Alaska's Interior  (5 days / 4 nights) 

One great addition to an Alaska cruise is a journey into the state's incredible interior.  This 5 day, 4 night land tour features Anchorage, Denali National Park, and Fairbanks.  This is a fantastic way to discover many of Alaska's highlights in a short amount of time.  This tour can easily be done in reverse order.

Tour Summary

Itinerary Description 

Day 1  Seward or Whittier Arrival & Transfer to Anchorage;  A private coach can transfer the group from the Whittier port or Seward port to their Anchorage hotel. Within walking distance of most downtown hotels are the Anchorage Museum of History and Art, numerous restaurants, and other downtown attractions.  Overnight in Anchorage.  

Day 2  Anchorage to Denali;  Today the group will travel North into Alaska's vast interior.  A visit to the Iditarod Sled Dog Race Headquarters will give the group insight into Alaska's premier sporting event.  The group will continue North to Denali national Park.  At 6 million acres, Denali National Park is one of the world’s largest great frontiers for wilderness adventure. The park is home to North America's highest peak, Mt McKinley. Most of the visitor amenities and park services are located at the park’s entrance.  The evening is free for the group to participate in optional excursions.  Overnight at Denali National Park entrance.   

Day 3  Denali National Park;  This morning the group will embark on an early morning bus tour into the park. The travel time into the park is 6-8 hours, which varies due to the spotting of wildlife within the park.  Sightings may include moose, bear, wolves, caribou, Dall sheep and many small mammals.  If the weather is clear, views Mt McKinley are breathtaking.  The experienced driver will provide narration about Denali’s natural history and unique sub-arctic desert terrain.  Overnight at a Denali park entrance. 

Day 4  Denali to Fairbanks; Time is available for a hike or optional tours in the Denali area before the 2-hour journey to Fairbanks.  Spend the remainder of the day exploring this historic gold mining town, also known as Alaska's "gateway to the Arctic".   Embark on a city sightseeing tour upon arrival that can include the University of Alaska Museum.  The group can take a ride aboard a classic sternwheeler riverboat.  On the 3 1/2 hour river cruise guests visit the old Chena village site, see an Indian fish camp, view an Alaskan bush pilot demonstration, and meet a championship sled dog team.  Overnight in Fairbanks.

Day 5  Departure;  A private transfer or hotel shuttle can transfer the group to the Fairbanks International Airport for their departure flight home.

2008 Standard Price - $875 USD per person                                                                         Price based on 30 passengers, double occupancy