This 8 day Alaska vacation package features travel by train and motorcoach to Anchorage, Seward, Denali Park, Fairbanks and the Talkeetna area (South Denali). Your journey will start in Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska. In Anchorage, stay downtown at the Ramada Hotel for 1 night. Board the train in the morning for your spectacular trip to Seward. Take a self guided tour of the Alaska SeaLife Center. Your stay in Seward will be at the cozy Windsong Lodge for 2 nights. A cruise to Kenai Fjords National Park is included and will almost certainly be a highlight of your Alaska vacation. Your full day trip from Seward to Denali Park will be by Park Connection motorcoach. Overnight at the Denali Bluffs Hotel for 1 night. Take a short morning history tour of Denali Park. 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. Depart Fairbanks by rail for Talkeetna. Stay at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge for 1 night. Take in awesome Mt. McKinley on your scenic flight from Talkeetna. Continue south via the railroad this afternoon to Anchorage. 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
Ramada Anchorage Downtown Hotel, overnight in Anchorage for 1 night

Day 2
Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward, from 6:45 AM to 11:05 AM
Alaska SeaLife Center
Seward Windsong Lodge, overnight in Seward for 2 nights

Day 3
Kenai Fjords National Park Catamaran Cruise 11:30 AM, from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Day 4
Coach Seward to Denali Park, from 10:45 AM to 9:00 PM
Denali Bluffs Hotel - Standard, overnight in Denali Park for 1 night

Day 5
Bus Natural History Tour (AM), from 7:00 AM to 12:00 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
Alaska Railroad Fairbanks to Talkeetna Standard (Adventure Class), from 8:15 AM to 4:40 PM
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge (Main Lodge Standard), overnight in the Talkeetna area (South Denali) for 1 night

Day 8
K2 McKinley Experience Flight 12:30 PM, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Alaska Railroad Talkeena to Anchorage Standard (Adventure Class), from 4:40 PM to 8:00 PM

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 $1,796.00 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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