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An
Alaska Family Adventure
Tour 1520CTA:
An Educational Self Drive our of
Alaska
 Alaska
is a great family adventure
vacation.
See
scenic mountain ranges, massive
glaciers and wildlife while
exploring Alaska by car.
This
family friendly, educational vacation
includes Seward and the Alaska
SeaLIfe Center and to meet one of Alaska's leading Iditarod
dog sledding families.
Next, raft the world famous Kenai River
and cruise
through glacier filled Prince
William Sound. The grand
finale is guided a bus
tour into Denali National Park
for a chance to see Alaska's
amazing wildlife.
Create memories to last a
lifetime on this entertaining,
exciting and educational tour!
An Alaska Family Adventure
driving tour
10 Days / 9 Nights
Pick up a rental
car upon arrival at the airport
(please advise flight arrival
time at time of booking). Enjoy
the remainder of your day at
your leisure. Within walking
distance of your hotel is the
Imaginarium (a hands-on science
discovery center), restaurants
and many other downtown
attractions. Overnight in
Anchorage.
Day 2: Anchorage to Seward /
127 miles
Plan 3 hours driving time,
not including stops.
Today is at your leisure to
drive to Seward, located on the
Kenai Peninsula. As you depart
Anchorage, you will have time to
visit the Alaska Zoo, home to
wolves, bears and moose, as well
as other animals native to
Alaska. There are plenty of
opportunities to stop along the
way for a short hike or picnic,
too. Overnight in Seward.
Day 3: Seward
At 10am, learn about dog
sledding in Alaska and the
famous Iditarod Race from
experienced dog mushers at the
Seavey family's kennel. Meet
famous sled dogs, cuddle
adorable puppies, and dress up
as an Iditarod musher. Then take
to the trail for your thrilling
2 mile ride on a sled dog cart.
This afternoon at 1pm, visit the
state-of-the-art marine science
facility at the Alaska SeaLife
Center. Take a behind the scenes
look at the facility, where you
will learn about octopus and get
to meet, touch and possibly feed
an octopus. The rest of the day
is at your leisure; we suggest a
visit to Exit Glacier, a massive
ice sheet flowing out of the
Harding Ice Field. Overnight in
Seward.
Day 4: Seward to Girdwood /
95 miles
Plan 2 hours driving time, not
including stops.
Spend the morning exploring
Seward before departing to
Cooper Landing for a
2-hour scenic float trip on the
Upper Kenai River. Watch for
wildlife as your guide navigates
your raft through snow-capped
mountain scenery while telling
stories about the early settlers
to this area. After your tour,
head north to Girdwood, a
quaint ski town with one of
Alaska’s nicest resorts. This
evening, we suggest a tram ride
to the top of Mt Alyeska or a
guided
hike
(not included). Overnight in
Girdwood.
Day 5:
Prince William
Sound Glacier Cruise / 26 miles
Plan 30 minutes
driving time, not including
stops and tunnel wait time.
Today,
drive to the small port town of
Whittier where you embark
(approx. 1pm) on a 5 hour
glacier cruise
through the calm waters of
Prince William Sound. Enjoy the
spectacular scenery of this lush
area as you cruise into
Blackstone Bay. The ship will
sail to several glaciers, where
you float among icebergs and may
have the chance to see glacier
calving (when the ice falls of
the face of the glacier). A
National Park Ranger narrates
the cruise and conducts a Junior
Ranger Program for kids. A
delicious salmon and prime rib
meal is included. On your return
to Girdwood, visit the Alaska
Wildlife Conservation Center, a
drive-through wildlife park with
bears, caribou, moose, and musk
oxen. Overnight in Girdwood.
Day 6:
Girdwood to Talkeetna /
150 miles
Plan 3 hours
driving time, not including
stops.
From Girdwood,
you will drive north today
through
the agricultural region of the
Matanuska-Susitna
Valley
to Talkeetna. This small,
picturesque town
is
best known as the starting point
for Mount
McKinley
climbing expeditions. The day is
completely at your leisure. In
Talkeetna, we suggest a
scenic
jetboat safari or a ski-plane
tour to Mt. McKinley (not included). Overnight
in Talkeetna.
