This 10 day Alaska vacation package features travel by train and motorcoach to Anchorage, the Talkeetna area (South Denali), Fairbanks, Denali Park and Seward. Your journey will start in Whittier, gateway to Prince William Sound. Ride along the Turnagain Arm today and take in the sites as you travel from Whittier to Anchorage. In Anchorage, stay downtown at the Inlet Tower Hotel for 1 night. All aboard the Alaska Railroad for your journey from Anchorage to Talkeetna. Take in awesome Mt. McKinley on your scenic flight from Talkeetna. Stay at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge for 1 night. Head north via the Alaska Railroad late morning to Fairbanks. Lodging in Fairbanks is included at the River's Edge Resort Cottages for 2 nights. Cruise the Chena and Tanana Rivers this morning on a three and one-half hour trip aboard the Riverboat Discovery. Pan for gold and learn about past and present mining in Alaska. Depart Fairbanks by rail for Denali Park. Head down the river on an exciting whitewater raft trip. Overnight at the Denali Cedars Lodge for 2 nights. Travel deep into Denali Park on a bus tour. Enjoy a good laugh and a good meal at a Denali dinner theater. Your full day trip from Denali to Seward will be by Park Connection motorcoach. Your stay in Seward will be at the cozy Windsong Lodge for 2 nights. A cruise from Seward to Kenai Fjords National Park is included and will almost certainly be a highlight of your Alaska vacation. Explore Seward visit Exit Glacier and take an exciting Dog Sled ride. In the evening, board the train for a spectacular trip to Anchorage. In Anchorage, stay downtown at the Inlet Tower Hotel for 1 night. Your tour concludes in Anchorage.

Remember, we can customize any of our packages to fit your exact specifications. We can add or substitute day tours, add hotel nights, or reverse the travel direction of the tour to meet your travel plans.

Itinerary and Trip Features

Day 1
Motorcoach Whittier to Anchorage, from 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM
Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites, overnight in Anchorage for 1 night

Day 2
Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Talkeetna Standard (Adventure Class), from 8:15 AM to 11:25 AM
K2 McKinley Experience Flight 2:30 PM, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge (Main Lodge Standard), overnight in the Talkeetna area (South Denali) for 1 night

Day 3
Alaska Railroad Talkeetna to Fairbanks Standard (Adventure Class), from 11:05 AM to 8:00 PM
River's Edge Resort Cottages, overnight in Fairbanks for 2 nights

Day 4
Riverboat Discovery Cruise 8:45 AM, from 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM
El Dorado Gold Mine Tour PM, from 1:55 PM to 5:45 PM

Day 5
Alaska Railroad Fairbanks to Denali Park Standard (Adventure Class), from 8:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Rafting Whitewater Run 3:00 PM, from 2:40 PM to 6:00 PM
Denali Cedars Lodge, overnight in Denali Park for 2 nights

Day 6
Bus Denali Park Tundra Wilderness Tour (AM), from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Cabin Nite Dinner Theater Denali 5:30 PM, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Day 7
Motorcoach Denali Park to Seward, from 8:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Seward Windsong Lodge - Standard, overnight in Seward for 2 nights

Day 8
Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise with Fox Island, from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Day 9
IdidaRide Sled Dog Real Alaska Tour, from 11:05 AM to 5:15 PM
Alaska Railroad Seward to Anchorage Standard (Adventure Class), from 6:00 PM to 10:25 PM
Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites, overnight in Anchorage for 1 night

Day 10
Tour concludes in Anchorage.

Operating Dates
This tour package operates from mid-May to mid-September. Minor itinerary substitutions may be necessary for travel in early and late season.

Pricing
The peak season rate for this package is $2,485.00 per person, based on double occupancy. Significant discounts are available for travel in May and September. Rates do not include tax and are subject to change without notice. Your final rate may vary if alternate hotels or services are utilized. Single, triple, quad and children rates are available on request.

Reservations
To requests this package, or to receive a no obligation quote, please fill out a vacation package request form or give us a call at (800)208-0200.

Payment and Cancellation Policy
A deposit equal to 30% of services reserved is due at the time of booking, with the balance due 45 days prior to your first day of travel. The following change and cancellation fees apply. Between 45 to 31 days prior to your first day of travel a 10% cancel/change fee will apply. Between 30 to 15 days prior to your first day of travel a 50% cancel/change fee will apply. Within 14 days of travel, your package is non-refundable and non-changeable. Because we cannot make exceptions to our cancellation or change policies for any reason, including family and medical emergencies, we STRONGLY encourage you to purchase travel insurance.

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