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Tour Highlights:
  • Glaciers, wildlife and diverse scenery.
  • Unique itinerary takes you from the Pacific to the Arcitc Ocean.
  • Wide variety of activities included.
  • Guided touring along the entire length of the Dalton Highway to Prudhoe Bay.
Tour Includes:
  • 8 nights accommodation in moderate hotels with private bath and 2 nights in very basic hotels
  • Prince William Sound glacier cruise with roundtrip rail transfers and lunch
  • Scheduled bus transfer from Anchorage to Denali
  • Alaska Railroad Denali to Fairbanks
  • 6 to 8 hour bus tour into Denali National Park with snack
  • Sightseeing tour of Fairbanks with gold panning, lunch, and riverboat tour
  • Escorted land tour with driver/guide from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay including local guides for Prudhoe Bay and Barrow sightseeing tours
  • Flight from Prudhoe Bay to Barrow to Fairbanks (smaller plane such as Navajo)
  • Alaska Airlines flight Fairbanks to Anchorage
  • All taxes and national park fees

Not included: Optional tours, meals other than those noted, gratuities.
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Enjoy a fascinating overland journey from the Pacific to the Arctic Ocean combining railroad, highway, and air.

The adventure begins in Anchorage as in independent tour, takes you into Prince William Sound for an exciting glacier cruise, and then travels north to Denali National Park for a wildlife bus tour and to Fairbanks to experience the Gold Rush.
From Fairbanks, join a small group tour of Alaska's Arctic. You will cross the Arctic Circle on the Dalton Highway for an overnight stay in Coldfoot, near Gates of the Arctic National Park. The scenic drive towards Prudhoe Bay traverses the spectacular Brooks Range and crosses the tundra of the North Slope.
The final leg of this adventure takes you to the remote Eskimo village of Barrow for a night on the Arctic Ocean under the Midnight Sun.
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Anchorage Arrival
Anchorage Arrival Arrive in Anchorage at any time and transfer to your hotel via courtesy shuttle or on your own. The day is free for exploring Anchorage or partaking in optional tours, such as a floatplane flight (not included). Overnight in Anchorage.


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Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise
Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise Transfer by hotel shuttle or on your own to the train depot. This morning at 10am, depart on the Alaska Railroad to Whittier for a glacier cruise into Prince William Sound. Enjoy breath-taking scenery, including an abundance of glaciers. The ship will stop in front of a tidewater glacier, giving you the chance to hear and see glacier calving (when the ice breaks off into the water). Lunch is included onboard. Return to Anchorage at 6:45pm on the Alaska Railroad, arriving at 9:15pm. Return to your hotel by courtesy shuttle or on your own. Overnight in Anchorage.


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Anchorage to Denali
Anchorage to Denali At 7am, depart on a motorcoach to Denali National Park. Relax and capture the scenery from large picture windows. A short stop may be made in Talkeetna before arriving in Denali at 12pm. Spend the afternoon enjoying an optional activity, such as rafting or a backcountry Jeep safari (not included). Tonight, we recommend the delicious salmon dinner and amusing antics served at the Cabin Nite Dinner Theatre Show (not included - see Add On Tours). Overnight near the Denali National Park entrance.


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Denali National Park to Fairbanks
Denali National Park to Fairbanks Early this morning (between 5:30am and 7am), depart on a bus tour of Denali National Park. This 6 to 8 hour tour takes you approximately 55 miles into the park. As you travel through the pristine wilderness, your experienced driver / guide will provide an overview of the land and its wildlife. Along the way, stops will be made for viewing wildlife, such as bears and moose, and taking photographs. A snack box and water are provided. Upon return to the park entrance, you will board the Alaska Railroad and depart to Fairbanks at 3:45pm. Upon arrival at 8pm, transfer to your hotel by courtesy shuttle or on your own. Overnight in Fairbanks.


