Lots of trails around the lodge if you feel like some exercise. You might want to discuss with them whether hubby should go alone while you watch and take photos from the parking lot-that’s for them and you and your obstetrician to determine. Drive to scenic Matanuska Glacier (3 hrs) for late afternoon pre-booked easy hike on the glacier with Matanuska Glacier Adventures (lasts 1.5 to 2 hrs). 31 – Allow extra time in case you couldn’t flightsee yesterday. Overnight somewhere that has a possible view of The Mountain (usually shrouded in clouds but often clears evenings and early mornings). Drive to Talkeetna (2.5 to 3 hrs) for flightseeing, maybe stop at Byers Lake for kayaking (Denali River Guides). 30 – morning in Denali if still things to do. Entrance activities as time allows, or just chill.Īug. With shuttles you can get off to hike and then flag down a later shuttle to head back to the entrance. 29 – shuttle to Eielson (8 hrs) to view scenery and look for wildlife.

Overnight Denali (check Denali Chamber of Commerce).Īug. Maybe an activity in Anchorage, then drive to Denali (5 to 6 hrs-your one long drive) with scenic stops. Buy food/snacks for Denali, folding chairs, cheap cooler, etc. Evening train or bus back to Anchorage to overnight.Īug. The cruise office will hold your luggage. SeaLife Center, kayaking, hiking, Ididaride sled dog tour, romantic stroll on the beach, sipping margaritas, etc. You too, for that matter (well, I expect yours would be a non-alcoholic beverage, but you know what I mean).Īug.

Buy a cheap folding chair or two to take along with you in the car so he can do that anywhere he wants to. Hubby can relax as much as he wants to-you can do some excursions without him if he’d rather sit and sip margaritas while enjoying the scenery.

Then a cruise would be a great idea.Ī popular itinerary for about 7 days would be pretty much what you said in your OP, except I strongly suggest you rent a car for the Denali portion. Answer: I suggest you save the cruise for another trip when you CAN’T do the active things you mentioned because you have to take along a toddler or two.

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