Marissa Massa

Cirillo Travel Group, LLC

Alaska - 9-Day Kenai & Denali National Parks Escorted Small Group

Kenai to Denali: Alaska National Parks Adventure

 

 2026 Departures & Spots Available

  • June 2nd  -  6 Available
  • June 11th  -  Sold Out
  • June 23rd  -  4 Available
  • July 14th  -  3 Available
  • August 4th  -  Sold out
  • August 13th  -  10 Available
  • August 25th  -  8 Available
  • September 3rd  -  6 Available 

 

Alaska is magical, and we want everyone to know why! Salmon Berry Travel & Tours was founded on our passion for all Alaska offers and the desire to show others how much fun it can be in any season! We didn’t want to be just another tour company. Our vision was to be authentic, welcoming visitors to our state with genuine hospitality. 

Alaska Cruises are top of mind for many people when they think of traveling to Alaska. However, this small group guided land tour provides a customizable experience you’ll be talking about for the rest of your life. We are in the business of making memories! There are so many Alaska cruise alternatives that you won’t want to miss. While views of the terrain from a distance on a ship make lovely pictures, it can’t compare to an up-close and personal experience. You can’t truly experience Alaska without seeing our native plants and wildlife or meeting our local residents. 

What You’ll See

It would not be easy to list everything you can see on your Alaska vacation; however, we can give you a few examples of what your group of up to 12 guests can experience:

  • Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise
  • Experience Denali National Park your way! We will customize your free day in Denali to best meet your travel style!
  • The 200-acre natural habitat Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
  • Iconic Alaska Railroad in GoldStar dome car seating

And much more! There is so much to see near your hotels in Anchorage, Kenai Fjords National Park, Talkeetna and Denali National Park with many options for shopping and dining.

Where You’ll Stay

We have picked some of our favorite accommodations for our multi-day tours to enhance your trip. A couple of our customer favorites are:

  • Copper Whale Inn – This historic Anchorage hotel was built in 1939, only 24 years after Alaska was founded. It was the first architecturally designed home in the area. The Copper Whale Inn offers 15 rooms for your rest. 
  • Harbor 360 Hotel – Located directly on the Seward Small Boat Harbor, this locally-owned waterfront hotel in Seward, each room has two queen beds. 
  • Talkeetna Cabins– Located in downtown Talkeetna, these locally-owned cabins in Talkeetna have wonderful access to restaurants, shops and the river for views of the Alaska Range!
  • Denali Bluffs/Denali Grande Located on Sugarloaf Mountain at the entrance to Denali National Park

Why Choose Salmon Berry Travel & Tours

Our guides do a great job of sharing not only the history of Alaska, but point out areas of interest along the way as well as share personal stories of life in Alaska. We want you to understand the place and the people that make Alaska such a great place to travel (and live!) We can answer any questions you may have about your travels and provide you with help to fill your free time if desired! Please take a look at our About Us page to learn a little more about who we are and what we are all about. We are all local Alaskan guides – we not only give great tours of Alaska but also own our own small fleet of touring vehicles. We take pride in sharing Alaska with visitors in a thoughtful and unique way – our goal is that each guest will get to #FindYourAlaska! Not only do we want to feature our beautiful state, but we want to do it with your safety and the care of the natural habitat in mind. 
 

Safety

You can rest easy knowing that we are fully insured. Safety is important to us for our employees and guests, so we ensure that our drivers are trained and licensed for commercial travel. We want you to enjoy your trip without concern. We also stay current on and observe all recommended safety protocols. 

Sustainability

Our trip throughout Alaska are designed to keep Alaska as clean and beautiful as we found it so that generations can enjoy it. We have adopted several eco-friendly initiatives and partnered with the Tour Green Program from the Renewable Energy Alaska Project, the Beluga Whale Alliance and are Adventure Green Certified by the Alaska Travel Industry Association. We live, work and play here, and it’s important to all of us to be responsible stewards of this land and preserve our natural resources.

 

ITINERARY

Day One

Welcome to Alaska! Fly directly into Anchorage to start your adventures- take a taxi/uber car service into downtown Anchorage for your overnight stay at one of our favorite accommodations. This boutique-style hotel is located in downtown Anchorage, within walking distance of our favorite shops and eateries and the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail!

Please meet your guide at 5:45pm at the Copper Whale Inn lobby. We will walk two blocks to our welcome dinner from here.

