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Day 1: Fly to Alaska Day 4: Denali National Park and Preserve
We board a flight to Anchorage, our home for the next We kick off our morning by joining a naturalist guide in AL A SK A
two nights. the tundra of Denali National Park and Preserve. At six
million acres, it is one of the largest unspoiled regions
2 nights at Hilton Anchorage
in the world! Our sightseeing may include grizzly bears,
moose, caribou, and Dall sheep. Later, we cross the
Day 2: Alaskan Scenery Alaska Range and take in sweeping vistas of untouched
Our adventure begins with traveling along fjord-like wilderness as our journey continues to Fairbanks.
Turnagain Arm on one of the most beautiful highway Tonight, dinner awaits at the Alaska Salmon Bake,
stretches in the state. We arrive at the Alaska Wildlife a true Alaskan experience with salmon grilled over
Conservation Center to learn about this sanctuary dedicated a wood fire or prime rib. MEALS B+D
to preserving the region’s extraordinary animals. This
afternoon, get to know fellow travelers over a wonderful 2 nights in Fairbanks
Welcome Lunch before exploring the Alaska Native Heritage
Center. An expert guide details the traditions, clothing, art, Day 5: Fairbanks
and lifestyle of Indigenous cultures as we visit six authentic Today, we’re introduced to Fairbanks’ history as we trace
dwellings. The rest of the day is at your leisure. MEAL L its development from the gold rush to the discovery
of “black gold.” Walk under the famed Trans-Alaska
Day 3: The Iditarod Trail Pipeline, then learn to pan for gold at historic Gold
A lovely morning drive takes us to Wasilla in Matanuska Dredge 8 and keep what you find! Afterwards, enjoy a
Valley, an agricultural and supply center for Alaska’s delicious all-you-can-eat lunch at Steamboat Landing,
remote Interior. Here, we visit the Iditarod Trail Headquarters then board the Riverboat Discovery lll sternwheeler.
to learn about the extraordinary sled dogs and famous Our narrated journey along the Chena River includes a
Anchorage-to-Nome race. We then enjoy a photo stop at floatplane and sled dog demonstration, plus a stop at a
the Alaska Veterans Memorial, dedicated to each branch recreated Athabascan Native village. The evening is at
of service. En route to our accommodations in the Denali your leisure. MEALS B+L
area, watch for views of soaring Mount Denali, the tallest
mountain in North America. MEAL L Day 6: The Alaska Highway
Following a delicious breakfast, browse amazing collections
1 night near Denali National Park

White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
Travel into the heart of Alaska’s untamed wilderness on a scenic rail journey from Fraser to Skagway. Completed in
1900, this route was an extraordinary engineering feat built in response to the Klondike Gold Rush and later served as
the chief supplier for Alaska Highway construction during World War II. Now, it’s a narrow-gauge excursion where we
can relax in the comfortable, vintage coaches while learning about rich history and taking in the breathtaking vistas.

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