Magical 8 Day Alaska Tour
Experience the pristine wilderness, dramatic glaciers and enchanting communities that make up majestic Alaska. From the abundant wildlife at the Kenai Fjords National Park, you’ll get the chance to meet champion Iditarod dogs, visit indigenous villages and explore Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Discover the scenic beauty and delightful towns of ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Anchorage, Alaska, United States; Denali National Park, Alaska, United States; Fairbanks, Alaska, United States; Kenai, Alaska, United States; Seward, Alaska, United States
- Trip Length:
- 8 days
- Price Range:
- From $2500 to $2700 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- May, June, July, August, September
- Recommended for:
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Children (9 - 11)
Children (12 - 14)
Children (15 - 17)
Adults (21 - 24)
Adults (25 - 29)
Adults (30 - 39)
Adults (40 - 64)
Seniors (65+)
Adventure-seeker, Married
Culinary Tour, Romantic Getaway, Summer Vacation
Detailed Trip Description
Experience the pristine wilderness, dramatic glaciers and enchanting communities that make up majestic Alaska. From the abundant wildlife at the Kenai Fjords National Park, you’ll get the chance to meet champion Iditarod dogs, visit indigenous villages and explore Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Discover the scenic beauty and delightful towns of this magnificent destination.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Fairbanks
Welcome to Fairbanks! A complimentary transfer takes you to the tour hotel. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.
Welcome to Fairbanks! A complimentary transfer takes you to the tour hotel. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.
Hotel: Wedgewood Resort
Day 2 - Fairbanks
Sightseeing and free time in Fairbanks.
Culinary Tour
Visit a workshop where local artisans carve Alaskan birch bowls. Then, board a paddlewheel riverboat on a journey to a re-created Athabascan village where you can meet and talk with native Alaskans. Visit the kennel of the late Iditarod champion Susan Butcher and hear tales from a senior handler about life on the trail. Enjoy some leisure time to explore Fairbanks on your own. Tonight, enjoy a Salmon Bake Highlight Dinner, a true Alaskan speciality.
*Meal(s): Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner
Day 3 - Denali National Park
Travel to beautiful Denali National Park.
National Parks
Wind your way through the scenic Tanana River Valley on your way to snowcapped Mount McKinley - at 20,320 feet the highest peak in North America and the centerpiece of Denali National Park. Settle into your hotel and delve into Denali's lively history at a Highlight Dinner and Show at the Denali Dinner Theater.
Meal(s): Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner
Hotel: Denali Bluffs Hotel
Day 4 - Denali National Park
Take your time in Denali National Park, and appreciate the beauty of one our magnificent parks.
National Parks
Perhaps take an optional morning rafting trip or a guided hike; then immerse yourself in the untouched wilderness of Denali as your naturalist guide helps you spot local wildlife such as moose, bear and caribou. Enjoy a light snack lunch before heading back for an afternoon of free time.
Meal(s): Full Breakfast / Lunch
Day 5 - Anchorage
Board the famous Alaska Railroad for the scenic journey to Anchorage.
Adventure
Enjoy a morning at leisure before boarding the famous Alaska Railroad for the scenic journey to Anchorage. Relax in your comfortable reclining seat or visit the panoramic vista dome car as onboard experts discuss the spectacular landscapes of Hurricane Gulch and Indian River Canyon. Arriving in Anchorage, enjoy the evening at leisure.
Meal(s): Full Breakfast
Hotel: Quality Suites
Day 6 - Anchorage
Sightseeing and free time in Anchorage.
Sightseeing
Explore Anchorage’s historic downtown district and view the scenic shores of Cook Inlet. Stop at the Ulu Factory for an introduction to the semicircular ulu knife developed by the Inuit people. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center where you can walk along wooded paths past indigenous villages and meet with natives from different parts of the state. After some leisure time, join your new-found friends at a Farewell Dinner and toast to your Alaskan adventure.
Meal(s): Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner
Day 7 - Kenai
Visit the Kenai Fjords National Park, a place of beautiful scenery. Then enjoy a wonderfully prepared prime rib and salmon lunch.
National Parks
Visit a wildlife rehabilitation centre before embarking on a sightseeing cruise into the heart of Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy a prime rib and salmon lunch while enjoying the views of abundant wildlife and magnificent glaciers. Then, bid farewell to your traveling companions sailing off on Holland America Line.
Meal(s): Full Breakfast / Lunch
Hotel: Edgewater Hotel
Day 8 - Seward
Farewell Alaska!
Hotel
Enjoy the morning at leisure before returning to Anchorage. Stops will be made at Anchorage International Airport and the tour hotel in Anchorage for passengers extending their stay.
Meal(s): Full Breakfast
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