Today includes: Overnight Anchorage at the Copper Whale Inn, Welcome Dinner at Glacier Brewhouse (D)

Day Two

City Tour of Anchorage with hike in the Chugach State Park (included!) or you can add another Alaska National Park or one of the exciting optional excursions below…

  • Bear Viewing at Lake Clark National Park or Katmai National Park ($$$$)
  • Glacier Hike on the Matanuska Glacier ($$, not available on Wednesday or Sunday)
  • Kayak & Hike at Eklutna Lake ($$)
  • Bike Tour along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail ($)
  • Alaska Bush Plane flightseeing tour ($$)
  • Helicopter glacier dog sledding with 6-time Iditarod Champion kennel, Dallas Seavey Racing ($$$)
 

Today includes: City Tour with Chugach State Park hike or optional excursion add on, Overnight Anchorage at the Copper Whale Inn (B)

Day Three

This morning check-in for the train south to Seward. Ride in GoldStar Service enjoying dome car seating, two adult beverages (guests over 21 years of age), breakfast in the GoldStar dining car, and access to the open-air viewing platform. Don’t miss the best leg of the Alaska Railroad, and riding in GoldStar will ensure secure access to upper-level seating. Don’t worry about your bags – your local guide will ensure you & your luggage arrive at the hotel this afternoon!

Upon arrival into Seward, take a day cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park on the 6-Hour Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise! Learn about the world of whales, wildlife, and glaciers found in Kenai Fjords National Park. At the same time, you view as much scenery, glaciers, and marine wildlife as possible within six hours of sailing on a comfortable tour catamaran. Providing a full narration of your journey, a National Park Ranger will be onboard to point out the spectacular sights and provide information on the area’s ecology, history, and geology. You will spend time in front of the mighty Holgate Glacier and watch for calving, where giant chunks of glacial ice break off and crash into the water. A deli lunch is included onboard.

Today includes: Alaska Railroad’s GoldStar dome car service from Anchorage to Seward, Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise, Overnight Seward at Harbor 360 Hotel (B, L)

Day Four

Make the most of your trip to Alaska – do you want to go fishing? Go on an area hike? Drive a dog sled team? Seward city tour with the Alaska Sealife Center? Kayak along the coastline?

Let us know how we can make your free day in Seward memorable– choose from one of the optional excursions!

  • Kayaking Resurrection Bay ($$)
  • Saltwater Fishing Charter ($$$)
  • SeaLife Center Admission or Behind the Scenes experience($)
  • Glacier Hike at Exit Glacier ($$)
  • SUP at Bear Glacier ($$$)
  • Summer Dog Sledding Tour with Ididaride Sled Dog Tours ($$)
  • Tour of Seward with a local hike (included!)

Today includes: local hike in Seward or optional add on activity, Overnight Seward at Harbor 360 Hotel (B)

Day Five 

Following your pick-up from your hotel, sit back with your luggage secured in our comfortable and clean sprinter vans as your Alaskan driver guides you northbound on the Seward Highway! Your trip from Seward to Talkeetna includes a complete tour through the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center tour, lunch at a local eatery, and scenic photo-stops along the way! Look out for alpine scenery, hanging glaciers, and potential wildlife!

Today includes: Tour & Transfer from Seward to Talkeetna, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Overnight Talkeetna Cabin (B, L)

Day Six 

After breakfast, choose your own adventure in Talkeetna!

*Denali Flight with glacier landing ($$$)
*Dryland Dog Sledding with AK Sled Dog Tours ($$)
*River Fishing with Phantom Charters ($$)
*Zipline Tour ($$)
*Jetboat Adventure ($)
*Tour of Talkeetna with hike (included!)

Today includes: local hike in Talkeetna or optional add-on activity, Overnight Talkeetna Cabin (B)

Day Seven

After breakfast, your Salmon Berry Tours guide will transport you to Denali National Park. We will make photo stops en route and enjoy a hike & picnic lunch (included!) at Denali State Park.

Today includes: Tour & Transfer from Talkeetna to Denali, Hike & Picnic at Denali State Park, Overnight Denali (B, L)

Day Eight

Today includes a bus tour into Denali National Park! Everyone has different reasons for visiting the park and ways they like to travel. Today is the 6+ bus tour into the park, plus time at your leisure. A snack lunch is included on your bus tour.

During your day, consider adding one of the following tours available or relax at the front country and explore by foot the trails that make Denali National Park so special.

  • Nenana River Rafting Tour ($$)
  • Denali Frontcountry Hike with Local Guide ($$)
  • Denali ATV Tour ($$)
  • Jeep Tour on the Denali Highway ($$)
  • Flightseeing Tour into Denali National Park ($$$)
  • Photography Tour ($$)
  • Zipline Canopy Tour ($$)
  • Park Headquarters & Savage River Hike (park pass included!)

