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7-Day Talkeetna, Whittier, Denali and Fairbanks Tour from Anchorage, Fairbanks out Tour Code: 975-19755

Price (/Person)
    Single $3099
    Double $2299
    3rd Person
    Adult $1699
    Child $1699
    4th Person
    Adult $1699
    Child $1699
*The sequence of activities in this tour itinerary is subject to change based on the tour departure date, weather conditions, etc., but the content of the tour will not change. The below sequence is provided for reference only and may not match your final itinerary.
*The options will be arranged according to the registration conditions, weather conditions and other factors. The recommendation in the itinerary is for reference, not the actual date of the tour. The final arrangement shall be subject to the notification of the tour departure. If you have any unplanned activities, please confirm in advance to avoid schedule conflicts.
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  • Overview
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
Day 1 Anchorage
Day 2 Anchorage-Talkeetna-Anchorage (153 miles)
Day 3 Anchorage-Whittier-Anchorage (102 miles)
Day 4 Alaska Glass Dome Sightseeing Train (180 miles)
Day 5 Denali National Park and Preserve-Fairbanks (92 miles)
Day 6 Fairbanks
Day 7 Fairbanks

Day 1: Anchorage

Standard Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown or Holiday Inn Express Anchorage or similar
Meal: Excluded
Today we will arrive in Anchorage (Airport Code: ANC) and then transfer to hotel.

Day 2: Anchorage-Talkeetna-Anchorage (153 miles)

Standard Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown or Holiday Inn Express Anchorage or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

Leave from the hotel at around 9:00am in the morning, and travel to the gold rush town of Talkeetna. Once you've arrived, head to the Denali National Park Talkeetna Ranger Station to get your official park stamp (about 15 min.), then get a look at Denali from a viewing platform (about 15 min.). You'll also have time to freely explore the unique restaurants, art galleries, cafes, and antique-themed shops. If you want to get a close look at Denali, you can choose to do an optional Denali Flightseeing Tour or Talkeetna Speedboat Tour. Due to time constraints, it is only possible to choose one of these two activities. Estimated return to Anchorage is between 7:00-7:30pm.

  • Anchorage, AK

    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.

    Denali Flightseeing Tour

    On this tour you will fly high above Denali National Park to capture an incredible view of the vast landscape and wilderness. This is a totally one-of-a-kind way to experience Denali.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $270; Child (0-10 yrs) $189; not including glacier landing, English narration|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour

  • Talkeetna, AK

    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.

    Talkeetna Jet Boat

    This sightseeing cruise takes you down the Talkeetna River, where you will be able to see the beauty of the surrounding landscape and get an unbelievable view of Denali, the highest mountain in North America.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $98; Child (2-12 yrs) $72; English narration|Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

Day 3: Anchorage-Whittier-Anchorage (102 miles)

Standard Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown or Holiday Inn Express Anchorage or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

Leave from the hotel around 9:30 in the morning, and travel to the old naval port town of Whittier. On the way you can enjoy the picturesque scenery of lofty mountains, icy glaciers, crystal clear lakes, and the twisting ocean shoreline of Turnagain Arm. Just before arriving in Whittier, you'll pass through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel. Once in Whittier, visit the famous Begich Towers residential building (outside only) and take in the naval port town scenery (about 20 min. total). While in Whittier you have the opportunity to go on a Glacier & Marine Life Cruise. Estimated return to Anchorage is between 8:00-8:30pm.

  • Whittier, AK

    This tiny coastal town in Alaska is home to only about 180 people. It is home to the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, a multipurpose highway and railroad tunnel that cuts underneath a mountain.

    Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel

    The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel (often referred to simply as the Whittier Tunnel) is a multi-use highway and railroad tunnel that passes under Maynard Mountain. At 13,300 ft (4,100 m), it is the second-longest highway tunnel and longest combined rail and highway tunnel in North America.

    Glacier Cruise

    The area around Whittier, AK, is home to over 20 distinct glaciers. This cruise will take us past the most notable, and we will learn about these fascinating geological features.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $215; Child (2-11 yrs) $150; Includes western-style box lunch English narration|Duration: Approx. 5 Hours

Day 4: Alaska Glass Dome Sightseeing Train (180 miles)

Standard Hotel: Denali Totem Inn or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

Leave from the hotel around 7:30 in the morning, and head to the Anchorage Train Station to check in for your train for your journey to Denali on the Alaska Glass Dome Sightseeing Train. You'll arrive at the Denali Train Station around 3:40pm. You'll be picked up from the train station and taken to your hotel, after which you can enjoy some free time.

  • Anchorage, AK

    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.

