Grand Alaska
One of our most popular and well rounded escorted group tours featuring Valdez, Fairbanks, Denali National Park and Anchorage!
See the highlights on this action packed 10 day program. From world-record vegetables to North America's tallest peak, you'll soon see why everything about Alaska is grand!
Itinerary/Details
Day 1 Anchorage Arrival
Arrive into Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Hotel courtesy transfer provided. Overnight Anchorage.
Day 2 Anchorage/Valdez
Board the deluxe motorcoach from Anchorage to Valdez. Drive through the Matanuska Susitna Valley and stop by Worthington Glacier on your way to Valdez, the city nicknamed as Alaska’s Little Switzerland. Overnight Valdez.
Day 3 Valdez
Board a glacier and wildlife cruise and travel through the majestic Prince William Sound. Explore the three-mile face of the mighty Columbia Glacier and hear tales of the region. Throughout this half-day exploration cruise, keep an eye out for seals, sea lions, otters, whales and puffins. Overnight Valdez.
Day 4 Valdez/Fairbanks
Board the motorcoach for a journey north to the largest city in the interior, Fairbanks; known to Alaskans as the Golden Heart City. This route takes you along the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, the largest park in the U.S. and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Overnight Fairbanks.
Day 5 Fairbanks
Learn how the gold rush affected Alaska’s interior on a sightseeing tour. Visit the University of Alaska, Fairbanks Museum, cruise on the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler and experience the thrill of the river travel. Overnight Fairbanks.
Day 6 Fairbanks/Denali
Ride the motorcoach south to Denali National Park. Enjoy an afternoon of exploring this pristine area at your leisure by either participating in a complimentary park service activity or optional tour. Overnight Denali.
Day 7 Denali
Travel deep into Denali National Park and search the pristine wilderness for bear, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep. This six to eight hour narrated journey provides insight into the animals, flora and fauna of this spectacular region. Overnight Denali.
Day 8 Denali/Anchorage
Board the world famous Alaska Railroad for the day trip to Anchorage. As you travel along the Susitna River, you may catch a glimpse of the majestic Mt. McKinley or a black bear along the banks. Overnight Anchorage.
Day 9 Anchorage
Enjoy a city tour of Anchorage including a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, a gathering place that celebrates and shares Alaska Native cultures. An Alaskan style dinner will be served tonight. Overnight Anchorage.
Day 10 Anchorage Departure
Your adventure comes to an end with a courtesy transfer to the airport.
Departure
Departs from :
Anchorage
2012 Departure Dates:
May 18 - 27
May 25 - June 03
June 08 - 17
July 06 - 15
July 20 - 29
Aug 03 - Aug 12
Aug 17 - 26
Aug 31 - Sep 09
Sep 07 - Sep 16
*Sep 9 - 18
*Note: Tours will run in Reverse Tour Patterns and ALL tours may be subject to operate in reverse.
Tour Price
2012 PRICING
Starting at: *$1795.00 per person/based on double occupancy
*Shoulder season: May 18, 2012 or September 7, 2012 Departures
Package Includes
Overnight accommodations, motorcoach and rail transportation, Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises, Riverboat Discovery cruise, Fairbanks sightseeing with Museum visit, park entrance fees, Tundra Wilderness Tours and Anchorage sightseeing with Alaska Native Heritage Center visit. Also includes daily breakfast, welcome and farewell dinners (day 2 & 9), lunch (day 3) and snack box lunch (day 7).
