Spend a week traveling by boat, glass-domed railcar, and luxury motor coach through some of Alaska’s most fascinating cities and wildlife habitats. This tour features trips through Kenai Fjords and Denali National Park as well as a unique gold mining experience at the historic Gold Dredge No. 8 in Fairbanks!
Itinerary Detailed day by day information
Day 1: Seward After arriving in Seward, you’ll be transferred to your dayboat for your cruise of Kenai Fjords National Park. This evening, explore the town at your leisure. Overnight Seward. (L)
Day 2: Seward - Anchorage There’s time this morning for an optional tour of the Alaska SeaLife Center. Later on, you’ll travel up the scenic Seward Highway to Anchorage. This evening, enjoy a tour of Alaska’s largest city and dinner at the Sourdough Mining Company. Overnight Anchorage. (D)
Day 3: Anchorage - Talkeetna Enjoy your scenic journey to Talkeetna aboard the deluxe domed railcars of the McKinley Explorer. You’ll have time this afternoon for optional activities, or take time to explore this eclectic town on your own. Overnight Talkeetna.
Day 4: Talkeetna - Denali Continue your travels to Denali National Park aboard our luxurious railcars. Upon arrival, you’ll have time for optional tours such as white-water rafting or flightseeing. Overnight Denali
Day 5: Denali - Fairbanks Join us on a wonderful Natural History Tour to explore our favorite parts of Denali National Park. This afternoon you’ll reboard the McKinley Explorer for Fairbanks. Overnight Fairbanks.
Day 6: Fairbanks You’ll tour the city and the surrounding areas—as well as Gold Dredge No. 8, where you’ll have an opportunity to pan for gold and enjoy a hearty miner’s lunch. Overnight Fairbanks. (L)
Day 7: Fairbanks
We'll transport you to the airport and say goodbye until next time.
This tour includes: * 6 nights hotel accommodations * Ship and airport transfers * Kenai Fjords Cruise * Evening Tour w/Sourdough Mining Company * Discover the Gold Tour * This tour is not escorted and does not include meals * This service does not include home-city air
POC06 - Tour Dates & Prices Prices are per person in USD.
2010
Value: May 11-31, Sep 1-13 Peak: June 1 - August 31
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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Traveling in Alaska is like traveling in no other place on earth. There are 586,000 square miles here, and almost that many possibilities.
Choose from wildlife viewing, sea kayaking and guided glacier hikes. Relax aboard a one-day cruise, pan for gold, or bait a rod for Alaska's world famous King salmon fishing.