This 9 day Alaska vacation package features travel by train and motorcoach to the Talkeetna area (South Denali), Fairbanks, Denali Park, Seward 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. Depart Anchorage in the afternoon for Talkeetna on the Park Connection motorcoach. Stay at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge for 1 night. Take in awesome Mt. McKinley on your scenic flight from Talkeetna. 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. Sit back and relax on a scenic trip from Fairbanks to Denali Park by Park Connection motorcoach. Head down the river on an exciting whitewater raft trip. Overnight at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge for 2 nights. Travel deep into Denali Park on a deluxe wildlife bus tour. 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 to Kenai Fjords National Park is included and will almost certainly be a highlight of your Alaska vacation. Take a self guided tour of the Alaska SeaLife Center. 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
Coach Whittier to Anchorage, from 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM
Coach Anchorage to Talkeetna, from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge (Main Lodge Standard), overnight in the Talkeetna area (South Denali) for 1 night

Day 2
K2 McKinley Experience Flight 8:30 AM, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
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 3
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 4
Coach Fairbanks to Denali Park, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Rafting Whitewater Run 3:00 PM, from 2:55 PM to 6:00 PM
Denali Princess Lodge, overnight in Denali Park for 2 nights

Day 5
Bus Kantishna Wilderness Trails Tour, from 6:45 AM to 7:00 PM

Day 6
Coach Denali Park to Seward, from 7:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Seward Windsong Lodge, overnight in Seward for 2 nights

Day 7
Kenai Fjords National Park Catamaran Cruise 11:30 AM, from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Day 8
Alaska SeaLife Center
Alaska Railroad Seward to Anchorage, from 6:00 PM to 10:25 PM
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 $2,115.00 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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