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You’ll
waste no time beginning your adventure with this glaciers
and wildlife extravaganza!
First stop – the world-famous
Prince William Sound with its magnificent glaciers. Then, on to
Denali
National Park
for the opportunity of a lifetime to see
Alaska’s
wildlife and the ‘Great One,’
Mt.
McKinley.
In
Fairbanks,
enjoy a cultural riverboat tour and have time for an optional
trip across the
Arctic Circle. Then
stop through Talkeetna, the staging area for expeditions to
Mt.
McKinley. Return
to Anchorage to complete this itinerary, which is ideal for
the traveler who wants to see all the variety Alaska has to
offer in a short period of time.
Click to view map of tour route.

Transfer by
courtesy shuttle or taxi to your Anchorage hotel.
Depending on your arrival, you may have time to partake in an
optional tour such as
Flight Seeing or a Trolley City Tour
(not included). Overnight
in Anchorage.
Day 2: Prince William Sound
Begin the day with round-trip bus transportation to Whittier to meet
your afternoon glacier cruise, lunch is included. Your
afternoon will be spent enjoying a breath-taking cruise into Prince William Sound to view glaciers and
wildlife. You will have the opportunity to see an abundance
of glaciers both up close and those nestled
in the mountains. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day
3:
Anchorage to Denali
This morning
at approx. 7:00am* depart on
a scheduled motorcoach to Denali National Park.
Enjoy the afternoon on your own to explore the Denali park entrance
area (arrive at approx. 1pm).
You may wish to take a shuttle to the Denali Visitor Center or
enjoy an optional tour such as a
Jeep Safari or Helicopter
Tour (not included).
Overnight at the Denali park entrance.
Day
4: Denali National Park
Today,
enjoy a 6- to 8-hour bus tour into Denali to
search for wildlife. A snack is
included. This tour takes you approx. 55
miles into Denali National Park and
provides opportunities to view Alaska's
"big five": bears, wolves, caribou, moose,
and Dall sheep. If the weather is clear,
you have the opportunity for some great
views of Mt. McKinley. The afternoon is
free for optional activities. Overnight
at the Denali park entrance.
Day
5:
Denali to Fairbanks
Spend the morning at your leisure for additional optional
excursions or a chance to do some hiking in the surrounding
areas. At 3:45pm depart on the
Alaska Railroad north to Fairbanks. Along
the way, enjoy beautiful views of the Nenana River and many scenic tundra lakes.
Upon arrival (8:00pm), transfer to hotel by courtesy hotel shuttle or
taxi. Overnight in Fairbanks.
Day 6:
Fairbanks
This morning
(8:45am) you will travel the Chena and
Tanana Rivers for 3.5 hours on the only authentic
sternwheeler riverboat operating in Alaska. This narrated
tour provides background on the area's natural history and
the Athabascan Native culture. You will see a trapper's
cabin, log homes, a bush plane in action and sled dogs. In the afternoon, use your free time to explore
the city on your own
or enjoy
optional tours such as
a tour across the Arctic Circle
(not included). Overnight
in Fairbanks.
Day 7:
Fairbanks to Talkeetna Today
enjoy a scenic ride on the Alaska Railroad to the quaint
town of Talkeetna. Depart Fairbanks at 8:15am and arrive in Talkeetna at 4:45pm. There is time for optional excursions including
Mt. McKinley flight seeing tours or a
Jet Boat Safari (not
included). Overnight in Talkeetna.
Day 8:
Talkeetna to Anchorage
This morning you will have free time to relax or do an
optional tour.
This afternoon, you will return
to Anchorage via the Alaska Railroad. Depart Talkeetna at 4:45pm
and arrive in Anchorage at 8:15pm. Upon arrival in
Anchorage transfer to your hotel by courtesy shuttle
or taxi. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 9:
Depart Anchorage
Transfer via hotel shuttle or taxi to
airport to meet departure flight or start
an additional program.
*All times are approximate and subject to
change.

8 nights accommodation; scheduled coach
transportation from Anchorage to Denali;
Alaska Railroad transportation
Denali to Fairbanks,
Fairbanks to Talkeetna, and Talkeetna to Anchorage;
Glacier cruise from Whittier including lunch and round trip
bus transfers to/from Anchorage; bus tour into Denali National
Park including snack; sternwheeler riverboat cruise in Fairbanks;
all taxes.
Taxi transfers as noted are included with
upgraded program.

Taxi transfers in Anchorage for standard program. Optional excursions, gratuities, meals.

May 15 - September 9, 2008:
Daily departures

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2008 Rates
Tour
1545CTA based
on
standard
program |
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Single |
Double/ Twin |
Triple |
Quad |
Child** |
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May 15 -
25 |
$2559 |
$1659 |
$1439 |
$1299 |
$445 |
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May
26
- August
31 |
$2999 |
$1899 |
$1599 |
$1446 |
$460 |
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September 1
-
8 |
$2559 |
$1659 |
$1439 |
$1299 |
$445 |
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** Valid for children 11 years
and under sharing
1 room with 2 full
paying adults with existing bedding. Max. 2 children / 2 adults per room. |
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2008 Rates
Tour
1545CTA based
on
upgraded
program |
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|
Single |
Double/ Twin |
Triple |
Quad |
Child** |
|
May 15 -
25 |
$3626 |
$2349 |
$2269 |
$1999 |
$575 |
|
May
26
- August
31 |
$3889 |
$2499 |
$2369 |
$2088 |
$595 |
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September 1
- 8 |
$3519 |
$2289 |
$2215 |
$1949 |
$575 |
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** Valid for children 11 years
and under sharing
1 room with 2 full
paying adults with existing bedding.
Max. 2 children / 2 adults per room. |
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Upgrade your Alaska Railroad Experience to
Gold Star Service!!!
(standard program only) |
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Enjoy luxury rail travel aboard
lavishly appointed, double-deck dome
cars, which offer 360-degree views
and an outdoor viewing platform.
Your upgraded service includes a
confirmed seat in the domed upper
deck, a
commemorative GoldStar gift, and complimentary non-alcoholic
beverages. |
Surcharge per
person / per segment: (Gold Star Service is only available
on day 5, 7 and 8) |
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Adult |
$85 |
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Child |
$42 |
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