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Alaska Yukon Bike Tour

Classic Inns + Camping 16 days Ambitious  From $4400
A trailblazer, Alaska cycling tours since 1988

Cycling the Best of the Yukon & Alaska

Pedalers' Alaska bicycle tour across Alaska and Yukon offers a cycle where the sun never sets. Starting with a ferry ride from Juneau to Haines, you will be welcomed to the Alaskan scene by visions of dolphins dancing in the waves and sea otters lazing on the shore. These sights are only the first of many, as the Alaskan Yukon Bike Tour takes you deep into the Alaskan and Canadian mountain ranges, along the Klehini River, and into the Yukon Territory. You will ride through endless untouched forests, past the turquoise blue of Kluane Lake, and between the Chugach and Wrangell Mountains, all the while experiencing landscapes more beautiful than you can imagine. The trip ends as it began, with a ferry across the Prince William Sound, giving you the chance to say farewell to the sea-life and glaciers that first greeted you.

The sense of wonder never has to stop, as you will spend the nights in scenic campgrounds, small ranches, and authentic lodges. You will also have the opportunity to make your own adventures in the places you visit, spending free time exploring the towns or seeking out more nature vistas.

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Scheduled Dates
9 Jun 2025
Camping $4400 per person

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Alaska bicycle tour day by day details  

Depart Juneau by ferry through Inside Passage, explore Haines waterfront, enjoy dinner by the docks.
Our adventure begins as you board the ferry M/V Malaspina for a scenic voyage from Juneau to Haines. The magnificent landscapes of the Inside Passage are sure to keep you glued to your camera. Perhaps you will see dolphins dancing in the bow waves or sea otter lounging in the water. Your guide team will be awaiting your arrival in the port of Haines and then transfer to our delightful hotel in the historic part of town.
Relax: Ferry to Haines
Eat: on your own
Sleep: Hotel Halsingland  
 

Bike through Chilkat Bald Eagle Reserve, see traditional salmon fishing wheels, return to Haines.
This morning we gather for breakfast and tour orientation, then after assembling the bikes will explore Haines town the rest of the morning. Around midday we set off on our adventure, pedaling a leisurely 25 miles through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Reserve to Mosquito Lake and our first night camped under the vast Alaskan skies. Unlike riders on our annual Alaska Highway Ride who enjoy 24 hour daylight, we enjoy some hours of darkness for a good night's sleep.
Ride: 28 mi / 45 km, Land: flat & small hills
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Hotel Halsingland  
 

Bike into Canada, crossing Three Guardsman and Chilkat passes, camp by Million Dollar Falls.
Our ride today is quite a contrast to yesterday's spin, as we roll deep into the spectacular mountains that highlight this section of the bike tour. Early in the ride, we pass through customs into British Columbia, Canada, following the Klehini River. Then up and over, crossing two passes (Three Guardsmen and Chilkat) en route to the Yukon Territory, our third state/province for the day. The landscapes along this stretch are unbelievable, with glaciers draped on mountain tops and cascading rivers dividing the ranges. We bed down tonight at the aptly named Million Dollar Falls.
Ride: 66 mi / 106 km , Land: mountainous, Passes: Three Guardsman 3215 ft / 980 m; Chilkat 3493 ft / 1065 m
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Camping at Million Dollar Falls Provincial Park
 

Cycle along Dezadeash Lake, to Haines Junction.
More incredible scenery fills our final day on the Haines Highway, taking us along Dezadeash Lake and further north to the town of Haines Junction. In Haines Junction we will intercept the notorious Al-Can Highway, built in a short 9 months during World War II, which will guide us through the balance of the Yukon Territory. We will enjoy indoor accommodation in Haines Junction tonight.
Ride: 53 mi / 85 km, Land: small hills
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch
Sleep: Alcan Motor Inn  
 

Free day in Haines.
A relaxing day off the bikes is in store in Haines Junction. You might want to visit the Visitors Center for St Elias Park or relax on the porch of the bakery or maybe walk one of the area's hiking trails.
Relax: A free day to explore
Eat: on your own
Sleep: Alcan Motor Inn  
 

Dramatic cycling along the St Elias Mountain Range, camp on the sores of turquoise Kluane Lake.
Heading up the Alaska Highway (Al-Can) we continue to enjoy the beautiful St Elias Mountains to our left and untouched forested wilderness for as far as the eye can see to our right. Our goal today is the turquoise blue waters of Kluane Lake and Cottonwood Campground, one of the best campgrounds of all our Alaska and Canada trips. The mountains towering above the campground often have Dahl Sheep sprinkled across their upper slopes.
Ride: 50 mi / 80 km, Land: small & moderate hillsEat: Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Camping at Cottonwood Campground
 

Explore the Natural History Museum of Burwash Landing, bike along Kluane Lake, camp at Lake Creek.
Much of today's ride continues to roll along the shoreline of Kluane Lake, with a lunch time break at the Burwash Landing Natural History Museum. Afternoon will find us pedaling through the immense landscapes that characterize the next section of highway, untouched wilderness for as far as the eye can see in all directions. Tonight's campground is on the banks of Lake Creek.
Ride: 83 mi / 140 km, Land: flat & small hills
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Camping at Lake Creek Provincial Park
 

Cycle across the rugged tundra, to Beaver Creek westernmost town in Canada.
Our last full day in Canada, takes us deeper into this wilderness region, with the Wrangell St Elias Range to our south and miles of untouched rolling forest lands to the north. We'll be bedding down indoors in Beaver Creek tonight.
Ride: 51 mi / 81 km, Land: moderate hills
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch
Sleep: Beaver Creek Motel  
 

