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Greatland Explorer
Tour 159CTA
Enjoy the scenic route through Alaska's heartland.

Explore Alaska's great interior by traveling southbound from Fairbanks to Denali and then continuing to Anchorage. A full day tour into Denali National Park is included with opportunities for wildlife viewing and a chance to get closer to Mt. McKinley, North America's tallest mountain. This classic rail journey through Alaska's heartland is one of the most scenic rail routes in the world.

 


 

5 Days / 4 Nights

 

Day 1: Fairbanks arrival
Arrive
into Fairbanks on your own. Transfer from the airport by hotel shuttle or on own. Depending on when you arrive, you may have time for optional activities such as a tour over the Arctic Circle or Sternwheeler Riverboat cruise (not included). Overnight in Fairbanks.

 

Day 2: Fairbanks to Denali A caribou in Denali National Park.

Transfer by hotel shuttle or on own to the Alaska Railroad station. Depart at 8:15am* to Denali, arriving at 12:15pm. This afternoon, we suggest taking time to see the Denali National Park Visitor Center which offers many exhibits and information about the park. Or enjoy one of the optional tours such as river rafting, hiking and/or flight seeing (not included). Overnight near the Denali park entrance.

 

Day 3: Denali
Early this morning (between 5:30am and 7am), depart on a bus tour of Denali National Park. This 6 to 8 hour tour takes you approximately 53 miles into the Park. As you travel through the pristine wilderness, your experienced driver / guide will provide an overview of the land and its wildlife. Along the way, stops will be made for viewing wildlife, such as bears and moose, and taking photographs. A snack box and hot beverage are included. The afternoon is at your leisure. This evening, we recommend the delicious salmon dinner and amusing antics served at the Cabin Nite Dinner Theatre show (not included). Overnight near the Denali park entrance.

 

Day 4: Denali to AnchorageBeautiful downtown Anchorage.
The morning is at your leisure. Later, transfer provided to the rail station b
y hotel courtesy shuttle. Depart at 12:12pm, traveling south on the Alaska Railroad through the Matanuska-Susitna Valley en route to Anchorage. Upon arrival in Anchorage (8pm), transfer to hotel by courtesy hotel shuttle or taxi. Overnight Anchorage.

 

Day 5: Anchorage - departure
Depending on your departure time, you may have time for an optional excursion such as flight seeing or Anchorage Sightseeing Tour (not included). Transfer to the Anchorage airport by hotel courtesy shuttle or by taxi.

 

*All rail times are approximate and subject to change.

 

4 night hotel accommodations. Rail transportation from Fairbanks to Denali and Denali to Anchorage. 6 to 8 hour bus tour into Denali National Park with snack. All taxes.


Included for standard programs are transfers in Anchorage by courtesy hotel shuttle (taxi fares are not included).  Included in upgraded programs are taxi transfers in Anchorage.



Taxi transfers in Anchorage for standard program. Optional excursions, gratuities, meals.

For departures from June 3 - September 3 you can also book a longer (approx. 12 hour) bus tour into Denali National Park on day 3. Lunch at a lodge inside the park is included. A surcharge applies, see below in price table.  If you fly back the total tour length will be about 8 hours.

If you prefer to start this program in Anchorage and end it in Fairbanks, this also is possible on request. The prices will be the same.

 

May 15 - September 11, 2008:  Daily departures

Price Per Person

 

2008 Rates

Tour 159CTA based on standard program

Season / Room Type

Single
Double/ Twin
Triple

Quad

Child**

 May 15 - 28

$1310 $824 $687 $625 $199

 May 29 - September 3

$1429 $889 $739 $669 $199

 September 4 - 11

$1310 $824 $687 $625 $199

 Surcharge for longer (approx. 12 hr) Denali bus tour on day 3

 Roundtrip bus

$29 $29 $29 $29 $91

 One way bus/one way flight

$228 $228 $228 $228 $290

** 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.

 

 

2008 Rates

Tour 159CTA based on upgraded program

Season / Room Type

Single

Double/ Twin

Triple

Quad

Child**

 May 15 - 28

$1807 $1158 $969 $879 $289

 May 29 - September 3

$1919 $1239 $1146 $1019 $309

 September 4 - 11

$1829 $1167 $979 $889 $289

 Surcharge for longer (approx. 12 hr ) Denali bus tour on day 3

 Roundtrip bus

$29 $29 $29 $29 $91

 One way bus/one way flight

$228 $228 $228 $228 $290

** 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.

 

 

Upgrade your Alaska Railroad Experience to Gold Star Service!!
(standard program only)

Enjoy luxury rail travel aboard lavishly appointed, double-deck dome cars, which offer 360-degree views and an outdoor viewing platform. Your upgraded service includes a confirmed seat in the domed upper deck, a commemorative GoldStar gift, and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.

Surcharge per person per segment:

Adult

$85

Child

$42
 

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