ENCOUNTER
ALASKA
JUNE 20-26, 2027 // $3,950
ENCOUNTER
ALASKA
JUNE 20-25, 2027 // $3,950
THE EXPERIENCE
INTO THE WILD
Experience the untamed beauty of Alaska on an unforgettable journey through towering mountains, ancient glaciers, and breathtaking wilderness. We'll cruise among 26 glaciers in Prince William Sound, navigate the thrilling rapids of Devil's Canyon by jetboat, experience the excitement of Alaskan dog sledding, and explore the rugged landscapes surrounding Denali—with an optional flightseeing adventure around North America's highest peak.
DATES
JUN 20-26, 2027
TRIP COST
$3,950
DURATION
6 DAYS
DIFFICULTY
NONE
AIRPORT
ANCHORAGE (ANC)
THE EXPERIENCE
INTO THE WILD
Experience the untamed beauty of Alaska on an unforgettable journey through towering mountains, ancient glaciers, and breathtaking wilderness. We'll cruise among 26 glaciers in Prince William Sound, navigate the thrilling rapids of Devil's Canyon by jetboat, experience the excitement of Alaskan dog sledding, and explore the rugged landscapes surrounding Denali—with an optional flightseeing adventure around North America's highest peak.
DATES
JUNE 20-26, 2027
TRIP COST
$3,950
DURATION
6 DAYS
DIFFICULTY
NONE
AIRPORT
ANCHORAGE (ANC)
PAYMENT DETAILS
$500 DEPOSIT
AT REGISTRATION
$987.50 25%
FEB 15, 2027
$1,975 50%
MAR 15, 2027
$2,962.50 75%
APR 15, 2027
$3,950 100%
MAY 15, 2027
*We are offering a $500 discount for couples booking this adventure together ($7,400 total)
*We will work with all team members to arrange a payment schedule that works for them.
THE ITINERARY
DAY BY DAY
Here is a look at what we will experience on the adventure. The details may shift slightly, but this gives you a sense of the adventure that awaits.
DAY 1 // JUNE 20
ARRIVE ANCHORAGE
Team members will arrive in Anchorage and we will transfer to the team hotel/airbnb. Dinner will be included on this day. If you arrive early in the day, you will need to arrange your own lunch.
DAY 2 // JUNE 21
GLACIER CRUISE
We will travel early in the day by car to the town of Whittier where we will be embarking upon our 26 glacier cruise through Prince William Sound. We will cruise on a high speed catamaran that will get us incredibly close to the gorgeous glaciers and wildlife in the sound. A hot meal and coffee/tea are included. Other drinks and snacks are available for purchase. After the cruise, we will make our way back to Anchorage for a late dinner.
DAY 3 // JUNE 22
DOG SLEDDING
We will drive to Seward to spend the day on a dog sledding adventure. We will play with sled dog puppies and then enjoy a ride through the woods on a cart pulled by authentic Alaskan sled dogs. After our time with the sled dogs, we will have lunch at a local restaurant and then spend a couple of hours exploring Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park. We will stop for a restuarant meal on the drive back to Anchorage.
DAY 4 // JUNE 23
JET BOAT/DENALI FLIGHTSEEING
We will be up early to drive to the hamlet of Talkeetna where we will spend the day on a jet boat adventure to Devil’s Canyon. The jet boat will cover 120 miles of river and even spend some time pushing up into class 4 and 5 rapids. It is a very unique experience. After we finish our jet boat adventure, those choosing to do a Denali flightseeing will take their flights. Those who decide not to do the flight will spend a few hours exploring Talkeetna. The whole team will gather for dinner.
***DENALI FLIGHTSEEING***
We partner with K2 Aviation for our Denali flightseeing. They offer a number of different flight options and you will need to book your flight directly with them. You will want to book one of their evening flights (no earlier than 3:30PM) on June 23rd. They will require a 50% deposit at the time of booking. If they cannot do the flight because of weather (which happens reasonably often), you will receive a full refund of your deposit. We recommend booking your flight as soon as you pay your trip deposit.
DAY 5 // JUNE 24
BUFFER DAY
We have left the morning of Day 5 open. This leaves us some flexibility to allow for a rescheduled Denali flight if the weather is not good on Day 4. We could also arrange a short hike up to the summit of Curry Ridge, which has an excellent view of the Alaska range and Denali in good weather. We will travel in the evening back to Anchorage.
DAY 6 // JUNE 25
TRAVEL DAY
We will have a relaxing day in Anchorage before our return flights. Most flights from Anchorage to the lower 48 will depart in the evening and arrive the next morning.
DAY 7 // JUNE 26
ARRIVE HOME
Arrive at your home airport.
***Add-On Travel***
We have intentionally built this itinerary in such a way that it will be easy to add additional days in Alaska or perhaps an Alaskan cruise on either the front or back end of the trip. We are happy to help you arrange your travel plans.
INCLUDED
Ground transportation within Alaska
5 nights of hotel/Airbnb stay (4 nights in Anchorage & 1 nights in Talkeetna)
26 Glacier Cruise in Prince William Sound
Jetboat Adventure in Devil's Canyon
Dog Sled Adventure in Seward
All meals during the Encounter Alaska adventure
NOT INCLUDED
You are required to purchase your own round trip airfare into and out of Anchorage airport (ANC)
You are responsible for your own Denali flight with K2 Aviation (Flights are optional, and range in cost from $300-$700)
ENCOUNTER ALASKA
ADVENTURE GUIDE
TRAVEL DETAILS // PACKING LIST // ESSENTIAL INFO
ENCOUNTER ALASKA // JUNE 20-26, 2027
Your adventure starts here.
ENCOUNTER ALASKA // JUNE 20-26, 2027
Your adventure starts here.
THE TRAILHEAD
A JOURNAL OF FAITH MISSION AND ADVENTURE.
Once each month, we'll meet you at the Trailhead with a thoughtful email exploring the intersection of life, faith, resilience, and adventure. Think of the Trailhead as an invitation to step out of the ordinary—and into a more intentional, purposeful life. Expect stories from the trail, lessons learned along the way, and ideas that challenge you to live differently.
THE TRAILHEAD
A JOURNAL OF FAITH MISSION AND ADVENTURE.
Once each month, we'll meet you at the Trailhead with a thoughtful email exploring the intersection of life, faith, resilience, and adventure. Think of the Trailhead as an invitation to step out of the ordinary—and into a more intentional, purposeful life. Expect stories from the trail, lessons learned along the way, and ideas that challenge you to live differently.
DISCIPLETREK
BUILD RESILIENCE · LIVE THE ADVENTURE
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© 2026 Discipletrek. All rights reserved.
DISCIPLETREK
BUILD RESILIENCE · LIVE THE ADVENTURE
discipletrek.org // [email protected] //
The Trailhead
Looking for Jimmy Shaw | Speaking? → jimmyshaw.us
© 2026 Discipletrek. All rights reserved.