Seattle, WA, March 23, 2009 - Denali National Park, a must-see for many Alaska visitors, is now more affordable with three-day Denali Summer Specials offered by Gray Line of Alaska. From mid-May through Sept 19, visitors can enjoy roundtrip luxury rail travel to Denali and two nights hotel accommodations at the park entrance for just $399 per person, double occupancy, from Anchorage or $299 from Fairbanks.
Train travel is aboard McKinley Explorer domed railcars, the largest passenger railcars in North America with more glass area for better viewing of Alaska’s dramatic scenery to and from Denali.
"Denali National Park is truly a highlight of Alaska," said Mark Mumm, director of sales and marketing. "It is home to Mt. McKinley, the highest mountain in North America at 20,320 feet, and abundant wildlife including grizzly bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep and wolves. Our two-night Denali Summer Special package gives visitors time to take the popular Tundra Wilderness Tour or one of our other trips offering whitewater rafting, flightseeing, guided hiking, and self-drive Jeep tours."
The Tundra Wilderness Tour features an all-day excursion deep into Denali National Park where wildlife is most readily spotted. The park is home to Mt. McKinley, the highest mountain in North America at 20,320 feet, and abundant wildlife including grizzly bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep and wolves. The optional tour is conducted by a certified interpretive driver-naturalist and stops at major scenic viewpoints including Stony Hill Overlook, which is famous for its panoramic views of Mt. McKinley on clear days.
The Denali Summer Specials also include options to take the McKinley Explorer train one-way from Anchorage to Denali to Fairbanks or reverse. Other possibilities include combining rail and motor coach transportation on the two trip segments and traveling solely by motor coach.
Gray Line can arrange additional pre/post hotel accommodations in Anchorage and Fairbanks in conjunction with a Denali Summer Special package. For example, guests can add a night at the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks for only $59 per person, double occupancy, plus tax and fees
Gray Line of Alaska specializes in creating custom land tours in Alaska and the Yukon, and Reservations for Alaska tour packages can be made with your travel agent or via the Gray Line web site at www.graylineofalaska.com or by calling 1-800-544-2206.
About Gray Line of Alaska
A division of Holland America Line, Inc., Gray Line of Alaska has been the premier tour operator in Alaska for 60 years. For 2009, the company offers multiple-day package tours and a la carte touring options for independent travelers, as well as sightseeing tours in Fairbanks, Juneau, Skagway, Anchorage, Denali, Dawson City and Whitehorse, capital of the Yukon.
Gray Line of Alaska Vacation Information and Reservations: 800/544-2206
Contact us: www.graylinealaska.com/contactus
