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Alaska Prospector
Turnagain Arm’s bore tide
Gold Dredge 8
Denali National Park
Alyeska Resort and Tram
The Anchorage Museum
Riverboat Discovery III
Prince William Sound nature cruise
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Scenic drive up Keystone Canyon
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Discover spectacular Alaska in this sweeping tour of The Last Frontier. Explore the history and culture of Anchorage. Unleash your inner adventurer during a cruise on Prince William Sound to see marine wildlife and tidewater glaciers. Travel through Keystone Canyon and over Thompson Pass as we make our way to the Golden Heart City, Fairbanks. Pan for gold and learn about life in the interior before we make our way to Denali National Park. Explore the tundra of this magnificent national park, tucked into the majestic Alaska range and home to the tallest mountain in North America. Enjoy a jetboat adventure in Talkeetna and visit the Iditarod Trail headquarters to learn about dogsledding and the iconic race to Nome. Join us for an amazing adventure to the Great Land!
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Day 1 : Fly to Alaska
Travel to Anchorage, the metropolis in the wilderness, and check-in to our overnight accommodations.
Day 2 : Turnagain Arm
Appreciate the wilderness with intimate views of the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. Marvel at snow-capped peaks and hanging glaciers while on the lookout for eagles, moose, and Dall sheep. Learn about Turnagain Arm's fascinating bore tide and love the views at Bird Point.
Meet Alaska’s incredible and varied animals at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center before enjoying sweeping views from the tram followed by lunch at the Alyeska Resort in Girdwood. Spend the rest of the day in Anchorage as you please with various museums, attractions, and the city to enjoy.
Day 3 : Prince William Sound
Witness state-of-the-art exhibits that capture Alaska's natural wonder using artful lighting and sound at Begich Boggs Visitor Center located in the scenic Portage Valley.
Our adventure continues with a Glacier & Wildlife Cruise on Prince William Sound. Our narrated cruise offers a chance to see the wildlife that makes the sound its home. See Meares Glacier, an advancing tidewater glacier, located in the Chugach National Forest. Whales, sea otters, Dall’s porpoise, and sea birds are often seen while cruising the waters of Prince William Sound. Later, we arrive in Valdez for two nights.
Day 4 : Alaskan Scenery
Marvel at spectacular waterfalls and steep canyon walls as you hear the story of a fight for control of Keystone Canyon as we make our way to Thompson Pass for views of Worthington Glacier. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Optional activities today in Valdez include visits to the Whitney and Valdez Museums, the Solomon Gulch Fish Hatchery as well as flightseeing, kayaking, hiking, and fishing.
Day 5 : The Bold North
Spectacular mountain views abound as we travel along the Richardson Highway, Alaska’s first road. Catch glimpses of the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline along the way. Later we stop at the Santa Claus House before arriving in Fairbanks for a two-night stay.
Day 6 : Gold Panning & Sternwheeler Cruise
We’ll visit historic Gold Dredge 8 to learn about old gold mining methods and pan for gold ourselves!
After lunch at Discovery Landing, we board the Riverboat Discovery III for a narrated cruise. Aboard this sternwheeler, learn about life in Alaska’s Interior along the Chena River. Witness bush plane and sled dog demonstrations. Then, we’ll go ashore to view the recreated Athabascan settlement, learning about indigenous shelter and clothes.
Day 7 : Denali National Park & Preserve
We travel to Denali where our adventure begins in Denali National Park, a six million acre wilderness. During our Tundra Wilderness Tour we will cross from the boreal forest onto the tundra; our driver guide provides commentary and insights into this rare ecosystem. Watch for bears, moose, caribou and Dall sheep while we also hope to spy majestic Denali, the tallest mountain in North America.
Our accommodations for the evening are in the Denali area.
Day 8 : Jet Boat Adventure
Feel the power of the glacially fed Susitna River as our jet boat driver navigates these turbulent waters into the wilderness. We step ashore to visit a Dena’ina Native Encampment and authentic trapper’s cabin. Our guide introduces us to wildflowers and plants once used for medicinal purposes.
While back on the boat, we'll look for views of Denali as we return to Talkeetna for the night.
Day 9 : Iditarod Trail HQ
Enjoy a leisurely start to day before we head out for the day, making our way back to Anchorage.
Our lunch at Settler's Bay Lodge affords breathtaking views of the Chugach Mountains.
We visit the Iditarod Trail Headquarters where we learn about the iconic dogsled race from Anchorage to Nome. We’ll view an authentic checkpoint cabin and get a chance to explore.
We return to Anchorage for our last overnight.
Day 10 : Culture & Celebrations
Take time this morning to relax and reflect on the week’s adventures before our special Holiday Vacations Farewell Lunch where you can share memories with your fellow travelers and new friends.
This afternoon, visit the Anchorage Museum with displays of history, art, ecology, science, and ethnography.
Continue with a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn about Alaska’s indigenous peoples including housing, lifestyles, language, song, and dance. This evening we board our overnight flight back home.
