Alaska Best Of - Grand Alaska tour - Guided in English

Alaska Best Of - Guided in English. 9 days / 8 nights. Start: Anchorage - End: Anchorage. 

2024 DEPARTURE DATES
JANUARY No departures
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY 23 30
JUNE 27
JULY 11 25
AUGUST 8 22
SEPTEMBER 5
OCTOBER No departures
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
  • Day 01: Arrival Anchorage
  • Day 02: Anchorage
  • Day 03: SEE NL
  • Day 04: SEE NL
  • Day 05: Fairbanks visit
  • Day 06: Fairbanks - Denali National Park
  • Day 07: Denali National Park
  • Day 08: Denali - Talkeetna - Anchorage
  • Day 09: Departure Anchorage
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day 1

Arrival Anchorage

1 Day

25 km

Arrival and transfer on own to your hotel. Overnight.

 

day 2

Anchorage

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.

 

day 3

SEE NL

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.

day 4

SEE NL

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. 

day 5

Fairbanks visit

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.

day 6

Fairbanks - Denali National Park

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. 

day 7

Denali National 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.

day 8

Denali - Talkeetna - Anchorage

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.

day 9

Departure Anchorage

1 Day

25 km

The end of this beautiful journey. Transfer from the hotel - by shuttle - to the airport. Return flight or individual extension at extra cost.

Included

  • 8 nights in nice standard class hotels.
  • Meals: 7 breakfasts - 1 dinner.
  • Transport with a comfortable coach and English speaking guide
  • Train between Denali et Talkeetna - Deluxe dome Car (Alaska Railroad Company)
  • Luggage: 1 piece per person
  • Excursions as mentioned: Boat trip through the Prince William Sound 
  • Denali National Park wildlife tour between 4 and 6 hours, Anchorage city tour and Native Heritage Center -  Fairbanks city and river tour,
  • Shuttle transfer from the hotel in Anchorage to the airport on day 9

Not Included

  • Plane ticket from Brussels - Anchorage - Brussels + taxes
  • Al meals not mentioned, drinks at the table
  • Optional excursions and visites
  • Usual tip for the guide and driver 
  • All services not mentioned
  • Travel and annulation insurance