    Denali Star Route

    This famous route of the Alaska Railroad cuts through the heart of Denali National Park, providing incredible scenic views of one of the most expansive parks in the country.

    1) The summer glass dome train is a sightseeing train with limited ticket availability. The specific route and seating are subject to change. 2) Your guide will drop you off and pick you up at the train station, but will not accompany you on the train.

  • 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 5: Denali National Park and Preserve-Fairbanks (92 miles)

Standard Hotel: Hyatt Place Fairbanks or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today you'll Denali Highway Wilderness Explore with our guide. Before departure, the guide will lead you to purchase the lunch or you can prepare in advance. Today we will have an outdoor picnic with a relaxing lunch while admiring the view, which is the best way to experience Denali (remember to pack up the garbage and take it away when you end). Then ahead to Fairbanks. At 10 pm, take the Aurora Shuttle to our carefully selected Aurora-Viewing Lodge. Our professional guides will introduce you to the Northern Lights and instruct you in camera parameter set-up and aurora borealis shooting techniques to help you take stunning aurora photos. Free hot drinks, coffee and a Northern Lights monitoring screen are available in the cabin. You will return to the hotel to rest at around 2 am the next morning.

  • 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.

    Denali Highway Wilderness Explore

    Head to the area south of Denali and take the Denali Highway. Surrounded by small, dense trees, swamps and patches of wild blueberries may occasionally encounter moose, Dall sheep and other wildlife that inhabit the area. The experienced guide will explain the flora and fauna along the way and take you to a lesser-known niche viewpoint, during which you will also have a short wilderness walk that is sure to surprise you even more. Today we will have an outdoor picnic with a relaxing lunch while admiring the view, which is the best way to experience Denali.

    Duration: Approx. 5 Hours

  • Fairbanks, AK

    Fairbanks, AK
    A home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.

    Aurora Viewing Lodge

    Equipped with tables and chairs, heating and drinking, guest can enjoy a warm and relaxed view of the amaming northern lights in the Aurora Viewing Lodge. Experienced tour guide will take you to the best viewing sites.

Day 6: Fairbanks

Standard Hotel: Hyatt Place Fairbanks or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today you will enjoy a leisurely morning in Fairbanks. In the afternoon we will visit Old Town Fairbanks, visit Golden Heart Park and Morris Visitor Center.We will "travel" to the most retro Pioneer Park in Fairbanks. As soon as you enter the park, you can see the staff dressed in early 20th century attire, taking you right away. Get into the historical atmosphere. At 10 pm, follow a professional guide to take the Aurora Shuttle to the area outside Fairbanks. Our professional aurora guides will take you to the most powerful aurora viewing area to chasing the aurora. You will return to the hotel to rest at around 2 am the next morning.

  • Fairbanks, AK

    Fairbanks, AK
    A home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.

    Golden Heart Park

    Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center

    Each exhibit features images of native life in Alaska and miniature images of early gold panning and mining. Images and simulations take you back to the history of Alaska.

    Pioneer Park

    A 44-acre city park in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States which commemorates early Alaskan history with multiple museums and historic displays on site.

    Aurora Chasing Tour

    At 10 pm, follow a professional guide to take the Aurora Shuttle to the area outside Fairbanks. Our professional aurora guides will take you to the most powerful aurora viewing area to chasing the aurora according to the weather conditions, the direction of the aurora and their rich experience in light chasing and will introduce you to the Northern Lights and instruct you in camera parameter set-up and aurora borealis shooting techniques to help you take stunning aurora photos. You will return to the hotel to rest at around 2 am the next morning.

    Duration: Approx. 4 Hours

Day 7: Fairbanks

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
 Today we will transfer to Fairbanks airport for flight home. If you arrange flight take off in the evening, you can take optional activity Dog Sledding ATV Adventure or Fairbanks Gold Washing Exprience.

  • Fairbanks, AK

    Fairbanks, AK
    A home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.

    Dog Sledding ATV Adventure

    Two passengers in the sled husband's company to ride the same ATV, sledding in the forest road, the process is quite thrilling! While waiting for a ride, you'll also have the opportunity to get up close and personal with cute dogs.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $145; Child $145|Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

    Fairbanks Gold Washing Exprience

    As part of your tour, Alaskan miners will show you how to pan for gold, and you will receive your own poke filled with pay dirt. Friendly guides are on hand to help you uncover the gold in your pan.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $125; Child (3-12 yrs) $105|Duration: Approx. 3 Hours

