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Wild + Wonderful Alaska

9 days

Never more than 16 guests. Guaranteed.

Our Distinctive A+R Style

  • With the smallest groups in Alaska, we can show you more of its wild beauty and spirit. 
  • Delight in the 360˚ views from our deluxe glass-dome rail car on two unforgettable journeys aboard the Alaska Railroad. 
  • Thrill to the beauty and wildlife of Kenai Fjords National Park on our guided nature cruise. 
  • Get up close to musk ox on a ranch dedicated to the conservation of this amazing creature. 
  • Spend two nights next to Denali National Park with a chance to encounter its wildlife – including bear, moose, caribou, wolves, and Dall sheep. 
  • Tailor your exploration of the Denali wilderness with a choice of guided adventures including nature walks and a river float trip. 
  • Join the owner of a family farm and walk with their reindeer in a boreal forest, a fun way to learn about this Far North ecosystem. 
  • With 8 nights lodging; 18 meals with wine at dinner; comprehensive sightseeing with choice of included adventures in Denali + Talkeetna; all transfers; Dome Car seating aboard Alaska Railroad; all gratuities except Trip Leader. 
c Visit 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Day
1

Welcome to Fairbanks, Alaska

Pikes Waterfront Lodge - Fairbanks, Alaska

On arrival, you’ll be warmly greeted and escorted to the Pikes Waterfront Lodge. Settle in to your river view room and enjoy this terrific setting on the banks of the Chena River. A brief meeting with our expert Alaskan guide sets the stage for the adventures that await.

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2

Exploring Fairbanks + Running with the Reindeer

Pikes Waterfront Lodge - Fairbanks, Alaska

Situated at the 64th Parallel, Fairbanks is very much a city of the far north. Surrounded by the imposing mountain ranges, pristine waterways and abundant wildlife of Central Alaska, it also boasts a charming downtown, thriving arts community and rich Alaska Native culture. Setting out this morning with our guide, you’ll get to know the varied facets of this vibrant river city. Heading north of town, you’ll also visit the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Viewpoint for an up-close view of this $8 billion engineering marvel. As you stand here watching this silver thread winding its way across the Alaskan wilderness, know that more than a million dollars of black gold is flowing through it every hour.
 
This morning, we’ll also take you for a private visit to a family farm in the picturesque Goldstream Valley. Learn about the family’s herd of reindeer as you walk with them through the towering conifers. Accompanied by one of the ranch’s owners, a lifelong Alaskan resident, you’ll learn about the natural history of this boreal forest as you follow these amazing creatures; the reindeer are domesticated but not trained, and sometimes decide to take their own route… So bring your spirit of adventure along with your camera!
 
This afternoon we’ll take you to the Museum of the North, located on the Fairbanks Campus of the University of Alaska. This is the only research and teaching museum in Alaska, and its highly regarded collection of artifacts and specimens showcase the biological diversity and rich cultural traditions of the North. Then it’s on to the Morris Thompson Cultural Center for a private tour led by one of the museum’s docents - followed by an exclusive talk about the Aurora Borealis and life in the 49th State. We’ll end this day with dinner in a local restaurant and then return to our hotel.  Meals B+D

This morning, we’ll take you to the Fairbanks Rail Depot to board the Alaska Railroad train bound for Denali. From your comfortable reclining seat on the upper level, you’ll have breathtaking 360º views through the full-length curved glass dome of these deluxe rail cars. A freshly-prepared breakfast will be served in the lower-level dining room as you make your way southward through the Alaska wilderness. Late in the morning, the spectacular vistas of the Nenana River Gorge signal our approach to Denali.
 
Step off the train at midday for a short visit to the Denali Visitor Center before lunch at a local restaurant with our Alaskan guide.  We’ll then check-in to our accommodations for the next two nights, the Denali Bluffs Hotel, right at the edge of the National Park.  This afternoon, we’ll visit a Sled Dog Kennel to learn about these remarkable canines, their training and how they highlight Alaska’s famous Iditarod before dinner.  Meals B+L+D
 
[Please Note: As you may have learned, a significant landslide has cut off access to the remote interior of Denali National Park along part of the 92-mile long Denali Park Road.  While the park remains open, we stay on its edge and will venture in to explore during our two-day visit.]

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Guided Adventure Deep Inside Denali National Park

Denali Bluffs Hotel - Denali, Alaska

Arise this morning overlooking Denali’s wilderness.  Setting out after breakfast, we’ll join a naturalist for a bus excursion into the Tundra Wilderness amidst spectacular scenery as we search for grizzly, moose, caribou, Dali Sheep and wolves.*  Following breaks along the way and a boxed lunch, we’ll return to the hotel in the early afternoon for your choice of one of these included activities:  either ziplining through the boreal forest or a walk offered through Denali’s terrain, accompanied and narrated by a professional naturalist who will point out the significant geological and glacial history of this part of Alaska.  The wild and natural environment is everywhere around you as you walk at a gentle pace with frequent stops along the way.  
  