 

Today includes: Park Tour in Denali (operated by NPS Doyon/Aramark Joint Venture bus service) Overnight Denali (B, L)

Day Nine

Enjoy a farewell brunch at a local eatery in Denali before we travel south to Anchorage! Today we will make restroom stops and stretch our legs and get our last look at Alaska together. Upon arrival in Anchorage, you’ll be transferred directly to the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, where you will be helped to offload your luggage. Complimentary snacks and water are provided throughout your tour.

Today includes: Farewell Brunch, Tour & Transfer from Denali to Anchorage Airport (arrival 6:00pm) (Br)

NOTE: If meeting another tour departure or overnighting in Anchorage, we will ensure you & your luggage are transferred to check in for your next adventures…

Ask us how to add on a trip to Katmai, Lake Clark or Wrangell-St. Elias National Parks and Preserves to your Alaska National Parks vacation package!

 

2026 Pricing for the Kenai to Denali: Alaska National Parks Adventure

starting at $4882 per person based on Double Occupancy

*Itinerary Subject to change by Viking Cruises.

 

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What's Included:

  • Local Alaskan Guides with water & snacks en route 
  • Maximum 12 guests
  • 2 nights in Anchorage, 2 nights in Seward, 2 nights in Talkeetna, 2 nights in Denali
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise – your best chance to see whales!
  • Bus Tour into Denali National Park
  • Iconic Alaska Railroad in GoldStar Service from Anchorage to Seward with dome car seating & breakfast included
  • Rail Transfers
  • Tour & Transfer from Seward to Talkeetna
  • Meals: Breakfasts (Daily) Lunch (4) Dinner (1)
  • Taxes & fees associated with activities & accommodations
  • All Local Guide Gratuities are Included

What's not included:

  • Flights and US-based Airport Transfers

    • Flights are NOT included in this travel package - they must be booked on your own, directly with the airline. This allows guests to use points/miles or choose their favorite airline. Airline confirmations are shared with Cirillo Travel Group so we can coordinate your transfers as needed. 

    • Flights should be booked landing in ANCHORAGE  (ANC ) Airport before 5:00 PM on your Tour Start Date and departing from ANCHORAGE (ANC ) Airport AFTER 6:00 PM Day 9, unless adding pre/post extensions or early arrival. It is recommended that an additional night in Anchorage be booked if needed.

    •  Please share flight confirmations with cirillotravelgroup@gmail.com as soon as your flights are booked so we may organize your airport transfers. Ideally, flights are booked and provided to Cirillo Travel Group on or before 120 days prior to your tour start date.

  • Arrival Transfer from ANC airport to hotel on Day 1
  • All Meals not listed above
  • Additional Excursions not included in daily itinerary - "Choose Your Own" Available on the next page
  • Trip Insurance (Cirillo Travel Group will provide a trip insurance Add-On included with your booking on the next page. The policy covers the value of this trip and provides Trip cancellation, Trip interruption, and Medical and Dental Coverage.) You can select the policy you'd like or sign to waive insurance.  (Additional Fee)
 

If you would like to extend your time in Alaska pre or post-this tour -  please email Marissa at Cirillo Travel Group to discuss. cirillotravelgroup@gmail.com

 
 

 **Cirillo Travel Group strongly recommends travelers' passports be valid for six (6) months or more after your date of entry for all international travel.  

 

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Exclusive Pricing *Based on Double Occupancy

Per Traveler - Shared Room - $4882.00
 

 $250 Non-refundable Deposit Per Person Due at Booking 

50% Deposit Due Within 30 Days of Booking

Final Payment Due: 60 Days Before Tour Departure*

*Invoice will be updated accordingly after booking


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 **Cirillo Travel Group strongly recommends travelers' passports be valid for six (6) months or more after your date of entry for all international travel.  

 

 

Terms & Conditions & Cancellation policy:

 
By processing your booking and payment, you are agreeing to the below Terms & Conditions
 

Booking Policy: This travel package has a $250 per person nonrefundable deposit required to start the booking process. The 50% deposit balance is due inside 30 days of booking. The remaining balance is processed 60 days prior to travel. 

Multi-Day Itinerary Cancellation Policy:

  • All requests for cancellation must be made via email, to reservations@salmonberrytours.com. 
  • If canceled outside 60 days, a $100 per person fee applies in addition to the $250 per person nonrefundable deposit
  • 60-31 days there is a 10% processing penalty 90% refund is provided
  • Inside 30 days, the travel package is non-refundable
  • Some vendors for add on tours may have stricter policies
 

Properties/Activities excluded from this policy include: Escorted travel packages: Northern Lights Getaway, Glaciers, Park & Wildlife Travel Package and Iditarod travel packages. Bear viewing trips; stays in remote/eco wilderness lodges; Denali National Park private guide services; private cabin reservations, Alaskan Dream Cruise and any property/activities noted with additional cancellations in the itinerary. These properties and activities have higher penalties for cancellations in addition to Salmon Berry tours cancelation policy.

