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Alaskan Education (8 day/ 7 night)
The ideal
tour of Alaska for a student group would
obviously include all major cities
throughout Alaska and all the major
excursions. However we know that budget
and time constraints wouldn't allow for
a full tour of Alaska. For school groups
who have about a week open and want to
get the most out of a trip to Alaska, the
Alaskan Education tour is ideal. This
combines history, culture, fun, and
adventure into an 8 day/ 7 night course
across the south-central and interior
regions of Alaska. Your students won't
soon forget their wonderful memories
from this trip!
Day 1
Anchorage;
The group will arrive in Anchorage and take
a tour of the Natural History Museum or
the Alaska Native Heritage Center.
Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 2 Anchorage to Kenai;
The
group will board a motorcoach and take in the
sights on a city tour while making their
way to Kenai Fjords for a chance to view
wildlife in their natural habitat on
board a National Park cruise. The
group will return to Anchorage this
evening. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 3
Anchorage to Denali;
Today the group will ride the rails to Denali National Park
aboard the Alaska Railroad. They will enjoying
breathtaking wilderness and relaxing
scenery. The students can take a raft tour,
enjoy a dinner
theater, or just spend the evening relaxing. Tonight
the group will
sleep near North America's highest peak, Mt. McKinley.
Overnight at Denali park entrance.
Day 4
Denali;
This morning the group will embark on an early morning
bus tour into the park. The travel time into the park is
6-8 hours, which varies due to the
spotting of wildlife within the park.
Sightings may include moose, bear,
wolves, caribou, Dall sheep and many
small mammals. If the weather is
clear, views Mt McKinley are breathtaking. The experienced driver
will provide narration about Denali’s
natural history and unique sub-arctic
desert terrain. Overnight at a Denali
park entrance.
Day 5
Denali to Fairbanks;
Time is available for a hike or optional
tours in the
Denali area before the 2-hour
journey to Fairbanks. Spend the
remainder of the day exploring this
historic gold mining town, also known as
Alaska's "gateway to the Arctic".
Embark on a city sightseeing tour upon
arrival that can include the University
of Alaska Museum. The group can take
a ride aboard a classic sternwheeler
riverboat. On the 3 1/2 hour river
cruise guests visit the old Chena village
site, see an Indian fish camp, view an Alaskan
bush pilot demonstration, and meet a
championship sled dog team. Overnight
in
Fairbanks.
Day 6
Fairbanks to Valdez;
The
group will depart on a scenic motorcoach ride to Valdez, sometimes
called "Little Switzerland".
The students can stop at
Santa Clause House in North Pole along
the way. They will travel the outskirts
of the Wrangell St.
Elias National Park and the Chugach
Mountains. Before reaching Valdez, the
students can touch
the Worthington Glacier and then enjoy a
raft trip on the Loew River. Overnight
in Valdez.
Day 7
Valdez;
Today the group will take a day kayaking trip to
a glacier and paddle amongst iceburgs.
They will learn about the wildlife, birds and the
way the land looked thousands of years
ago. The Evening is at leisure.
Overnight in Valdez.
Day 8
Valdez to Anchorage;
The group will board the Alaska Marine
Highway ferry for passage from Valdez to
Whittier. As they depart Valdez
they will sail past the huge oil tankers
which transport Alaskan oil to the
"lower 48". The group can enjoy
the scenery of Prince William Sound at a
relaxing pace. The ferry crossing takes
approximately 5 1/2 hours. Upon
arrival at the port of Whittier,
the group will drive through a mountain
tunnel which takes them to Portage
Glacier Valley.
They will transfer to the Anchorage
International Airport
for their departure flights.
2008 Standard Price - $1945 USD per person
Price based on 30 passengers, double
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