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Fairbanks
Fairbanks Participate today in an 8-hour local sightseeing tour with a visit to a historic gold mine. After learning about the Gold Rush history of Fairbanks, pan for your own gold and keep what you find! Enjoy a hearty miner's lunch before embarking on the Riverboat Discovery sternwheeler cruise. This narrated tour provides a background on the area's natural history and the Athabascan Native culture. You will see a floatplane take off, meet sled dogs, witness the "wedding of the rivers", and gain insight into the ancient Athabascan Indian culture during a stop at Chena Village. Overnight in Fairbanks.


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Fairbanks to Barrow
Fairbanks to Barrow Your 4 day escorted group tour deep into Alaska's Arctic begins today! Fly
across the Arctic Circle to the Inupiaq Eskimo village of Barrow. This flight
provides a view over the Arctic Ocean and northern horizon. Transfer to your
hotel is provided and then enjoy some free time at the "Top of the World" in
Alaska's northernmost village. Stay up to witness the Midnight Sun! Overnight in
Barrow.
Important: This 4-day escorted tour might operate in reverse direction as well. Please see "Important Notes" for more details.


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Barrow to Prudhoe Bay
Barrow to Prudhoe Bay Fly to Deadhorse. You will visit the Prudhoe Bay oil fields and dip your toe in the frigid waters of the Arctic Ocean. Overnight Deadhorse.


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Prudhoe Bay to Coldfoot
Prudhoe Bay to Coldfoot Today start a 2-day guided drive on the Dalton Highway. An experienced driver/guide will provide insight and information about Alaska’s Arctic. Your travels on the Dalton Highway takes approx. 8 hours (including frequent stops) today. Traverse the majestic Brooks Mountain Range and over the Continental Divide at Atigun Pass. Explore the amazing arctic tundra of the Arctic Coastal Plain up close and feel the veins of ice just beneath the surface. Keep your eyes open for grizzly bears and caribou! Spectacular peaks and panoramic vistas make this journey a highlight. Overnight in Coldfoot.


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Coldfoot to Fairbanks
Coldfoot to Fairbanks After a visit the historic gold mining community of Wiseman, travel the Dalton Highway further south and across the Arctic Circle (approx. 8 hours including frequent stops). Stops en route include the trading post at Joy, the Yukon River, and a ceremonial crossing of the Arctic Circle. Overnight in Fairbanks.


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Fairbanks to Anchorage
Fairbanks to Anchorage This morning is free for sightseeing in Fairbanks. You can participate in a gold mine tour (not included - see Add On Tours), or we can recommend a visit to the recently expanded University of Alaska Museum. In the afternoon, fly back to Anchorage. Overnight in Anchorage.


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Anchorage Departure
Anchorage Departure Today, transfer to the airport by courtesy hotel shuttle or on your own. Depart or start an additional program.


Below you will find descriptions of optional tours. When you book this tour package, you will see prices and be able to select which optional tours you would like to reserve.
Additional tours are available under our Day Tours section.

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Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theater in Denali - 5:30pm (17:30H) Show  
 
  Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theater in Denali - 5:30pm (17:30H) Show Get a taste of old-time Alaska at this popular dinner theater performed in an authentic, log-paneled roadhouse. Join heroine Fannie Quigley and an unforgettable cast of characters in this true-to-life Gold Rush tale of adventure in early 1900s Alaska. It's a great mix of colorful storytelling, spirited music and humor, brought to life by talented performers. The all-you-can-eat meal is served family-style and includes Alaskan salmon, barbecue ribs, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, baked beans, biscuits, and blueberry cobbler. Note: children under three are free if sitting on parents lap for ENTIRE dinner show.

Season: Daily shows May 14 - September 11, 2012
Departure Time: 5:30pm (17:30H)
Duration: 2 hours
 
 
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Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theater in Denali - 8:30pm (20:30H) Show  
 
  Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theater in Denali - 8:30pm (20:30H) Show Get a taste of old-time Alaska at this popular dinner theater performed in an authentic, log-paneled roadhouse. Join heroine Fannie Quigley and an unforgettable cast of characters in this true-to-life Gold Rush tale of adventure in early 1900s Alaska. It's a great mix of colorful storytelling, spirited music and humor, brought to life by talented performers. The all-you-can-eat meal is served family-style and includes Alaskan salmon, barbecue ribs, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, baked beans, biscuits, and blueberry cobbler. Note: children under three are free if sitting on parents lap for ENTIRE dinner show.

