Alaskan Adventure

The expansive grandeur of “The Last Frontier” will override your senses – marvel at a bear or moose on a wildlife tour in Denali National Park, feel the exhilaration of a whitewater rafting trip down the Nenana River, take flight and soar around majestic Mount McKinley, venture beyond the Arctic Circle. Go north and find outdoor adventures awaiting you in Alaska!

Length:	9 days
Accommodations:	Hotel as per itinerary
Meals:	Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch as per itinerary
Sightseeing:	Alaska
Transportation:	Modern Coach
Next Tour:	June 06, 2009 Request a booking See all dates & rates

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Day Anchorage to Denali National Park via Talkeetna

Meet your Contiki crew and then we are off. We travel north through the Matanuska Valley to Denali National Park. Enroute we'll stop in the quaint community Talkeetna which where climbers begin their moutaineering expeditions up to Mt. McKinley. You will have the opportunity to take a flight-seeing excursion around Mt. McKinley for spectacular view, visit Talkeetna climbing museum and then we are off to Denali where we arrive late afternoon. Hotel (D)
Day Denali

Today is free to explore Denali. Take a bus tour into Denali National Park, experience one of the National Park Service programs, hike or kayak. Hotel (B)
Day Denali to Fairbanks

This morning you'll have the opportunity for some white water river rafting before we continue North to Fairbanks, gateway to the Arctic Circle. Upon arrival we'll introduce you to Fairbanks with a city sightseeing tour and a visit to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Museum. Hotel (D)
Day Fairbanks

For those wanting adventure and a once in a lifetime experience we have fly/drive excursions that journey above the Arctic Circle and explore not only the gates of the Arctic Circle National Park but also the opportunity to extend your trip to see a native Alaskan Village. You can also stay local and do an extended Fairbanks city tour with a ride on the Riverboat Discovery. Hotel (B)
Day Fairbanks to Anchorage

Our drive today takes us back to Anchorage where we will do some city sight seeing and visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn about the original people of Alaska. Hotel (B)
Day Anchorage to Homer

This morning we leave Anchorage and head onto the Kenai Peninsula. We'll stop at the Alyeska resort for lunch and an included gondola ride to the top of Alyeska mountain for breathtaking views! After lunch we continue to the beautiful town of Homer located on Kachemak Bay. Hotel (B,L)
Day Homer

The day is yours to explore Homer; why not experience a bear viewing flight, halibut fishing or visit the artist community of Halibut Cove? Hotel (B)
Day Homer to Seward

Today we drive the magnificent Sterling Highway to Seward. Upon arrival you'll have the opportunity to visit the Sealife Center and explore the quaint town of Seward. Hotel (D)
Day Seward to Anchorage

This morning you'll have time for an optional cruise into the Kenai Fjords National Park. You may see otters, sea lions, puffins and whales! Travel this afternoon back to Anchorage where you'll bid farewell to your new friends upon arrival at the hotel. (B)

Highlights

All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!

Included

Talkeetna: Visit Historic town site; Panoramic views of Mt. Mckinley 6,194 m (20,320 ft)
Denali: Visit Denali National Park; Visit Iditarod Headquarters
Fairbanks: Visit the University of Anchorage Museum; City Sightseeing; See Downtown, Alaska Pipeline & the Musk-Ox Farm
Anchorage: The Alaska Native Heritage Center; City Sightseeing; See Downtown, Lake Hood & Resolution Park
Alyeska: Drive along the Scenic Turnigan Arm; See the Cook Inlet; Visit Beluga Point; Gondola ride with panoramic views and lunch at Mt Alyeska
Homer: See Russian Village; Visit the famous "Spit"; See Kachemak Bay
Seward: See the dormant volcano Mt. Redoubt; See Mt. Marathon; Visit Exit Glacier

Accommodations

8 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation
Breakfast (B) and Dinners (D) as per itinerary
Experienced Tour Manager and Driver
Modern air-conditioned coach
Inclusions and highlights as outlined

Optional Excursions

Talkeetna

Flight-seeing around Mt McKinley (From USD$180.00): Experience Alaska's wilderness with a flightseeing tour of Mt. McKinley (Denali) and the other magnificent peaks of the Alaska Range. From Talkeetna, the dramatic features of the Alaska Range - glacier filled valleys, rugged peaks, and towering mountains - can be explored with a variety of flightseeing tour options. Add on a glacier landing to your Denali flightseeing tour, and experience first-hand what it's like to walk on a glacier.

Denali

Wildlife Tour in Denali National Park (USD$115.00): Everything about Denali National Park is big: the scenery, the mountains, the incredible beauty, and the animals. The Tundra Wildlife Tour is an excellent way to spot the wildlife for which Alaska is so famous: moose, bear, wolves, caribou, Dall sheep and more. Fully narrated by a naturalist, this all day tour travels 53 miles into Denali National Park to the Toklat River. The tour focuses on scouting out the wildlife in the park, in addition to explaining the historical and geographical background of the area.
White Water Rafting (USD$75.00): Enjoy an exhilarating 2 hour Alaska whitewater raft adventure. Class III/IV whitewater rapids will take your breath away!

Fairbanks

Fly/Driver to the Artic Circle (US$289.00): Drive north in the personalized comfort of tour coaches and vans along the famed Dalton Highway. You'll visit the Arctic Circle Trading Post, situated in the rural community of Joy, Alaska and view the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline. Experience the mighty Yukon River and marvel at the majestic beauty of the northland's most famous waterway and learn of the river's storied past. Finally you'll cross the Arctic Circle in ceremonious fashion and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. You'll fly back to Fairbanks and will see an aerial view of the vast Alaska wilderness.

Homer

Bear Viewing (US$580.00): The Alaskan Coastal Brown Bear, also known as the Kodiak or Alaskan grizzly, still enjoys undisturbed habitat in Alaska. This adventure allows you to see, observe and photograph the Alaska coastal brown bear in their natural habitat. It is an educational and once in a lifetime experience!
Halibut Fishing (USD$185.00): Get ready for a full day of great deep sea halibut fishing in Kachemak Bay and Lower Cook Inlet. Be prepared to take home your limit of delicious tasting Pacific halibut or salmon.

Seward

Kenai Fjords Wild Life Cruise (USD$130.00): Kenai Fjords National Park is well known for its plentiful wildlife and breathtaking scenery. The cruise is narrated by a knowledgeable guide as you visit glaciers and spot the abundant wildlife. Kenai fjords is home to whales, sea lions, puffins and many others!
Sea Life Centre (USD$16.00): The Alaska SeaLife Center provides a unique Alaskan Ocean Experience that allows visitors to get closer to Alaska's marine species.

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