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Our Alaska's National Park Tour takes you into the heart of 5 of Alaska's most fascinating national parks, all of which provide unique experiences to some of the most remote and wild lands left on earth! Enjoy scenic drives along the Seward Highway to visit Kenai Fjords National Park and the Glenn Highway to Wrangell St. Elias National Park. Cross the Arctic Circle and fly to Gates of the Arctic National Park to learn about the unique lifestyle of the last remaining settlement of the Nunamiut (inland northern Inupiat Eskimo). Travel on the Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park and the remote Kantishna area. Conclude your in-depth tour by viewing bears in their natural habitat at the famous Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park. Ask us about customizing the tour to include other national parks, as well!
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| | Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise |
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At approx. 11:45am, depart on a full-day cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park, one of Alaska's treasures. As you cruise through the park and the Chiswell Islands National Wildlife Refuge, watch for Stellar sea lions, harbor seals, puffins, eagles, and orca and humpback whales. During the cruise, you will see examples of Alpine, Cirque, Piedmont, and Tidewater glaciers. A stop will be made at either Holgate or Aialik Glacier to witness glacier calving - when ice chunks fall off the glacier. Overnight in Seward. (Lunch on board included)
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| | Dalton Highway, Gates of the Arctic Nat’l Park & Anaktuvuk Pass |
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Travel far above the Arctic Circle today on a memorable journey to
Anaktuvuk Pass. Early this morning (approx. 5am), depart on a ground tour from
Fairbanks on the rugged Dalton Highway. You will cross the Yukon River, stop at
the Arctic Circle, and finish your driving tour in Coldfoot. Upon arrival in
Coldfoot free time to explore the small town. Afterwards, you will board a small
plane for a flight into the heart of the Brooks Range, the northern-most
mountain range in North America. The plane will land within the Gates of the Arctic National Park at the Nunamiut Eskimo
village of Anaktuvuk Pass, nearly 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Take a
walking tour of the village and learn about the culture and lifestyle of the
local people. After your visit, you will fly back to Fairbanks, arriving around
midnight. Transfer by courtesy shuttle to your hotel. Overnight in
Fairbanks.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The excursion to Anaktuvuk
Pass only operates until end of August, depending on weather conditions. If you
start this program around mid-August, we automatically include a different day
excurstion. That day excursion also goes to Anaktuvuk Pass. The difference is
that you will be flying both ways. The tour length is approx. 10 hours.
You will depart Fairbanks at approx. 8am.
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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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Take a trip from Brooks Camp out to the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, where the landscape slowly recovers after the powerful 1912 eruption of Novarupta Volcano. For several days, ash, pumice, and gas were ejected and a haze darkened the sky over most of the Northern Hemisphere. Today, the turbulent Ukak River and its tributaries cut deep gorges in the accumulated ash.
From the Brooks Camp travel 23 miles to Overlook Cabin in the Valley of 10,000 Smokes. Stops will be made along the way for for scenic views and wildlife viewing. At Overlook Cabin you'll have time for lunch (included) and to look over displays and historic photos of the "Valley of 10,000 Smokes." Those interested may hike down with the tour guide to examine the ash and pumice "Valley" floor.
The hike is a bit strenuous.
Daily departures: June 1 - September 17, 2012
Departure Time: 9:00am (9:00H)
Duration: approx. 7 hours
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Standard Program
| | Operation Dates | Single | Double | Triple | Quad | Child* |
May 26, 12
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May 30, 12
Book Now! | $7109 | $5099 | $4539 | $N/A | $3050 |
May 31, 12
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Aug 23, 12
Book Now! | $7419 | $5249 | $4639 | $N/A | $3050 |
Aug 24, 12
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Aug 30, 12
Book Now! | $7649 | $5479 | $4869 | $N/A | $3280 |
Aug 31, 12
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Sep 02, 12
Book Now! | $7348 | $5329 | $4769 | $N/A | $3280 | Upgraded Program
| | Operation Dates | Single | Double | Triple | Quad | Child* |
May 26, 12
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May 30, 12
Book Now! | $8189 | $5669 | $4999 | $4659 | $3140 |
May 31, 12
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Aug 23, 12
Book Now! | $8499 | $5819 | $5099 | $4739 | $3140 |
Aug 24, 12
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Aug 30, 12
Book Now! | $8729 | $6049 | $5329 | $4969 | $3370 |
Aug 31, 12
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Sep 02, 12
Book Now! | $8419 | $5899 | $5229 | $4889 | $3370 |
Tour starts daily within the Operation Dates listed.
