9 nights / 10 days
Anchorage, Valdez, Fairbanks, Denali, Denali National Park
Arrive and transfer on own to your hotel. Overnight in Anchorage
This morning after breakfast, board a deluxe motor coach for today’s travel through the Matanuska Valley to Valdez on one of Alaska’s Scenic Byways. Tonight enjoy a hosted welcome dinner. Overnight Valdez. (B, D)
Cruise today through the majestic Prince William Sound and explore the three-mile face of the mighty Columbia Glacier. Overnight Valdez (CB, L)
Board the motor coach for the drive north to Fairbanks on the Richardson Highway, the oldest and arguably most scenic of all Alaskan routes. Overnight Fairbanks. (CB)
This morning includes a sightseeing tour of the gold mining town of Fairbanks with a stop at the University of Alaska Museum, and a cruise on the Chena River aboard a classic Sternwheeler. Overnight Fairbanks. (B)
Today travel south along the Parks Highway to Denali. The afternoon is free for optional attractions found in the area. Overnight Denali. (B)
Morning on own. This afternoon, travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour looking for bear, moose, caribou, and sheep. A ‘snack box’ style dinner is included during the wildlife tour this evening. Overnight Denali (B, S)
Travel aboard the classic Alaska Railroad from Denali to Anchorage. On arrival at the Anchorage rail depot a transfer is provided to hotel. Overnight Anchorage. (B)
Sightseeing tour of Anchorage with a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center. The rest of the day is open to explore on own. This evening enjoy an Alaskan style dinner in a local restaurant such as the Sourdough Mining Company, a unique gold rush era themed restaurant (subject to change). Overnight Anchorage. (B, D))
Departing passengers have a hotel courtesy transfer to the airport. For passengers taking a cruise or a holiday extension our Anchorage based staff is available to assist with local arrangements.
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