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BEST OF ALASKA LAND TOUR A truly unique tour which includes a mix of transportation by land and sea aboard deluxe motor coach, day cruising vessel, railroad and riverboat!
Day 1: Fly into Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Transfer via shuttle and overnight in Anchorage. Day 2: Deluxe motor coach for today's spectacular narrated journey to Fairbanks, better known to Alaskans as the Golden Heart City. Drive through the Matanuska Susitna Valley where world record monster size vegetables grow in the 24-hour daylight and hear agricultural tales. 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. Breakfast included. Day 3: 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. Breakfast included. Day 4: 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. Overnight Denali. Breakfast included.
Day 6: 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. Overnight Anchorage. Breakfast included. Day 7: Enjoy a 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. Breakfast and dinner included. Day 8: Motorcoach tour to the central peninsula community of Kenai. Travel through the old town village and learn about the Russian Orthodox influence. Continue south and see spectacular scenery like volcanoes on the far side of the Cook Inlet, lush green valleys and an array of wildflowers. Visit the Alaska Islands & Ocean Center, your window to the largest seabird refuge in the world. "Welcome to Homer" dinner included. Overnight in Homer. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 10: Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for a look at some of Alaska's land critters. Continue touring to the port of Whittier and cruise the calm and protected waters of Prince William Sound. Come face to face with tidewater glaciers plus an amazing array of wildlife. Motorcoach tour to Anchorage for overnight accommodations. Breakfast and lunch included. Day 11: Your Best of Alaska Escorted Land Tour comes to an end with a shuttle transfer to the airport. 2011 dates and rates upcoming email: TravelStarz46614@aol.com |
Day 5: 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 journey is narrated allowing for
insight into the animals, flora and fauna of this spectacular region.
Overnight Denali. Breakfast and box lunch included.
Day 9: Head north to Soldotna and the banks of the Kenai
River. Take a stroll down the dock to watch fishermen in this world class
destination and visit the Historical Society Museum to see early homestead
cabins, the first area schoolhouse and enjoy the nature trail. Continue to
Girdwood, located in the scenic Portage River Valley. Overnight
Girdwood. Breakfast included.