Aurora is a natural phenomenon and depends on solar activity. You are not guaranteed to see it.
  • Free airport pick-up:
    From 13:00 - 21:00 (this is flight arrival time); Please meet outside of the Arrival #3 door. Pickup sign is at the "Alaska Tour".
    Please provide updated flight information and a working cell phone number before boarding. (T-Mobile invalid in Alaska.)
    Limited to one pick-up per guest
    Paid Pickup estimated fare of $100 per person per time
    24 hours Airport Free Shuttle Pick-up: The Information Center next to the baggage claim area at Anchorage airport provides a free direct telephone number for the hotel. Upon arrival, you can contact the hotel to make an appointment for shuttle bus pickup. The hotel only accepts the reservation of the guests who have arrived at Anchorage airport. The hotel shuttle will take about 30 minutes to arrive at the airport. Pickup Location: Anchorage International Airport, outside the Arrival, hotel shuttle bus special boarding point.
    Taxi: from airport to hotel, about $15-30/taxi; Pickup Location: Anchorage International Airport, outside the Arrival, taxi special boarding point.
    Hotel contact information:
    Holiday Inn Express Anchorage
    Front desk: +1 (907) 248-8848
    Address: 4411 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517
    Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown
    Front desk: +1 (907) 222-9000
    Address: 5060 A St, Anchorage, AK 99503
  • Airport Dropoff: Please book a departure flight after 7:00 am on the last day. Each room provides a 24-hour airport free shuttle service. It is recommended that guests arrive at the airport at least 2 hours in advance. Guests can also take a taxi to the airport by themselves. From the hotel to Fairbanks airport (airport code: FAI) about $25- $35 per taxi.

Price Includes

  • 6 nights accomodation
  • Airport transfer
  • The tours, tickets and traffic included in the itinerary.
  • Hotel breakfast and other meals included in the itinerary.
  • Tour Guide (Chinese Narration Only)

Price Excludes

Destination Adult Child
Anchorage, AK
Denali Flightseeing Tour (Optional)
not including glacier landing, English narration
 $270 $189 (0-10 yrs)
Fairbanks, AK
Dog Sledding ATV Adventure (Optional) $145 $145
Fairbanks Gold Washing Exprience (Optional) $125 $105 (3-12 yrs)
Talkeetna, AK
Talkeetna Jet Boat (Optional)
English narration
 $98 $72 (2-12 yrs)
Whittier, AK
Glacier Cruise (Optional)
Includes western-style box lunch English narration
 $215 $150 (2-11 yrs)
  • Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
  • If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.
  • Meals not included in the itinerary.
  • Optional tours and Optional services.
  • Unconventional airport transfer.
  • Transportation, tours and tickets which not included in the itinerary.
  • Tips to the tour guide/driver adjustment:
    Airport pick-up service: USD 5/person/day.
    Day tour: USD 20/person/day.
    Aurora viewing tour: USD 10/person/tour.
    We suggest each guest pay a tip to the tour guide as encouragement when the tour/day end.

Additional Note

  • Aurora is a natural phenomenon and depends on solar activity. You are not guaranteed to see it.
  • The order of the trip will be adjusted according to your departure dates and weather conditions.
  • If there is any discrepancy between the schedule and the tour guide, please refer to the guide time.
  • This journey requires a US visa.
  • Due to fire safety requirements in Alaska, extra beds cannot be added to hotel rooms. Every room is furnished with 2 beds.
  • The optional tour is affected by the weather factors. If the tour got cancelled, we will issue a refund.
  • If there is any discrepancy between the schedule and the tour guide, please refer to the guide time.
  • There are a few restaurants along the Arctic Circle where you can have lunch and dinner or prepare your own meals.
  • Aurora is a natural phenomenon and depends on solar activity. You are not guaranteed to see it.
  • The order of the trip will be adjusted according to your departure dates and weather conditions.
  • Note that plans from many cellular carriers do not work in Alaska, please make sure the number you provided can receive texts or calls after landing, otherwise an alternative communication method should be established beforehand.

Confirmation

  • After placing an order online, you will immediately receive an e-ticket indicating successful purchase . We will send an confirmation email to you within 2 to 3 working days. Please rebook the flight after receiving your order confirmed.

Redemption

  • Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, is included on your e-ticket. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

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    TakeTours makes every effort to serve our customers better. We also advise all customers to purchase traveler's insurance in case of interruption, accidents, illness, or anything else that may come up. If a reservation has to be cancelled, customers will be charged a fee depending on how far from the departure date the cancellation takes place.
    No refund if cancellation is made within 10 days of departure.
    50% refund if cancellation is made within 11-20 days of departure.
    70% refund if cancellation is made within 21-30 days of departure.
    The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
    Notification day and departure day are NOT counted. Unused features are non-refundable. In addition, there is 6% handling fee added on to the above penalties. NOTE: We cannot grant refunds more than 30 days after completion of tour.
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    We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
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