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10-Day Majestic Alaska Tour from Anchorage: Denali National Park, Fairbanks and Valdez | 1 Country and 6 Cities | 9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Explore Denali National Park to learn about the flora and fauna of the park and Fairbanks to learn the perfect gold panning technique
• Discover Anchorage, Fairbanks
• Visit Denali National Park Visitor Center, Big Delta State Historical Park, Rika Roadhouse, Wrangell St Elias Visitor Center, Valdez Museum
• View Alaska Range
• Scenic Cruise Cruise through Prince William Sound, cruise Kenai Fjords National Park, travel via Dome Railcar on the Alaska Railroad
• Scenic Drive along the Scenic Seward Byway
• Iconic Train journey through Alaska's wilderness aboard the Alaska Railroad
• Discover Anchorage, Fairbanks
• Visit Denali National Park Visitor Center, Big Delta State Historical Park, Rika Roadhouse, Wrangell St Elias Visitor Center, Valdez Museum
• View Alaska Range
• Scenic Cruise Cruise through Prince William Sound, cruise Kenai Fjords National Park, travel via Dome Railcar on the Alaska Railroad
• Scenic Drive along the Scenic Seward Byway
• Iconic Train journey through Alaska's wilderness aboard the Alaska Railroad
10 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Home - 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 travelers this evening for dinner.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Hilton Anchorage - 2
Day 2 — Anchorage - Denali National Park
Kickstart your day with a brief Anchorage City Tour before your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience visiting the Alaska Native Heritage Center. 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 Center on an Indigenous Plants Tour MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where you'll discover plants' nutritional and health benefits. The evening is then yours to spend as you like.
Denali National Park & Preserve
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Denali Park Village - 3
Day 3 — Denali National Park
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 center 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.Denali National Park & Preserve
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Denali Park Village - 4
Day 4 — Denali National Park - 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.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: River's Edge Resort, Fairbanks - 5
Day 5 — Fairbanks
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.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: River's Edge Resort, Fairbanks - 6
Day 6 — Fairbanks - 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 travelers, and the Wrangell St. Elias Visitors Center, before arriving in Valdez.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn - 7
Day 7 — 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.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn - 8
Day 8 — Valdez - Anchorage
We begin our return journey to Anchorage this morning, crossing Thompson Pass. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience 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.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Hilton Anchorage - 9
Day 9 — Anchorage - Seward - Kenai Fjords National Park - Anchorage
We journey along the Scenic Seward Byway this morning to the port community of Seward. Our first stop is for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where a Local Specialist will reveal the role of this wildlife rehabilitation center.
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.
Kenai Fjords National Park
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Hilton Anchorage - 10
Day 10 — Anchorage - Home
Your adventure through the rugged Alaskan wilderness has come to an end. Depart Anchorage at leisure.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- 9-night hotel accommodation
- 9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Trip Highlights: Indigenous Plants Tour, Denali Park Village, Welcome to the Sub Arctic Presentation, Ride on the Alaska Railroad, Gold Panning Demonstration, Meet David Monson, Big Delta State Historical Park, Visit Valdez Museum, Cruise Prince William Sound, Explore a Musk Ox Farm, Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise
Not included
- Service fee for travel director and driver
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)
- Travel insurance
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 4–31 days before | 20% | Cancellation Made Within 4 days to 31 days prior to departure, Refund 20% of total purchase amount |
| 32–62 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 32 days to 62 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 63+ days before | 200% | Cancellation Made 63 or more days prior to departure, only $200 charge handling fee by person |
Read the full cancellation terms
Booking Changes
Costs for booking may be incurred. Costs and charges may increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made. We will try to make your requested change, but it may on occasion not be possible.
Costs for booking may be incurred. Costs and charges may increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made. We will try to make your requested change, but it may on occasion not be possible.
Important info
Special notes
- Important info:
- The highest elevation point for this guided vacation is 5000 ft. / 1520 m.
- Guests MUST have a valid Passport to enter Canada, with at least 6 months validity from the return date from Canada. US Passport Cards are ONLY acceptable for land crossing NOT flight arrival.
- Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense.
- Non-US citizens please check if visas are needed with your nearest consulate.
- Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1.
- To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure. - Travel insurance:
- We highly recommend guests purchase travel insurance prior to your trip.
- Your insurance should cover trip interruption, personal injury, medical expenses, and evacuation and repatriation cover including during pandemic events. - Luggage:
- Travelling with the local operator entitles each guest to travel with one suitcase not exceeding 23kg (50lbs) in weight, with the dimensions of 76cm x 46cm x 25cm (30” x 18” x 10”). Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12”x11”x6” (30x28x14 cm) to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment. Telescopic handles or wheels not permitted.
- Internal flights: Luggage allowance is limited to 1 piece per person (maximum of 20Kg/44lbs) and 1 hand luggage per person (maximum of 7Kg/15lbs).
- We strongly recommend that you test the weight of your baggage prior to travel. You should be able to lift and comfortably transport it for short distances.
- Baggage allowances vary from airline to airline and you should check with your chosen carrier for details prior to travel. - Border crossings and visa requirements:
- Each guest must ensure that their passport is valid for at least six months beyond the conclusion of their trip and that they have acquired all necessary visas and permits. Multiple-entry visas may be required if you are entering a country more than once on your holiday.
- Guests are advised that only the countries you plan to visit can provide up-to-date information about their specific visa requirements. Guests should contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the countries they plan to visit well in advance of travel. Please check your itinerary carefully. Remember that requirements vary based on a passport's place of issue and that the process can take time.
- Check that multi-entry visas have the correct entry dates and destinations before you travel. Please be aware that with some itineraries, you may travel through a country without making an overnight stop. If this happens on your itinerary, you will still need a visa to enter/exit the country.
- Please ensure that you carry proper identification with you at all times, as border crossings will need to see your entry documents and passports. Usually crossing borders is a very straightforward process that is managed by your Travel Director. However, be advised that you may be required to open your luggage and answer simple questions about the length of your stay, purpose of travel, etc.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Triple room bookings are available on the majority of our tours, suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. When booking your trip, we define a child as somebody aged 5 - 17, we do not accept children under the age of 5. A triple room is not recommended for 3 adults, as the third bed is often a rollaway, which may not be comfortable for an adult.
* If you're on a trip as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children), then you would require 1 triple room (for 1 adult and 2 children), and 1 double room (1 adult and 1 child).
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Triple room bookings are available on the majority of our tours, suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. When booking your trip, we define a child as somebody aged 5 - 17, we do not accept children under the age of 5. A triple room is not recommended for 3 adults, as the third bed is often a rollaway, which may not be comfortable for an adult.
* If you're on a trip as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children), then you would require 1 triple room (for 1 adult and 2 children), and 1 double room (1 adult and 1 child).
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