Alaska Best Of - Guided in English. 9 days / 8 nights. Start: Anchorage - End: Anchorage.
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JANUARY | No departures | ||||
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MAY | 23 | 30 | |||
JUNE | 27 | ||||
JULY | 11 | 25 | |||
AUGUST | 8 | 22 | |||
SEPTEMBER | 5 | ||||
OCTOBER | No departures | ||||
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1 Day
10 km
Today you enjoy a day on your own to discover the city and the surrounding area. You can make a 'trolley' trip, explore the Museum of History & Art or visit one of the many souvenir shops. Lodging.
1 Day
250 km
After a leisurely breakfast, you will enjoy an extensive city tour and visit the impressive Alaska Native Heritage Center where you will discover more about the history and culture of Alaska. You then leave the city and by motor coach you now travel further to Whittier where you board the ferry that takes you to Valdez. This magnificent boat trip through Prince William Sound brings you close to the immense Columbia Glacier. Sometimes huge chunks of ice float along the shore where groups of seals on rocks enjoy the sun's rays. Lodging in Valdez.
1 Day
600 km
The route to follow today, is the panoramic Richardson Highway, over the impressive Thompson Pass to Glennallen. Once in a while, you pick up a glimpse of the immense Alaska Pipeline and enjoy the spectacular view on the the white snowy mountain tops of the Alaska Range. The day ends in Fairbanks, where you will stay the next two nights.
1 Day
30 km
This morning you will enjoy a guided city tour including visits to the historic center and of the University of Alaska Museum. In the afternoon, you board the paddle boat 'Discovery' and get to know the nature reserve along the Chena and Tenana rivers. Lodging.
1 Day
420 km
You enjoy a relaxing drive along the George Parks Highway to the fascinating Denali National Park. Explore the park on your own or participate in an optional excursion: Rafting or a flight above the park are suggested. Lodings in one of the lodges near the entrance of the park.
1 Day
150 km
Time for some self exploration and then you will enjoy a comprehensive wildlife tour of Denali National Park in the company of an experienced nature guide. You will be introduced to the fauna and flora of this huge natural park and hopefully you have the chance to get a glimps of mighty Mount Denali, of moose, caribou and sheep. Then return to the lodge for lodging.
1 Day
180 km
This morning you will continue your journey by train to Talkeetna, enjoying the luxury and comfort on board the beautiful carriages with panoramic views along the way. Upon arrival in Talkeetna, everyone boards the motor coach which ensures that you can enjoy the grandeur of nature in a relaxed manner en route to Anchorage. Settle in at the hotel and tonight enjoy a pleasant farewell dinner to end this wonderful journey. Lodging.