Escorted Great Land – Tour 6FS

Escorted Great Land – Tour 6FS



  • 8 Days / 7 Nights
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Escorted Great Land - 6FS Itinerary

Experience the Alaska you’ve dreamed of on this fully-escorted, 8-day, 7-night Alaska tour. Your trip package includes a guided tour into Denali National Park, a gold panning experience and authentic sternwheeler riverboat excursion, plus visits to Anchorage and Fairbanks.

Benefits of an Escorted Tour:

  • Special group functions for unmatched camaraderie
  • Knowledgeable guides provide local insight and stories about Alaska
  • Logistics, transfers and baggage handling are taken care of for you
  • Many meals and activities are included

Included in your Tour:

  • 7 nights hotel accommodations
  • Travel on the Alaska Railroad route aboard luxury, glass-domed railcar from Anchorage to Talkeetna to Denali
  • Travel aboard Alaska Railroad's GoldStar service from Denali to Fairbanks 
  • Guided tour into Denali National Park
  • Gold Dredge 8 and Riverboat Discovery Cruise
  • 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners, welcome reception
  • All transportation, accommodations, luggage handling, logistics and airport, hotel and rail transfers

Tour does not include home city air.

Day 1: Anchorage

Overnight: Anchorage

After you arrive in Anchorage, we’ll transfer you to your hotel. Relax or enjoy Alaska's largest city on your own. This evening we will host a welcome reception so you can meet your Tour Director and traveling companions. Overnight Anchorage hotel. (S)

Day 2: Anchorage - Talkeetna

Departs From: Anchorage, 9:15 AM (Train Departs Anchorage Depot)
Arrives At: McKinley, 12:15 PM (Train Arrives Talkeetna Depot)

This morning, enjoy breakfast then transfer to the rail station to board the train where your group will travel north along the Alaska Railroad route to Talkeetna. Keep an eye out for the elusive Denali while you go from the ultra-domed windows or outdoor viewing platform. Transfer to Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge and get settled. Visit the onsite Tour Desk for guidance on optional excursions you can participate in. Overnight Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. (B)

Day 3: Talkeetna

Overnight: McKinley

Enjoy a day at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, featuring an expansive deck that offers incredible views of Denali. Partake in an optional activity such as kayaking, hiking, horseback riding or river rafting. Overnight Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. (B, D)

Day 4: Talkeetna - Denali

Departs From: McKinley, 12:30 PM (Train Departs Talkeetna Depot)
Arrives At: Denali, 4:50 PM (Train Arrives Denali Depot)

Savor a delightful breakfast before reboarding luxury rail en route to Denali National Park. Explore the area on your own or book an optional excursion. Overnight Denali hotel. (B)

Day 5: Denali

Overnight: Denali

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then venture into the park on a guided tour for your best chance of viewing wildlife in Alaska. Relax this evening or explore more of the area on an optional excursion. Overnight Denali hotel. (B, S)

Day 6: Denali - Fairbanks

Departs From: Denali, 4:00 PM (Train Departs Denali Depot)
Arrives At: Fairbanks, 8:00 PM (Train Arrive Fairbanks Depot)

After breakfast, the day is yours to continue exploration or relax on an outdoor deck taking in the wilderness views. Later, your group will board the train for a scenic ride to the Golden Heart City of Fairbanks, enjoying dinner onboard. Overnight Fairbanks hotel. (B, D)

Day 7: Fairbanks

Overnight: Fairbanks

Pan for gold at historic Gold Dredge 8 and enjoy a river cruise on an authentic sternwheeler. A group farewell dinner this evening celebrates your memorable trip. Overnight Fairbanks hotel. (B, S, L, D)

Day 8: Fairbanks

Your tour ends with a transfer from your hotel to the airport. 

Key for Meals Included:
B - Breakfast
L - Lunch
S - Snack
D - Dinner

Fares

Per person, double occupancy
  • Peak Special Save $800 per couple
    $2,599.00
  • Peak Rate
    $2,999.00

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