If you've ever read Mark Twain, you know of his days as a riverboat captain. Did you know that Jack London was a riverboat pilot as well? Here's your chance to experience the adventure these renowned writers enjoyed as you cruise aboard the authentic sternwheeler riverboat Discovery II, rated the number one boat tour in North America.

Relax onboard as you cruise on the Chena and Tanana Rivers abord the only authentic operating sternwheeler in Alaska. Enjoy a lively narration as you view a trapper's cabin, log homes, and a bush pilot performance. Visit the home and kennels of our neighbor, four time Iditarod champion Susan Butcher, as you pass Trail Breaker Kennels along the Chena River. Learn first hand about kennel life and the challenges that go into making a champion dogsled team. You'll make a stop at the historic site of a Chena Indian village to see native crafters in action and to learn about Native Alaskan hunting and fishing techniques at an Athabascan Fish Camp. This tour, which departs twice daily and includes transfers to and from your hotel, allows you to experience much of Alaska's historic and cultural flavor.