Season: Daily shows May 14 - September 11, 2012
Departure Time: 8:30pm (20:30H)
Duration: 2 hours
 
 
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El Dorado Gold Mine - 9:45am (9:45H) departure  
 
  El Dorado Gold Mine - 9:45am (9:45H) departure 2012 information and prices are coming soon!

Ride the Tanana Valley Railroad for an adventure into the gold fields of the Interior. This 2-hour guided tour takes you on a train tour through a permafrost tunnel where you can see fossils and mineral veins. Meet and talk with Alaska miners as you learn about present day placer mining methods. After a short course in gold panning, grab your own "poke" filled with pay dirt right out of a sluice box and pan for gold. Keep what you find! Transportation from Fairbanks not included.

Season: Daily departures (except Saturdays) May 17 - September 23,2011
Departure Time: 9:45am (9:45H)
Duration: 2 hours
 
 
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Tour starts daily except Sundays within the Operation Dates listed.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Arctic Ocean Access requirements: for the guided oil field tour on Day 8 guests are required to provide passport number and issuing country or driver's license number and state of issue at time of booking.

  • Luggage restriction: For the guided program from Day 6-9 guests are limited to one bag per person with maximum weight of 10-15 pounds. Additional luggage can be stored in Fairbanks. Passenger weights are required to be provided at time of reservation! This is important for the flight portion on Days 8 & 9 as the total weight of the aircraft, including passenger weight and luggage weight, is limited due to safety restrictions.

  • Accommodations: overnight accommodations for the guided program from Day 6-7 consist of very basic, clean rooms that are extremely rustic by urban standards. Rooms do NOT have private bathrooms. Toilets and shower stall facilities are located down the hall.

  • Please note, this tour includes independent travel on Days 1 - 5 and Days 10 - 11.  You will have a guided small group tour on Days 6 - 9.

  • Day 6-9: Depending on availability and the day of the week, you may also first travel the Dalton Highway from Fairbanks to Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay, then fly to Barrow and afterwards to Fairbanks.

 

TRAVEL TO ALASKA:

Please make sure you have your proper documents (US Drivers License or passport) with you, your credit card and camera/video recorder.

If you booked a rental car with us that you will pick up upon arrival in Alaska, please make sure you provide us with your flight arrival information so that your car is ready for you when you arrive!

Also remember that Alaska has its own time zone. Alaska is 1 hour behind Pacific Standard Time / 2 hours behind Mountain Standard Time / 3 hours behind Central Standard Time / 4 hours behind Eastern Standard Time.

 

WHAT TO PACK:

Temperatures from June through August range between 60°F / 16° C to 80°F / 27°. May and September are typically cooler, with temperatures ranging between 45°F / 7° C to 55°F / 13° C. Temperatures in the winter can range from -40 degrees to 40 degrees.

If summer or winter the general rule for Alaska is casual, comfortable clothing that can be worn in layers. The first layer should be something thin and next to the skin (try to avoid cotton). The second layer adds warmth and allows you the option of removing if it gets warmer (mostly fleece or similar). The third layer should protect you against rain and wind if necessary.

For day cruises into Prince William Sound and Kenai Fjords National Park, for example, we recommend an extra layer including a scarf, hat and gloves, as it can be chilly on the boats - even in the summer!

Comfortable walking shoes or water repellent hiking boots are also important. 

If you visit in the winter, your outer layer should protect you against the cold and wind. Even so jeans are comfortable, they are not ideal when it is really cold. Ski pants are protecting better against the cold weather. Do not forget to bring a warm scarf, hat, gloves, and boots.

 

 

 
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