Add on Activity Partial Cancellations – canceling one or more properties/activities that does not result in the entire itinerary being canceled.

  • Outside 30-days, if guest cancels individual service items in an itinerary, they will be responsible for any cancellation fees assessed at time of cancelation.
  • Inside 30-days it is non refundable.
 

Early Return, Illness or Absence 

Early return expenses are the guest’s responsibility. There is no refund for absence or early departure from a trip, including but not limited to missed hotels, transfers, meals or sightseeing or optional extensions. Cirillo Travel Group provides a protection policy quote that covers the dates and value of the purchased package but urges you to purchase travel insurance that covers such circumstances if additional travel is planned outside of the quoted itinerary.  The Provider makes no representation or guarantees concerning reimbursement, scope of coverage, or other aspects of any travel insurance policy or claim. 
 

Available Packages

Kenai & Denali National Parks Small Group Adventure
Available until September 1, 2026

Starting At: $4,882.00
Deposit: $250.00 per person

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Exclusive Pricing *Based on Double Occupancy

Per Traveler - Shared Room - $4880.00

 *Exclusive Pricing is dynamic and we will try to keep it as up to date based on most current offers and promotions.

 

 $250 Non-refundable Deposit Per Person Due at Booking 

50% Deposit Due Within 30 Days of Booking

Final Payment Due: 60 Days Before Tour Departure*

*Invoice will be updated accordingly after booking

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Booking Closes 10 Days prior to tour departure date or if all spots are sold out - Bookings made inside 30 days of tour departure date may be subject to payment in full at time of booking.

 **Cirillo Travel Group strongly recommends travelers' passports be valid for six (6) months or more after your date of entry for all international travel.  

 
Spots Available: 
  • June 2nd: 6 Available
  • June 11th: Sold Out
  • June 23rd: 4 Available
  • July 14th: 3 Available
  • August 4th: Sold out
  • August 13th: 10 Available
  • August 25th: 8 Available
  • September 3rd: 6 Available 

 

Extra Options

PRE-NIGHT - Anchorage
Available until September 12, 2026

$400.00
Deposit: $400.00

Cirillo Travel Group will secure anyone arriving early for 1-night in a highly-rated hotel, 1 Night prior to the tour start date selected.
*Pricing is per room, so this is priced for double or single occupancy
 
If you arrive early and book on your own - you must self-report to the tour starting location on Day 1 of the tour date selected.

POST-NIGHT- Anchorage
Available until September 1, 2026

$400.00
Deposit: $400.00

Cirillo Travel Group will secure anyone who wants to stay an additional 1-night in a highly-rated hotel in the city center before their departure flight.
 
*Pricing is per room, so this is priced for double or single occupancy - opportunity to upgrade hotel rating or room level if preferred after booking. 
 
If you deviate from the scheduled departure and book on your own - you must self-report for any travel plans after Day 9 of the scheduled tour. 

TRIP INSURANCE - PER PERSON - $499
Available until April 1, 2027

$499.00
Deposit: $499.00

PRICING IS PER PERSON
An Automated email will follow your booking with an Insurance Waiver to accept or decline insurance - you will provide credit card authorization through this form for Cirillo Travel Group to process the purchase of this policy on your behalf 
 
Policy based on $5,000 trip value / max 65 years of age
$499.00 Per Per Person * 
Review the Policy offered here:
*If older than 65 or higher flight costs for business class, the trip insurance quote could require additional costs. 
*If you are less than 65 years old and your policy costs end up less than $499.00 per person, we will adjust for any savings we can!
  • Emergency Medical - $50K
  • Emergency Medical Transpo - $1,000,000
  • Baggage Loss - $2K
  • Bag Delay - $600
 

CUSTOM PRE OR POST EXTENSION
Available until August 1, 2026

$0.00
Deposit: $100.00

CUSTOMIZE (Pre or Post)

Flexible Lengths
Let us help design a custom pre/post-extension based on your desired travel goals and budget. 

 

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$100.00 per person deposit will be applied toward the balance of the custom package Cirillo Travel Group puts together for you! 

 

ROOMMATE MATCH PROGRAM
Available until September 1, 2026

$0.00

Are you open to a room share to help with the cost? Check this box and we will follow up with a roommate match form and help pair you with other solo travelers open into sharing a room for the trip! You'll get the opportunity to connect with your match directly before committing. 
 
If you do not find a roommate then the single supplement difference will be applied to your booking or if you book the solo traveler rate and end up finding a roommate we will adjust the final payment to reflect the double occupancy rate.