Majestic Alaska

Anchorage
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A wild escape brings your dream of Alaska to life. When you’re not traversing Denali National Park's tundra or sailing past Humpback whales and icebergs on an Alaska cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park, you’ll find yourself panning for gold and riding a dome car on the Alaska Railroad.

Departure dates

From 17/05/2024 to 15/09/2024

What's included

Highlights.
1 Welcome Reception (WR)9 Breakfast (B)3 Dinner (D)2 Lunch (L)Fairbanks: To conclude your day, enjoy a special visit to the home of Dave Monson, a local Dog Mushing celebrity to learn about the sport of Dog Mushing in Alaska.
Join him and his dogs for a Be My Guest dinner experience.
Denali National Park: Board the Deluxe Motorcoach and head to Denali National Park.
Once there late this afternoon they'll experience a “Welcome to SubArctic” Presentation by a Local Specialist to learn about the Flora and Fauna of Denali National Park.
Fairbanks: Pan for gold with Fairbanks’ own Gold Daughters and learn the process of panning for gold as well as ice age fossils and cool minerals.
Denali National Park: Travel aboard a Dome Railcar on the Alaska Railroad to the Golden Heart City of Fairbanks.
Enjoy a spectacular journey over swift-rushing streams, towards Denali National Park and Preserve.
Fairbanks: Enjoy a visit to Big Delta State Historical Park where you can explore the rich history of Alaska.
Valdez: Discover the rich history and heritage as you visit the Valdez Museum.
Valdez: Enjoy a cruise across Prince William Sound where you will have the chance to spot sea lions, otters and seals.
Seward: In Seward, board a day boat and cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park.
Lunch is included on board as you watch for playful sea critters and spectacular glaciers.
Anchorage: Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Centre to learn about the culture and heritage of the Indigenous people of Alaska.
This renowned cultural Centre and museum promotes active observance of Alaska Native culture and traditions and is the only state-wide cultural and education Centre dedicated to celebrating all cultures and heritages.
Expand your understanding of Alaska's indigenous people through permanent collections, life-sized village sites and immersive educational programs that engage you with Alaska Native culture.
Enjoy a presentation of the Native Alaska Games showcasing the mental and physical challenges endured in subsistence living in Alaska.
This experience directly supports Global Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities.
Gulf of Alaska: Enhance your visit to The Alaska Native Heritage Center, a living cultural center that promotes active observance of Alaska Native culture and traditions, on an Indigenous Plants Tour.
This immersive educational program promotes understanding of diverse Cultures.
Uncover the indigenous plant life encircling Lake Tiulana and gain knowledge about the nutritional and health benefits these plants provide.
You’ll leave with a heightened awareness of the deep connection we share with the natural world.
This experience supports Global Goal 11: preserves local traditions, protects natural and built heritage sites and promotes cultural vibrancy.
Valdez: Take a guided tour of a Musk Ox Farm and learn how this non-profit organization promotes sustainable agriculture.
Anchorage: Venture along the Scenic Seward Byway to Portage to visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Centre.
Team up with a Local Specialist who will guide you through this non-profit, wildlife rehabilitation Centre dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care.
Unlock the information about the resident wildlife from moose, elk, deer, reindeer and Black and Brown Bears to lynx, foxes and the great-horned owl.
This experience directly supports Global Goal 15: Life on Land.
: Explore Denali National Park to learn about the flora and fauna of the park and Fairbanks to learn the perfect gold panning technique: Discover Anchorage, Fairbanks: Visit Denali National Park Visitor Centre, Big Delta State Historical Park, Rika Roadhouse, Wrangell St Elias Visitor Centre, Valdez Museum: View Alaska Range: Scenic Cruise Cruise through Prince William Sound, cruise Kenai Fjords National Park, travel via Dome Railcar on the Alaska Railroad: Scenic Drive along the Scenic Seward Byway: Iconic Train journey through Alaska's wilderness aboard the Alaska RailroadDenali National Park: Located just seven miles from the Southern entrance to Denali National Park along the banks of the Nenana River, Denali Park Village is among the closest accommodations to the National Park.
From your lodge within this wild and rugged landscape, you can choose to take to the hiking trails, unlock awe-inspiring views and enjoy fine dining.
: An expert Travel Director and professional Driver: Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted: All porterage and restaurant gratuities: All hotel tips, charges and local taxes: Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals: Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras: Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing: All transport and transfers shown: Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys): Optional Experiences and free time: On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
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An expert Travel Director and professional DriverCherry-picked hotels, all tried and trustedAll porterage and restaurant gratuitiesAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesBreakfast daily and up to half of your evening mealsMust-see sightseeing and surprise extrasAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingAll transport and transfers shownLuxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)Optional Experiences and free timeOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
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Itinerary / more information

