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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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