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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   AL A SK A
          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
          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



                                           White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
             Travel into the heart of Alaska’s untamed wilderness on a scenic rail journey from Skagway to Whitehorse. Completed in
             1900, this route was an extraordinary engineering feat built in response to the Klondike Gold Rush and later served as
             the chief supplier for the Alaska Highway construction during World War II. Now, it’s a narrow-gauge excursion where we
             can relax in the comfortable, vintage coaches while learning about rich history and taking in the breathtaking vistas.





























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