Tour
Alaska Explorer Escorted Tour

Alaska Explorer Escorted Tour

7 days - 6 nights

Rates

August 22

  • SGB – $2106
  • DBL – $1490
  • TPL – $1310
  • QUA – $1215

 

Description

A truly unique tour, which includes a mix of transportation by land and sea aboard deluxe coach, day boat and railroad.

In Denali, search the pristine wilderness for grizzly, moose, caribou while viewing incredible flora and fauna found around every curve. In Anchorage, immerse yourself in native culture and hear historic accounts of this thriving cosmopolitan city. Explore the Kenai Fjords National Park and come face to face with a glacier.

Departure Dates 2021
June 6 & 27
July 11
August 22

Itineraries

DAY 1 – Fairbanks Arrival
Fly into Fairbanks, the Heart of Alaska’s Interior. Hotel courtesy transportation is provided to the hotel.
Overnight: Fairbanks

DAY 2 – Fairbanks
This morning, meet your local Alaskan tour director and learn how the gold rush affected Alaska’s interior on a city sightseeing adventure of Fairbanks with a visit to the University of Alaska, Fairbanks Museum. Time is available for shopping, walking or dining on your own in the downtown area. Cruise on the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler and experience the thrill of river travel. Travel back to the time when traditional riverboats plied the waterways of Alaska’s interior during the late 1800’s.
Overnight: Fairbanks
Meals: Continental Breakfast

DAY 3 – Denali
Ride the motorcoach south to Denali National Park. Enjoy an afternoon of exploring this pristine area at your leisure by either participating in a complimentary park service activity or optional tour. There are many to choose from including mild or wild river rafting, flight seeing Mt. McKinley, a jet boat safari on the Nenana River, or a visit to the award winning dog kennels of 2006 Iditarod champion, Jeff King.
Overnight: Denali National Park
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 – Denali
Today travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour and search the pristine wilderness for bear, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep. This six-eight hour journey is narrated allowing for insight into the animals, flora and fauna of this spectacular region.
Overnight: Denali National Park
Meals: Breakfast and snack box meal on tour.

DAY 5 – Denali – Anchorage
Enjoy a morning of leisure for your own exploration. This afternoon Ride the Rails for the day trip to Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. As you travel along the Susitna River, you may catch a glimpse of the majestic Mt. McKinley or black bear along the banks of the Susitna River.
Overnight: Anchorage.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

DAY 6 – Anchorage
Enjoy a city tour of Anchorage, which includes the historic downtown district. Included visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, a gathering place that celebrates, perpetuates and shares Alaska Native cultures. Tonight, feast on an Alaskan style meal and share tales from the road with your traveling companions.
Overnight: Anchorage
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

DAY 7 – Anchorage departure
Your Alaska Explorer Tour comes to an end with a hotel courtesy transfer to the airport.