* Children 11
years and under, sharing room with at least 2 full paying adults with existing
bedding. Maximum 4 people per room.
Please click here to learn more about the difference of our standard /
upgraded programs.
IMPORTANT
NOTES
- Accommodation in Kennicott: The Kennicott Glacier Lodge
was opened in 1987 and is a replica of one of the historic mining buildings
from the copper mining boom town days. This "main lodge" building has
comfortable rooms with a sink with cold running water. There are plenty of
spotlessly clean bathrooms and shower rooms located throughout the lodge for
your use. Baths are "private use", but SHARED by other guests. In 2004 a new
(separate) building was added, offering 10 rooms with a private
bath.
If you book the STANDARD program, you will be accommodated in the
main lodge building in a room with a SHARED bath.
If you book the UPGRADED
program, you will be accommodated in the separate building in a room with a
private bath. Depending on availability we might only be able to accommodate
you in the main lodge in a room with shared bath (you would be
notified).
- Excursion to the Gates of Arctic National Park (day 9):
If you prefer to fly both ways to Anaktuvuk Pass and do not want to travel on
the Dalton Highway, please contact us for availability. Price surcharge may
apply. Please also see important information under day 9 regarding the
operation season of the excursion to Anaktuvuk Pass tour.
- Katmai National Park/Brooks Camp - Bear Viewing: Peak
bear viewing at Brooks Falls takes place from late-June through July and again
from late-August until mid-September when the salmon are spawning in the
Brooks River. Special viewing platforms located at Brooks Falls and the mouth
of the river offer unobstructed, up close bear viewing. If Brooks Lodge is
sold out, we will book the overnight in King Salmon! If you overnigh in King
Salmon you will fly to Brooks for bear viewing on day 13 and on day 14.
- Scenic flight information: The scenic fly-out from
Kantishna to the Denali Park entrance is approximately 55 minutes in duration.
The flight takes you past Mt. McKinley, providing amazing views, and is via
small bush plane (maximum 5 passengers). It is refundable if cancelled due to
weather (less an administrative fee). Please contact us for rates.
- Single rates in high season: due to occupancy
restrictions at Brooks Lodge single rates during high season are on request.
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** Please note that most child rates are only valid for child 11 years and under. The exact age limitation for child prices of this
program is listed under the rate table. Even if a child price cannot be offered, we still need the correct ages of children.
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| | |  | | | | Tour Highlights: | - Visit five National Parks! Kenai Fjords, Denali, Gates of the Arctic, Wrangell-St. Elias and Katmai.
- Experience Alaska's diverse, wildlife, natural history and native culture.
- Spend two nights deep inside Denali National Park.
- See the bears at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park.
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Tour Includes:
| - 14 nights accommodations
- 7 days (pick up day 2) midsize car rental including one way fee from
Anchorage to Fairbanks and unlimited mileage
- Park admission fees into all five parks
- Roundtrip flights from Chitina to McCarthy
- Passage on the Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Denali and from Denali to
Anchorage
- Full day cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park with lunch from Seward
- 2.5-hr guided Kennicott Mine Tour in Kennicott
- Full day Arctic Circle and Anaktuvuk Pass Adventure from Fairbanks
(depending on season, see itinerary)
- Roundtrip bus transfer and wildlife viewing tour from Denali park entrance
to lodge inside Denali National Park
- Meals during stay at lodge inside Denali National Park as listed
- 2 day excursion to Katmai National Park / Brooks Camp
- All taxes
Included for upgraded programs are taxi
transfers on days 1, 12, 13, 14 & 15 in Anchorage.
Not included: Any
insurances for rental car, additional driver fees, gas. Meals, excursions,
park/admission fees other than mentioned, gratuity. Taxi transfers in Anchorage
for standard program.
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