Tour
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Combine
a classic journey aboard the Alaska Railroad from
Anchorage to Denali and Fairbanks with the
independence of touring by car on Alaska's oldest, and
arguably most scenic roadway. The easy pace of this
tour allows ample time to enjoy the experience of
Denali National Park with a wildlife tour and to
explore Fairbanks and Valdez.
Click here to view a map of the driving route.
Eight
days/seven nights
 Day
01: Arrival Anchorage; Anchorage;
transfer to hotel on your own. Overnight
Anchorage.
Day
02: Anchorage to Denali National Park; Today
you will depart Anchorage aboard
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
Tours such as flightseeing or
river rafting (not included). Overnight Denali.
Day
03: Denali National Park Tour /
Fairbanks; Early morning Tundra Wildlife
Tour. This afternoon depart Denali via the
Alaska Railroad for travel to Fairbanks.
Overnight Fairbanks.
 Day
04: Fairbanks; Pickup your rental
car in Fairbanks and tour the Fairbanks area
on your own. Review
optional Fairbanks
Excursions.
Overnight
Fairbanks.
Day 5:
Fairbanks to
Paxson/Glennallen Area / 178
miles / Plan
4 hrs driving time, not including stops.
Follow
the Richardson & Alaska Highways east
towards Tok until Delta Junction. Just
outside of Fairbanks you drive by North Pole,
the home of North America's Santa Claus.
In Delta Junction take the Richardson Highway
and drive south towards Paxson/Valdez. Overnight
Glennallen/Copper Center.
Day 6:
Paxson/Glennallen
to Valdez / 186
miles / Plan
5 hrs driving time, not including stops
Drive
the spectacular Richardson Highway further
south. Part of the route parallels the
Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Weather permitting
incredible views of the St Elias Mountains.
Drive by Worthington Glacier and through
Keystone Canyon with its waterfalls.
Overnight Valdez.
Valdez
Excursions
Day 7: Valdez
to Anchorage / 6.5 hours aboard the ferry from
Valdez to Whittier Drive Whittier to Seward
85 miles / Plan 1
hour drive time, not including tunnel waiting
period or stops. Leave
Valdez in the early morning on the Alaska Marine
Highway Ferry and travel through beautiful
Prince William Sound. Upon arrival in
Whittier drive through the new Whittier-Portage
Tunnel (one-lane tunnel, open to traffic during
certain hours only). Possible stop at the
Portage Glacier and Visitor Center. Then
drive the Seward Highway to Anchorage.
Overnight Anchorage.
Optional Anchorage
Excursions
Day 8:
Anchorage
departure
Return
car to Anchorage airport car rental station.
Depart or start additional program.
7
nights accommodation and Four days car rental
including one way fee and unlimited mileage. Ferry
passage from Valdez to
Whittier for passengers and vehicle. Passage on the Alaska
Railroad from Anchorage to Denali and from Denali to
Fairbanks. Denali wildlife tour. .
TOUR
OPERATES ON MONDAYS / TUESDAYS / WEDNESDAYS / FRIDAYS
/ SUNDAYS ONLY
|
2005
Rates
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2
share car/1 room
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3
share car/1 room
|
4
share car/2 rooms
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Child
under 12
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| Compact
Car |
$1356
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
$187
|
| Mid
size car |
$1366
|
$1072
|
$1242
|
$187
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| Full
size car |
$1385
|
$1085
|
$1252
|
$187
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| Mini
van |
$1544
|
$1191
|
$1331
|
$187
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| 4x4
SUV |
$1564
|
$1204
|
$1341
|
$187
|
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