Biking across Tetlin Wildlife Refuge, camp on the shores of Jagger Lake.
We are heading back into Alaska today, after a break for photos straddling the border, we clear customs at Border Town. We will explore the Tetlin Wildlife Refuge visitor center at lunch, then continue to a scenic campground on Jaggar Lake inside the Tetlin Wildlife Refuge. Sitting on the lake shore watching the birds and muskrats go about their daily lives as the sun sets is truly magical.
Ride: 54 mi / 87 km, Land: small hillsEat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Camping at Jagger Lake NWR
 

Last day on the Al-Can pedaling the pine forests to Tok Junction.
A leisurely day takes us to Tok Junction, a favorite watering hole for Alaska Highway travelers.
Ride: 57 mi / 92 km, Land: small hills
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch
Sleep: Burnt Paw Cabins  
 

Free day in Tok.
Again the bikes have the day off and you can catch up on laundry or your diary, shop for souvenirs and gifts for the folks back home or perhaps get a few more miles in cycling more of the Al-Can to Moon Lake Park.
Relax: A free day to explore
Eat: on your own
Sleep: Burnt Paw Cabins  
 

Bike through the magnificent Alaska Range, enjoy views of snow covered Mt Drum from our camp.
The third highway of our trip leads us south today, rolling down the Tok Cutoff. The ride starts flat and off in the distance the Alaska Range slowly rises into view. And while the range sports some of North America's highest peaks (including Mt McKinley), our route through it follows rivers for the most part and provides no major challenges ... but lots of photo opportunities. Tonight's campground is on a small ranch with beautiful vistas of the Wrangell Range.
Ride: 72 mi / 116 km, Land: flat then gradual uphill
Eat:Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Camping at Grizzly Lake Resort
 

Cycle the Tok Cutoff to historic Gakona, the towering Wangrell Mountains to our left, the Alaska off to our right.
With the Alaska Range fading from view behind us and the Wrangells growing in the distance ahead of us, we roll further down the Tok Cutoff passing the occasional roadhouse and lodge. We are on our way to the historic Gakona Roadhouse where we camp out on their lush green lawn (while the lodge has rooms, they are usually booked for crews of the Alaska pipeline for the summer).
Ride: 51 mi / 81 km, Land: hilly
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Camping at Gakona Alaska RV Park
 

Bike past the dramatic volcanic peaks of Wrangell National park, Camp at the remote Tiekel River Lodge.
A short ways into today's ride and we switch to our final highway of the bike tour, the Richardson, Alaska's first highway. We roll through Glenallen, the only city between Tok Junction and the ride's terminus in Valdez. Also along today's ride is Copper Center, an historic agricultural town, plus the informative visitor's center for Wrangell St Elias National Park. We bed down on another old roadhouse, this time at Tiekel River.
Ride: 76 mi / 122 km, Land: hilly
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Camping at Tiekel River Lodge
 

Alaska's most dramatic cycling, through the spectacular Chugach Range, Cross Thompson Pass for a finale descent into the fishing village of Valdez.
The final ride for the tour is one of the most spectacular, taking us between the magnificent Chugach and Wrangell Mountains Ranges. The landscape is beyond being described as simply dramatic. Lots of photo ops will keep your camera busy, all the way to Valdez. We cross Thompson Pass and enjoy a spin through narrow Keystone Canyon, before reaching the fishing port of Valdez.
Ride: 53 mi / 85 km, Land: small hills then short climb, Pass: Thompson 2771 ft / 845 m
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Mountain Sky Hotel  
 

Ferry through Prince William Sound, Glacier viewing, Shuttle to Anchorage Airport.
The trip ends as it began, with a ferry trip, taking us across Prince William Sound with its glaciers, icebergs and abundant sea life. Perhaps we will be blessed with views of the glaciers calving into the bay, seals and other sea life enjoying the ocean waves and more. After arriving in Whittier, we will shuttle you to Anchorage Airport, where we all bid a fond farewell to our fellow Adventurers.
Travel: Ferry & shuttle to airport
Eat: on your own

Good Gear

Pedalers provides Fuji Sportif, a lightweight, touring road bike. The bikes are equipped with beefier tires to handle Alaskan roads, disc brakes, dropbars and a wide range of gearing for the rolling terrain.

As a safe health measure, guests are asked to bring their own helmets and waterbottles for cycling.


Almost Gourmet Cuisine

Pedalers' camp kitchen turns out a wide variety of delectable dishes, perhaps some smoked salmon alfredo or mesquite marinated pork filets poached in wine, accompanied by garden greens salads, vegetables and plenty of pasta or potatoes to carbo load for the next day's ride.

And of course a good meals needs a good beverage, so the camp ice chest is stocked with regional craft beers available to guests each evening.


Getting There

The Alaska Yukon Bike Tour meets in Haines Alaska and ends in Anchorage Alaska. Guests need to fly into Juneau Alaska and the take the Alaska Marine Highway ferry to Haines. At tour's end guests will be dropped at Anchorage Airport.

Guests should plan their flights to arrive in Juneau Alaska the day before the tour starts and catch the morning ferry on Day 1. Guides will meet the ferry at the port in Haines. Guests should plan flight from Anchorage for after 21:00 (7 pm) on Day16.

Juneau Airport code: JNU     Anchorage Airport code: ANC     JNULocal Time: GMT-9

 

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Passports are required for all guests. Visas maybe required depending on your nationality, check with the nearest American & Canadian embassies.

Whatcha Gonna Get

  • Expert local guides
  • Entrance and activity fees
  • Handpicked lodges, ensuite rooms, double occupancy
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, snacks*
  • Dinners featuring fine local cuisine*
  • Unlimited drinking water
  • Support van for baggage and lifts
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Ferry port pick up & airport drop off

*as noted in itinerary

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