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Day 1: Fly to Alaska Day 4: Denali National Park and Preserve
We relax on a flight to Anchorage, then settle into our We kick off our morning by joining a naturalist guide
comfortable accommodations. for a thrilling journey into the tundra of Denali National
Park and Preserve. At six million acres, it is one of the
2 nights at Hilton Anchorage or similar
largest unspoiled regions in the world. Our sightseeing
may include grizzly bear, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep.
Day 2: Alaskan Scenery Later, we cross the Alaska Range with sweeping vistas of
Our adventure starts with traveling along fjord-like untouched wilderness. Upon arrival in Fairbanks, we dine AL A SK A & GL ACIER BAY CRUISE
Turnagain Arm, on one of the most beautiful stretches of at the Alaska Salmon Bake, a true Alaskan experience
highway in Alaska. Enjoy picturesque views as we head with dinner prepared over a wood fire. MEALS B+D
for the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a sanctuary
dedicated to preserving Alaska’s extraordinary animals. 2 nights in Fairbanks
We also take a scenic tram ride at Alyeska Resort for
views of hanging glaciers and mountain peaks within Day 5: Fairbanks
the Chugach Mountains. On our way back to Anchorage, Today, we’re introduced to Fairbanks’ history as we trace
keep watch for eagles and moose. Following our Welcome its development from the gold rush to the discovery
Lunch, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. MEAL L of “black gold.” Gaze upon the famed Trans-Alaska
Pipeline and learn to pan for gold at historic Gold Dredge
Day 3: The Iditarod Trail 8, where we keep what we find! Afterwards, enjoy a
A lovely morning drive takes us to Wasilla in the Matanuska delicious all-you-can-eat lunch at Steamboat Landing,
Valley, an agricultural and supply center for Alaska’s remote then board the Riverboat Discovery lll sternwheeler.
Interior. Here, we visit the Iditarod Trail Headquarters to Relax during this narrated excursion on the Chena River,
learn about the extraordinary sled dogs and famous featuring a floatplane and sled dog demonstration,
Anchorage-to-Nome race. We then enjoy a photo stop at before we go ashore to a recreated Athabascan Native
the Alaska Veterans Memorial, dedicated to each branch camp. The evening is at your leisure. MEALS B+L
of service. En route to our accommodations in the Denali
area, we watch for views of soaring Mount Denali, the Day 6: The Alaska Highway
tallest mountain in North America. MEAL L Following a delicious breakfast, browse amazing collections
that preserve this region’s history at the Museum of the
1 night near Denali National Park
Riverboat Discovery III
Watch Alaska’s history come alive during an authentic sternwheeler cruise along the Chena and Tanana Rivers. While
on board, observe an Alaskan bush pilot in action and a champion sled dog demonstration from the kennels of the late
Susan Butcher, four-time Iditarod winner. Along the way, we go ashore to be immersed in frontier living at a recreated
Athabascan Native camp with a guided walking tour to discover how Athabascans skillfully survived for over 10,000 years.
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