Day 1: Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Arrive into Anchorage on own. Pick up your rental car at the airport. The entire day is at your leisure. Overnight Anchorage.

Day 2: Wednesday, March 4, 2009
First thing this morning, drive to Seward (127 miles; plan 3 hours driving time without stops). At 11:30am, depart on a 2.5 hour glacier and wildlife cruise of Resurrection Bay. Watch for marine wildlife as you cruise past Bear Glacier, a massive river of ice flowing from Harding Ice Field located in Kenai Fjords National Park. Hot lunch served on cruise. The evening is at your leisure. Overnight Seward.

Day 3: Thursday, March 5, 2009

The day is at your leisure in Seward. We recommend a dog sled ride or visit to the Alaska SeaLife Center, a state-of-the-art marine science facility and aquarium (not included). The afternoon is at your leisure to return to Anchorage. Along the way, stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where you can see moose, bears, musk oxen, and other local wildlife up close (admission included). This evening, reservations have been made for the Iditarod mushers banquet. Here you will have a chance to meet the mushers and  feel the excitement as the race starting positions are chosen! Overnight Anchorage. 

Day 4: Friday, March 6, 2009

The day is at your leisure to experience the Fur Rendezvous Winter Carnival, one of the most unusual winter festivals in the world. Unique exhibits and activities abound throughout the city. We also recommend a visit to Girdwood, located 45 minutes south of Anchorage, for skiing at the Alyeska Resort, snowshoeing and ice climbing (not included). Overnight Anchorage.

Day 5: Saturday, March 7, 2009

Race day! Watch the ceremonial start of the race in downtown Anchorage.  After watching the mushers and their sled dog teams take off, drive to other locations in the surrounding area for up-close viewing of the teams as they travel along Anchorage trails in route to their first check-point in Eagle River. You may also want to add a flightseeing tour, horse-drawn sleigh ride or snowshoeing tour (not included). Overnight Anchorage.

 

Day 6: Sunday, March 8, 2009
Today, drive to Wasilla for the race restart. Experience the excitement as the mushers exit urban Alaska to the countryside for the great wilderness trek to Nome. This evening, return your rental in Anchorage. Overnight Anchorage.

 

Day 7: Monday, March 9, 2008
Transfer by hotel courtesy shuttle or on your own to the airport. Tour concludes.

6 nights accommodations in moderate class hotel; 5 days SUV rental vehicle with unlimited mileage; 2.5 hour Resurrection Bay Cruise with lunch from Seward; Admission to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center; Ticket to the mushers banquet (dinner included); All taxes and fees.

Any insurances for rental car, additional driver fees, gas.
Meals, optional excursions, park/admission fees other than mentioned, gratuity.

March 3, 2009

If you wish to arrive or/and depart later we are happy to customize this itinerary.

Please contact us at mytrip@alaskatours.com.

2009 Rates
Single	Double / Twin	Triple	Quad
$1518	$839	$646	$550
Child Rate: $119 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.