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Alaska Highlights
Alaska highlights. 16 days/15 nights. Start: Anchorage - End: Anchorage.
- Day 01: Arrival Anchorage
- Day 02: Anchorage - Wasilla
- Day 03: Wasilla - Denali National Park
- Day 04: Denali National Park
- Day 05: Denali N.P. - Fairbanks
- Day 06: Fairbanks visit
- Day 07: Fairbanks - Chitina
- Day 08: Chitina - McCarthy/Kennicott (Flight)
- Day 09: Kennicott - Chitina - Valdez (Flight)
- Day 10: Valdez visit
- Day 11: Valdez - Whittier - Seward (Ferry)
- Day 12: Seward - visit
- Day 13: Seward - Homer
- Day 14: Homer - visit
- Day 15: Homer - Anchorage
- Day 16: Departure Anchorage - rental car return
Arrival Anchorage
1 Day
15 km
After arrival at the Anchorage airport, pick up the rental car and drive to the hotel. Check in and lodgings.
Anchorage - Wasilla
1 Day
95 km
Today you will start by exploring Anchorage. Take a ride on the city trolley, visit the impressive "Museum of History & Art" or explore the city's many souvenir shops. In the afternoon, head north toward Wasilla, where the famous Iditarod Trail Visitor Center is located. There, discover all about the history of the famous dog sled ride to Nome.
Wasilla - Denali National Park
1 Day
320 km
Start with a visit to the Musk-Ox Farm at Palmer, located in the picturesque Matanuska Valley, Alaska's premier agricultural region. Then continue to Talkeetna, with a renowned "pioneer" past. It is also still the main departure point for trekkers exploring Mount Denali. Late afternoon, transit to Denali National Park.
Denali National Park
1 Day
160 km
The unforgetable Wildlife Tour starts early in the morning but it is definitely worth getting out of bed. In company of a park ranger, you will encounter the wonderful fauna and flora of this immense natural park. Back to the lodge for lodging.
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Denali N.P. - Fairbanks
1 Day
210 km
Leave Denali for a relaxing drive, via the historic town of Nenana to Fairbanks. This is the famous centre of the Gold Rush and also the gate to the 'Last Frontier' of the north. Optional: In the evening, you can enjoy a Salmon Bake Dinner in Pioneer Park. Lodgings.
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Fairbanks visit
1 Day
Day off. Possible visit to the 'Alaskaland' theme park with a slide show of 'Northern Lights', the Museum of the University, the 'Alaska Public Lands Information Center' and much more. Also enjoy a paddle boat ride on the Chena and Tenana Rivers.
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Fairbanks - Chitina
1 Day
610 km
Rise and shine early because you have a road ahead today. This part opens up to spectacular views op snowy mountains, gletsjers, woods and lakes. You travel through th Alaska Range and the famous Alaska Pipeline region. A little south to Glennalles, you can visit the George Ashby Museum near Copper Center. Lodgings in Chitina.
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Chitina - McCarthy/Kennicott (Flight)
1 Day
You leave the car behind at the hotel and a little Cesna brings you over the spectacular valley of the Chitina River and via the impressive mountains to McCarthy. By car, you travel to the historic town of Kennicott. Time to visit the former mining buildings, make a nice walk to the Rootgletsjer or even hike with a guide on the impressive ice masse. Lodging in standard rooms with shared bathroom.
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Kennicott - Chitina - Valdez (Flight)
1 Day
200 km
Free morning. Afterwards the private Cessna plane brings yu from McCarthy back to Chitina, where you pick up the car and drive to Valdez. Along the Richardson Highway, a stop at the wonderful Worthington gletsjer can not be missed. Passed the Thompson Pass, in Keystone Canyon, you will find two famous waterfalls, the Bridal Veil and the Horsetail Falls. Lodgings in Valdez.
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Valdez visit
1 Day
20 km
At Valdez, the terminus of the impressive Alaska Pipeline, you can visit (appointment to make) the pipeline terminal. There are many salmon farms around the city and in the interesting Valdez Museum you can learn more about the Exxon Valdez disaster and the 1964 earthquake. For the sporty types: kayaking and canoeing trips allow you to discover marine life up close.
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Valdez - Whittier - Seward (Ferry)
1 Day
150 km
The ferry brings you from Valdez, through the wonderful Prince Williams Sound, along the Columbia gletsjer to Whittier. From here, you follow the new highway to Portage, through the wonderful Chuagach Mountains. Just a couple of hours to drive and you reach the hotel in Seward.
