Alaska & Yukon Highlights
Tour 1500CTA
- Two great destinations in one great itinerary
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This 2 week self-drive route is perfect
for both first time and returning visitors to
Alaska and the Yukon. The tour features most major highlights in
Alaska, along with Canada's Yukon Territory.
Highlights of this tour include Anchorage, coastal
town Seward with Kenai Fjords National Park,
historic gold rush history of Dawson City, Yukon's
capital city Whitehorse,
beautiful Kluane National Park - a world heritage
site, Alaska's Golden Heart city of Fairbanks
and wildlife viewing in Denali.
Pick up your rental vehicle at the
Anchorage Airport. You will overnight in
Anchorage's central
downtown area.
Day 2:
Anchorage to Seward / 127 Miles
Plan 3
hours driving time, not including stops.
A great
driving day awaits you! Just outside of Anchorage
you will drive along Turnagain Arm which offers one
of the most picturesque scenery. Watch out for
beluga whales and also mountain sheep. Stop at the
Portage Glacier visitor center before you continue
your drive onto Alaska's Kenai Peninsula towards
Seward. When you arrive in Seward, stop at Exit
Glacier and visit the Alaska Sealife center.
Overnight Seward
Day 4:
Seward to Sheep Mountain area / 241 Miles
Plan 5 hours driving time, not including stops.
You drive the scenic Seward Highway back
north to Anchorage and continue on the Glenn Highway
north. In Palmer stop by the Musk Ox Farm and later
enjoy views of fascinating Matanuska Glacier. There
are some hiking trails nearby the glacier. You may
also want to experience a guided glacier hike or an
exciting river rafting tour on the Matanuska River.
Overnight Sheep Mountain Lodge or alternatively
Wasilla area
Day 5:
Sheep Mountain area to Tok / 214 Miles
Plan 4 hours driving time, not including stops.
Continue driving on the Glenn Highway to Tok.
Overnight Tok.
Day
6: Tok
to Dawson City / 187 miles
Plan 5 hours driving time, not including stops.
The Top of the World Highway
(partly gravel road!) brings you through spectacular backcountry and
gold mining areas into Canada's Yukon Territory. When the highway reaches its highest elevation,
incredible views into far-reaching countryside open up. Before you reach Dawson
City, you cross the Yukon River by state ferry. Upon arrival in Dawson
City you might feel you just landed in a different century! Experience
the old Klondike in its well-kept color and fame. Overnight
in Dawson City.
Day
7: Dawson
City
Spend today at your leisure exploring the Klondike goldfields and enjoying the old Gold
Rush atmosphere of Dawson City. Overnight
in Dawson City.
Day
8: Dawson
to Whitehorse / 327 miles
Plan 6.5 hours driving time, not including stops.
Today you travel the
Klondike Highway east to Yukon's capital city, Whitehorse. Your
drive takes you through the interior of the
territory, following the Yukon River. Overnight
in Whitehorse.
Day 9: Whitehorse
Enjoy a day in
Yukon's capital city. You may want to make a day
excursion to Skagway or drive parts of the southern
Klondike Highway, another spectacular highway with
Emerald Lake, Carcross desert and the small community of Carcross. Overnight
in Whitehorse.
Day 10: Whitehorse
to Beaver Creek via Kluane
National Park / 282 miles
Plan
6 hours driving time, not including stops.
Travel on the famous Alaska Highway to Haines
Junction, the gateway to Canada's Kluane National Park
(please note that this park is not accessible by
road!) Stop at the informative national park visitor
center in Haines Junction and if weather permits we
highly recommend a flightseeing tour over the
majestic mountains. Continue driving the Alaska
Highway along Kluane Lake to Beaver Creek. Overnight in Beaver Creek.
Day 11: Beaver Creek to Fairbanks / 320 miles
Plan 6 hours driving time, not including stops.
