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ALASKA
Denali 2 Talkeetna
OUR JOURNEY
DAY 5 | By rail to Talkeetna
Our driver guides are expert wildlife spotters,
and today’s return journey on the Park Road offers more chances to spot Denali’s Big Five. You’ll even make a stop to see Wonder Lake, captured by Ansel Adams in his iconic shots of Mt. Denali. Then reboard the Alaska Railroad, again with seats in the upper level glass-dome car. Enjoy lunch and take in the views as you cross Hurricane Gulch on a 914-foot long bridge. Arrive Talkeetna and check in to the Talkeetna Alaska Lodge. meals b+l
DAY 6 | Choose an adventure
Tailor the morning to your taste for adventure with one of our included expeditions: A Jet Boat Ride on the Susitna River offers views
of the Alaska Range and a chance to spot beavers, bald eagles and other wildlife. Or set out on our Zipline Adventure and explore the boreal forest on a network of nine ziplines and bridges. Enjoy a free afternoon or join an optional Flightseeing Tour around Denali’s 20,000-footpeak,weatherpermitting.
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DAY 7 | To Mt. Alyeska
Travel into the picturesque Matanuska-Susitna
Valley and discover a land of pure Alaska wilderness – towering peaks, deep glacier valleys, pristine rushing rivers – and abundant wildlife! On a private visit to a Musk Ox Farm, you’ll get up close to these Ice Age mammals and learn about their work to preserve
this once-endangered animal. After lunch featuring the valley’s farm-to-table bounty, tour the Alaska Native Heritage Center with
a Native Alaskan. Continue on the Seward Highway as it hugs the coast between the Chugach Mountains and the waters of the Turnagain Arm. Arrive in Girdwood and check in to the Hotel Alyeska. meals b+l
Mt. Denali National Park
DAY 8 | Kenai Fjords Cruise
This morning’s journey around the Turnagain
Arm and across the Chugach Mountains offers a chance to spot bald eagles and other wildlife – and to see the awesome power that glaciers have had on these Alaskan landscapes. Arriving Seward, embark on
an afternoon cruise into Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park – home to calving glaciers and the massive Harding Ice Field. These waters are also teeming with marine life including stellar sea lions, harbor seals, Dall porpoises, and a variety of whales – Humpback, Orca and Minke. Enjoy this evening’s farewell dinner and another restful night at the Hotel Alyeska. meals b+l+d
DAY 9 | Depart Anchorage After breakfast, we’ll take you to the Anchorage Airport. meals b
Denali 2 National
Park
Anchorage
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Seward
RESURRECTION BAY
DAY 1 | Welcome to Alaska
On arrival, you’ll be escorted to the River’s Edge Resort.
DAY 2 | Explore Fairbanks
Enjoy a tour of this riverfront city, with its thriving arts community and Alaska Native culture. On a family farm in the Goldstream Valley, join the owner and their reindeer to explore the boreal forest and learn about this Far North ecosystem. Tour the Museum of the North, and then learn about the Aurora Borealis and life in Alaska during our private talk at the Morris Thompson Cultural Center. Toast your fellow guests at tonight’s welcome dinner. meals b+d
DAY 3 | Deluxe dome rail into Denali Board the Alaska Railroad and relax with
360˚views through the glass dome. Vistas
of the Nenana Gorge signal our approach to Denali.Stepoffatmiddayandembarkthe 92-mile drive that takes you to the end of the Park Road. Keep your eyes sharp for sightings of Denali’s Big Five – bear, moose, caribou, wolves and Dall sheep. Deep in the wilderness of Denali National Park, you’ll check in to
the inviting Kantishna Roadhouse. Tonight, our Lodge’s guides will help you to plan your activities for tomorrow. meals b+l+d
DAY 4 | Tailor your stay in Denali Arise this morning in the heart of Denali’s
untouched wilderness and enjoy the guided adventure of your choice. You can choose
a gentle 2-hour nature walk or a 6-hour hike deep into the wilds of Denali. Mountain biking, fly fishing and gold panning are also included choices. meals b+l+d
Kenai Fjords National Park
PACIFIC OCEAN
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Girdwood
ADD ON
KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK
We include your roundtrip transfers by sea, guided nature activities, and gratuities...
So it’s easy to extend your Alaska journey with our all-inclusive stay at the Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge – the only lodge inside the National Park! 3 days from $3,299.
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