A never-ending adventure awaits you: A trip to Alaska and the Canadian Rockies

Glaciers, whaling, waterfalls, and great mountains are just some of what awaits you on the amazing organized trip to Alaska and the Canadian Rockies. Get to know the track that will leave you with a memorable memory

In 1867, it was agreed that Russia would sell Alaska to the United States and it was clear who would benefit from this deal. Alaska with spectacular views, abundance of animals and oil deposits so that the Americans enjoy their greatest state to this day and an organized trip to it and the Canadian Rockies is a tremendous experience.

If you've always dreamed of an amazing hike, which has breathtaking natural phenomena and special attractions, it's time to get acquainted with Pegasus - Organized Tours to Alaska and the Canadian Rockies - places that will leave you with a memorable memory.

In Alaska and Canada you will see evergreen forests, endless plains, snow-capped mountains and floodwaters. In the Pacific you will see whales, sea lions and dolphins and in the nature reserves you will meet grizzly bears, black bears, wolves and elk. You will cruise the ships, fly light planes, go glaciers, travel through vast mountains - and most of all you will enjoy.

The hike will begin in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city nestled in a wonderful location amid high snow-capped mountains. The Anchorage Museum of History and the Arts will introduce you to the history of the city and state. South of Anchorage is the fjord fanatic nature reserve. The 6-hour cruise will allow you to see fish and marine mammals, including whales. If the weather allows, you may even be able to return to the seawater glacier. From the fishing town of Whittier, you will set sail on Fort Williams Strait, amidst beautiful green mountains. The cruise invites sights of salmon, various whales, dolphins and plenty of fish.

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Whaling (Photo: ShutterStock)

Whale jumps out of Arctic seawater, Alaska (Photo: ShutterStock)

Flying over Alaska and walking on a glacier

In 1968, huge quantities of oil were discovered around the town of Frodo Bay on the Arctic Ocean. About three years later, a 1,270-kilometer pipeline was laid that led to the port of Valdez. The high-flowing oil that made Alaska the richest state in the US and a ride along the oil line will reveal spectacular glacier views. In the town of Chitinia, board light aircraft for an unforgettable half-hour flight experience to Knicott, a town at the foot of the St Ellis Wrangler Mountains built around an abandoned copper mine. In the park itself you will be exposed to the glacier in its full glory, its different colors and the different configurations in which it spreads. The tour is carried out with the help of special equipment and spikes that enable safe walking on the smooth ice.

After the adventurous walk on the glacier, you will continue to the town of Paxon, where you will board "DENALI HIGHWAY" - a road that is open for travel only during the summer months when the snow is melting. The road passes through beautiful and virgin landscapes and you can enjoy the beauty of the mountain peaks and glaciers of the ridge, which is in central Alaska.

A breathtaking sight. Flight over Alaska's hawks and fjords (Photo: ShutterStock)

Aerial view of glaciers and fjords, Alaska (Photo: ShutterStock)

Alaska's Natural Diamond and Canada's Urban Diamond

About 65 percent of Alaska's territory is defined as national parks or nature reserves. Denali National Park is the largest in the United States and its area, approximately 24.5 thousand square kilometers, is larger than the State of Israel. A single highway leads into the park located in the southern part of the state, with the highest mountain in North America, the 6,190-foot-tall McKinley Mountain.

It is Alaska's most important 24-acre sub-Arctic National Park, and is a habitat for a variety of Alaskan mammals, including a healthy population of grizzly bears and black bears. Enjoying the views on the way out, overflowing streams and hills covered with plenty of wildflowers blooming in the background of Mount McKinley.

Mount McKinley in Denali Park, Alaska (Photo: ShutterStock)

Denali National Park against Mount McKinley, Alaska (Photo: ShutterStock)

From the sublime nature you will continue to one of the most beautiful and high-quality cities in North America - Vancouver. The Canadian city is on the list of cities in the world where the quality of life is high and when you reach it you will also understand why. Green, pleasant, modern, laid back Vancouver has an accurate mix of nightlife, parks and attractions.

In a neighborhood like Gastown built in the Victorian era, you go back in time. This is the historic area of ​​the city where the factories of yesteryear have become restaurants and galleries today and when you walk on Water Street you will feel that you are in a British city from last century. At the west end of the street is the famous steam clock, its steam horn crackling and whistling every 15 minutes.

In the Chinatown area, you'll feel like you're in a Chinese city for everything. Stanley Park in one of the world's largest urban parks and after a visit to the markets and artists' shops on Granville Island and walking on the overhanging canopy above Capilano Canyon, Canada's largest hanging bridge, continue to the summit of Mount Graus, which at around 1,200 will see a breathtaking view of the city and the ocean.

After sailing to Vancouver Island and arriving at Nanaimo Port, you will visit Macmillan Park, where an ancient forest and trees are more than 800 years old. Try to catch selfie with the giant trees that are about nine feet wide. A drive south will lead you to Chemnius, which is famous for its many murals.

Beautiful and fascinating. Vancouver (Photo: ShutterStock)

Vancouver, Canada (Photo: ShutterStock)

Hello you British Columbia

Victoria, the capital of the British Columbia province, is built in European style. During the walk you will visit Bacon Hill Park, Bastion Square, Marine Drive, Inner Harbor, Historic Ampers Hotel, British Royal Columbia Museum and Bochard Gardens.

A ferry to the mainland will take you to one of the fertile agricultural areas of the Fraser Valley. A cable car to Hell's Gate, a cable car that descends from the summit to the Fraser River, right next to the surging water, will leave you with a sight that will soon be forgotten.

British Columbia is rich in life and growing. Haim. In the area of ​​the Spahets Falls you may encounter deer, bird species and even black bears. Crossing a blazing pass through the edge of Mount Robson, which rises to nearly 4,000 meters, will expose you to the dramatic scenery that Jasper National Park - a large and wild national park. A hike along the Mlyn River Valley to Lake Mlyn and the beautiful Mlyn Canyon will reveal nature in all its glory.

What else awaits you? The Icefield Parkway Glacier Road, considered one of the most beautiful roads in the world, stops at the Ace Basque and Sunwifta Falls and a special snowmobile tour of the Ate Basque Glacier, which is part of the Columbia Ice Field, consists of eight huge glaciers covering a total area of ​​325 square kilometers and a thickness of up to 300 meters.

Alaska and the Canadian Rockies are a paradise for those who love nature and adventure trips. There, amidst the vast mountains and the great glaciers, await you plenty of animals, beautiful cities and experiences. If you're ready for another trip, this is the trip for you. Alaska and Canada are waiting for you.

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