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Day 1: Fly to Alaska into the tundra of Denali National Park and Preserve.
Upon arriving in Fairbanks, the Golden Heart City, Marvel at the unspoiled landscapes as we keep watch
we check in to our accommodations. for grizzly bears, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep. If
the skies permit, Mount Denali may grace us with a
2 nights in Fairbanks glimpse of its peak, the highest in North America. Back
Day 2: Fairbanks at our lodge this evening, delight in an all-you-can-eat
meal with the toe-tapping revelry of the Music of Denali
After a leisurely morning, we head out for a photo stop
at the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, then enjoy a Welcome Dinner Theater. MEALS B+D AL A SK A T R AINS & KENAI FJORDS
Lunch at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. This afternoon, we Day 5: Veterans Memorial & Iditarod Trail Headquarters
board the Riverboat Discovery III for a narrated cruise
on the Chena River, featuring a floatplane and sled dog Our day begins with a brief stop at the Alaska Veterans
demonstration. Learn about Native culture and traditions Memorial, which was dedicated in 1984 as a place of
during a shore excursion to a recreated Athabascan remembrance and honors each branch of service. After
lunch at Settlers Bay Lodge, we visit the Iditarod Trail
village before returning to our hotel. MEALS B+L
Headquarters in Wasilla to learn about mushing and
Day 3: Scenic Rail Journey the iconic Anchorage-to-Nome race. MEAL L
All aboard the Alaska Railroad! Today’s breathtaking 2 nights at Hilton Anchorage
journey on the Denali Star takes us into the state’s
rugged wilderness and Denali National Park, six million Day 6: Anchorage
acres of pristine and protected land. We arrive at our Today, we discover Alaska’s largest city on a guided tour
Denali lodge, then spend the rest of the day pursuing that features historic homes, Ship Creek, the Iditarod
personal interests. This afternoon is a great time to ceremonial starting line, and more. More than 40%
visit the Denali Sled Dog Kennels and book an optional of the state’s population calls this coastal city home,
flightseeing or rafting adventure! MEALS B+L though that only adds up to 300,000! Our tour ends
at the Anchorage Museum, where local culture and
2 nights near Denali National Park
history come to life. The afternoon is yours with free
Day 4: Denali National Park and Preserve time to explore or shop for handcrafted souvenirs
before gathering together for dinner. MEAL D
This morning, a naturalist guide joins us on an adventure
Travel the Alaska Railroad
Experience the journey that National Geographic Traveler ranks among its "Top Ten Train Rides in North America"
with an Alaskan guide. From Fairbanks to Denali, see historic gold mining districts, the Nenana River canyon
gorge, Horseshoe Lake, and Denali National Park while enjoying large picture windows, freedom to roam between
Adventure Class cars, and the Wilderness Cafe. Then, relax with Goldstar Service from Anchorage to Seward,
featuring a private bar, glass-dome ceilings, and outdoor viewing platform for unbeatable views of massive glaciers
and towering waterfalls as we wind along Turnagain Arm through the wilderness of the Kenai Peninsula.
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