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Anchorage to Fairbanks, All Rail - 2008
3 days / 2 nights

Year after year, our Denali Sampler proves to be the most popular mini-tour we offer. This tantalizing mini-tour takes you to the largest mountain in North America, Mt. McKinley. Arriving at your destination by deluxe motor coach, or traveling aboard our luxurious McKinley Explorer, will provide matchless views amid two major mountain ranges and perhaps your first stunning glimpse of the famous mountain. Our staff will treat you like royalty along the way by providing you with unique insight and impeccable service as you journey to your destination. Please compare the cost and services included in this tour against any other tour company's offerings; you will easily recognize what makes this tour so popular. Add an extra night to soak up more of the scenery and serenity of Denali's backcountry. Include an extra night in Fairbanks for a taste of gold rush history, only 89 miles from the Arctic Circle. All transfers are included in the tour price.
Itinerary
Detailed day by day information
Day 1: Anchorage
Upon arrival in beautiful Anchorage, we'll transport you to your hotel. Spend your first evening relaxing or exploring the largest city in Alaska. A modern city surrounded by spectacular wilderness with adventures just steps from the hotel, Anchorage has plenty to offer. Home to Alaska's largest selection of quality Alaska Native art and souvenirs such as finely crafted ivory, Native masks, and carved jade, you’ll find abundant opportunities to shop; and with access to some of the freshest seafood in the world, you can enjoy plump, cold-water Kachemak Bay oysters, Alaska king crab, fresh-caught halibut, or wild Alaska salmon – the staple of Alaska seafood, for your evening meal. Anchorage has it all! And no sales tax! Overnight in Anchorage.

Day 2: Anchorage - Denali
Journey between the mountains of the spectacular Chugach and Alaska Mountain ranges aboard the luxurious glass-domed railcars of the McKinley Explorer. You will glide past Mt. McKinley to Denali National Park. With six million acres, Denali National Park & Preserve is larger than Massachusetts. Located in the heart of Alaska’s magnificent and rugged interior, the park is home to majestic Mt. McKinley, North America’s highest mountain. The Park also features glaciers, a sub-arctic ecosystem and an internationally designated biosphere preserve with moose, caribou, Dall sheep, grizzly bears and wolves. Overnight in Denali.

Day 3: Denali - Fairbanks
Take time this morning to fully immerse yourself in Denali's wild charm. There are several companies that can help you plan your itinerary to maximize your time while at Denali. You can experience guided hikes or excursions, rafting down the Nenana River, exploring on your own with a rental bike, a visit the home of Iditarod champion Jeff King, flightseeing adventures, the list goes on and on! After your day of exploration, board the McKinley Explorer to travel deeper into Alaska's exquisite interior. Transfer to your Fairbanks hotel upon arrival.

This tour includes: 2 nights hotel accommodations, Arrival airport transfer only. This service does not include your final hotel accommodation. This tour is not escorted and does not include meals. This service does not include home-city air.
DS01 - Tour Dates & Prices
Prices are per person in USD.
2008
Value Season: May 13-31, Sep 1-16
Peak Season: June 1 - August 31
Occupancy
Value Season
Peak Season
adult
tax
adult
tax
Single
$824
$42
$993
$50
Double
$575
$27
$675
$30
Triple
$508
$23
$587
$25
Quad
$475
$20
$544
$22
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Please note: All prices per person based on occupancy and are subject to change without notice. All fares are in US Dollars (USD). Taxes and insurance not included in above package price.
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