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2009 Escorted Alaska Explorer
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 Experience Alaska's best wilderness and cultural attractions by boat, glass-domed railcar and luxury motor coach, with extra time to enjoy the wonders of Denali National Park, escorted all the way. This Tour Includes: 7 nights hotel accommodationsAirport and rail transfers6 breakfast, 1 lunch, 2 dinner mealsGrand City Highlights and Glacier Cruise TourCabin Nite Dinner TheaterKenai Fjords CruiseTour price does not include airfareThis service can not be booked for a quad room |
| Details | | Gray Line of Alaska | | Offer valid through 4/1/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Anchorage | Anchorage : We'll pick you up and take you to your hotel. Explore Alaska's largest city on your own or just relax. This evening, meet your tour director and traveling companions at a casual "get to know you" reception. Overnight Anchorage. (D) | | Day 2 | Anchorage | Anchorage - Talkeetna : You'll transfer to the rail depot this morning. Enjoy breakfast aboard the luxurious McKinley Explorer with your group in our comfortable dining area. On our journey watch the scenery unfold before you. Talkeetna is an eclectic town at the junction of three rivers, where nature trails and optional activities abound. You'll stay at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, featuring quite possibly the most awesome view of Mt. McKinley in the state. Once there, you'll have time for optional activities such as flightseeing and river tours.
Overnight Talkeetna. (B) | | Day 3 | Denali | Talkeetna - Denali : You'll already be swapping stories with your new friends over breakfast this morning. Then get a different perspective along the base of the spectacular Alaska Range as you re-board the McKinley Explorer to Denali National Park. Tonight you'll be regaled with a sumptuous dinner and homespun entertainment at Cabin Nite Dinner Theater. Overnight Denali. (B, D) | | Day 4 | Denali | Denali : Enjoy breakfast with your group before your famous park tour.. Watch for big game and other Alaskan wildlife as you explore the rugged tundra of Denali on the Tundra Wilderness Tour. Weather permitting, Mt. McKinley may be visible in its breathtaking splendor. You will also have time to participate in some of the park's complimentary activities, or select from thrilling options such as a jet boat ride and helicopter flightseeing. Overnight Denali. (B) | | Day 5 | Alyeska | Denali - Alyeska : This morning we'll take you south by luxury motor coach to Portage Lake for an unforgettable cruise aboard the m/v Ptarmigan to within 300 yards of Portage Glacier. Along the way you will stop for lunch in Wasilla. At the end of your day, rest easy at The Hotel Alyeska, which boasts a four-diamond rating. While relaxing in this oasis of tranquility, enjoy optional tours, including a tram ride up Mt. Alyeska, or a superb meal. Overnight Alyeska. (B, L) | | Day 6 | Seward | Alyeska - Seward : After breakfast, we'll take you by motor coach to Seward for an adventure cruise along the dramatic Kenai Peninsula coastline, broken by misty glacier-carved fjords. Enjoy lunch on board while watching for whales, sea lions, sea otters, bald eagles, puffins and more wildlife, plus alpine and tidewater glaciers. This 6-hour tour is fully narrated and provides in-depth experiences within Kenai Fjords National Park. Overnight Seward. (B, L) | | Day 7 | Anchorage | Seward - Anchorage : Join your group for breakfast this morning. Then motor coach to Anchorage with time to explore and have lunch on your own. In the afternoon we'll treat you to a tour of Alaska's largest city-including the Alaska Native Heritage Center, where you can experience Alaska's many diverse native cultures, past and present. This evening, join your tour director and fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at the Sourdough Mining Company. Overnight Anchorage. (B, D) | | Day 8 | Anchorage | Anchorage : Extend your Alaska vacation with a variety of great Gray Line travel opportunities, or end your tour here. We'll take you from the hotel to the airport. (B) |
| | | * Fares listed are per person, adult, double occupancy, US dollars. Gray Line of Alaska Terms and Conditions apply. Tours and prices are subject to change without notice. |
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