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Featuring Anchorage, Valdez, Fairbanks and Denali National Park
Ten Day, Nine Night Escorted Tour Program
DAY 1:
Fly into Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Transfer via hotel courtesy shuttle and overnight in downtown
Anchorage (or purchase meet/transfer service from Premier). Meals: N/A
DAY 2:
This morning board a deluxe motorcoach for today’s grand adventure to Valdez. Drive through the
Matanuska Susitna Valley where world record monster size vegetables grow in the 24-hour daylight.
Stop by Worthington Glacier for a look at this gigantic piece of ice. Early evening arrival into Valdez,
nestled between the waterfront and mountains, giving it the nickname, Alaska’s Little Switzerland.
Overnight Valdez. Meals: B, D
DAY 3:
Enjoy on own exploration of this port community this morning with included entrance to the Valdez
Museum. Today board a glacier and wildlife cruise and travel through the majestic Prince William
Sound. Explore the three-mile face of the mighty Columbia Glacier and hear tales of the region as told
by the Alaskan crew. Keep your eyes open for seals, sea lions, otters, whales, and puffins throughout this
half-day exploration cruise. Overnight Valdez. Meals: CB, L
DAY 4:
Board the motorcoach for a journey north to the largest city in the interior, Fairbanks; better known to
Alaskans as the Golden Heart City. The route takes you along the Wrangell- St. Elias National Park,
the largest park in the U.S. and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Overnight Fairbanks. Meals: CB
DAY 5:
Today learn how the gold rush affected Alaska's interior on a sightseeing tour with an included visit to
the University of Alaska, Fairbanks Museum. Time is available for shopping, walking or 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, partake in an optional authentic salmon bake. Overnight Fairbanks.
Meals: B
DAY 6:
Ride the motorcoach south to Denali National Park. Enjoy an afternoon of exploring this pristine area at
your leisure by either participating in a complimentary park service activity or optional tour. There are
many to choose from including mild or wild river rafting, flight seeing Mt. McKinley, a jet boat safari on
the Nenana River or a visit to the award winning dog kennels of 2006 Iditarod champion, Jeff King.
Tonight, partake in an optional Denali Dinner Theater. Overnight Denali. Meals: B
DAY 7:
Today travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour and search the pristine
wilderness for bear, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep. This six to eight hour narrated journey provides
insight into the animals, flora and fauna of this spectacular region. Early May & September tours are five
hours due to road conditions. Overnight Denali. Meals: B, SBM
DAY 8:
Enjoy a morning of leisure for on own exploration. This afternoon board the world famous Alaska
Railroad for the day trip to Anchorage. As you travel along the Susitna River, you may catch a glimpse
of the majestic Mt. McKinley or black bear along the banks of the Susitna River. Overnight Anchorage.
Meals: B
DAY 9:
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, feast on an Alaskan style meal and share tales from the road with your traveling
companions. Overnight Anchorage. Meals: B, D
DAY 10
Your adventure comes to an end with a courtesy transfer to the airport. Meals: N/A
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