glacier for your return to Talkeetna.

On your return you will have time for lunch (on your own) in this quaint little town.

#2 Optional ATV & Historic Homestead Tour
Your other Talkeetna experience is thrilling ATV ride with a visit to a historic homestead. This ATV Wilderness Tour offers a narrated tour of Historic Talkeetna and a rare opportunity to visit an original and remote Alaskan Homestead. On this narrated Adventure, you will drive your own ATV through Beautiful Downtown Talkeetna, experience a scenic trail ride to the Historic Homestead. Enjoy a Deli Sandwich, target practice and pan for gold in Wiggle Creek.

Later. we return to Talkeetna for your return trip back to Anchorage. As you travel back to Anchorage you will reflect on all the great sights you took in today!

More about the optional ATV Adventure

- This Alaska Wilderness Tour offers a narrated tour of Historic Talkeetna and a rare opportunity to visit an original and remote Alaskan Homestead.
- Your adventure starts as you drive your own ATV to the Talkeetna Village Airstrip. Here you will learn some of the highlights and lore of Historic Talkeetna.
- We depart Talkeetna and cross the Talkeetna River.
- We will ride five scenic miles on ATV-only trails to the historic family homestead.
- This is a rare opportunity to visit an original Alaskan Homestead, view the original cabin, various implements and tools used by the early day pioneers. Your guide relates to you the hardships and challenges faced during their first winters.
- Next, it is lunch at Dennis' personal cabin on Wiggle Creek at the back quarter of the homestead. After lunch, you'll have time to target practice.
- The fresh air, the silent serenity of the forest and the murmur of Wiggle Creek takes you a million miles away. There is a possibility of seeing Alaska wildlife including bears, fox, moose, bald eagles and wild birds.

What to expect / what's provided

*Duration 8+ hours

*Inclusions

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Airport drop-off also available
- Professional Alaskan Guide
- Deli Lunch included (ATV Tour Option only)
- Snacks & water while on tour vehicle

Cancellation Policy

In the unlikely event that we cancel a trip: you will receive a full refund. CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER: Our trips run rain or shine unless dangerous conditions exist. If you decide not to partake in your scheduled trip with us due to the weather forecast or because it is raining where ever you may be, the refund policies below will apply. If you are at our location, on time for your trip and it is steadily raining more heavily than a drizzle we will happily refund your trip if you do not want to go. You must be at our location at the time of your trip. Our weather is often completely different from even just 10 miles away. A WORD ABOUT REFUND REQUESTS: We are a small company in remote Alaska with only 100 days in the year to make our living. We have one of the most generous Cancellation Policies around; however, we do not issue refunds for last minute cancellations, changes or late arrivals. It will simply be too late for us to fill the spaces that we have set aside for you. Thus, we do not issue refunds for no-shows, changes or cancellations within 72 hours of the trip start time. This applies to, but is not limited to unforeseen circumstances such as unexpected illness, road construction, getting lost or any number of events that could happen. We cannot wait for late arrivals as this is unfair to our guests that are on time for their tour. If you arrive late you may miss your trip even if that group has not departed yet. This is because even though you are there, your checking in and getting ready will delay the rest of the group. Late arrivals who miss their trips will be considered a no-show and will not get a refund for any reason. Late arrivals will also not be rescheduled to another trip without booking and paying for another tour. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, excellent customer service, and the best tours on the Matanuska Glacier. All we ask is that you show up on time for your tour. We strongly recommend travel insurance to cover you in the event of an unexpected delay.

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