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This classic self-drive itinerary provides you with the best of Alaska's scenic highways and features three of Alaska's spectacular national parks.
You will have a guided tour along the Denali National Park road, providing a great opportunity to see wildlife. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is an expansive wilderness that boasts the continent's largest assemblage of glaciers, and nine of the tallest sixteen peaks in the country. In Seward, you have the opportunity to take a boat cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park.
This independent driving tour is one of the best programs to explore Alaska, especially for outdoor enthusiasts.
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| ![Anchorage to Glennallen/Copper Center]() Distance/driving time: approx. 180 miles / plan 3 hours driving
time, not including stops.
Drive the Glenn Highway northbound
toward Glennallen. This route is a National Scenic Byway. The U.S. Secretary of
Transportation recognizes certain roads as National Scenic Byways based on
archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and/or scenic
qualities. On this tour, you will experience three of these remarkable roads. A
few interesting stops along way are the Alaska Native Heritage Center, Eklutna
Indian Village, the Musk Ox Farm, Independence Mine State Historical Park, and
the Matanuska Glacier. Overnight in Glennallen/Copper Center
area.
(Please note that this area offers a limitd choice of
accommodations. The accommodation today, also if you book the upgraded program,
will be rather basic, tourist class. Copper Center is located approx. 20 miles
south of Glennallen.)
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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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Depart Kennicott on a two-mile trail that was originally built in the
1920's as a wagon road. Along the way, stops will be made to discuss glaciology
and local geology and enjoy spectacular views of the rock-covered Kennicott
Glacier and the surrounding mountain peaks. At the base of the Root Glacier, you
will strap on crampons and, with simple instruction, begin walking on the
glacier. Numerous glacial streams cut deep ravines in the ice, forming
shimmering blue pools and waterfalls. After enjoying “lunch with a view” you and
your guide reluctantly start making your way back to the town of Kennecott. This
tour will return you to Kennicott in time to relax before dinner or join an
optional historic mill tour. No experience necessary but participants should be
able to hike about 5 miles on uneven terrain. Lunch is not included.
Season: Daily departures May 25 - September 9,
2012
Departure Time: 9:00am
(9:00H)
Duration: 4-6 hours
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Step back in time on a historic 2.5 hour tour inside the 14 story Mill
Building of the Kennecott Copper Corporation. This is the only tour permitted to
enter the historic buildings, including the 14-story Copper Mill.
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On this cruise you travel through the Kenai Fjords National Park and the
Chiswell Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Watch for Stellar sea lions, harbor
seals, puffins, eagles, and whales. See examples of Alpine, Cirque, Piedmont and
Tidewater glaciers. Witness glacier calving up-close with a stop at either
Holgate or Aialik Glacier. A National Park Ranger is onboard to answer
questions; they also conduct a Junior Ranger program for children. Tour includes
a salmon and prime rib all-you-can-eat-buffet.
Season:
Daily departures May 12 - September 16,
2012
DepartureTime: 11:30am
(11:30H)
Duration: 6hours
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Standard Program
| | Operation Dates | Single | Double | Triple | Quad | Child* |
May 26, 12
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May 31, 12
Book Now! | $4339 | $2499 | $1959 | $1689 | $650 |
Jun 01, 12
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Aug 31, 12
Book Now! | $5009 | $2839 | $2179 | $1859 | $650 |
Sep 01, 12
Book Now! | $4339 | $2499 | $1959 | $1689 | $650 | Upgraded Program
| | Operation Dates | Single | Double | Triple | Quad | Child* |
May 26, 12
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May 31, 12
Book Now! | $5299 | $2939 | $2259 | $1929 | $750 |
Jun 01, 12
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Aug 31, 12
Book Now! | $5979 | $3279 | $2489 | $2099 | $750 |
Sep 01, 12
Book Now! | $5299 | $2939 | $2259 | $1929 | $750 |
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
- Bush plane flight: For the flight between Chitina and
McCarthy please advise your weights at time of booking as it is required by
the air taxi company.
- Accommodation in McCarthy/Kennicott: The accommodation
for the standard program is with shared bath in hallway. Rooms have a
sink with running cold water and 1 double and/or 2 twin size beds! For the
upgraded programm, we will book a room with private bath. You will be notified
if no rooms with private bath are available for your dates of travel.
- Bus tour into Denali Nat Park (day 10): Bus tour can be
between 8 and 12 hours long and including lunch. In May and September bus tour
will be shorter (approx. 4 - 6 hrs) depending on the road & weather
conditions and with a snack only.
- Booking requirements: we require following information for each
traveler at time of reservation: body weight if each traveler. Please
also 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.
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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: | - Build in free time allows for independent exploration and optional excursions.
- Spectacular days driving Alaska's Scenic Byways.
- Mountain flightseeing into Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
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Tour Includes:
| - 14 nights accommodation
- 14 day midsize rental vehicle with unlimited mileage
- Roundtrip scenic flights in a bush plane from Chitina to McCarthy
- Bus tour into Denali Nat Park with lunch/snack
- All taxes and fees
Not included: LDW insurance for rental car, additional driver fees, gas.
Meals, optional excursions, park/admission fees other than mentioned, gratuity.
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