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Day 1: Fly to Alaska Gold Rush. Take a walk through the past and learn about
Our adventure begins with a flight to Fairbanks, the the development of Alaska’s Interior at Rika’s Roadhouse
Golden Heart City and our home for the next three nights. in Big Delta State Historical Park, once an important
crossroad for miners, traders, trappers, and the military.
3 nights in Fairbanks Next, visit Mugrage Hay and Cattle farm to hear how they
pasture raise the highest quality beef and advocate for
Day 2: Fairbanks agriculture. After an included lunch, discover the Delta
Today, we’re introduced to Fairbanks’ history as we trace Barley Project as we travel into the grain growing region
its development from the gold rush to the discovery and visit a local barley farm, Alaska Flour Company.
of “Black Gold.” Take in sights of the famed Trans- Later, we return to our hotel. MEALS B+L+D AL A SK A AGRICULT URE & KENAI FJORDS
Alaska Pipeline and become a gold-panning master at
historic Gold Dredge 8, where we keep what we find! Day 4: Denali National Park and Preserve
Afterwards, enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat lunch at the Enjoy a relaxing morning on our motorcoach as we travel
Steamboat Landing, then board the Riverboat Discovery through the rugged Alaskan wilderness to the state’s most
III sternwheeler. Our narrated journey along the Chena popular attraction, Denali National Park and Preserve.
River includes a floatplane, sled dog demonstration, At six million acres, it is one of the largest unspoiled
and a stop at a recreated Athabascan Native village. regions in the world! Savor an included lunch before our
The evening is at your leisure. MEALS B+L exciting journey into the tundra with a naturalist guide who
shares intriguing park history and helps us keep watch for
Day 3: Delta Junction Farms majestic wildlife, such as moose and grizzly bears. Later,
This morning, we travel along the historic Richardson we settle into our nearby accommodations. MEALS B+L
Highway and enjoy an iconic photo opportunity where 1 night near Denali National Park
the Trans-Alaska Pipeline makes a river crossing on a
suspension bridge! Further down the road, we reach Day 5: Iditarod Trail Headquarters
Delta Junction, an inland delta where the Chena and
Tanana Rivers meet and feed Alaska’s largest agricultural Take in more of Alaska’s extraordinary scenery today
area. Boasting spectacular views of the Alaska Range, on a southbound drive to the Matanuska-Susitna
this rural town lies in the fertile Tanana River Valley and (Mat-Su) Valley, the heart of Alaskan agriculture.
got its start in farming by keeping workers fed during the Arriving in Wasilla, indulge in an all-you-can-eat lunch
Kenai Fjords National Park Narrated Cruise
Relax aboard our catamaran as the experienced captain fully narrates our journey and provides information on the
area’s wildlife, history, and geology. View an active tidewater glacier and watch for possible calving, where chunks
of glacial ice break off and crash into the water. If possible, the crew will pull a small floating ice chunk on board to
admire the detail and beauty. Be sure to also keep your eye out for marine life sightings, such as orcas, humpback
whales, Steller sea lions, harbor seals, puffins, eagles, and many species of seabirds.
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