Welcome to the "Land of the Midnight Sun," where mighty blueice glaciers sprawl alongside miles of pine forest, and rugged mountains touch endless skies!

Explore the unspoiled wilderness of Alaska's Denali National Park with an Alaska Railroad excursion to Talkeetna.

Call 877-929-7245 for air fares and schedules from your city to and from Anchorage.

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Rates and Departure Dates

• Services of a Professional Tour Manager
• Deluxe motorcoach transportation for touring
• 12 Meals (3 dinners, 1 lunch and 8 breakfasts)
• Round trip airport transfers
• Alaska Railroad excursion to Talkeetna
• Two nights at Denali National Park
• Alaska Cabin Nite dinner show
• Denali National Park Natural History Tour
• Optional helicopter "flightseeing" or river float trip
• Enjoy an authentic Alaska Salmonbake
• Musical production of Golden Heart Review
• Tour Fairbanks, Alaska's second largest city
• Riverboat Discovery Cruise
• Optional visit to El Dorado Gold Camp
• Prince William Sound Cruise aboard the Glacier Spirit
• City tour of Anchorage
• $45 in future travel credits

Days One and Eight - Ramada Inn Downtown, Anchorage, Alaska

Days Two and Three - Denali Park Resorts, Denali, Alaska

Days Four and Five - Wedgewood Resort or River's Edge Resort Cottages, Fairbanks, Alaska

Days Six and Seven - Best Western Harbor Inn,Valdez, Alaska

Rooms for the night before the tour are available. Cost for a room in Anchorage is $239, tax included.

Day One - Fly to Anchorage
Our flight to the "Land of the Midnight Sun" takes us to Anchorage, Alaska, where our Tour Manager greets us at the hotel at 6 p.m. The first day of travel will come to a quiet close as we explore the new surroundings and prepare for our adventure.

Day Two - Ride the Alaska Railroad
Following breakfast this morning, we board the Alaska Railroad for a journey to the historic town of Talkeetna. This is where mountaineers from around the world gather to challenge the 20,320-foot peak of Mt. McKinley (Denali). After a brief visit in Talkeetna, we'll travel the George Parks Highway to Denali National Park. We arrive at Denali with time to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the park. Later, sample Alaskan cuisine at Alaska Cabin Nite where you'll enjoy an all-you-can-eat Alaska dinner. Then sit back for a hilarious show of tall tales, fun songs and foot-stompin' music. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day Three - Denali National Park
An experienced local guide conducts this morning's Natural History Tour of Denali National Park. Weather permitting, see North America's tallest mountain - Mt. McKinley. Be on the lookout for the caribou, moose, grizzlies, wolves and Dall sheep that inhabit the park. You'll learn about Denali's varied and interesting collection of birdlife as well as the over 650 species of flowering plants. Following our Natural History Tour, you may wish to take an optional "flightseeing" trip on a helicopter through Denali National Park, or a river float trip on the Nenana River. (Breakfast)

Day Four - Denali to Fairbanks
Enjoy a leisurely morning as we continue up the Parks Highway to Fairbanks. Catch glimpses of McKinley and the rest of the Alaska Range through the stands of spruce and pine. Dinner tonight takes place at Alaskaland. A delightful array of Alaskan specialties are served featuring king salmon and halibut. Entertainment this evening is at the Palace Theater with a musical revue presenting Golden Heart Review. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day Five - Fairbanks
This morning we tour the city of Fairbanks. Enjoy the colorful past and exciting present in Alaska's second largest city. Then, we cast off aboard Riverboat Discovery, the only authentic sternwheeler in Alaska. Your narrated cruise takes you to Old Chena Village where native Alaskan guides show the culture and lifestyle of the original Alaskans. After lunch, you can join us on an optional visit to the El Dorado Gold Camp for a rail journey through an old mining camp. Here you'll be able to try your hand at gold panning in an authentic setting. (Breakfast)

Day Six - Alaska Highway to Valdez
Leave Fairbanks this morning and travel south along the Alaska Highway toward Valdez. Follow the route of the Alaska Pipeline and stop at historic Rika's Roadhouse. This well-known gathering place for long-ago traders, gold miners and trappers offers modern-day travelers a glance into Alaska's past. Admire the towering Chugach Mountains as we travel through Thompson Pass on our way to Valdez. We'll stop at Worthington Glacier for a close look at this massive ice floe before arriving at our hotel for the next two nights. (Breakfast)

Day Seven - Prince William Sound Cruising
Free time this morning in Valdez, known as the "Switzerland of Alaska." Valdez is the southern terminus of the 800-mile-long Trans-Alaska oil pipeline. This afternoon we cruise through the glacier-carved fjords and passageways of Prince William Sound aboard the Glacier Spirit. Enjoy lunch on board as you view sea lions at Bull's Head and the majestic beauty of Alaska's rugged shoreline. (Breakfast and lunch)

Day Eight - Anchorage
After breakfast, we travel to Anchorage via the Glenn Highway. Sandwiched between two mountain ranges, the Talkeetna to the north and the Chugach to the south, this highway is filled with scenic beauty. We pass through the agriculturally rich Mat-Su Valley before arriving in Anchorage. A brief city tour introduces us to Alaska's largest city. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner which provides an opportunity to reminisce about our exciting journey. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day Nine - Travel Home
Today we'll say good-bye to Alaska - land of mountain peaks, mighty rivers and spectacular glaciers. Share your memories of Alaska The Great Land with your family and friends at home. (Breakfast)

 Departure Dates:

• June 18 SOLD OUT
• July 9
• July 16 SOLD OUT
• July 23 SOLD OUT
• August 6
• August 13 SOLD OUT

 Per Person Rates:

• Twin $2,349
• Single add $1,059
• Triple deduct $16