+ Front Country Walk of Denali National Park: An easy hike through the boreal forest ecosystem, led by a naturalist who will explain the artic conditions that have molded the land.  It’s about three miles in length with about 12 guests and takes 2-3 hours..
 
+ Ziplining: Experience life above the trees ziplining just outside of Denali  National Park! Your adventure begins with a three-mile trail ride through the scenic Alaskan wilderness in an off road 6 person vehicle. After gearing up, certified guides will lead you along 6 suspension bridges and 7 thrilling zip lines, including the dual racer finale! The built-in, hands-free braking system allows you to relax and take in the breathtaking mountain views. Challenge yourself by traversing to the top of the boreal forest on the uniquely designed Ascending Bridge Tower. Soar over the tundra on over half a mile of ziplines. Complete this once in a lifetime experience by racing to the finish zipping along side your friends and family! All safety gear provided - full body harness, helmet, and gloves. Guests must weigh under 270 lbs and be able to use all their limbs as this tour includes walking, climbing, stairs, hiking, ladder climb and pulling.  Wear closed toed sturdy shoes.

We’ll gather this evening for dinner.  Meals B+L+D

*Please note that the Park requires that the bus transportation be shared with other non-Alexander+Roberts guests and may average 30-46 passengers.  Group travel and parking is regulated by the park service and strictly limited, so a shared excursion is the only opportunity to explore deeper within the Park by vehicle. 

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5

Deluxe Dome Train to Talkeetna

Talkeetna Alaska Lodge - Talkeetna, Alaska

After breakfast, the morning is free with the opportunity to explore on your own before we board the Alaska Railroad once again and settle into our reclining seats with 360˚ views through the full-length curved glass dome. This leg of the southbound journey offers some of the best views of Mt. Denali itself and also takes you over Hurricane Gulch on a 914-foot-long bridge that spans a creek flowing nearly 300 feet below the train! Lunch will be served in the lower- level Dining Room.
 
On arrival in Talkeetna, you’ll be escorted to the outstanding Talkeetna Alaska Lodge. Set on a ridge just above this small community, our lodge offers majestic views of Denali. This evening, you can explore the quaint town of Talkeetna at your own pace or just enjoy the ambience of our Lodge, with its curated collection of Native art.  Meals B+L

Day
6

Tailor your Stay in Talkeetna

Talkeetna Alaska Lodge - Talkeetna, Alaska

After breakfast, tailor your morning to your personal taste for adventure with one of our included guided adventures!
 
+ Jet Boat Expedition: Fed by clear icy waters of the Susitna Glacier, this eponymous river flows for more than 300 miles through South Central Alaska. With broad tranquil stretches and narrow rushing courses, its picturesque forested shores are home to diverse wildlife including beavers and bald eagles. Capable of navigating even through extremely shallow waters, our fleet of high-tech jet boats are one of the few ways to explore this otherwise impenetrable wilderness. Accompanied by our engaging naturalist, this 2-hour adventure offers plenty of excitement, great views of the Alaska Range, and another chance to really experience Alaska’s wild and wonderful beauty.
 
+ Rafting: Enjoy a relaxing 4-5 mile raft trip on big glacially fed rivers that feed right out of the Alaska range. The rivers are swift and smooth yet calming and serene. On a clear day enjoy the best views of Denali, The Alaska Range, & surrounding Talkeetna Mountains. Learn about the flora, and fauna of the area during a few stops along the way. Watch for potential sightings of bald eagles, beavers, moose, black bears, and grizzly bears. When river levels and guest mobility allow, we stop to explore river islands, scout for animal tracks, and take a brief walk along the river. During this rejuvenating experience guests enjoy the Boreal Forrest, giant ferns, seasonal berries, and wildflowers, along the way. All rafting equipment is provided.
 
After lunch in Talkeetna, the balance of your afternoon is free to explore or relax as you wish. If you wish, optional excursions are available including Flightseeing around Denali, hike along Talkeetna Lake, river rafting and Dryland dog-sledding. Meals: B+L

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7

Through the Matanuska-Susitna Valley to Mt. Alyeska

Hotel Alyeska - Girdwood, Alaska

The Matanuska-Susitna Valley is known to historians and agriculturalists as a fertile farmland that was settled by families who came here from the lower 48 as part of the New Deal relief programs in the mid 1930’s. But as you depart Talkeetna after breakfast and travel along the celebrated George Parks and Glenn Highways into the Valley, you’ll soon discover that it’s also still a land of pure Alaska wilderness; indeed, its farms and communities are set amidst towering mountains and deep glacier valleys blessed with waterfalls, fish-filled rivers and abundant wildlife.
 
