
8 Days / 7 Night
Day
1: Alyeska Resort / 39 miles
Plan 45 minutes driving time from Anchorage, not
including stops.
Upon your arrival in Anchorage, pick up your
rental car and drive to the luxurious Alyeska
Resort in the resort village of Girdwood. The
hotel is nestled in a picturesque valley
surrounded by the Chugach Mountains and its
pristine wilderness environs. Relax and enjoy
the remainder of your day pampering yourself in
the spa, swimming pool or perhaps taking a
leisurely stroll on one of the nature trails
extending from the hotel. The hotel offers both
casual and fine dining choices. Overnight at the
Hotel Alyeska.
Day
2: Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise
/ 26 miles
Plan 30 minutes driving time, not including
stops and tunnel wait time.
This
morning, drive to the small port town of
Whittier where you embark on the magnificent
26 Glacier Cruise, which takes you
over 135 miles into Prince William Sound.
Here
you will see 26 "named glaciers" and many more
unnamed. The specially designed catamaran
gets
you
within 400 to 500 feet of the face
of
the tidewater glaciers. Your captain will
turn off the ship's
engines so you can "hear" the
glaciers move as well as see the brilliant blues
in the ice. Glacier calving, where large pieces
of ancient ice break off and fall into the sea,
is normally seen during each cruise. You will
see three types of glaciers on each trip
including Alpine or Hanging, Piedmont, and
Tidewater glaciers. Return to Girdwood for
another luxurious night at the Alyeska Resort.
Day 3: Girdwood to
Talkeetna
/ 150 miles

Plan 3 hours driving time, not
including stops.
Drive from Girdwood, traveling
through
Anchorage and the agricultural region of the
Matanuska-Susitna
Valley,
to the small, picturesque town of
Talkeetna. Historic
Talkeetna is best known as the jumping-off point
for Mount
McKinley
climbing expeditions. Given clear weather, views
of the mountain from this perspective are
breathtaking. Upon
arrival you will have the rest of the day to
explore the town on your own or participate in
optional activities such as
Scenic Riverboat Tours,
Rafting or Spectacular Flightseeing to Mt.
McKinley
(not included). Overnight at the
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.
Day 4: Talkeetna to Denali National
Park /
153 miles
Plan 3 hours drive time, not including stops.
Continuing northward from Talkeetna, tour the
scenic Parks highway along the boundary of
Denali
State Park
and Hurricane Gulch. 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.
It is at the park entrance that most of
the park services (and visitors) are
located. However your journey takes you to a
lodge located deep inside the park. At about
1:30pm the lodge shuttle will transfer you from
the park entrance into the park to an area
called Kantishna. During your lodge shuttle
transfer your driver/guide will offer expert
insights into the park's natural history and
wildlife.
The famous park road offers your best chance for
seeing the wildlife that makes the Denali area
so unforgettable. As you travel the road, it is
not uncommon to witness astounding natural
displays. During your
journey, your experienced bus drivers share
their knowledge of the park and offers wildlife
searching tips to help you locate the park's
animals and birds. Whether through binoculars or
with the naked eye, you may be fortunate enough
to see a grizzly sow nursing her first-year
cubs, a band of bull caribou with huge racks
browsing along the tundra, or Dall sheep on the
high mountain ridges, playing and frolicking as
if they knew they were being observed. Arrive in
time for dinner and orientation for tomorrow's
guided activities from the lodge. Enjoy
comfortable accommodations with a private
bathroom, and other unexpected modern live
comforts for such a remote location. Dining and
lounge areas are found in
the
spacious main lodge. Overnight at Kantishna
Roadhouse, inside Denali National Park.
Day 5: Denali National Park
The area of Kantishna (inside
the Denali National Park) is great for outdoor
enthusiasts. Each day the
lodge offers
Naturalist-led programs
including guided
hikes and walks, gold
panning,
mountain biking, and photography,
as well as
horseback riding (not included) or optional
flight seeing excursions (not included) to view
Mt. McKinley up close. At the end of the day,
everyone is invited to join the naturalist
guides for gourmet appetizers and a recap of the
day.
Evening dinners are served in the lodge.
Also the lodge hosts special natural history
presentations by the lodge staff and many
featured guest speakers.
Overnight at Kantishna Roadhouse.
Day 6: Denali to Anchorage /
237 miles
Plan 5 hours drive time, not including stops.
You will
awake early this morning for your lodge shuttle
back to the park entrance. Or, you can upgrade
to a scenic bush plane flight which will fly you
past Mt. McKinley and back to the park entrance
(additional cost*). Upon return to the park
entrance, collect your rental car and continue
your drive back to Anchorage. Overnight in a
comfortable first class hotel in Anchorage.
Day 7: Anchorage
Free day to explore Anchorage and
its surroundings. From
its humble beginnings as a construction camp
for the Alaska Railroad, Anchorage has grown to
be one of the world's
most spectacular cities. Nestled below the
Chugach mountain range and surrounded by Cook
Inlet, Anchorage offers a beautiful setting and
a wide variety of
activities, including a visit to the Alaska
Native Heritage Center, shops, and adventure
trips and excursions such a
Fly-out Trip for Salmon
Fishing or Bear Viewing
(not included). Overnight at a
comfortable first class hotel in Anchorage.
Day 8: Anchorage departure
Today you will return your vehicle to the
Anchorage Airport before returning home.

