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Day 1: Fly to Alaska Denali National Park and Preserve. Marvel at the unspoiled
Upon arriving in Fairbanks, the Golden Heart City, landscapes as we keep watch for grizzly bears, moose,
we check in to our accommodations. caribou, and Dall sheep. If the skies permit, Mount Denali
may grace us with a glimpse of its peak, the highest in
2 nights in Fairbanks North America. This evening, get a taste of old-time Alaska
Day 2: Fairbanks with an all-you-can-eat dinner theater experience in an
After a leisurely morning, our adventure begins with a photo authentic log cabin at Denali Park Village. MEALS B+D
stop at the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and a Welcome Lunch AL A SK A T R AINS & KENAI FJORDS
at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. This afternoon, we board the Day 5: Veterans Memorial & Iditarod Trail Headquarters
Riverboat Discovery III for a narrated cruise on the Chena Our day begins with a brief stop at the Alaska Veterans
River, featuring a floatplane and sled dog demonstration. Memorial, which was dedicated in 1984 as a place of
Our boat also makes a stop ashore at a recreated remembrance and honors each branch of service. After
Athabascan village so we can learn about Native culture lunch at Settlers Bay Lodge, we visit the Iditarod Trail
and traditions before returning to our hotel. MEALS B+L Headquarters in Wasilla to learn about mushing and
the iconic Anchorage-to-Nome race. Tonight, we check
Day 3: Scenic Rail Journey in to our accommodations in Anchorage and gather
All aboard the Alaska Railroad! Today’s breathtaking for dinner. MEALS L+D
journey on the Denali Star takes us into the state’s 2 nights at Hilton Anchorage
rugged wilderness and Denali National Park, six million
acres of pristine and protected land. We arrive at our Day 6: Anchorage
Denali lodge, then spend the rest of the day pursuing Today, we discover Alaska’s largest city on a guided
personal interests. This afternoon is a great time to tour that features historic homes, Ship Creek, the
visit the Denali Sled Dog Kennels and book an optional Iditarod ceremonial starting line, and more. Over 40%
flightseeing excursion or rafting adventure! MEALS B+L
of the state’s population calls this coastal city home,
2 nights at Denali Park Village yet that only adds up to 300,000! Our tour ends at the
Anchorage Museum, where local culture and history
Day 4: Denali National Park and Preserve come to life. The rest of the day is yours to explore or
This morning, a naturalist guide joins us in the tundra of shop for handcrafted souvenirs.
Travel the Alaska Railroad
Experience the journey that National Geographic Traveler ranks among its Top Ten Train Rides in North America,
accompanied by an Alaskan guide. From Fairbanks to Denali, see historic gold mining districts, the Nenana River
Gorge, Horseshoe Lake, and Denali National Park while enjoying large picture windows, the Wilderness Cafe,
and roaming freely between Adventure Class cars. Then, relax with Goldstar Service from Anchorage to Seward,
featuring a private bar, glass-dome ceilings, and an outdoor viewing platform for unbeatable views of massive
glaciers and towering waterfalls as we wind along Turnagain Arm through the wilderness of the Kenai Peninsula.
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