Extraordinary Alaska Adventures

Day 1 - Anchorage, Sunday - 6/13 & 7/25, 2010

Fly into Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Transfer via hotel courtesy shuttle and overnight in downtown Anchorage (or purchase meet/transfer service).
Overnight: Anchorage
Meals: N/A

Day 2 - Mat Su Valley & Wrangell St. Elias National Park, Monday - 6/14 & 7/26, 2010

This morning board a deluxe motorcoach for today's grand adventure. Drive through the Matanuska Susitna Valley where world record monster size vegetables grow in the 24-hour daylight. 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: B

Day 3 - Fairbanks, Tuesday - 6/15 & 7/27, 2010

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 4 - Fairbanks/Denali, Wednesday - 6/16 & 7/28, 2010

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 Park Entrance
Meals: B

Day 5 - Denali, Thursday - 6/17 & 7/29, 2010

Travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wildlife Tour and search the pristine wilderness for bear, moose, caribou, and sheep. This tour is approximately eight hours and includes a snack box meal and hot beverage.
Overnight: Denali Park Entrance
Meals: B, SBM (snack box meal on tour)

Day 6 - Denali/Anchorage, Friday - 6/18 & 7/30, 2010

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 7 - Anchorage, Saturday - 6/19 & 7/31, 2010

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
Meals: B, D

Day 8 - Anchorage/Kenai Peninsula, Sunday  - 6/20 & 8/1, 2010

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 Cook Inlet, lush green valleys and an array of wildflowers. Visi tthe Alaska Islands & Ocean Center, your window to the largest seabird refuge in the world. "Welcome to Homer" dinner included.
Overnight: Homer
Meals: B, D

Day 9 - Kenai Peninsula/Girdwood, Monday  - 6/21 & 8/2, 2010

Head north to Soldotna and the banks of the Kenai River. Take a stroll down the dock and 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
Meals: B

Day 10 - Girdwood/Prince William Sound, Tuesday - 6/22 & 8/3, 2010

Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for a look at some of Alaska's large 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 towering tidewater glaciers plus an amazing array of wildlife. Motorcoach tour to Anchorage.
Overnight: Anchorage
Meals: B, L

Day 11 - Anchorage, Wednesday - 6/23 & 8/4, 2010
Your Best of Alaska Tour comes to an end with a hotel courtesy transfer to the airport (or purchase meet/transfer service).
Overnight: N/A
Meals: N/A

Departs from :
Anchorage

2010 Departure Dates:
June 13 - 23
July 25 - Aug 4 

Prices starting at: $2545.00 per person/based on double occupancy

Meet and greet upon arrival, overnight accommodations, motorcoach and rail transportation, Fairbanks sightseeing with University of Alaska Museum of the North, Riverboat Discovery Sternwheeler Cruise, Denali Park entrance fees, Tundra Wilderness Tour, Alaska Islands & Ocean Center admission, Historical Society Museum admission, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center admission, Prince William Sound Cruise and Anchorage city tour with Alaska Native Heritage Center.