Day 1 - Start Your Adventure In Anchorage
Welcome to the edge of the wilderness – to a city surrounded by uninhabited landscapes and the perfect springboard to an epic adventure through Alaska. Spend the day recovering from your journey before joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for dinner.
Meet your Travel Director at 18:15
Accommodation Hilton Anchorage
Included Meals
Dinner
Day 2 - Step Into The Wilderness Of Denali National Park
Kickstart your day with a brief Anchorage City Tour before visiting the Alaska Native Heritage Centre. You’ll love learning about the traditional and contemporary ways of Alaska’s Indigenous cultures, journeying through 10,000 years of Alaska Native history and culture through art, dance, exhibits, traditional Native dwellings, films and more. Unlock more local secrets at the Centre on an Indigenous Plants Tour where you’ll discover plants’ nutritional and health benefits. The evening is then yours to spend as you like.
Accommodation Denali Park Village
Included Meals
Breakfast
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Indigenous Plants Tour
Enhance your visit to The Alaska Native Heritage Center, a living cultural center that promotes active observance of Alaska Native culture and traditions, on an Indigenous Plants Tour. This immersive educational program promotes understanding of diverse Cultures. Uncover the indigenous plant life encircling Lake Tiulana and gain knowledge about the nutritional and health benefits these plants provide. You’ll leave with a heightened awareness of the deep connection we share with the natural world. This experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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Denali Park Village
Located just seven miles from the Southern entrance to Denali National Park along the banks of the Nenana River, Denali Park Village is among the closest accommodations to the National Park. From your lodge within this wild and rugged landscape, you can choose to take to the hiking trails, unlock awe-inspiring views and enjoy fine dining.
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Day 3 - Uncover The Natural History Of Denali
This morning, a Local Specialist reveals insights into the rare subarctic flora and fauna of Denali National Park and Preserve. With the park just a short drive away from your hotel, you’ll find a number of ways to enjoy the Alaskan wilderness on your own or spend the day partaking in one of our optional activities. With Denali, the highest peak in North America at the centre of it all, the park consists of 6 million acres of tundra, boreal forest and ice-capped mountains. This magnificent land is nature at its most pure yet has something to offer all.
Accommodation Denali Park Village
Included Meals
Breakfast
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Ride on the Alaska Railroad
Travel aboard a Dome Railcar on the Alaska Railroad to the Golden Heart City of Fairbanks. Enjoy a spectacular journey over swift-rushing streams, towards Denali National Park and Preserve.
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Day 4 - Explore Denali And Venture To Fairbanks
Tune into your beautiful surrounds as you’ll have the whole morning to connect with Denali on your terms. Later, we’ll board a deluxe dome railcar on the Alaska Railroad, and make our way to the Golden Heart City of Fairbanks. A delicious meal is served aboard the train before our arrival in Alaska’s Northern Lights capital.
Accommodation River’s Edge Resort, Fairbanks
Included Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
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Gold Panning Demonstration
Pan for gold with Fairbanks’ own Gold Daughters and learn the process of panning for gold as well as ice age fossils and cool minerals.
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Meet David Monson
To conclude your day, enjoy a special visit to the home of Dave Monson, a local Dog Mushing celebrity to learn about the sport of Dog Mushing in Alaska. Join him and his dogs for a Be My Guest dinner experience.
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Riverboat Discovery
Embark on a 3-hour narrated river cruise along the scenic Chena River and journey back in time aboard an authentic Alaskan sternwheeler. This immersive experience brings Alaska’s rich culture and history to life. Meet native Alaskans and local pioneers, watch a team of energetic Iditarod sled dogs in action, and witness a thrilling bush pilot takeoff and landing. You’ll also enjoy a guided walking tour through a recreated Athabascan village for a closer look at traditional ways of life. A one-of-a-kind adventure you won’t want to miss!
