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2008 Pre Cruise Connection #5
PLEASE NOTE: ALL GUESTS MUST BOOK THEIR OWN CRUISE LINE TRANSFER FROM WHITTIER TO ANCHORAGE, OR REVERSE

Immerse yourself in a journey through Alaska’s most beautiful National Forests, mountains, rivers and coastlines. Traveling by boat, glass-domed railcar, and luxury motor coach you will have optimal chances of viewing Alaska’s finest and most spectacular wildlife. And, with a unique trip down the nationally recognized Seward Scenic Byway and an overnight excursion into Denali National Park, this tour is sure to be a hit!

Day 1: Fairbanks

We’ll greet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Overnight Fairbanks.

Day 2: Fairbanks

Tour Alaska's "Golden Heart City" and make a stop at the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Next, you're off to the fully restored Gold Dredge No. 8 where you can pan for gold and enjoy a hearty miner's lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy an adventure on the Chena and Tanana rivers aboard an authentic sternwheeler cruise. You'll have the opportunity to learn about native culture, see a bush pilot demonstration, visit a dog musher's camp and relax aboard the type of riverboat that plied Alaskan waters during the 1890s. Overnight Fairbanks. (L)

Day 3: Fairbanks - Denali

Journey to Denali National Park on an incomparable sightseeing experience aboard the McKinley Explorer railcars. Luxurious glass-domed observation cars carry you along the rails of the historic Alaska Railroad. This afternoon venture into Denali National Park on the Natural History Tour in search of Denali’s Big Four: moose, caribou, bear and Dall sheep—and possibly catch sight of Mt. McKinley’s snowcapped majesty. Overnight Denali.

Day 4: Denali - Anchorage

Take time this morning to enjoy one of many complimentary park-sponsored activities or optional Denali tours including guided hikes plus white-water rafting, fixed-wing flightseeing and horseback riding. Later, re-board the McKinley Explorer rail cars and travel to Alaska's largest city, Anchorage. Overnight Anchorage.

Day 5: Anchorage - Seward - Anchorage

Travel the Seward Highway, a National Forest Scenic Byway. On your amazing Kenai Fjords Cruise, you'll cruise along the rugged Kenai Peninsula coastline, watching for playful porpoises, sea otters, whales and dozens of sea bird species while being surrounded by the rugged splendor of Kenai Fjords National Park. Upon return to port, we’ll take you to the train depot to travel the Alaska Railroad back to Anchorage. Overnight Anchorage. (L)

Day 6: Anchorage

We’ll transfer you to your cruise ship pick up point in Anchorage and say good-bye until next time.

Please note that guests have to book their own transfer from Anchorage to Whittier with their cruise line. The transfer is NOT included

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6 Days/ 5 Nights

Value: May 13-31, Sep 1-10
Peak: June 1 - August 31

Rates (per person)
  Peak Value 1
  adult tax adult tax
Sngl $2,051 $93 $1,672 $77
Dbl $1,499 $57 $1,325 $55
Trpl $1,343 $48 $1,194 $48
Quad $1,266 $43 $1,145 $45

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