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Tour Highlights:
  • Designed for independent traveler's seeking the best accommodations Alaska can offer.
  • Enjoy spectacular mountain scenery throughout.
  • Spend two nights at a lodge deep inside Denali National Park.
Tour Includes:
  • 5 nights deluxe accommodation in Girdwood, Talkeetna and Anchorage
  • 2 nights at a Kantishna area lodge inside Denali National Park
  • 7 day midsize car rental with unlimited mileage
  • Prince William Sound 26 Glacier Cruise with lunch
  • Roundtrip bus transfer from the Denali National Park entrance to the lodge inside the park
  • All meals, park fees, and guide services are included while staying at the lodge inside Denali National Park
  • All taxes

Not included: Any insurances for rental car, additional driver fees, gas. Meals, optional excursions, park/admission fees other than mentioned, gratuity.

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See Alaska in style! Enjoy an exciting adventure featuring Alaska's finest accommodations and destinations. Features include the glaciers of Prince William Sound, the grandeur of Mt. McKinley, and the wildlife of Denali National Park. For your comfort, we have selected upgraded accommodations at the Hotel Alyeska, Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, and the Anchorage Hilton Hotel, as well as an all-inclusive lodge inside Denali National Park.
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Alyeska Resort
Alyeska Resort Distance/driving time: 39 miles / plan 45 minutes driving time from Anchorage, not including stops.

Upon your arrival in Anchorage, pick up your rental car and drive to the luxurious Alyeska Resort in the resort village of Girdwood. The hotel is nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by the pristine wilderness of the Chugach Mountains. Relax and enjoy the remainder of your day pampering yourself in the spa, swimming pool or perhaps taking a leisurely stroll on one of the nature trails extending from the hotel. The hotel offers both casual and fine dining choices. Overnight at the Hotel Alyeska.


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Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise
Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise Distance/driving time: 26 miles / plan 45 minutes driving time, not including stops and tunnel wait time.

This morning, drive to the small port town of Whittier, where you embark on the magnificent 26 Glacier Cruise, This catamaran cruise takes you 135 miles into Prince William Sound. Here you will see 26 "named glaciers" and many more unnamed. The specially designed boat gets you within 400 to 500 feet of the face of the tidewater glaciers. Your captain will turn off the ship's engines so you can hear the glaciers move as well as see the brilliant blues in the ice. Glacier calving, where large pieces of ancient ice break off and fall into the sea, is normally seen during each cruise. You will see three types of glaciers, including alpine, piedmont, and tidewater glaciers. Lunch is served onboard. Return to Girdwood for another luxurious night at the Alyeska Resort.



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Girdwood to Talkeetna
Girdwood to Talkeetna Distance/driving time: 150 miles / plan 3 hours driving time, not including stops.

Drive north from Girdwood, traveling through Anchorage and the agricultural region of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, to the small, picturesque town of Talkeetna. Historic Talkeetna is best known as the jumping-off point for Mount McKinley climbing expeditions. With clear skies, views of the Mountain from this perspective are breathtaking. Upon arrival you will have the rest of the day to explore the town on your own or participate in optional activities such as scenic riverboat tours, hiking or a ski-plane flight o land on Mt. McKinley (not included). Overnight at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.


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Talkeetna to Denali National Park
Talkeetna to Denali National Park Distance/driving time: 153 miles / plan 3 hours drive time, not including stops.

Continuing northward from Talkeetna, tour the scenic Parks Highway along the boundary of Denali State Park and Hurricane Gulch. At 6 million acres, Denali National Park is one of the world's last great frontiers for wilderness adventure. Most of the park services and visitors stay at the entrance to the park. However your journey takes you to an all-inclusive lodge located deep inside the park. At about 1:30pm the lodge tour bus will transfer you from the park entrance 95 miles into the park to an area called Kantishna. During your 6-hour transfer, your driver/guide will offer expert insights into the park's natural history and help you locate the park's animals and birds. Along the park road, watch for moose, caribou, grizzly bears, wolves, and other wildlife. Dining and lounge areas are found in the spacious main lodge. Meals are included at the lodge beginning with dinner tonight. Overnight inside Denali National Park.


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Denali National Park
Denali National Park The area of Kantishna is great for outdoor enthusiasts. Each day the lodge offers naturalist-led programs including guided hikes and walks, gold panning, mountain biking, and photography, as well as optional bush plane excursions (additional cost) to view Mt. McKinley up close. In the evenings, the lodge hosts give natural history presentations. Overnight inside Denali National Park.


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Denali to Anchorage
Denali to Anchorage Distance/driving time: 237 miles / plan 5 hours drive time, not including stops.

You will awake early this morning for breakfast before taking your lodge shuttle back to the park entrance. Or, you can upgrade to a scenic bush plane flight that will fly you past Mt. McKinley and back to the park entrance (additional cost, please see "Important Notes" for more details.). Upon return to the park entrance, collect your rental car and drive back to Anchorage. Overnight in Anchorage.


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Anchorage
Anchorage You will have a free day to explore Anchorage and its surroundings. Nestled below the Chugach Mountain Range and surrounded by Cook Inlet, Anchorage offers a beautiful setting and a wide variety of activities, including visiting the Alaska Native Heritage Center, shopping, and adventure trips and excursions such a salmon fishing or bear viewing (not included). Overnight in Anchorage.


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Anchorage Departure
Anchorage Departure Today you will return your vehicle to the Anchorage Airport by the same hour you picked it up on Day 1. Depart at any time or extend your vacation with another tour 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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Tour 1548CTA Alaska's Finest
Operation Dates Single Double Triple Quad Child*
Jun 01, 12 - Aug 31, 12
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$3759 $2329 $1899 $N/A $890
Sep 01, 12 - Sep 05, 12
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$3429 $2159 $1789 $N/A $890

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.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Denali Accommodation: The accommodation inside Denali National Park is very comfortable and nice for the remoteness and inaccessibility, though it is not a first class hotel. The main activities inside Denali National Park are outdoor activities for nature lovers such as hiking.

  • Other Accommodations: During your stay in Girdwood, Talkeetna and Anchorage we have selected first class hotels. However, the room category included is standard. There may be higher room categories, such as suites or view rooms, available depending on your travel dates. Please feel free to inquire about the possibility to upgrade your room categories.

  • 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).

  • Booking requirements: Please provide us with your flight arrival information (arrival time, flight number and name of airline) when you make your reservation. That way we can book the rental car accordingly.

    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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