  • Day 1 Welcome to the edge of the wilderness - to a city surrounded by uninhabited landscapes and the perfect springboard to an epic adventure through Alaska. Spend the day recovering from your journey before joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a Welcome Reception.
  • Day 2 Kickstart your day with a brief Anchorage City Tour before your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER(R) Experience visiting the Alaska Native Heritage Center. You'll love learning about the traditional and contemporary ways of Alaska's Indigenous cultures, journeying through 10,000 years of Alaska Native history and culture through art, dance, Native Games demonstrations, exhibits, traditional Native dwellings, films and more. Unlock more local secrets at the Center on an Indigenous Plants Tour MAKE TRAVEL MATTER(R) Experience where you'll discover plants' nutritional and health benefits. Then it's onto the untamed wilderness of Denali National Park where a Local Specialist reveals insights into the rare subarctic flora and fauna of the park. The evening is then yours to spend as you like.
  • Day 3 With the Denali National Park and Preserve just a short drive away from your hotel, you'll find a number of ways to enjoy the Alaskan wilderness on your own or spend the day partaking in one of our optional activities. With Denali, the highest peak in North America at the centre of it all, the park consists of 6 million acres of tundra, boreal forest and ice-capped mountains. This magnificent land is nature at its most pure yet has something to offer all.
  • Day 4 Tune into your beautiful surrounds as you'll have the whole morning to connect with Denali on your terms. Later, we'll board a deluxe dome railcar on the Alaska Railroad, and make our way to the Golden Heart City of Fairbanks. A delicious Meal is served aboard the train before our arrival in Alaska's Northern Lights capital.
  • Day 5 After breakfast, you will enjoy a city tour of Fairbanks. Then you'll be digging into insights of Alaska's Gold Rush. Dive Into Culture with Fairbanks' own Gold Daughters who will guide you through the process of panning for gold in real Alaskan paydirt. To conclude your day, Connect With Locals and enjoy a special visit to the home of David Monson, a local Dog Mushing celebrity, to learn about the sport of Dog Mushing in Alaska. Join him and his dogs for a Be My Guest experience.
  • Day 6 We journey south to the port community of Valdez located along Prince William Sound. As you carve your way through this rugged state you'll view the snow-capped summits of the Alaska Range, expansive glaciers and the Trans Alaska Pipeline which runs parallel to the highway. Stretch your legs during a brief stop at the Historic Rika Roadhouse, an important crossroads for travellers, and the Wrangell St. Elias Visitors Center, before arriving in Valdez.
  • Day 7 Delve into the heritage and culture of Valdez, the Copper River Basin and Prince William Sound during this morning's visit to the Valdez Museum. Keep a keen eye out for seals, otters, sea lions and porpoises as you cruise around Prince William Sound, admiring the plunging ice cliffs of Columbia Glacier which have calved giant icebergs into the bay. Enjoy lunch against the backdrop of your wild surrounds before returning to Valdez, your home for a second night.
  • Day 8 We begin our return journey to Anchorage this morning, crossing Thompson Pass. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER(R) Experience during your afternoon stop at the Musk Ox Farm. Here you'll join a Local Specialist for a guided tour to view the Artic Musk Oxen and learn how this non-profit organization promotes sustainable agriculture practice. Continuing your journey west, arriving in Anchorage later today where you'll toast to new friends over a memorable Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Day 9 We journey along the Scenic Seward Byway this morning to the port community of Seward. Our first stop is for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER(R) Experience at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where a Local Specialist will reveal the role of this wildlife rehabilitation centre. Next up is a sightseeing cruise, including lunch, into the icy heart of Kenai Fjords National Park. Share the waters with Humpback whales and glacial icebergs.
  • Day 10 Our adventure through the rugged Alaskan wilderness has come to an end. Depart Anchorage at leisure.
  • Prices quoted valid for sale until 04 May 2024 unless otherwise stated or sold out prior.
  • Price is per person and subject to availability. Accommodation (if included) is based on twin share unless otherwise stated.
  • Airfare (including internal flights) is not included unless otherwise stated and, if included, is economy class unless otherwise stated.
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