The Alaska Explorer Tour is a one-way, guided group bus tour, ideal for a pre-cruise adventure in Alaska. In addition to expert commentary by your tour leader, in Fairbanks, a visit of the University of Alaska is included to provide even further insights to Alaska’s unique history and wildlife. Included is an excursion aboard the sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery and a bus trip into Denali National Park.
Enjoy stunning Alaska scenery as you travel in a deluxe motor coach or van from Fairbanks to Denali National Park and from Talkeetna to Anchorage. A glass domed rail car is included from Denali National Park to Talkeetna. Professional guides and drivers are local experts on Alaska and traveling with them is like traveling with a friend. This guided tour is a truly enjoyable way to experience all Alaska has to offer.
Fairbanks Arrival
Arrive in Fairbanks and transfer on your own to the hotel. Overnight in Fairbanks.
Fairbanks
This morning includes a sightseeing tour of the gold mining town of Fairbanks with a stop at the University of Alaska's Museum of the North. In the afternoon, cruise the Chena River aboard a classic sternwheeler. A stop will be made to see a sled dog team, a trapper's cabin, and an historic Native Alaskan settlement. Overnight Fairbanks. (B)
Fairbanks to Denali National Park
Relax and enjoy the views as you travel south along the Parks Highway to Denali. The afternoon is free for optional attractions found in the area (see Tour Add-ons). Overnight in the Denali park entrance area. (B)
Itinerary adjustment for 2021:
Travel the Parks Highway south from Fairbanks to Denali today. In the afternoon, you will take a 6 to 8 hour bus tour into Denali National Park. Overnight near the Denali park entrance area - 1 night stay only. (B)
Denali National Park
Today travel deep into Denali National Park on a bus tour looking for bears, moose, caribou, and sheep. During this 6 to 8 hour bus tour there are several opportunities for views of Denali, the tallest mountain in North America, when the weather is clear. Overnight in the Denali park entrance area. (B, S)
Itinerary adjustment for 2021:
Due to the revised train schedule for summer 2021, you travel by deluxe dome rail car from Denali to Talkeetna today. Overnight Talkeetna (B)
Denali National Park to Talkeetna to Anchorage
Travel by deluxe dome rail car from Denali to Talkeetna this morning. Enjoy time on own to explore the quaint and historic town of Talkeetna. Upon arrival in Talkeetna, board your motorcoach/van for a scenic transfer south to Anchorage. In the evening, enjoy a closing dinner and farewell. Overnight Anchorage. (B, D)
Itinerary adjustment for 2021:
Free time in Talkeetna this morning. In the afternoon, board your motorcoach/van* for a scenic transfer south to Anchorage. Overnight Anchorage. (B. D)
Anchorage Departure
Your tour comes to an end with a hotel courtesy transfer to the airport. (B)
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