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Seward - visit
1 Day
30 km
You will cruise to the Kenai Fjords National Park, the main attraction of the peninsula. A salmon lunch will be provided on Fox Island. Afterwards, head to the trail that leads to Exit Glacier, the park's most accessible glacier, or stop by the Sealife Center for an exciting tour of marine life.
Seward - Homer
1 Day
295 km
You follow the coast line of the peninsula Kenai to the north. Passing Soldotna (Sterling Highway), you reach Clam Gulch, the famous mussels beach. Further to Ninilchik with its orthodox church, high on a hill, to Homer, the 'Halibut Fishing Capital of the World'. Lodgings.
Homer - visit
1 Day
10 km
Homer is a picturesque little town on the shores of Kachemak Bay and is known for its 'spit', a spit of land that juts out into the bay. There are many activities available: hiking, boating, fishing, exploring along the wilderness coastline, etc.
Homer - Anchorage
1 Day
365 km
The route goes back via Seward Highway to the picturesque town of Portage, to visit the infocenter and gletsjer. Follow the wonderful 'Cook Inlet' back to Anchorage and you might spot some playful belugas, mountain goats and a wide varity of birds. Lodgings.
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Departure Anchorage - rental car return
1 Day
The end of this wonderful journey. Drop off the rental car at the airport. Return flight or individual prolongation..
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ALASKA HIGHLIGHTS 2497 (0AK00002)
is available starting at 5292 EUR
| Rooms | 25.05.24 - 03.09.24 |
|---|---|
| 2X DOUBLE ROOMS + 1 RENTALCAR (K2X2D) | 4793 |
| DOUBLE ROOM 1 BED (K21) | 5292 |
| QUADRUPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K42) | 3516 |
| TRIPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K32) | 4153 |
| SINGLE ROOM (K11) | 9170 |
| per child in parents room 2 - 11 (DACHD12) | 1082 |
| per childr in parents room 12 - 18 (DACHD18) | 1658 |
Included
- Hotelaccomodation based on lodging + local sales taxes, as per itinerary and as per chosen hotel category.
- Car rental with GPS, adapted to the number of persons in the car, one driver. Extra drivers and/or underage drivers can be added with supplement.
- Single: Economy except if the car is brought back to another city than the one it started from, than Compact.
- Double/Twin: Compact
- Triple: Intermediate
- Quadruple and 2x double rooms: Fullsize.
- Any other car rental category can be provided with the appropriate price adjustment.
- Only for selfdrives booked as published: roadbook with description of day by day itinerary. (Only available in Dutch and French)
- Local roadmap of the State or Province (Canda), or a road atlas if the trip brings you through different states.
Not Included
All services NOT mentioned such as:
- International passport and charges for ESTA = USA and or ETA = Canada.
- Airline tickets, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, security fee, and more.
- Meals at the hotels except if confirmed differently at time of confirmation.
- Resort fees, Urban fees, Facility fees and other fees charged by some hotels and to be paid locally.
- Eventual cost for a (new) Belgian - European drivers licence, if the current one does not state "Drivers Licence" in English.
- Warrant/Security Deposit/Guarantee cost for rental cars, motorhomes, motorbikes, hotels and more.
- Fuel for the vehicles and parking costs.
- Charges for tollroads en toll bridges
- Insurances (cancellation insurance, travel and assistance insurance, luggage insurance, etc).
- Admissions to the national parks, to attractions, extra excursions, etc.
- All personal expenses (Food & Drinks), souvenirs and more.
Good To Know
FLIGHTS:
Wings ‘n Wheels is offering a large choice of European and American carriers which operates daily flights to and from the USA and Canada, starting from Brussels and as well as from the main airports in neighboring countries.
International and eventual domestic flights are not included. Airlines work with flexible prices and availability does change quickly. Use the contact form below and send it to your travel agent (enter your postal code or city name or the name of your travel agency) and indicate accurately your travel dates (departure and return) together with the surname (family name), first name and date of birth of each traveler and Wings ‘n Wheels will search for the best deals, considering itinerary and pricing.
A-LA-CARTE - TAILOR MADE:
All self-drive itineraries can be amended and tailormade “ à la carte” to your wishes.
CARRENTAL - DRIVERS LICENCE:
It is mandatory to present a NATIONAL driving licence with on the front side "Driving Licence". An international drivers licence is a translation only and not a valid document to rent a vehicle.
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