D ay
7: Talkeetna to Denali National
Park 153 miles
Plan 3 hours driving time, not
including stops.
The day is at your leisure as
you continue northward to Denali
National Park. The massive peaks
of the Alaska Range are in view
nearly the entire route. At 6
million acres, Denali National
Park is one of the world’s last
great frontiers for wilderness
adventure. Your hotel will be at
the park entrance, where most of
the park services and hotels are
located. This evening, we
suggest the delicious salmon
dinner and amusing antics served
at the
Cabin
Nite Dinner Theatre
(not included). Overnight near
the Denali park entrance.
Day 8: Denali National Park
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 free
for optional tours, such as
rafting
and helicopter sight seeing
(not included).
*Note:
If you would prefer an afternoon
departure (starting between
12:30pm and 2pm), please note
this on your reservation form.
Day 9: Denali National Park
to Anchorage / 237 miles
Plan 5 hours driving time, not
including stops.
Today is at your leisure to
return to Anchorage. Points of
interest along the highway
include the Iditarod Museum in
Wasilla, the Musk Ox Farm in
Palmer, the Native Village of
Eklutna and the Alaska Native
Heritage Center in Anchorage.
Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 10: Departure
Return the car to the
airport rental station today.
Depart or start an additional
program.
9 nights
hotel accommodations**.
9 days
midsize car rental
including unlimited
mileage.
1.5 hour Seavey's
Ididaride Kennel tour
including dog cart ride.
Admission to the Alaska
SeaLife Center including
1 hour Octopus
Encounter*. 2-hour Kenai
River float*. 5 hour
Prince William Sound
Cruise with lunch. 6 to
8 hour Denali National
Park bus tour with
snack. All taxes
and fees.
* Minimum age to
participate in these
tours is 6 years old.
** For program with
Quad occupancy,
accommodation in
Girdwood includes 2
rooms due to maximum
occupancy restrictions.
Any insurances for
rental car, additional
driver fees, gas.
Airfare, meals,
optional excursions,
park/admission fees
other than mentioned,
gratuities.
For additional car rental
days please
click here!
Daily Departures
May 20 - August 28, 2010,
daily departures
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2010 RATES
Tour 1520CTA based on
standard
program
and mid size car |
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Season /
Room Type |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Quad |
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May 20 - 31 |
$3349 |
$1939 |
$1519 |
REQUEST |
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June 1 -
August 28 |
$3969 |
$2199 |
$1699 |
REQUEST |
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Child: $296
Valid for children 6 -
11 years sharing 1 room
with 2 full paying
adults
with existing bedding.
Max. 2 children / 2
adults per room.
This tour is not
appropriate for children
less than 6 years of
age. Please
contact us
if you are traveling
with younger children
and we would be happy to
customize this tour for
you. |
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2010 RATES
Tour 1520CTA based on
upgraded program
and mid size car |
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Season /
Room Type |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Quad |
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May 26 - 31 |
$3999 |
$2269 |
$1746 |
REQUEST |
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June 1 -
August 27 |
$4489 |
$2499 |
$1899 |
REQUEST |
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Child: $296
Valid for children 6 -
11 years sharing 1 room
with 2 full paying
adults with existing
bedding. Max. 2 children
/ 2 adults per room.
This tour is not
appropriate for children
less than 6 years of
age. Please
contact us
if you are traveling
with younger children
and we would be happy to
customize this tour for
you. |
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Upgrade your
rental car!!!
Surcharge
per rental vehicle |
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Make your vacation
even more enjoyable!
We especially
recommend these
tours
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Tour start date:
May
26 - 31 |
Tour start date:
June
1 - August 28 |
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Guided Rainforest Hike,
Day 4
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Jetboat Safari,
Day 6
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Cabin Nite Dinner
Theatre,
Day 7 |
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Full size: $40 |
Full size: $54 |
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SUV: $363 |
SUV: $564 |
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Minivan: $228 |
Minivan: $564 |
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Alaska Family Driving Adventure
