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buffet at Settlers Bay Lodge before our visit to the Day 7: Alaska Railroad & Kenai Cruise
Iditarod Trail Headquarters. Learn about the state sport We board the Coastal Classic for a breathtaking journey
of mushing and the world-famous Anchorage-to-Nome on the Alaska Railroad this morning, heading south into
race while browsing a variety of fascinating displays. the Kenai Peninsula. Have your camera ready to capture
Afterwards, we check in to our accommodations in magnificent scenery that can only be seen by train, some
Anchorage and spend the evening relaxing or exploring of the best in Alaska! Upon reaching Seward, we board a
independently. MEAL L high-speed catamaran for a thrilling adventure. Admire
2 nights at Hilton Anchorage the natural wonders during our 120-mile narrated cruise
through Kenai Fjords National Park and watch for sea
Day 6: Alaska State Fair otters, seals, whales, and other marine life. Our captain
Our day starts with a visit to the Musk Ox Farm in also stops for incredible views of a towering tidewater
Palmer. Get to know these magnificent animals that glacier! Our accommodations are in Seward tonight. MEAL L
once roamed alongside saber-tooth tigers and learn 1 night at Harbor 360 Hotel in Seward
about their fine underwool called qiviut. This is the only
place in the world where you can find gently hand- Day 8: Alaska SeaLife Center
combed qiviut fiber, which is rare and more durable Our final morning in The Last Frontier is spent at Alaska
than most other types of wool. This afternoon, we SeaLife Center, where research and rehabilitation help
attend the Alaska State Fair, the locals’ last celebration some of the state’s threatened marine life. Get up-
before summer gives way to winter. Marvel at the giant close to a variety of animals, including sea otter pups
fruits and vegetables, indulge in classic fair food, and puffins. We then celebrate our adventures with a
browse exhibits, or learn about the Matanuska Colony Farewell Lunch before returning to Anchorage for our
and see a barn that belonged to one of the original overnight flight home. MEALS B+L
pioneers. We then visit one more local farm before
returning to Anchorage. Day 9: Arrive Home

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