Alaska Highlights Escorted Coach Tour
Tour 1004CTA
Experience
Alaska's best wilderness and cultural attractions by boat, glass-domed
railcar and luxury motor coach with extra time to enjoy the wonders of
Denali National Park. You'll be escorted all the way and treated to
special group functions for unmatched camaraderie. With so much extra
personal service and many of your meals and activities included, you
can't beat this sensational 8 day/7 night Alaska vacation.
8
days / 7 nights
Day 1
(Thursday): Arrive Anchorage
Transfer
provided to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore
Alaska's largest city or just relax. Overnight Anchorage.
Day
2 (Friday):
Anchorage – Talkeetna
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. You’ll stay at the Talkeetna Alaskan
Lodge, featuring quite possibly the most awesome view of Mt. McKinley in
the state. The afternoon is at your leisure for
optional activities such as flight seeing, fishing and river tours
(not included). Overnight
Talkeetna. (B)
Day 3 (Saturday):
Talkeetna – 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
(Sunday):
Denali National Park
Enjoy
an early breakfast with
your group before your morning tour (departs between 5:30am and 7:30am).
Travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour and
search the pristine wilderness for bear, moose, caribou, and sheep.
Weather permitting, Mt. McKinley may be visible in its breathtaking
splendor.
This tour is approximately eight hours and includes a snack box
and hot beverages. This afternoon is free for
optional activities in Denali, such as
rafting, flight
seeing, or helicopter tours
(not included). Overnight Denali. (B,
SL)
Day
5 (Monday): Denali to Girdwood/Alyeska Resort
Today, travel south by luxury motor coach to Portage Lake for an
unforgettable cruise aboard the MV Ptarmigan. Your ship's captain will
take you within 300 yards of
Portage Glacier. After the cruise, travel to the resort village of
Girdwood, where you will enjoy the beautiful mountain surroundings and
the Alyeska Resort. Overnight Girdwood. (B)
Day
6 (Tuesday): Girdwood
to Seward
After breakfast, travel by motor coach to Seward for an
exciting cruise through the dramatic Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy
lunch on board while watching for whales, sea lions, porpoises, sea
otters and the many bird species inhabiting
the cliffs along rocky shore.
Overnight Seward. (B, L)
Day
7 (Wednesday): Seward to Anchorage
Explore the town of Seward or visit the Alaska SeaLife Center (admission
not included) before returning to Anchorage. In the afternoon, tour
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, enjoy a farewell dinner at the Sourdough Mining Company.
Overnight Anchorage. (B, D)
Day
8 (Thursday): Anchorage Departure
Extend your Alaska vacation with an
independent
optional tour such as bear viewing or an excursion into Alaska's Arctic
(not included).
For those departing Anchorage, a transfer is provided from the hotel to
the airport.
7
nights accommodation; baggage handling; transportation via
full-size coach; domed rail service Anchorage to Denali; knowledgeable English-speaking guide; Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali, Portage Glacier
cruise, Kenai Fjords National Park cruise in Seward, and Anchorage sightseeing
including the Alaska Native Heritage Center; 6 breakfasts (B), 1 snack
lunch (SL), 1 lunch (L) and
2 dinners. All taxes and fees.
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2008 Rates - Tour 1004CTA |
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Departure
Dates
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Single |
Double |
Triple |
Child* |
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May
29 |
$2755 |
$2006 |
$1811 |
$1372 |
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June 12, 26
July 10, 24
August 7, 21
|
$3346 |
$2318 |
$2037 |
$1567 |
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September 4 |
$2755 |
$2006 |
$1811 |
$1372 |
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* children 11 years & younger
staying with 2 adults in room w/existing bedding.
Crossed out date are sold out. |
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