Day 1 Anchorage
Day 2 Anchorage - Worthington Glacier - Valdez (185 miles)
Day 3 Valdez - Prince William Sound - Valdez (78 miles)
Day 4 Valdez - Wrangell-St. Elias National Park - Fairbanks (379 miles)
Day 5 Fairbanks
Day 6 Fairbanks - Denali National Park (92 miles)
Day 7 Denali National Park
Day 8 Denali - Talkeetna - Anchorage (181 miles)
Day 9 Anchorage
Day 10 Anchorage
Day 1:
Anchorage
Today we will gather in Anchorage and then transfer via hotel courtesy shuttle and overnight in Anchorage (or purchase meet transfer service).
Day 2:
Anchorage - Worthington Glacier - Valdez (185 miles)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today we will drive to Valdez through the Matanuska Susitna Valley where world record monster size vegetables grow in the 24-hour daylight and stop by Worthington Glacier. In the early evening we will arrive into Valdez.
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Matanuska-Susitna Valley, AK
An area in Southcentral Alaska south of the Alaska Range about 35 miles (56 km) north of Anchorage, Alaska. It is known for the world record sized cabbages and other vegetables displayed annually in Palmer at the Alaska State Fair.
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Worthington Glacier, AK
A 5,774-acre valley glacier located adjacent to Thompson Pass in the southeastern mainland section of the U.S. state of Alaska. Located on the Richardson Highway at milepost 28.7 mi (46 km) east of Valdez, it was listed as a National Natural Landmark in 1968.
Day 3:
Valdez - Prince William Sound - Valdez (78 miles)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included (lunch on board)|Dinner: Excluded
We will spend the morning exploring Valdez and visit Valdez Museum . This afternoon, we will board a glacier and wildlife cruise and travel through the Prince William Sound, explore the three-mile face of the Columbia Glacier. Keep your eyes open for seals, sea lions, otters, whales, and puffins throughout the half-day exploration cruise with lunch included on the boat.
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Valdez, AK
This small fishing port in Alaska is a popular destination for outdoor sportsmen. The most popular sports are deep sea fishing and skiing.
Valdez Museum
The Valdez Museum preserves, presents, and interprets the heritage and culture of Valdez, the Copper River Basin, and Prince William Sound, Alaska.
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Prince William Sound, AK
Prince William Sound is a sound of the Gulf of Alaska on the south coast of the U.S. state of Alaska. Its largest port is Valdez, at the southern terminus of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System.
Columbia Glacier
A glacier in Prince William Sound on the south coast of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is one of the fastest moving glaciers in the world, and has been retreating since the early 1980s.
Day 4:
Valdez - Wrangell-St. Elias National Park - Fairbanks (379 miles)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today we will drive to Fairbanks along the Wrangell- St. Elias National Park and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.
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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, AK
A United States national park and national preserve established in 1980. The protected area is included in an International Biosphere Reserve and is part of the Kluane/Wrangell–St. Elias/Glacier Bay/Tatshenshini-Alsek UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Fairbanks, AK
A home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.
Alaska Pipeline
One of the world's largest pipeline systems built between 1974 and 1977 after the 1973 oil crisis caused a sharp rise in oil prices in the United States.
Day 5:
Fairbanks
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today we will visit the Museum of North, cruise on the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler and experience the thrill of river travel.Time is available for shopping, walking or dining on your own in the downtown area. Tonight, guests can consider purchasing the optional authentic salmon bake.
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Fairbanks, AK
A home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.
Museum of North
Housed on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, the museum's mission is to acquire, conserve, investigate, and interpret specimens and collections relating to the natural, artistic, and cultural heritage of Alaska and the Circumpolar North.
Admission (Optional): Adult $12; Child $12|Opening Hours: Mon - Sat
Day 6:
Fairbanks - Denali National Park (92 miles)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today we will head for Denali National Park. There are many acitivies to choose from including mild or wild river rafting, flight seeing, a jet boat safari on the Nenana River or a visit to an Iditarod champions award winning dog kennel.
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Denali National Park and Preserve, AK
This massive national park rests in the heart of the Alaskan wilderness, covering over 4 million acres of land. It is home to Mt. McKinley, the tallest peak in North America.
Day 7:
Denali National Park
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, we will travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour and search the vast wilderness for bear, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep. This six to eight hour journey is narrated allowing for insight into the animals, flora and fauna of this spectacular region including a snack on the bus. Early May & September tours are shortened due to road conditions. Overnight in Denali.
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Denali National Park and Preserve, AK
This massive national park rests in the heart of the Alaskan wilderness, covering over 4 million acres of land. It is home to Mt. McKinley, the tallest peak in North America.
Day 8:
Denali - Talkeetna - Anchorage (181 miles)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
This morning we will drive to Talkeetna. Then we will watch for a glimpse of the majestic Mt. McKinley or black bear along the banks of the Susitna River, enjoy time on own to explore this quaint Alaskan town. In the afternoon our journey will continue south to Anchorage by rail in Deluxe Dome Railcars.
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Talkeetna, AK
This small town in Alaska is about 115 miles north of Anchorage and has a population of just 876. It is the base for expeditions to Denali, the tallest mountain in North America.
Day 9:
Anchorage
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included
Today we will enjoy a brief city tour of
Anchorage, which includes the historic downtown district and visit the
Alaska Native Heritage Center. Tonight, you may share stories of your Alaskan Adventure with your traveling companions at a closing night
dinner.
Saturday Cruise Alignments: Your adventure comes to an end with a courtesy transfer to the airport. Only breakfast included. (Guests going to cruise ship embarkation will return to the airport to meet the cruise line staff via hotel courtesy shuttle)
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Anchorage, AK
The largest city and also its biggest transportation hub in Alaska. It has the unique and natural environment with urban enclave surrounded by wilderness scenes.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
This educational and cultural institution, opened in 1999, houses exhibits that detail the individual histories of the 11 native groups that inhabited the area. It is a short drive from downtown Anchorage.
Admission (Optional): Adult $25; Child (7-16 yrs) $17|Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 9:00am - 5:00pm|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
Day 10:
Anchorage
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today our adventure will come to an end with a transfer to the airport.
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