5 nights deluxe accommodation in Girdwood,
Talkeetna and Anchorage, 2 nights at
Kantishna Roadhouse inside Denali National
Park. 7 day midsize car rental with
unlimited mileage. Prince William Sound 26
Glacier Cruise with lunch. Roundtrip bus
transfer from the Denali National Park
entrance to the lodge inside the park. All
meals, park fees, and guide services are
included while staying at the lodge inside
Denali National Park. All taxes.

Any insurances for rental car, additional
driver fees, gas.
Meals, optional excursions, park/admission
fees other than mentioned, gratuity.
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Denali Accommodation: The
accommodation inside Denali National Park is
very comfortable and nice for the remoteness
and inaccessibility, though it is not a
first class hotel. The main activities
inside Denali National Park are outdoor
activities for nature lovers such as hiking.
If the
Kantishna Roadhouse
is not available, we will offer to reserve
your room at the
Denali Backcountry
Lodge at the applicable higher
rate.
Other Accommodations: During your
stay in Girdwood, Talkeetna and Anchorage we
have selected first class hotels. However,
the room category included is standard.
There may be higher room categories, such as
suites or view rooms, available depending on
your travel dates. Please feel free to
inquire about the possibility to upgrade
your room categories.
*Scenic
flight information: The scenic fly-out
from Kantishna to the Denali Park entrance
is approximately 55 minutes in duration. The
flight takes you past Mt. McKinley,
providing amazing views, and is via small
bush plane (maximum 5 passengers). The price
is $341 per person (based on 2 people) and
is refundable if cancelled due to weather,
less a $40 administrative fee. Please
contact us for rates based on more than 2
travelers.

June 1 - September 7, 2010:
Daily Departures

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2009 RATES
Tour 1548CTA
based
on mid size car |
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Season /
Room Type |
Single
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Double/ Twin |
Triple
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4 share car
2 rooms
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June
1 - August 31 |
$3695 |
$2259 |
$1758 |
$2089 |
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September
1 - 7 |
$3343 |
$2084 |
$1641 |
$2001 |
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Child: $819
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. |

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Tour start date:
June 1 - August 31 |
Tour start date:
September 1 - 7 |
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Ski-Plane Tour
to Mt. McKinley,
Day 3
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Lodge, Day 7
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Winterlake
Lodge, Day 7 |
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Full size: $30 |
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SUV: $423 |
SUV: $272 |
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Minivan: $423 |
Minivan: $171 |