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Alaska Gems 
This
itinerary combines some of
Alaska’s
most famous attractions including
Denali and
Kenai
Fjords National Parks. These
destinations provide the best
opportunities for viewing
Alaska’s famous
wildlife by both land and by sea. Sit
back, relax, and enjoy the scenery while
traveling via a combination of
comfortable coach and rail service
through coastal and interior
Alaska.
7 Days /
6
Nights
Day
1
Arrival Anchorage;
Today the group will arrive in
Anchorage, Alaska's largest city.
The group may transfer to their
hotel via private coach or hotel
shuttle. Overnight in
Anchorage.
 Day
2
Anchorage to Seward (day tour);
Today the group will transfer to the
Anchorage rail depot where they will
depart
on the Alaska
Railroad to Seward. This
scenic journey takes guests along Cook
Inlet and into the glacier filled
Kenai Mountains. Upon arrival
in Seward, the group will enjoy a
full-day cruise into Kenai Fjords
National Park. They may have the opportunity to view an
array of wildlife including Stellar sea
lions, seals, sea otters, whales, and a
variety of shorebirds.
Afterwards, the group will return to Anchorage by
rail. Overnight in Anchorage.
 Day
3
Anchorage to Talkeetna;
The group can enjoy the day in
Anchorage before they transfer to
Talkeetna. They may wish to enjoy an
optional activity such as
Bear Viewing or Flightseeing.
The group will
depart by coach in the evening for
the 2 hour and
45-minute scenic ride to Talkeetna.
Overnight in Talkeetna
Day
4
Talkeetna to Denali National Park; Today the group can spend
some time exploring Talkeetna before taking
a coach transfer to Denali. Upon
arrival the group can spend some time exploring the
park entrance or participating in an
optional excursion such as
whitewater rafting or
flightseeing.
Overnight at the Denali park entrance.
Day
5
Denali National Park;
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 the Denali
park entrance.
Day
6 Denali
National Park to
Anchorage;
The group will climb
aboard the Alaska Railroad for
transportation back to Anchorage. Depart
for Anchorage at noon. Enjoy a scenic
ride along the rail belt. Upon arrival
in Anchorage at approximately 8:15 p.m.,
the group will transfer to their hotel. Overnight
in Anchorage.
Day
7
Depart Anchorage;
The group will
Transfer to the Anchorage International
Airport for their
departure flight.
2008 Standard Price - $1460 USD per person
Price based on 30 passengers, double
occupancy
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