Tour 1529

From its' humble beginnings as a construction camp for the historic Alaska Railroad, Anchorage has grown to be one of the world's most spectacular cities. Nestled below the Chugach Mountain Range and surrounded by Cook Inlet, Anchorage offers a picturesque setting and unique position as gateway to many Alaskan adventures.  This tour offers ample time to see Anchorage and its wild surroundings, as well as a chance to experience Denali National Park, both of which are highlights of any Alaskan vacation.

Six Days / Five Nights

Day 1:  Arrive Anchorage;  a courtesy hotel transfer is available from the Anchorage Airport to your hotel. Overnight Anchorage.

Day 2:  Anchorage Sightseeing; experience Alaska's largest city with a 1-hour city tour which will provide you with a glimpse of life in Alaska as your driver narrates the unique history of the downtown area, Earthquake Park and Lake Hood seaplane base.  This evening you might consider a flightseeing tour and dinner at one of Anchorage's fine restaurants or brew pubs.  Overnight Anchorage.

Day 3:  All Aboard! Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park; Today you will depart Anchorage aboard the classic Alaska Railroad for travel to Denali National Park (8:15 am departure).  The  Alaska Railroad heads north through the Matanuska-Susitna Valley stopping in both Wasilla and Talkeetna. Stroll through the train and dine at your leisure. Capture the scenery through the large picture windows and shop onboard for your souvenirs. Scheduled arrival in Denali is 3:45 PM. The remainder today is free to enjoy many Denali area optional tours such as flightseeing or river rafting (not included). Overnight Denali National Park entrance area hotel.

Day 4:  Denali National Park Tour; This morning you will depart on a wilderness search into Denali National Park. Your naturalist trained driver guide explains the wildlife and natural history of the park. This wilderness journey takes you to the Denali National Park's prime wildlife viewing areas, as well as vista points to view Mt. McKinley. Your tour returns through the park this afternoon. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Overnight Denali National Park entrance area hotel.

Day 5:  Denali to Anchorage; This morning you return to Anchorage by scheduled bus. Overnight in Anchorage.

Day 6:  Departure; Your tour concludes today upon hotel check-out.  If have time, we suggest spending an extra day in the area to enjoy one-day tours available from Anchorage (not included).  Suggested optional excursions include a day cruise into Prince William Sound or Kenai Fjords National Park, or perhaps a day of salmon fishing, bear viewing, or exploring Alaska's Arctic.

Three nights hotel accommodations in Anchorage and two nights hotel accommodations in Denali. Round trip transportation between Anchorage and Denali National Park (Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Denali and scheduled bus service from Denali to Anchorage). Anchorage Trolley tour. Denali National Park Tour with snack lunch. All taxes.