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Welcome to the "Land of the Midnight Sun," where mighty blueice glaciers sprawl alongside miles of pine forest, and rugged mountains touch endless skies! If you've got a big appetite for adventure, then this tour into Alaska's spectacular wilderness is the perfect vacation for you! Covering nearly 600,000 square miles, Alaska is the biggest state in the union - and its scenic beauty is just as awe-inspiring as its size.
With deep crystal-clear lakes, towering mountains, mammoth glaciers and dense forests, America's 49th state is a nature-lover's dream-come-true. This nine-day excursion brings the glories of Alaska to you, with convenient and comfortable touring by train, motorcoach and boat. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the marvels of America's rugged wilderness!
Call 877-929-7245 for air fares and schedules from your city to and from Anchorage.
- Services of a Professional Tour Manager
- Deluxe motorcoach transportation for touring
- 10 Meals (3 dinners, 1 lunch and 6 breakfasts)
- Round trip airport transfers
- Two nights at Denali National Park
- Alaska Cabin Nite dinner show
- Denali National Park Natural History Tour
- Optional helicopter "flightseeing" or river float trip
- Enjoy an authentic Alaska Salmonbake
- Musical production of Golden Heart Review
- Tour Fairbanks, Alaska's second largest city
- Riverboat Discovery Cruise
- Optional visit to El Dorado Gold Camp
- Prince William Sound Cruise aboard the Glacier Spirit
- City tour of Anchorage
- $45 in future travel credits
Days One and Eight - Howard Johnson, Anchorage, Alaska
Days Two and Three - Denali Park Resorts, Denali, Alaska
Days Four and Five - Wedgewood Resort, Fairbanks, Alaska
Days Six and Seven -Best Western Harbor Inn,Valdez,Alaska
Rooms for the night before and after the tour are available. Cost for a room in Anchorage is $249, tax included.
Big City Alaska
This outdoor adventure starts and ends in
Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Nestled
between the Talkeetna and Chugach mountain
ranges, Anchorage blends outdoor life
with breathtaking scenic beauty. The city's
fantastic ambiance offers the perfect stepping-
off point for your Alaskan adventure.
You also visit the delightful town of
Fairbanks, the second largest city in the
state. During the tour, you will explore the city's
rollicking past as a bustling mining town and
enjoy its first-class cultural amenities, including
galleries, upscale stores, specialty boutiques,
historic sites and museums.
Experience Mother Nature in All Her Glory!
Alaska is world-famous for its thrilling natural
wonders, and you will witness more than a few
during this exciting tour of this state's
unspoiled splendors.
Survey panoramic vistas of majestic
forests and grassy tundra from the comfortable
confines of the Alaska Railroad. You'll
glimpse the towering, 20,000-foot peak of
Mount McKinley and visit the Iditarod
Headquarters in the nearby town of Wasilla.
Traveling along Alaska's famous George
Parks Highway, enjoy unparalleled views of
some of the continent's highest mountain
peaks as well as wooded expanses inhabited
by moose, grizzlies, foxes, wolves and other
wildlife.
At the heart of your excursion is a guided tour
of the gem of Alaska's glorious wilderness,
Denali National Park where you spend two
nights. Covering more than six million acres,
Denali is a natural wonderland, teeming with
sub-arctic wildlife and more than 650 species
of flowering plants. Before departing for
Fairbanks, you will have the option of getting
a bird's-eye view of this spectacular wilderness
with a special "flightseeing" tour by helicopter.
You'll also explore the signature natural
feature of Alaska's spectacular landscape;
an arctic glacier. Your tour includes a closeup
look at Worthington Glacier, a massive
floe of blue ice that covers nearly five
square miles!
Adventures on Alaska's Waterways
Dive into the beautiful sights offered by
Alaska's many pristine lakes, wild rivers and
placid channels. Cruise through the glacier-carved fjords
and passageways of Prince William
Sound aboard the Glacier Spirit and
catch a glimpse of sea lions lolling on the
majestic shoreline. With its many twisting
tributaries and sharply carved mountain
peaks, it's clear why the Sound and the surrounding
area is called the "Switzerland of
Alaska!"
You may also enjoy a peaceful float on the
park's Nenana River. This blue, crystalline
river issues from the Nenana Glacier far to
the north, and is one of the most popular
destinations for whitewater rafting in
Alaska.
A Celebration of History and Culture
Alaskan waterways will also be your entry
into the cultural heritage of this great state.
Aboard the Riverboat Discovery, the only
authentic sternwheeler in Alaska, enjoy a narrated cruise into Native American culture.
This fascinating river tour includes a
stop at the Chena Indian Village to get an
intriguing glimpse into the culture and
lifestyle of native Alaskans. There is a foray
into the state's prospecting past with a visit
to Rika's Roadhouse, a renowned gathering
place for the traders, gold-miners and
trappers of Alaska's frontier.
For a closer look at the life and times of the
gold miner, take an optional tour of El
Dorado Gold Camp. Experience the thrill
of the prospector's life as you ride a narrow-
gauge rail into an authentic permafrost
mining tunnel, and try your hand
at gold panning with modern-day miners.
Bask in the ambiance of the hearty boomtown
music hall as you enjoy live musical
shows that capture the spirit of frontier
Alaska, including the Golden Heart Revue,
a rollicking showcase of Fairbanks'
prospecting past.
Day One
- Arrive in Anchorage with included transfers to your hotel
- Your Tour Manager will meet you at 6 p.m. for dining suggestions
Day Two
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Iditarod Headquarters
- Travel to Denali National Park
- Enjoy dinner and a show at Alaska Cabin Nite
Day Three
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Tundra Wilderness tour of Denali National Park
Day Four
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Optional helicopter ride
- Optional float trip on the Nenana River
- Ride the Alaska Railroad to Fairbanks
Day Five
- Free time to explore Fairbanks
- Riverboat Discovery cruise
- Optional visit to El Dorado Gold Camp
- Salmon dinner and Golden Heart Revue show at the Palace Theater
Day Six
- Stop at Rika's Roadhouse
- Visit Worthington Glacier
Day Seven
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Free time in Valdez
- Cruise Prince William Sound with light lunch
Day Eight
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Travel to Anchorage
- Farewell dinner with Tour Manager
Day Nine
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Transfer to Anchorage Airport for flights home
Departure Dates:
Per Person Rates:
- Twin $2,499
- Single add $1,189
- Triple deduct $16
*Prices are subject to change without notice, and all reservations are based upon availability.
Call 877-929-7245 today to book your Alaska Rail vacation.
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