Chugach Mountains from Prince William Sound.

Grand Alaska Escorted - Tour 900

Travel with a local guide and friendly fellow companions for eight memorable days in Alaska.

Riverboat Discovery on the Chena and Tenana Rivers.

Grand Alaska Escorted - Tour 900

Travel with a local guide and friendly fellow companions for eight memorable days in Alaska.

Travelers read about the Chena River flood of 1967 in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Grand Alaska Escorted - Tour 900

Travel with a local guide and friendly fellow companions for eight memorable days in Alaska.

Grand Alaska Escorted - Tour 900

Travel with a local guide and friendly fellow companions for eight memorable days in Alaska.

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Trip Overview

From the glacial waters of Prince William Sound to the heart of Denali National Park, this fully escorted Alaska tour package takes travelers on a grand journey through the 49th State. The itinerary starts in Anchorage and makes a circuit through Valdez, Fairbanks, Denali National Park, and Talkeetna. Days are filled with scenic travel by deluxe motorcoach or luxury dome railcar and on planned tours. There is downtime throughout for independent exploration. A local tour director escorts the group throughout the duration of the trip. The seven-night package includes lodging, transportation, and day tours and meals where indicated.

Trip Highlights

Explore wildlife-rich Prince William Sound on a day cruise from Whittier to Valdez.
Board a classic sternwheeler for a river cruise and cultural tour in Fairbanks.
Discover the scenic backcountry and fascinating wildlife of Denali National Park via a Park Road bus tour.
See a bit of Alaska by rail aboard the premium Wilderness Express dome train service.
Enjoy experiencing Alaska alongside a knowledgeable tour guide and group of fellow travelers.

Why Pick This Trip

This escorted trip is the ideal pick for visitors who enjoy an organized itinerary and touring with fellow travel companions. The trip's tour guide enriches the experience in so many ways, from telling the history of Alaska to recommending local restaurants. This tour is also unique from other escorted itineraries, including a day-long glacier and wildlife cruise through Prince William Sound.

Itinerary

Read on for a day-by-day breakdown of this tour package. Click on an item to get started, and be sure to contact us if you have any questions.

Fly into Ted Stevens International Airport and transfer to your hotel by courtesy shuttle.

Overnight Anchorage.

Today's travels make for a fitting first full day in Alaska. The morning begins with a tour of Anchorage and a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Leaving Anchorage afterward, you'll travel south by motorcoach along the Turnagain Arm. The highway weaves between water's edge and cliffside, offering views of the Kenai Peninsula mountains. After reaching Whittier by way of the longest highway tunnel in North America, you'll board a boat for a scenic wildlife cruise across Prince William Sound to Valdez.

Breakfast included. Overnight Valdez.

Your tour departs Valdez, a town aptly nicknamed "Little Switzerland," and heads north by motorcoach. You'll climb over Thompson Pass to Glennallen and then continue through outposts like Paxson and small towns like Delta Junction. After arriving in Fairbanks, the afternoon is yours to explore what locals call the "Golden Heart City."

Breakfast included. Overnight Fairbanks.

The history of Fairbanks is on full display on this morning's city tour. In the afternoon the learning continues on a historic sternwheeler cruise up the Chena River. The tour includes bush plane, dog mushing, and Alaska Native cultural demonstrations.

Guests looking for a festive way to end their Fairbanks day can purchase an optional Alaskan-style down home meal of unlimited grilled wild caught salmon, battered cod, and slow roasted beef with fresh salads, sides, and desserts. The Salmon Bake is held nightly at the city's historic Pioneer Park.

Breakfast included. Overnight Fairbanks.

The day starts with a short two-hour drive to Denali National Park. In the afternoon enjoy free time on your own: Go for a hike, join an optional tour like rafting or flight seeing, or learn more about this incredible area with a complimentary park service activity.

Breakfast included. Overnight Denali.

Today you'll venture well beyond the Denali Park border on the classic Tundra Wilderness Tour.

Breakfast and snack included. Overnight Denali.

Departing Denali, enjoy a reserved seat on the upper level of a premier dome train car. The full-length dome windows offer wide-open views of the mountain scenery heading south to Talkeetna. Here you'll have some time to explore this charming town's galleries and gift shops before boarding a motorcoach for the final ride to Anchorage. Enjoy a farewell dinner with your travel companions and tour director as you bid adieu on the final evening of the tour.

Breakfast and dinner included. Overnight Anchorage.

Your escorted tour concludes with a transfer to the Ted Stevens International Airport or central cruise line meeting point in downtown Anchorage for cruise connections.

Breakfast included.

Map

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Alaska Map - Tour 900

Rates & Dates

The prices below will give you an idea of approximately how much this trip will cost. Keep in mind your actual price will likely vary based on your departure date and any additions you make. You can use one of the links below to request an exact quote or give us a call at 800-208-0200.

This escorted tour departs on the following dates in 2024. Please contact us directly for current availability.

May 24
May 31
June 28
July 12
July 26
August 9
August 23
September 6

	Single	Double	Triple	Quad
Tour Price	Single: $3,850	Double: $2,850	Triple: $2,550	Quad: $2,400
Taxes & Fees	Single: $0	Double: $0	Triple: $0	Quad: $0
Total	Single: $3,850	Double: $2,850	Triple: $2,550	Quad: $2,400
The columns above represent room occupancy. For example, "Double" means two adults sharing one room.

	Single	Double	Triple	Quad
Tour Price	Single: $3,700	Double: $2,775	Triple: $2,475	Quad: $2,325
Taxes & Fees	Single: $0	Double: $0	Triple: $0	Quad: $0
Total	Single: $3,700	Double: $2,775	Triple: $2,475	Quad: $2,325
The columns above represent room occupancy. For example, "Double" means two adults sharing one room.