Day 11 : Arrive Home
Travel home with unforgettable memories of our Alaskan adventure.
July 13, 2021 - July 23, 2021
Occupancy
Price Per Person
Double
$5599
Single
$6899
Final Payment Date: 05/14/2021
August 3, 2021 - August 13, 2021
Final Payment Date: 06/04/2021
August 10, 2021 - August 20, 2021
Final Payment Date: 06/11/2021
August 17, 2021 - August 27, 2021
Final Payment Date: 06/18/2021
August 24, 2021 - September 3, 2021
Final Payment Date: 06/25/2021
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We meet in Anchorage, the metropolis in the wilderness, and check-in to our overnight accommodations.
Appreciate the wilderness with intimate views of the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. Marvel at snow-capped peaks and hanging glaciers while on the lookout for eagles, moose, and Dall sheep. Learn about Turnagain Arm's fascinating bore tide and love the views at Bird Point. Meet Alaska’s incredible and varied animals at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center before enjoying sweeping views from the tram followed by lunch at the Alyeska Resort in Girdwood. Spend the rest of the day in Anchorage as you please with various museums, attractions, and the city to enjoy.
Witness state-of-the-art exhibits that capture Alaska's natural wonder using artful lighting and sound at Begich Boggs Visitor Center located in the scenic Portage Valley. Our adventure continues with a Glacier & Wildlife Cruise on Prince William Sound. Our narrated cruise offers a chance to see the wildlife that makes the sound its home. See Meares Glacier, a tidewater glacier that is currently advancing, located in the Chugach National Forest. Whales, sea otters, Dall's porpoise, and sea birds are often seen while cruising the waters of Prince William Sound. Enjoy an included lunch on the cruise. Later, we arrive in Valdez for two nights.
Today, experience the ultimate in Alaskan scenery with a drive through Keystone Canyon to Worthington Glacier and Thompson Pass. There will be plenty of stops for photos. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Optional activities today in Valdez include visits to the Whitney and Valdez Museums, the Solomon Gulch Fish Hatchery as well as flightseeing, kayaking, hiking, and fishing.
We make our way into the interior of Alaska. Catch glimpses of the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline as we travel on the Richardson Highway, stopping to see a unique pipeline suspension bridge along the way. Later we stop at the Santa Claus House before arriving in Fairbanks for a two-night stay.
We’ll visit historic Gold Dredge 8 to learn about old gold mining methods and pan for gold ourselves! After an included lunch at Discovery Landing, we board the Riverboat Discovery III for a narrated cruise. Aboard this sternwheeler, learn about life in Alaska’s Interior along the Chena River. We'll witness a short takeoff and landing by an experienced bush pilot and see a sled dog demonstration at the home of the late Susan Butcher, Iditarod Champion. Then, we’ll go ashore to view the recreated Athabascan settlement, learning about indigenous shelter and clothes.
Day 7 : Denali National Park
Travel to Denali National Park to begin our adventure in a six million acre wilderness. During our Tundra Wilderness Tour we will cross from the boreal forest onto the tundra; our driver guide provides commentary and insights into this rare ecosystem. Watch for bears, moose, caribou and Dall sheep while we also hope to spy majestic Denali, the tallest mountain in North America. Our accommodations for the evening are in the Denali area.
Immerse yourself in the wilderness as we navigate the glacially fed Susitna River on a guided jet boat excursion. We step ashore to visit a Dena'ina Native Encampment and authentic trapper's cabin. Our guide introduces us to wildflowers and plants once used for medicinal purposes. While back on the boat, we'll look for views of Denali as we return to Talkeetna for the night.
Enjoy breakfast before we head out for the day, making our way back to Anchorage. Our lunch at Settler's Bay Lodge affords breathtaking views of the Chugach Mountains. We visit the Iditarod Trail Headquarters where we learn about the iconic dogsled race from Anchorage to Nome. We’ll view an authentic checkpoint cabin and get a chance to explore. We return to Anchorage for our last overnight.
Take time this morning to relax and reflect on our shared adventures before a special Holiday Vacations Farewell Lunch where you can exchange memories with your fellow travelers and new friends. This afternoon, visit the Anchorage Museum with displays of history, art, ecology, science, and ethnography. Continue with a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn about Alaska’s indigenous peoples including housing, lifestyles, language, song, and dance. This evening we board our overnight flight home.
We travel home with unforgettable memories of our Alaskan adventure.
June 7, 2022 - June 17, 2022
Final Payment Date: 03/04/2022
June 21, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Final Payment Date: 03/18/2022
July 12, 2022 - July 22, 2022
Final Payment Date: 04/08/2022
July 26, 2022 - August 5, 2022
Final Payment Date: 04/22/2022
August 9, 2022 - August 19, 2022
Final Payment Date: 05/06/2022
August 16, 2022 - August 26, 2022
Final Payment Date: 05/13/2022
August 23, 2022 - September 2, 2022
Final Payment Date: 05/20/2022
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