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- Denali National Park
- Kenai Fjords National Park
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Tour Includes:
| 7 nights accommodation in tourist-moderate class hotels including baggage
handling 6 breakfasts (B), 1 snack box meal on Denali tour (SBM), 2 lunches (L), 2
dinners (D). Transportation in full-size coach throughout, plus rail
Anchorage to Talkeetna &
Denali. Tundra Wilderness Tour including park fee. Knowledgeable English Speaking Guide throughout. Sightseeing in Anchorage including the
AlaskaNative HeritageCenter. Portage Glacier Cruise and cruise into
KenaiFjords National
Park. All taxes.
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On the Alaska Highlights land tours you will experience Alaska's best wilderness and cultural attractions. Travel by boat, glass-domed railcar and luxury motor coach with extra time to enjoy the wonders of both Denali and Kenai Fjords National Parks. You'll be escorted all the way and treated to special group functions for unmatched camaraderie, great for couples or families also taking an Alaska cruise. With so much personal service and many of your meals and activities included, you can't beat this sensational guided Alaska vacation package.
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Day 1 (Thur): Anchorage Arrival
Transfer provided
on arrival in Anchorage. Remainder of the day is free to explore Alaska's
largest city or just relax. This evening, meet your tour director and traveling
companions at a casual “get to know you” reception. Overnight Anchorage (Please
check with us regarding exact hotel if you intend to book a pre- or
post-night!).
Day 2 (Fri): Anchorage to
Talkeetna/Trapper Creek
You'll transfer to the rail depot this
morning. Then travel aboard the luxurious glass-domed railcars of the McKinley
Explorer as we journey to Talkeetna, an eclectic town at the junction of three
rivers, where nature trails and optional activities abound. Enjoy breakfast
aboard the McKinley Explorer with your group in our comfortable dining area,
while the landscape unfolds before you. From Talkeetna bus transfer to the
McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, where you will be staying tonight.
(B)
Day 3 (Sat): Talkeetna/Trapper Creek to
Denali
You'll already be swapping stories with your new friends over
breakfast this morning. Then get a different perspective along the base of the
spectacular Alaska Range as you re-board the McKinley Explorer to Denali
National Park. Tonight you'll be regaled with a sumptuous dinner and homespun
entertainment at Cabin Nite Dinner Theater. Overnight Denali. (B,
D)
Day 4 (Sun): Denali National
Park
Enjoy breakfast with your group before your morning tour. Watch
for big game and other Alaskan wildlife as you explore the rugged tundra of
Denali on the famed Tundra Wilderness Tour. Weather permitting, Mt. McKinley may
be visible in its breathtaking splendor. The afternoon is yours to participate
in some of the park's complimentary activities, or options such as a jet boat
ride or helicopter flightseeing (not included). Overnight Denali. (B,
SBM)
Day 5 (Mon): Denali to Girdwood
This morning we'll take you south by luxury motor coach to Portage Lake for
an unforgettable cruise aboard the mv Ptarmigan to within 300 yards of Portage
Glacier. Along the way you will stop for lunch at beautiful Lake Lucille. At the
end of your day, rest easy at the Hotel Alyeska at Alyeska Resort, which boasts
a four-diamond rating. While relaxing in this oasis of tranquility, enjoy
optional tours, including a tram ride up Mt. Alyeska, or a superb meal.
Overnight Alyeska. (B, L)
Day 6 (Tue): Girdwood
to Seward
After breakfast, we'll take you by motor coach to Seward
for an adventure cruise along the dramatic Kenai Peninsula coastline, broken by
misty glacier-carved fjords. You'll enjoy lunch onboard while watching for
whales, sea lions, porpoises, sea otters, bald eagles, puffins and many other
bird species inhabiting the cliffs and rocky shore. Overnight Seward Windsong
Lodge. (B, L)
Day 7 (Wed): Seward to
Anchorage
Join your group for breakfast this morning. Then
motorcoach transfer to Anchorage. In the afternoon we'll treat you to a tour of
Alaska's largest city - including the Alaska Native Heritage Center, where you
can experience Alaska's many diverse native cultures, past and present. This
evening, join your tour director and fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at a
local Anchorage restaurant. Overnight Anchorage. (B, D)
Day 8
(Thur): Anchorage Departure
For those departing
Anchorage, transfer provided from the hotel to the airport, or chose from many
optional extensions.
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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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