The Best of Alaska Escorted Tour is a ten-night, eleven-day land tour featuring Anchorage, Denali Park, Fairbanks, Homer, the Kenai Peninsula and Girdwood. This tour includes a mix of transportation by land and sea aboard deluxe coach, unique water taxi, luxury catamaran, railroad and riverboat. A local guide will escort your group throughout the entire trip. Many meals are included as indicated below.

Tour departs on the following Sundays:
June 1
July 6
August 3

Best of Alaska Escorted Tour Itinerary

DAY 1, Sunday: Fly into Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Transfer via hotel courtesy shuttle and overnight in Anchorage.

DAY 2, Monday: Deluxe motorcoach for today's spectacular narrated journey to Fairbanks; better known to Alaskans as the Golden Heart City. Drive through the Matanuska Susitna Valley where world record vegetables grow in the 24-hour daylight and hear agricultural tales. The route takes you along the Wrangell- St. Elias National Park, the largest park in the U.S. and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Overnight in Fairbanks. Meals: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 3, Tuesday: Today meet your local Alaskan tour director and learn how the gold rush affected Alaska's interior on a city sightseeing adventure of Fairbanks with an included visit to the Fairbanks Museum. Time is available for shopping, walking or dining on your own in the downtown area. Included cruise on the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler and experience the thrill of river travel. Travel back to the time when traditional riverboats plied the waterways of Alaska's interior during the late 1800's. Tonight, partake in an optional authentic salmon bake. Overnight Fairbanks. Meals: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 4, Wednesday: Ride the motorcoach south to Denali National Park. Enjoy an afternoon of exploring this pristine area at your leisure by either participating in a complimentary park service activity or optional tour. There are many to choose from including mild or wild river rafting, flight seeing Mt. McKinley, a jet boat safari on the Nenana River or a visit to the award winning dog kennels of 2006 Iditarod champion, Jeff King. Overnight at Denali. Meals: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 5, Thursday: Today travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour and search the pristine wilderness for bear, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep. This six to eight hour journey is narrated allowing for insight into the animals, flora and fauna of this spectacular region. Overnight at Denali. Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Snack Box Meal

DAY 6, Friday: Enjoy a morning of leisure for on own exploration. This afternoon board the world famous Alaska Railroad for the day trip to Anchorage. As you travel along the Susitna River, you may catch a glimpse of the majestic Mt. McKinley or black bear along the banks. Overnight in Anchorage. Meals: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 7, Saturday: Enjoy a city tour of Anchorage, which includes the historic downtown district. Included visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, a gathering place that celebrates, perpetuates and shares Alaska Native cultures. Tonight, feast on an Alaskan style meal and share tales from the road with your traveling companions. Overnight in Anchorage. Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8, Sunday: Exclusive motorcoach to the central peninsula community of Kenai. Visit the Kenai Cultural Center and see the incredible display of Alaskan artifacts. From here, enjoy a narrated walking tour of the old town village of Kenai and discuss the Russian Orthodox influence. Continue the motorcoach journey south and see spectacular scenery like volcanoes on the far side of the Cook Inlet, lush green valleys and an array of wildflowers. Included unique "Welcome to Homer" dinner. Overnight in Homer. Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9, Monday: Today, head north to the banks of the Kenai River and take a stroll down the dock to watch fishermen in this world class destination. Visit an authentic cannery, with a chance to explore this century old historic site and dine at leisure (lunch not included). Visit the Historical Society Museum and see early homestead cabins, the first area schoolhouse and enjoy the nature trail. Overnight Girdwood, located in the scenic Portage River Valley. Meals: Buffet Breakfast

DAY 10, Tuesday: Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for an up close look at some of Alaska's land critters. Continue touring to the port of Whittier for connections to a luxury high-speed catamaran. Cruise the calm and protected waters of Prince William Sound and come face to face with tidewater glaciers plus an amazing array of wildlife. Motorcoach tour to Anchorage for overnight accommodations. Meals: Buffet Breakfast

Day 11, Wednesday: Your Best of Alaska Escorted Land Tour comes to an end with a hotel courtesy transfer to the airport.

More Information
We have 40 different guaranteed departures for escorted tours this season, many are just perfect for pre cruise land tours. See tours 8816, 8815, 8800, 8808 for additional information.

Pricing
The price for this package is $2,550 based on double occupancy. Rates do not include tax and are subject to change without notice. Single, triple and quad 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. Within 45 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.