Denali Splendor

Explore Talkeetna and Denali National Park with this great value tour

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Tour Code: 1532CTA

Duration:
6 days

Accommodation:
5 nights

Starting at:
$1519 / per person

Availability:
May, June, July, August, September

Highlights:

Explore Talkeetna and Denali National Park! Take a scenic motorcoach transfer from Anchorage to Talkeetna and on to Denali. Here you have great opportunities to see Mt Denali and get impressed by amazing scenery. When you are in Denali you will explore Denali National Park. Then you travel by the famous Alaska Railroad from Denali back to Anchorage. This is a great Denali and Talkeetna tour when you do not have a lot of time.

Tour Overview

This is a fantastic Denali tour if you only have a short time to visit Alaska or an excellent land program before or after an Alaska cruise. Enjoy Alaska’s scenic landscape while you travel by motorcoach from Anchorage to Talkeetna and then to Denali. Take a spectacular optional flightseeing tour to the Alaska Mountain Range from Talkeetna. Explore Denali National Park on a narrated bus tour and watch for wildlife. Take a scenic train ride from Denali to Anchorage.

What's Included

5 nights of hotel accommodation
Scheduled motorcoach transportation from Anchorage to Talkeetna and from Talkeetna to Denali
4-6 hour bus tour into Denali National Park (depending on weather and road conditions)
Train from Denali to Anchorage
All taxes and fees

What's Not Included

Transfers in Anchorage, meals, optional excursions, and gratuities.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Anchorage Arrival

Arrive into Anchorage and transfer to your hotel on your own. Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city, nestled between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. Offering cultural attractions, and great restaurants, Anchorage provides an excellent start to your vacation. Overnight in Anchorage.

Day 2

Anchorage to Talkeetna

This morning is at leisure in Anchorage. Explore Anchorage downtown, take an Anchorage Trolley Tour or just sleep in. In the afternoon, transfer yourself to the bus departure point from where you will take a deluxe motorcoach transfer to Talkeetna. Departure from Anchorage is at 3:00pm. After a scenic drive you arrive in Talkeetna at about 5:30pm. Talkeetna is known as a starting point for Denali climbing expeditions. Weather permitting, you have spectacular views of the Alaska Mountain Range. The rest of the evening is at your leisure. Overnight in Talkeetna

Day 3

Talkeetna to Denali

Today is yours to discover Talkeetna. You may want to take a riverboat tour, a flightseeing tour to the southern border of Denali National Park or just take a stroll through the unique small mountain town (see Tour Add-Ons). In the early evening, your journey continues with a transfer by deluxe motorcoach to Denali. You depart Talkeetna at about 5:45pm and arrive in Denali at 9pm. Overnight near the Denali park entrance.

Day 4

Denali National Park

Depart on a narrated bus tour into Denali National Park today. As you travel through the pristine wilderness, look for wildlife, such as bears, caribou, and moose, as well as views of the Mountain. Your experienced driver/guide will provide commentary. The tour is approximately 4-6 hours long and takes you approximately 30 – 43 miles into the park, depending on weather and road conditions. The rest of the day is free for optional tours. Overnight near the Denali park entrance.

Day 5

Denali to Anchorage

Sleep in this morning or enjoy a short excursion before leaving Denali National Park today. Then transfer by hotel courtesy shuttle to the Alaska Railroad train station for a 12:30pm train departure. The train journey offers stunning views of the Alaska Range, Summit Lake, Hurricane Gulch, and – if the weather is clear – Denali’s 20,310’ peak. Stroll through the train cars, visit the dining car, and learn from the knowledgeable local guides on board. Upon arrival in Anchorage about 8:00pm, transfer on your own to your hotel. Overnight in Anchorage.

Day 6

Anchorage Departure

Depending on your departure time, you might have free time for some shopping or additional excursions. Transfer on your own to the airport. Depart or start an additional program.

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Dates & Rates

You can start this tour daily (within the listed dates of operation).

To complete this reservation we will need for each person: Full name including middle name(s) as listed on identification, gender and date of birth.

Click the "Book Now" button next to the date range you are interested in. After you select the date and number of room / people, you will see all services included in the tour and hotel information. To book the tour, add the package to your cart and checkout.

*Child prices are valid for children 11 years and younger, sharing a room with at least 2 full paying adults with the existing bedding. Maximum of 4 people per room.

Our Standard Program Includes:

2 and 3 star hotel accommodations.

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.

Standard train car seating on all rail services (reserved seats).

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.

Our Upgraded Program Includes:

* 3 and 4 star hotels (best available) wherever possible.

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.

Deluxe dome train car seating between Anchorage, Denali and Fairbanks, or Anchorage and Seward.

All journeys between Anchorage and Whittier are in standard seating as deluxe dome cars are not available on that route.

After you click "book now" and select a date, you will see tour availability. "To Be Requested" indicates that the service cannot be immediately confirmed online. This status requires us to check space with the hotel or service supplier and the service may or may not be available.