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Glaciers & Wildlife
Tour 1545CTA

Prince William Sound offers spectacular views of glaciers.You’ll waste no time beginning your adventure with this glaciers and wildlife extravaganza! First stop – the world-famous Prince William Sound with its magnificent glaciers. Then, on to Denali National Park for the opportunity of a lifetime to see Alaska’s wildlife and the ‘Great One,’ Mt. McKinley. In Fairbanks, enjoy a cultural riverboat tour and have time for an optional trip across the Arctic Circle. Then stop through Talkeetna, the staging area for expeditions to Mt. McKinley. Return to Anchorage to complete this itinerary, which is ideal for the traveler who wants to see all the variety Alaska has to offer in a short period of time.

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9 days / 8 nights

 

Day 1:  Arrival Anchorage

Transfer by courtesy shuttle or taxi to your Anchorage hotel. Depending on your arrival, you may have time to partake in an optional tour such as Flight Seeing or a Trolley City Tour (not included). Overnight in Anchorage.

 

Day 2:  Prince William Sound

Begin the day with round-trip bus transportation to Whittier to meet your afternoon glacier cruise, lunch is included. Your afternoon will be spent enjoying a breath-taking cruise into Prince William Sound to view glaciers and wildlife. You will have the opportunity to see an abundance of glaciers both up close and those nestled in the mountains. Overnight in Anchorage.Mt.McKinley

 

Day 3:  Anchorage to Denali

This morning at approx. 7:00am* depart on a scheduled motorcoach to Denali National Park. Enjoy the afternoon on your own to explore the Denali park entrance area (arrive at approx. 1pm). You may wish to take a shuttle to the Denali Visitor Center or enjoy an optional tour such as a Jeep Safari or Helicopter Tour (not included). Overnight at the Denali park entrance.

 

Day 4:  Denali National Park

Today, enjoy a 6- to 8-hour bus tour into Denali to search for wildlife. A snack is included. This tour takes you approx. 55 miles into Denali National Park and provides opportunities to view Alaska's "big five": bears, wolves, caribou, moose, and Dall sheep. If the weather is clear, you have the opportunity for some great views of Mt. McKinley. The afternoon is free for optional activities. Overnight at the Denali park entrance.

 

Day 5:  Denali to Fairbanks

Spend the morning at your leisure for additional optional excursions or a chance to do some hiking in the surrounding areas. At 3:45pm depart on the Alaska Railroad north to Fairbanks. Along the way, enjoy beautiful views of the Nenana River and many scenic tundra lakes. Upon arrival (8:00pm), transfer to hotel by courtesy hotel shuttle or taxi. Overnight in Fairbanks.

 

Day 6:  FairbanksA fishwheel on the Chena River.

This morning (8:45am) you will travel the Chena and Tanana Rivers for 3.5 hours on the only authentic sternwheeler riverboat operating in Alaska. This narrated tour provides background on the area's natural history and the Athabascan Native culture. You will see a trapper's cabin, log homes, a bush plane in action and sled dogs. In the afternoon, use your free time to explore the city on your own or enjoy optional tours such as a tour across the Arctic Circle (not included). Overnight in Fairbanks.

 

Day 7:  Fairbanks to Talkeetna

Today enjoy a scenic ride on the Alaska Railroad to the quaint town of Talkeetna. Depart Fairbanks at 8:15am and arrive in Talkeetna at 4:45pm. There is time for optional excursions including Mt. McKinley flight seeing tours or a Jet Boat Safari (not included). Overnight in Talkeetna.

 

Day 8:  Talkeetna to Anchorage

This morning you will have free time to relax or do an optional tour. This afternoon, you will return to Anchorage via the Alaska Railroad. Depart Talkeetna at 4:45pm and arrive in Anchorage at 8:15pm. Upon arrival in Anchorage transfer to your hotel by courtesy shuttle or taxi. Overnight in Anchorage.

 

Day 9:  Depart Anchorage

Transfer via hotel shuttle or taxi to airport to meet departure flight or start an additional program.

 

*All times are approximate and subject to change.

8 nights accommodation; scheduled coach transportation from Anchorage to Denali; Alaska Railroad transportation Denali to Fairbanks, Fairbanks to Talkeetna, and Talkeetna to Anchorage; Glacier cruise from Whittier including lunch and round trip bus transfers to/from Anchorage; bus tour into Denali National Park including snack; sternwheeler riverboat cruise in Fairbanks; all taxes.

Taxi transfers as noted are included with upgraded program.

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

May 15 - September 9, 2008:  Daily departures

Price Per Person

 

2008 Rates

Tour 1545CTA based on standard program

Season / Room Type
Single
Double/ Twin
Triple
Quad Child**
 May 15 - 25 $2559 $1659 $1439 $1299 $445
 May 26 - August 31 $2999 $1899 $1599 $1446 $460
 September 1 - 8 $2559 $1659 $1439 $1299 $445

** 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 1545CTA based on upgraded program

Season / Room Type
Single
Double/ Twin
Triple
Quad Child**
 May 15 - 25 $3626 $2349 $2269 $1999 $575
 May 26 - August 31 $3889 $2499 $2369 $2088 $595
 September 1 - 8 $3519 $2289 $2215 $1949 $575

** 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:
(Gold Star Service is only available on day 5, 7 and 8)
Adult

$85

Child

$42


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