Grand Alaska Tour
Overview
Take an 8-day trip via Anchorage, Valdez, Fairbanks, and Denali National Park to discover Alaska's breathtaking wildness. Savor cultural trips, glacier views, wildlife encounters, and beautiful drives. It's ideal for nature enthusiasts looking for an immersive Alaskan vacation because you can travel by rail and motorcoach while taking in stunning scenery.
Highlights
- City Tour of Anchorage including a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center
- Sightseeing Tour of the Gold Mining Town in Fairbanks
- Visit of the University of Alaska Museum and Sternwheeler Cruise
- Bus Tour into Denali National Park
Tour Details
Themes
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Detailed Itinerary
Anchorage (Arrival)
Arrive and make your own way to your hotel. Spend the night in Anchorage.
Anchorage - Valdez
Take a tour of Anchorage's city after breakfast, stopping at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Later, go to Whittier by van or motorcoach. Afterwards, take a marine vessel to the town of Valdez for a picturesque trip across Prince William Sound. Spend the night in Valdez. (B)
Valdez - Fairbanks
After breakfast, get into the van or motorcoach and head north on the Richardson Highway to Fairbanks. Spend the night in Fairbanks. (B)
Fairbanks
After breakfast, take a tour of Fairbanks, a town known for its gold mining, stopping at the Museum of the North before taking a traditional Sternwheeler cruise on the Chena River. Spend the night in Fairbanks. (B)
Fairbanks - Denali
Take a motorcoach south along the Parks Highway to Denali after breakfast. Attractions in the vicinity are free to visit in the afternoon. Spend the night in Denali. (B)
Denali
Take a basic park bus into Denali National Park after breakfast in search of sheep, caribou, moose, and bears. Spend the night in Denali. (B)
Denali - Talkeetna - Anchorage
The hotel's breakfast. Take the train to Talkeetna today. After reaching Talkeetna, board your van or motorcoach for a picturesque ride south to Anchorage. Enjoy a goodbye meal in the evening. Spend the night in Anchorage. (B, D)
Anchorage (Departure)
Hotel breakfast. The hotel offers a courtesy transport to the airport for departing guests. (B)
Map & Logistics
Cities Covered
What's Included
- Accommodation in well-appointed hotels/lodges for 7 nights
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Anchorage city tour including Alaska Native Heritage Center
- Scenic motorcoach/van journey from Anchorage to Valdez via Whittier
- Prince William Sound marine vessel experience
- Motorcoach transfer from Valdez to Fairbanks (Richardson Highway)
- Fairbanks city tour including Museum of the North
- Sternwheeler Riverboat cruise on the Chena River
- Motorcoach transfer from Fairbanks to Denali (Parks Highway)
- Denali National Park wildlife tour
- Train journey from Denali to Talkeetna
- Motorcoach transfer from Talkeetna to Anchorage
- Farewell dinner in Anchorage
- Airport transfers via hotel shuttle (where applicable)
- All sightseeing and transfers on SIC (Seat-In-Coach) or guided basis
- All applicable taxes
What's Not Included
- International airfare
- USA visa charges
- Travel insurance
- Meals other than breakfast and farewell dinner
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses (laundry, tips, porterage, minibar, etc.)
- Early check-in & late check-out at hotels
- Any increase in taxes, fuel surcharge, or transportation cost
- Anything not specifically mentioned under “Inclusions”
Dates & Availability
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