Alaska & Yukon Highlights Driving Tour
Tour 1506CTA
- 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 up the highway to Glennallen,
where you will turn to the northeast
toward Tok. This route takes you along
the border of Wrangell – St. Elias
National Park and provides beautiful
views of the mountains. Tok is located
at the crossroads of the Al-Can, Glenn,
and Taylor Highways. 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 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 8:
Whitehorse to Skagway 109 miles / 175
kilometers
Plan 2.5 hours driving time, not including
stops.
Today you will drive south along the
Klondike Highway.
It is another of Alaska’s spectacular
highways with Emerald Lake, Carcross desert
and the small community of Carcross. The
Yukon River Suspension Bridge provides
excitement and scenic views from high above
the river. Cross
the Alaska/Canada border and continue to
Skagway. This tiny town is part of Klondike
Gold Rush National Historical Park.
Overnight in Skagway.
Day 9: Skagway to Haines Junction
/
152 miles
Plan 3.5 hours driving time, not including
stops, plus 1-hour ferry ride.
This morning, ride the Alaska Marine Highway
south along Lynn Canal to Haines. Take some
time to sightsee in this small fishing town
known for having the largest bald eagle
population in the world. From here, drive
north into Canada. Keep an eye out for
wildlife as you pass by the Chilkat Bald
Eagle Preserve. Haines Junction is the
headquarters of Kluane National Park. There
are numerous hiking trails in the area.
Overnight in Haines Junction.
Day 10:
Haines Junction to Tok / 297 miles
Plan 6 hours driving time, not including
stops.
Your route today takes you along the shores
of beautiful Kluane Lake.
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.
Tok is an important transportation hub on
the Alaska/Canada Highway. Overnight in Tok.
Day 11: Tok to Fairbanks / 206 miles
Plan 4 hours driving time, not including
stops.
Today you will drive the Alaska Highway to
Fairbanks. Visit the towns of Delta Junction
and North Pole along the way. North Pole is
home to the famous Santa Claus House.
Fairbanks is often called “The Gateway to
the Arctic.” Local attractions include the
Museum of the North, the Musk Ox Farm,
Pioneer Park, and the Ice Museum. From here,
you can take an evening tour to the
Arctic Circle, a gold
mine tour, or a riverboat cruise
(not included). Overnight in 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. Later today you
will take a short drive south 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 to
8-hour Tundra Wilderness Tour into
Denali National Park (55 miles 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 hours 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, ferry
from Skagway to Haines for passengers
and vehicle, bus tour into Denali
National Park with snack lunch and park
fees, and all taxes.

Any
insurances for rental car, additional
driver fees, gas.
Airfare,
meals, optional 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 only
start this program only from Whitehorse.
4) All rental car
agencies require every driver to present
a valid drivers license. A valid credit
card in each driver's name 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 27
- August 30, 2010: Daily departures.
We reserve the right to modify the
itinerary to fit the ferry schedule.

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BOOK NOW AND RECEIVE
2009 RATES
From Anchorage, based on
standard
accommodation and mid
size car |
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Single
|
Double/ Twin
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Triple
|
Quad |
4 share car
2 rooms
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May 27 - May 31 |
$3799 |
$2029 |
$1518 |
$1269 |
$1859 |
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June 1
- August
30 |
$4499 |
$2379 |
$1748 |
$1447 |
$2039 |
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Child:
$229
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. |

|
BOOK NOW AND RECEIVE
2009 RATES
From Anchorage, based on
upgraded
accommodation**
and mid size car |
|
|
Single
|
Double/ Twin
|
Triple
|
Quad |
4 share car
2 rooms |
|
May 27 - May 31 |
$4449 |
$2338 |
$1739 |
$1438 |
$2169 |
|
June 1
- August
30 |
$5148 |
$2688 |
$1969 |
$1609 |
$2348 |
|
Child:
$259
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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