Cross the border back into Alaska and continue
driving on the Alaska Highway with scenic views of
the Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, containing
924,000-acre with flat river basins, extensive marsh
and lake complexes, mountains and two major glacial
rivers. Before you reach Fairbanks, stop by the
Santa Claus House. Overnight Fairbanks.
Day 12: Fairbanks to Denali National Park /
125 miles
Plan 2.5 hours driving time, not including stop.
This morning you have time to explore Fairbanks at
your leisure. Optional excursions include a
sightseeing tour, a river boat cruise on an historic
sternwheeler or a tour of the El Dorado Gold Mine
(not included). Later today you will take a short
drive to the park entrance of Denali National Park.
Overnight at the Denali National park entrance.
Day 13: Denali National Park
Early this
morning embark on a 6-8 hour Tundra Wilderness Tour
into Denali National Park (approx. 55miles/88km into
the park). The park is inhabited by many different animal species
and with some luck you
may see
bears,
caribou, moose, sheep, wolves and a variety of
birds. Mt.
McKinley may also be seen, weather permitting. A snack
lunch is included. Overnight at the Denali park
entrance.
Day 14:
Denali to Anchorage /
237
miles
Plan 5 hrs
driving time, not including stops.
This scenic drive takes you back to Anchorage. A
must stop is the quaint town of Talkeetna, known for its special
backcountry-town charm. Weather permitting, Talkeetna
can have one of the best views of Mt
McKinley and the Alaska Range. You also can depart
on a
spectacular
flightseeing tour from here or a riverboat excursion (not included).
Overnight
in Anchorage.
Day
15: Anchorage
Today you
return
your car to the rental station. Depart or start an
additional program.
14 day vehicle rental with unlimited mileage, 14
nights accommodation, bus tour into Denali National
Park with snack lunch and park fees and all taxes.
Any insurances for rental car, additional driver
fees, gas.
Meals, excursions, park/admission fees other than
mentioned.
For
additional car rental days
please click
here!
1) With this tour you cross
borders between USA and Canada. A valid
passport/visa is a must as per the
immigration/custom requirements of Canada
and the USA.
2)
This tour can also operate with
a start/end in Whitehorse,
Yukon/Canada.
3)
Canadian residents cannot rent a U.S. registered car and
drive into Canada from Alaska. Canadian residents can start
this program only from Whitehorse.
4) All rental car agencies require every driver to present a valid drivers
license. A valid credit card will also be required on check-in as a
security damage deposit.
5) Upgraded accommodation: Upgraded accommodations
are not possible in all locations. The accommodations
in Sheep Mountain, Tok, Dawson City, Whitehorse and Beaver Creek will be
tourist to moderate class!
May 15 - August 31, 2008: Daily departures.
We reserve the right to modify the itinerary to fit
the ferry schedule
as the 2008 ferry schedule is not available yet.
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2008 Rates
From Anchorage,
based on
standard
accommodation and mid size
car |
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|
Single |
Double/ Twin |
Triple |
Quad |
4
share car
2
rooms
|
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May 15
- May 31 |
$3639 |
$1919 |
$1409 |
$1148 |
$1708 |
|
June 1
- August
31 |
$4048 |
$2119 |
$1546 |
$1249 |
$1809 |
|
Child:
$199
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
From Anchorage,
based on
upgraded
accommodation**
and mid size car |
|
|
Single |
Double/ Twin |
Triple |
Quad |
4 share car
2 rooms |
|
May 15
- May 31 |
$4339 |
$2245 |
$1639 |
$1339 |
$2040 |
|
June 1
- August
31 |
$4744 |
$2448 |
$1770 |
$1438 |
$2139 |
|
Child: $199
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.
** see Important Note
#5 |
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Upgrade your rental car!!!
Surcharge per rental
vehicle |
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Tour start date:
May 15 - May 31 |
Tour
start date:
June 1 -
August 31 |
|
Full size: $68 |
Full size: $66 |
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SUV: $370 |
SUV: $806 |
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Minivan: $370 |
Minivan: $806 |
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