Our “Alaska’s Gems” Tour is a great option for family vacations! Travel on the Alaska Railroad, take a comfortable scheduled bus transfer and visit Anchorage, Denali, Fairbanks and Talkeetna. Begin your Alaska adventure with a cruise into the world renowned Prince William Sound in Southcentral Alaska with its magnificent glaciers and coastal mountain scenery. Your next destination is Denali National Park for a bus tour with the opportunity to see Alaska’s wildlife and view the mountain of Denali also known as the “Great One”. This all-encompassing Alaska vacation tour continues to Fairbanks with a riverboat cruise and time for an optional trip to cross the Arctic Circle. On your return to Anchorage, stop in the unique small town of Talkeetna, the staging area for climbing expeditions to Denali. This “Alaska Gems” vacation is ideal for families visiting Alaska and those who want to experience the many diverse landscapes that Alaska has to offer travelers.
Transfers in Anchorage, meals, optional excursions, and gratuities.
* During the month of May and up to June 4th, you will depart Anchorage by scheduled bus transfer at 3:00pm and arrive in Denali at approx. 8:30pm. Starting June 5th, you will depart Anchorage by scheduled bus transfer at 6:30am in the morning and arrive in Denali at approx. 12:30pm.
The program will include a combination of hotels or motels that are considered moderate to standard tourist class. Please be aware not all hotels have shuttle services.
If you would like to book the standard program but with upgraded rail seating, the option and surcharge will be listed when you save to your cart.
The program will include standard rooms at this category of hotel where possible. Alaska has very limited hotel choices in remote areas and small towns. The properties will typically offer a wider range of services such as a full-service restaurant, room service and perhaps a pool or spa facilities. Please be aware the upgraded accommodations in downtown Anchorage do not have hotel shuttle services. Many of the upgraded hotels also offer guaranteed view rooms for additional cost. If you would like a specific room type, in addition to the upgraded program, please ask us about availability and cost difference.
All journeys between Anchorage and Whittier are in standard seating as deluxe dome cars are not available on that route.
Alaska Tours was prompt in answering our inquiries, as we had never been on a cruise like this before. The tour was fantastic and far beyond our expectations.
Doug | Trip Advisor
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