Alaska Explorer Escorted Coach Tour

Tour 1002CTA

This 6 night one-way guided group tour is ideal for a pre-cruise tour of Alaska. Enjoy stunning Alaska scenery as you travel in a deluxe motorcoach from Fairbanks to Denali and on the Alaska railroad from Denali to Anchorage. The professional guides and drivers are experts on Alaska; traveling with them is like traveling with a friend. This tour is a truly enjoyable way to experience all Alaska has to offer.

7 days / 6 nights 

Day 1 (Monday): Arrive Fairbanks

Arrive in Fairbanks and transfer to the hotel via hotel courtesy shuttle. The day is at your leisure. Overnight Fairbanks.

Day 2 (Tuesday): Fairbanks Sightseeing

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the gold mining town of Fairbanks and a stop at the University of Alaska museum. After the city tour, depart on a Chena River cruise aboard a classic sternwheeler. The evening is at your leisure with an optional dinner at the famous salmon bake at Pioneer Park. Overnight Fairbanks. (B)

Day 3 (Wednesday): Fairbanks to Denali National Park Entrance (121mi/194km/2hr)

Today enjoy breakfast buffet at your hotel before travelling by motorcoach south along the Parks Highway to Denali National Park. This afternoon is free for optional activities, such as rafting, flight seeing, helicopter tours, hiking, Park Service programs or the Denali Dinner Theatre (not included). Overnight Denali. (B)

Day 4 (Thursday): Denali National Park

Breakfast at the hotel. The morning is free for optional activities. This afternoon, travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour and search the pristine wilderness for bear, moose, caribou, and sheep. This tour is approximately eight hours and includes a 'snack box' and hot beverages. Overnight Denali. (B, S)

Day 5 (Friday): Denali National Park to Anchorage

Breakfast at the hotel. The morning is free for optional activities. This afternoon, travel aboard the classic Alaska Railroad from Denali to Anchorage. On arrival at the Anchorage rail depot, transfer is provided to the hotel. Overnight Anchorage. (B)

Day 6 (Saturday): Anchorage Sightseeing
Breakfast at the hotel before departing on a sightseeing tour of Anchorage including a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center. The rest of the day is open to explore the area. This evening, enjoy dinner at the Sourdough Mining Company, a unique gold rush era themed restaurant. Overnight Anchorage. (B, D)

Day 7 (Sunday): Anchorage Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Your Alaska Explorer Coach Tour comes to an end with a hotel courtesy shuttle transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)

6 nights accommodation; baggage handling; transportation via full-size motor coach; Alaska Railroad from Denali to Anchorage; knowledgeable English-speaking guide; sightseeing in Fairbanks and Anchorage including the University of Alaska Museum and Alaska Native Heritage Center; Riverboat Discovery Cruise in Fairbanks and Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali; 6 breakfasts (B), 1 snack box (S), 1 dinners (D); all taxes and fees.

2010 Rates  - Tour 1002CTA
Departure Dates	Single	Double	Triple	Quad	Child*
May 17	$1930	$1255	$1115	$1080	$660
May 24	$2055	$1375	$1230	$1185	$765
June 7, 14, 21	$2225	$1495	$1340	$1290	$855
July 5, 19, 26  August 2, 16	$2285	$1535	$1380	$1325	$895
August 30	$2215	$1485	$1330	$1280	$845
September 6	$2055	$1375	$1230	$1185	$765
* Children 11 years & younger staying with 2 adults in room w/existing bedding. Crossed out dates are sold out.

 

2010 Rates - Additional Hotel Night (price per person)
Fairbanks Hotel	Single	Double	Triple	Quad	Child*
May & September	$175	$90	$75	$60	see below
June, July & August	$235	$120	$90	$80	see below
Anchorage Hotel	Single	Double	Triple	Quad	Child*
May & September	$150	$80	$70	$55	see below
June, July & August	$220	$110	$85	$75	see below
* Additional hotel nights are charged based on the number of people per room. For example, if there are 2 adults and 1 child, the additional price charged would be the TRIPLE rate.

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