Additional cost applies
Day 5 - Dig Deep Into Alaskan Culture
After breakfast, you will enjoy a city tour of Fairbanks. Then you’ll be digging into insights of Alaska’s Gold Rush. Dive Into Culture with Fairbanks’ own Gold Daughters who will guide you through the process of panning for gold in real Alaskan paydirt. To conclude your day, Connect With Locals and enjoy a special visit to the home of David Monson, a local Dog Mushing celebrity, to learn about the sport of Dog Mushing in Alaska. Join him and his dogs for a Be My Guest experience.
Day 6 - Take A Scenic Journey To Valdez
Journey south to the port community of Valdez located along Prince William Sound. As you carve your way through this rugged state you’ll view the snow-capped summits of the Alaska Range. Stretch your legs during a brief stop at the Historic Rika Roadhouse, an important crossroads for travellers, and the Wrangell St. Elias Visitors Centre, before arriving in Valdez.
Accommodation Best Western Valdez Harbour Inn
Included Meals
Breakfast
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Visit Valdez Museum
Discover the rich history and heritage as you visit the Valdez Museum.
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Iconic Experience
Cruise Prince William Sound
Enjoy a cruise across Prince William Sound where you will have the chance to spot sea lions, otters and seals.
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Valdez Helicopter – 30 Minutes
This action packed, aerial tour offers beautiful views of the spectacular glaciers and the stunning Chugach Mountains around Valdez. Within minutes of taking off, you will see glaciers, wildlife, waterfalls and more. You will have ample time and opportunity to get photos and video to create lasting memories. 30-minute total duration.
Additional cost applies
Valdez Helicopter with Glacier Explorer Landing – 1 Hour
Not only will you get to explore multiple glaciers and look for wildlife, but your pilot will also take some time to find the perfect spot to land. You will have plenty of time to take pictures and drink some of the pure glacier water. 1 hour flight includes 30 minutes landing.
Additional cost applies
Day 7 - Spot The Wildlife Of Valdez
Delve into the heritage and culture of Valdez, the Copper River Basin and Prince William Sound during this morning’s visit to the Valdez Museum. Keep a keen eye out for seals, otters, sea lions and porpoises as you cruise around Prince William Sound, admiring the plunging ice cliffs of Columbia Glacier which have calved giant icebergs into the bay. Enjoy lunch against the backdrop of your wild surrounds before returning to Valdez.
Accommodation Best Western Valdez Harbour Inn
Included Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Explore a Musk Ox Farm
Take a guided tour to learn about the farm’s commitment to the gentle and sustainable husbandry of musk oxen and their sustainable production of qiviut (wool). This experience directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
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Day 8 - Travel Back To Anchorage
We begin our return journey to Anchorage this morning, crossing Thompson Pass. During your afternoon stop at the Musk Ox Farm. Here you’ll join a Local Specialist for a guided tour to view the Artic Musk Oxen and learn how this non-profit organization promotes sustainable agriculture practice. Continuing your journey west, arriving in Anchorage later today where you’ll toast to new friends over a memorable dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation Hilton Anchorage
Included Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
Included and optional experiences
Explore a Musk Ox Farm
Take a guided tour to learn about the farm’s commitment to the gentle and sustainable husbandry of musk oxen and their sustainable production of qiviut (wool). This experience directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Included with trip
Day 9 - Glance At Glaciers
We journey along the Scenic Seward Byway this morning to the port community of Seward. Our first stop is at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre, where a Local Specialist will reveal the role of this wildlife rehabilitation centre. Next up is a sightseeing cruise, including lunch, into the icy heart of Kenai Fjords National Park. Share the waters with Humpback whales and glacial icebergs.
Accommodation Hilton Anchorage
Included Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
Included and optional experiences
Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre
Venture along the Scenic Seward Byway to Portage to visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre. Team up with a Local Specialist who will guide you through this non-profit, wildlife rehabilitation centre dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care. Unlock the information about the resident wildlife from moose, elk, deer, reindeer and black and brown bears to lynx, foxes and the great-horned owl. This experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Included with trip
Iconic Experience
Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise
In Seward, board a day boat and cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park. Lunch is included on board as you watch for playful sea critters and spectacular glaciers.
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Day 10 - Depart Anchorage
Your adventure through the rugged Alaskan wilderness has come to an end. Depart Anchorage at leisure.
Included Meals
Breakfast
