Alaska's Gems
Tour 1540CTA

8 Days / 7 Nights

 

Day 1:  Arrival Anchorage

Transfer to hotel by courtesy shuttle or by taxi. Overnight in Anchorage.

Day 2: Free day in Anchorage
Today is yours to explore Alaska's largest city, go shopping, visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center or enjoy one of our optional bear viewing excursions or sightseeing tours from Anchorage (not included). Overnight in Anchorage.

 

Day 3:  Anchorage to Seward
Transfer via hotel shuttle or taxi to the Anchorage rail depot where you depart at 6:45am* on the Alaska Railroad for Seward. This scenic journey takes you along Cook Inlet and into the glacier filled Kenai Mountains. Upon arrival in Seward (11:00am), transfer on own to hotel. At 3pm***, depart on a 6 hour cruise of Kenai Fjords National Park. The Park boasts abundant wildlife, alpine and tidewater glaciers, and breathtaking scenery. As you cruise through Resurrection Bay, keep watch for Stellar Sea Lions, harbor seals, puffins, eagles and even whales. Cruise past the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, home to a large variety of birds, on your way to either the Holgate or Aialik Glacier. Enjoy a salmon dinner on-board. Overnight Seward.

*** Important: the 3pm cruise departure only operates from May 31 to Aug 24! If you are in Seward before May 31 and after Aug 24 you will depart on the 11:30am cruise departure and return to Seward at approx. 5:30pm. The meal included in this cruise departure is a light meal.

Day 4:  Seward to Talkeetna
In the morning at 10:30am depart on a motorcoach to Anchorage and then continue on to Talkeetna. In Anchorage you will have approx. 1hr time for lunch (on your own, not included) before you continue traveling to Talkeetna where you arrive at 5:30pm. Upon arrival in Talkeetna you will be dropped off at your hotel. The evening is at your leisure. Overnight in Talkeetna.

Day 5:  Talkeetna to Denali
Today is at your leisure in Talkeetna. We recommend a flight seeing tour to Mt. McKinley or a jetboat safari (not included). At about 6:00pm, you will depart from your hotel to Denali via motorcoach, arriving in 9pm. Overnight near the Denali park entrance.

Day 6:  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). We recommend spending dinner enjoying the amusing antics of the Cabin Nite Dinner Theatre (not included). Overnight at the Denali park entrance.

Day 7:  Denali to Anchorage
Transfer provided to the train station this morning. At 12:30pm, depart on the Alaska Railroad back to Anchorage. Relax as you enjoy a scenic ride along the rail belt. Upon arrival in Anchorage at 8pm, transfer via hotel courtesy shuttle or taxi to your hotel. Overnight in Anchorage.

Day 8:  Depart Anchorage
Transfer via hotel courtesy shuttle or taxi to the airport to meet your departure flight or start an additional program.

*All listed times are approximate and subject to change.

7 night accommodations. Train from Anchorage to Seward (roundtrip) and Denali to Anchorage. Scheduled motorcoach transportation from Anchorage to Talkeetna and Talkeetna to Denali National Par. 6 hr Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise with meal, and 6 to 8 hour bus tour into Denali National Park with snack. All taxes and fees.

Included for standard programs are transfers in Anchorage by courtesy hotel shuttle (taxi fares are not included).  Included for upgraded programs are taxi transfers in Anchorage and an upgrade to the Gold Star dome railcar from Denali to Anchorage.

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

May 16 - September 9, 2008:  Daily departures

 

2008 Rates Tour 1540CTA based on standard program
Season / Room Type	Single	Double/ Twin	Triple	Quad	Child **
May 16 - 28	$2229	$1469	$1249	$1148	$389
May 29 - August 31	$2586	$1649	$1366	$1226	$389
September 1 - 9	$2229	$1469	$1249	$1148	$389
** 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 1540CTA based on upgraded program
Season / Room Type	Single	Double/ Twin	Triple	Quad	Child **
May 16 - 28	$3009	$1919	$1908	$1659	$429
May 29 - August 31	$3279	$2059	$1988	$1719	$429
September 1 - 9	$3129	$1969	$1919	$1664	$429
** 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 / segment (days 3 and 7):
Adult	$85
Child	$42