This 9 day Alaska vacation package features travel by motorcoach and car to Copper Center, Fairbanks, Denali Park, the Talkeetna area (South Denali) and Anchorage. 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. Your trip includes a late model mid-size car with unlimited miles. Drive from Anchorage to Copper Center, 204 miles. This package gives you time to explore Wrangell St. Elias National Park with optional tours like rafting, fishing, flightseeing and hiking. Accommodations are at the new Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge for 2 nights. Take an exciting wilderness adventure by jetboat on Tazlina, Klutina and Copper Rivers. Drive from Copper Center to Fairbanks, 278 miles. Lodging in Fairbanks is included at the all-suite Sophie Station Hotel 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. Drive from Fairbanks to Denali Park, 121 miles. Head down the river on an exciting whitewater raft trip. Overnight at the Denali Bluffs Hotel for 2 nights. Travel deep into Denali Park on a deluxe wildlife bus tour. Drive from Denali Park to the Talkeetna area (South Denali), 153 miles. Enjoy an afternoon kayak trip on Byers Lake within Denali State Park. Stay at the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge for 1 night. Drive from the Talkeetna area (South Denali) to Anchorage, 113 miles. Explore Alaska native culture at the Native Heritage Center. 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
Car Rental - Mid Size, for 8 days with unlimited miles
Copper River Princess Lodge, overnight in Copper Center for 2 nights

Day 2
Wrangell St. Elias Wilderness Jetboat Adventure 9:00 AM, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Day 3
Sophie Station Hotel Fairbanks, 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 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Day 5
Rafting Whitewater Run 3:00 PM, from 2:50 PM to 6:00 PM
Denali Bluffs Hotel - Standard, overnight in Denali Park for 2 nights

Day 6
Bus Kantishna Wilderness Trails Tour, from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Day 7
Byers Lake Paddle Kayak Trip 3:00 PM, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
McKinley Princess Lodge, overnight in the Talkeetna area (South Denali) for 1 night

Day 8
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites, overnight in Anchorage for 1 night

Day 9
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 $1,806.00 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
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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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