This 7 day Alaska vacation package features travel by train and motorcoach to Anchorage, the Talkeetna area (South Denali), Denali Park and Fairbanks. 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 Hawthorn Suites 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. Continue north via the railroad late morning to Denali Park. Overnight at the Denali Bluffs Hotel for 2 nights. Travel deep into Denali Park on a deluxe wildlife bus tour. Head down the river on an exciting whitewater raft trip. Your scenic trip from Denali to Fairbanks will be aboard the Alaska Railroad. 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. Your tour concludes in Fairbanks.

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
Coach Whittier to Anchorage, from 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM
Hawthorn Suites Anchorage, 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 Denali Park Standard (Adventure Class), from 11:05 AM to 3:45 PM
Denali Bluffs Hotel - Standard, overnight in Denali Park for 2 nights

Day 4
Bus Kantishna Wilderness Trails Tour, from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Day 5
Rafting Whitewater Run 10:00 AM, from 9:50 AM to 1:00 PM
Alaska Railroad Denali Park to Fairbanks Standard (Adventure Class), from 3:45 PM to 8:00 PM
River's Edge Resort Cottages, overnight in Fairbanks for 2 nights

Day 6
Riverboat Discovery Cruise 8:45 AM, from 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM
El Dorado Gold Mine Tour, from 1:55 PM to 5:45 PM

Day 7
Tour concludes in Fairbanks.

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 $1,476.00 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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