Denali - this was so exciting

[Charlie Chan]

We are on an Alaskan cruise tour. The weather has been unbelievable. Bright blue skies, no rain to speak of.

 

Yesterday, we did the Tundra Wilderness Tour. Mt Denali was spectacular. No cloud at all in the morning, and just a little at the turn around point.

 

We saw bears in the distance, one with cubs. Moose, caribou running on the river plain but then rounded a corner and there was a bear ambling up the road, completely unaware of the buses stopped all around.

 

Coming back, someone spotted wildlife in the distance. Our guide was jumping up and down with excitement as it was a wolverine. She had only seen 3 in 15 years. As she said, beyond awesome.

 

I don't have enough adjectives to describe what we have seen. It is worth doing the longer tour as there are at least 2 nights in each town and there are many early starts. We're looking forward to the cruise to recover!

 

The organisation is excellent. Only downside has been the standard of accommodation in some places. I have read all of the reasons/excuses but it would be good if HAL spent a bit more money upgrading facilities.

[Alberta Quilter]

I'm so thrilled for you having those experiences. Enjoy the rest of your land tour and cruise!

[Krazy Kruizers]

It is rare when people have the combination of beautiful weather and seeing lots of wildlife.

On our first Alaskan adventure back in 1989 we were also lucky to have the weather you are having (some days we were in the 80's) and saw all that you have seen -- except we never saw a wolverine.

[JimAOk1945]

Wow! That's fantastic. What a wonderful experience. I hope you had the opportunity to take pictures.

 

Alaska is amazing. We are looking forward to another visit soon.

Edited July 14, 2016 by JimAOk1945

[geoherb]

Thanks for posting. We had great wildlife sightings on our Tundra Wilderness Tour but no wolverines. Our view of the mountain wasn't great, but at least it was partially visible.

[michmike2]

Wolverines are vastly overrated. My mighty Mich State Spartans beat them like a drum every Fall.

[catl331]

we saw six wolves walking along the side of the road--assorted colors. BUT did not see the mountain. Had to buy a post card!! Also didn't see Mt Rainier on our first trip to Seattle (snow) but flying to Fairbanks from Seattle we had a clear view once we got up in the air!

[aamum]

Glad you are having such a great time! We leave on a Land & Sea tour in a couple of weeks. Hope the weather and wildlife sightings are as good for us as they have been for you!