Nature's Best: Alaska

2012 Season
Departs From: Fairbanks

From 1,532EUR

Length: 7 Days from Fairbanks to Anchorage

Overview

From Anchorage to Fairbanks, see what the "Great Land" of Alaska has to offer on this exhilarating vacation. You’ve seen photos of the glaciers calving into the sea, but nothing compares to being there in person. During your cruise on Kenai Fjords National Park, watch the glaciers crash into the sea and hear the thunderous roar. It’s a spectacular sight! Along the way, watch for wildlife, including sea otters, seals, birds, and more.

You’ll have an opportunity to ride the thrilling, world-famous Alaska Railroad for a journey through untamed wilderness into Denali National Park, where North America’s highest peak—Mount McKinley—dominates the park’s six million acres. In Denali, enjoy a wilderness expedition in search of grizzly bear, caribou, moose, and more. You’ll also mine for gold in Fairbanks and visit Happy Trails Kennels near Anchorage, where you’ll learn about the Iditarod and meet the sled dogs.

Alaska is a destination that should not be missed. So grab your camera, sit back, and let TravelToe handle all the details on this vacation of a lifetime.

Note:

While wildlife in Alaska is frequently seen, early-season (May & early June) and late-season (September) departures offer even greater opportunities for viewing a variety of wildlife. Departures after mid-August will enjoy blazing fall colors.

Duration: 7 Days

Schedule:

Start Date	End Date
29 May, 2012	04 June, 2012
05 June, 2012	11 June, 2012
19 June, 2012	25 June, 2012
26 June, 2012	02 July, 2012
03 July, 2012	09 July, 2012
10 July, 2012	16 July, 2012
17 July, 2012	23 July, 2012
24 July, 2012	30 July, 2012
31 July, 2012	06 August, 2012
07 August, 2012	13 August, 2012
14 August, 2012	20 August, 2012
21 August, 2012	27 August, 2012
28 August, 2012	03 September, 2012
04 September, 2012	10 September, 2012
11 September, 2012	17 September, 2012

City Highlights

Fairbanks
Welcome dinner; pan for gold at El Dorado Gold Mine; cruise aboard sternwheeler riverboat Discovery

Fairbanks–Denali
Journey aboard Alaska Railroad

Denali National Park
Denali Dinner Theater; guided wilderness expedition

Wasilla
Visit Happy Trails Kennels

Anchorage
Sightseeing tour; farewell dinner

Kenai Fjords National Park
Cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park

Note:

While wildlife in Alaska is frequently seen, early-season (May & early June) and late-season (September) departures offer even greater opportunities for viewing a variety of wildlife. Departures after mid-August will enjoy blazing fall colors.

Day 1   Arrive in Fairbanks. Welcome to Fairbanks, the state’s second-largest city. Meet your Tour Director this evening for a welcome between 4 pm and 6 pm.

Day 2   Fairbanks. Visit the EL DORADO GOLD MINE, then ride the narrow-gauge railroad and head inside the mine’s permafrost tunnel. Try your luck as you pan for gold. Later today, board the sternwheeler DISCOVERY for a cruise on the Chena and Tanana Rivers with a stop at the Chena Indian Village to learn about Athabascan Native culture. You will also have the chance to meet Iditarod mushers and their famed dog teams to learn about breeding, training, and the big race! (B)

Day 3   Fairbanks–Denali National Park. Board the world-famous ALASKA RAILROAD for a journey through untamed wilderness. Today’s ride ends at DENALI NATIONAL PARK, where North America’s highest peak, 20,320-foot Mount McKinley, majestically dominates the park’s 6 million acres. The afternoon is free. This evening, enjoy song, dance, and delicious food at the DENALI DINNER THEATER. (B,D)

Day 4   Denali National Park. Morning at leisure. Optional activities include a float trip down the Nenana River and a helicopter ride over the park. Then, dress comfortably for a WILDERNESS EXPEDITION into Denali National Park to seek out grizzly bear, caribou, moose, and other wildlife. (B,L)

Day 5   Denali National Park–Anchorage. Continue your exploration of Denali National Park as you head south toward Anchorage. Stop along the way at HAPPY TRAILS KENNELS, home of four-time Iditarod champion Martin Buser and his dogs. See a demo on mushing, complete with a mock Iditarod checkpoint, and get a chance to play with the sled dogs! Upon arrival in Anchorage, take a city sightseeing tour. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 6   Anchorage. Cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park. Witness one of the world’s most scenic drives as you follow the south shore of lovely Turnagain Arm. Upon arrival in Seward, board your vessel for a cruise of KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK and the opportunity to see glaciers calving into the sea, orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, and more! (B,L)

Day 7   Anchorage. The vacation ends this morning with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided. (B)

Meals:  American breakfast daily (B), 3 lunches (L), 2 three-course dinners (D) including a special farewell dinner

Hotel Information:  FAIRBANKS Wedgewood Resort (F), DENALI NATIONAL PARK Denali Bluffs (F), ANCHORAGE Sheraton Anchorage (SF)


Terms and Conditions

Note: Flights are NOT included with the Tour and unless otherwise stated above transfers are also NOT included.

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