Alaska Explorer
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
Fairbanks Arrival
Fly into Fairbanks. Meet your local guide who will transfer you to your hotel and overnight in Fairbanks, the Heart of the Interior.
Day 2
Fairbanks
After an included breakfast, learn how the gold rush affected Alaska's interior on a sightseeing tour with an included visit to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Museum of the North. Time is available for shopping and dining on your own in the downtown area. 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, consider purchasing the optional authentic salmon bake. Overnight Fairbanks.
Day 3
Fairbanks to Denali National Park
After an included breakfast, ride the deluxe motorcoach south to Denali National Park. Enjoy an afternoon exploring this pristine area at your leisure by either participating in a complimentary park service activity or an optional tour. There are many to choose from, including mild or wild river rafting, flight seeing, a jet boat safari on the Nenana River or a visit to an Iditarod champions award winning dog kennel. Tonight, consider partaking in an optional Denali Dinner Theater. Overnight near Denali National Park.
Day 4
Denali National Park
After an included breakfast, enjoy your morning at leisure in Denali. This afternoon, travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour. This tour is approximately eight hours and offers the best opportunity to view the pristine wilderness and to watch for bear, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep. [Early May & September tours are shortened due to road conditions]. Overnight near Denali National Park entrance.
Day 5
Denali National Park to Anchorage
After breakfast this morning travel by motorcoach to the community of Talkeetna. Watch for a glimpse of the majestic Denali or black bear along the banks of the Susitna River. Enjoy time on your own to explore this quaint Alaskan town. This afternoon your journey continues south to Anchorage by rail in Deluxe Dome Railcars. Overnight Anchorage.
Day 6
Anchorage
Enjoy a brief 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, share stories of your Alaskan Adventure with your traveling companions at a closing night dinner. Overnight Anchorage.
Day 7
Anchorage Departure
Your adventure comes to an end with a courtesy shuttle transfer to the airport. Bid farewell to the Last Frontier as you prepare for your departure out of Ted Stevens International Airport.
Prices, Dates, Hotels & Conditions
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| DEPARTURES 2024 | PRICE FROM |
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| TBA | 1911 |
YOUR ESCORTED MOTORCOACH TOUR INCLUDES
- Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout
- Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach with onboard restroom facilities
- Hotel accommodations as specified or similar
- Sightseeing as specified
- Hotel taxes; service charges; and baggage (one suitcase per person)
SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
- Riverboat Discovery cruise
- University of Alaska Fairbanks, Museum of the North
- Tundra Wilderness Tour
- Anchorage city tour with Alaska Native Heritage Center visit
DINING HIGHLIGHTS
- Daily breakfast
- Snack lunch (Day 4)
- Closing night dinner (Day 6)
TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS
- Alaska Railroad transportation: deluxe Dome Rail from Talkeetna to Anchorage
