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Majestic Alaska 2010
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 Enjoy the Alaska Railroad and visit such breathtaking national parks as Denali, Kenai Fjords and Glacier Bay. In Fairbanks you'll learn about the rich history of oil and gold. Highlights Fairbanks
Denali National Park
Anchorage
Seward
Alaska Railroad
Kenai Fjords National Park
Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
Fairbanks Take a paddlewheel boat down the Tanana and Chena Rivers; visit an Athabascan Village and meet Native Alaskans; meet champion Iditarod dogs and learn about life on the trail.Denali National Park Spend two relaxing nights in one of Alaska's most popular destinations; join a guided wilderness excursion; enjoy the Denali Theatre.Alaska Railroad Ride the rails through Alaska's pristine wilderness.Anchorage Explore Alaska's largest city; learn about Alaska's fi rst people at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise this national park fi lled with dramatic glaciers and abundant wildlife.Seward Discover one of Alaska's oldest and most delightful towns; travel the scenic Seward Highway, a designated All-American Road.Dining Hightlights
7 full breakfasts2 light box lunches in Denali and Kenai Fjords National Parks1 three-course dinnerLocal highlight dinner and show in Denali National ParkFarewell Dinner with wine in Anchorage12 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)First Class Travel Highlights
First Class hotel accommodation includes two-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seats and onboard restroom.The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional Tour Directors on the Land-only portion of the tour.Train journey aboard the Alaska Railroad from Denali National Park to Anchorage.A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book with map.Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 8 (Land-only) or Day 14 (Land & Cruise).Optional 7-Night Gulf of Alaska Cruise
Why not extend your vacation with a 7-night Gulf of Alaska Cruise? Contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent for further details. |
| Call 800-644-7016 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8676160 | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 1/1/2010 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Fairbanks | Arrive Fairbanks (2 nights) :
Welcome to Fairbanks! A complimentary transfer is provided to the tour hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Located in the heart of Alaska's interior, Fairbanks still retains its down-home frontier town feel and enjoys the midnight sun during the summer solstice.
Hotel: Wedgewood Resort | | Day 2 | Fairbanks | Fairbanks sightseeing & at leisure :
Discover Fairbanks, rich in history surrounding the Alaska Gold Rush and Trans-Alaska Pipeline eras. Sail along the Chena and Tanana Rivers on the Riverboat Discovery. Along the way, you'll visit a recreated Athabascan village where native Alaskans will explain the importance of wildlife to their culture. Next, visit champion dogs at the kennel of the late Iditarod champion Susan Butcher and hear tales from a senior handler about life on the trail. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink hosted by your Tour Director, followed by dinner. (Full breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 3 | Denali National Park | Fairbanks - Denali National Park (2 nights) :
Head south through the northern boreal forests of the Tanana River Valley, an area made famous by the Gold Rush. The valley now provides a spectacular panorama of birch, aspen and willow trees in a tapestry of changing colors throughout the season. Along today's journey, your Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure. This afternoon arrive in Denali National Park, home to awe-inspiring Mount McKinley, the highest peak in North America at 20,320 feet. Settle in for a two-night stay and revel in Denali's colorful past at the Denali Dinner Theatre this evening. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Hotel: Denali Bluffs Hotel | | Day 4 | Denali National Park | Denali National Park sightseeing & at leisure :
Relax in the grandeur of North America's last wilderness. Maybe take an optional rafting trip on the Nenana River or a guided hike through this awesome landscape. This afternoon, venture into the heart of Denali on a guided Tundra Wilderness excursion. Traveling into the heart of the pristine wilderness, keep an eye out for moose, bear, Dall sheep, caribou and other wildlife in their natural habitat while listening to the onboard naturalist's commentary on the history and geography of Denali. A light box lunch will be provided onboard. (Full breakfast / Lunch) | | Day 5 | Anchorage | Denali - Alaska Railroad - Anchorage (2 nights) :
Time at leisure to bask in the beauty of Denali National Park until it is time to board the famous Alaska Railroad for the scenic journey to Anchorage. Relax in comfortable reclining seats with large picture windows offering prime views. Listen to the expert commentary of the staff while admiring the robust beauty outside. Relax in the vista dome car and enjoy a variety of dining options. Travel through Broad Pass, which at 2,363 feet is the highest point on the railroad and where caribou migrate through each fall. Close to Anchorage, heavy birch forests lead to the Knik and Matanuska Rivers. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Clarion Suites | | Day 6 | Anchorage | Anchorage sightseeing & at leisure :
Join an orientation tour of Anchorage, Alaska's largest community which popped up along the banks of Ship Creek as a tent city back in 1915. With a rich history in rail and road transportation, ample natural resources and amenities like fine dining, shopping and entertainment, Anchorage offers a big city feel with a small town atmosphere. Explore the historic downtown district and the shores of Cook Inlet. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center, a gathering place that celebrates Alaska's Native cultures. Walk along wooded paths past indigenous villages and meet with Natives from different parts of this land. The rest of the afternoon is yours to do as you please. This evening, join your new-found friends at a Farewell Dinner and toast to your Alaskan adventure. (Full breakfast / Farewell dinner) | | Day 7 | Seward | Anchorage - Kenai Fjords National Park - Seward :
The breathtaking beauty of Alaska's coast opens up as you travel south along Turnagain Arm framed by the Chugach Mountains. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a wildlife rehabilitation center. Travel through Moose Pass into Seward, situated at the head of Resurrection Bay on the Kenai Peninsula. Embark on a sightseeing cruise into the heart of Kenai Fjords National Park, one of Alaska's most scenic attractions. Marvel at the abundant wildlife and tidewater glaciers. A light box lunch is provided onboard. Back in Seward, bid farewell to your traveling companions sailing off aboard Holland America Line. Land-only Tour passengers enjoy the evening at leisure in Seward, a picturesque town with a bustling harbor and historic downtown district filled with quaint shops, art galleries and delicious seafood restaurants. (Full breakfast / Lunch)
Hotel: Edgewater Hotel | | Day 8 | Anchorage | Seward - Depart Anchorage :
This morning is at leisure for last-minute shopping. Later, return to Anchorage via the stunning Seward Highway, one of the nation's 27 designated All-American Roads. Stops will be made at Anchorage International Airport and the tour hotel in Anchorage for passengers extending their stay. (Full breakfast)
Please do not schedule any flights before 6.00pm |
| | ** For earlier departures than listed below please contact Trafalgar or your Travel agent
** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
*** Please note: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on cruise.
**** All prices are per person, twin share.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
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