Your destination this morning is the Musk Ox Farm where our privately arranged visit offers a fun and educational up-close introduction to this Ice Age mammal that roamed the Earth alongside saber-toothed tigers and woolly mammoths! Today, this once-endangered animal is prized for its dense undercoat that produces qiviut, one of the world’s finest wools. Set on one of the 1930’s-era farms deep in the picturesque Matanuska Valley, this not-for-profit organization is dedicated to the preservation and domestication of the musk ox, and to the promotion of qiviut production as a gentle and sustainable agricultural practice in the Far North. With the largest herd of musk ox in the world, you’ll see frisky calves and seasoned old bulls as you explore the property and learn more about these giant prehistoric creatures.
 
The Valley’s colonial-era farms are not just historic, but known as well for their produce – which grow to incredible size due to the fertile soil and immense amount of summer sunlight. Taking a break from sightseeing, today’s lunch will feature this locally-sourced, farm-to-table bounty. In the afternoon, our visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center will be led by a native Alaskan eager to share their knowledge and passion for Alaska’s history and culture.
 
Continue along the Seward Highway, celebrated for spectacular views as it hugs the shoreline between the jutting peaks of the Chugach Mountains and the waters of the Turnagain Arm. Arrive in Girdwood and check in to the Hotel Alyeska, where your evening is free to enjoy the splendid setting of our resort. We also provide a ticket for the Alyeska Aerial Tram. Departing right from the hotel, the ride up to the 2,300-foot peak of Mt. Alyeska offers sweeping views in all directions – including the Turnagain Arm and several hanging glaciers in the Chugach Range. As you make the ascent to the summit, be sure to look down: Moose and bear sightings are common from the Tram! This evening enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers.  Meals B+L+D

Day
8

Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise

Hotel Alyeska - Girdwood, Alaska

This morning’s scenic journey takes you around the eastern end of the Turnagain Arm, the site of one of the world’s most impressive bore tides. Continuing southward, we’ll make our way over the Turnagain Pass, driving through the spectacular Chugach Mountains and the 6-million-acre National Forest that was established more than a century ago. The Turnagain Pass is the highest point along the Seward Highway and offers a great place to witness the tremendous power that glaciers have had on the Alaskan landscapes.
 
Arriving in Seward, we’ll continue to the harbor to embark our afternoon cruise into the dramatic landscapes of Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park, home to calving glaciers and the massive 300 square mile Harding Ice Field. These waters are teeming with marine wildlife, and engaging guides are onboard to help you identify the animals - including stellar sea lions, harbor seals, Dall porpoises, sea otters and walruses. Humpback, killer and Minke whales also inhabit these waters, and the shores are home to bears and other Alaskan mammals. After this marine adventure, we’ll return to the Hotel Alyeska. Meals B+L

Day
9

Departure from Anchorage

After breakfast, we’ll take you to the Anchorage Airport for your homeward flight.  Meals B

Extend Your Trip

Spend 2 nights inside Kenai Fjords National Park

3 days from $3,199

We make it easy to extend your Alaska adventure with our all-inclusive stay at Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge, the only lodge inside the National Park!

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Deep into Kenai Fjords National Park

On the last morning of our 9-day Alaska journey, you’ll be escorted from the Hotel Alyeska to Seward where our expedition vessel awaits. Embarking on a wildlife cruise with our shipboard experts, this marine adventure offers a chance to spot whales, sea lions, otters, porpoises and a variety of birds including puffins! Enjoy lunch onboard in front of a tidewater glacier before stepping off and checking in to the Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge. Settle in to your private log cabin overlooking the Pedersen Lagoon and Glacier. This evening, you’ll dine with other Lodge guests savoring a delightful 4-course dinner prepared with fresh Alaska seafood and other locally sourced fare. Afterwards, the Lodge staff will go over the activities that will be available tomorrow.  Meals L+D
 

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Choose Your Adventure

You can personalize your exploration here in the National Park with a variety of independent activities to suit your interests and taste for adventure. Nature walks, sea kayaking and canoeing are among the available excursions. The Lodge also offers a unique 12-person Voyageur Canoe for a congenial group outing on Pedersen Lagoon. The adventurous might even paddle across the Lagoon for an exploratory hike across a glacier moraine. Back at our Lodge, all meals are included and, of course, you can also take the time to relax and enjoy this idyllic wilderness setting along the Lagoon.  Meals B+L+D
 

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Morning at the Lodge + Return to Anchorage

After breakfast, you can enjoy another activity like canoeing or kayaking – or simply relaxing at our Lodge. After lunch, your return cruise to Seward offers another opportunity to take in the grandeur of the Kenai Fjords – and maybe spot some of the rich marine life. Arriving in Seward around 5:30 PM, your private car and driver will take you to Anchorage Airport for your onward journey; the driving time is about 2.5 hours, so please make sure your flight is scheduled accordingly. Of course, we can assist with hotel arrangements in Anchorage for departures the following day.  Meals B+L
 

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