Majestic Alaska (201213)

Your Travel Includes:
Airport transfers on days 1 and 8Twin-bedded rooms in hotels listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handlingWelcome Reception with appetizers and wine7 breakfasts (B), 1 light box lunch (BL), 1 Highlight Lunch (HL) and 3 dinners, including Highlight Dinners (HD), and a Farewell Dinner with wine (FD)Services of a professional Tour DirectorLocal Iditarod ExpertA qualified Local Guide in Denali National Park and at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation CenterPrivate luxury motorcoach with reclining seats, air conditioning and restroom facilitiesTrain journey aboard the Alaska Railroad from Denali National Park to AnchorageSightseeing, special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary, including admission charges Brendan provides headsets for included sightseeing, so you can easily hear your guide's commentaryPortfolio of travel documentsSouvenir group photo

Day 1: Arrive in Fairbanks
Welcome to Fairbanks! The Alaskan Gold Rush during the early days of the 20th century transformed this tiny trading post into a boomtown full of hardy prospectors. A complimentary transfer takes you to the tour hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a festive Welcome Reception.

Day 2: Fairbanks Sightseeing & at Leisure
Get acquainted with Alaska's second largest city as you learn about its native traditions and history. Visit a workshop where local artisans carve graceful, one-piece bowls out of sustainably harvested Alaskan birch. Then, experience the views from the water as an old-fashioned paddlewheel riverboat takes you to a re-created Athabascan village where you can meet and talk with native Alaskans. Visit the kennel of the late Iditarod champion Susan Butcher and hear tales from a senior handler about life on the trail. There is some leisure time to explore on your own. Then gather for a Salmon Bake Highlight Dinner, an Alaskan specialty. (B,HD)

Day 3: Fairbanks / Denali National Park
Go deeper into Alaska's interior as you wind your way through the scenic Tanana River Valley. Marvel at the splendid vistas of endless woodlands, rolling hills and imposing mountains. Above them all rises snowcapped Mount McKinley. At 20,320 feet it is the highest peak in North America and the center piece of Denali National Park, the only national park patrolled by sled dogs. Tonight, listen to tales tales of Alaska's rough-and-tumble characters and history at a Highlight Dinner and Show at the Denali Dinner Theater. (B,HD)

Day 4: Denali National Park Sightseeing & at Leisure
Denali National Park, encompassing 7,370 square miles of tundra, mountains and wildlife, is as vast as its namesake mountain is tall. This morning, lose yourself in its grandeur according to your own interests. Perhaps, take an optional morning rafting trip or a guided hike. Later, gather for a journey into the heart of the park. Your naturalist guide will introduce you to the geography of the area, helping you spot moose, bear, Dall sheep and caribou. Enjoy a light box lunch in the spectacular back-country before an afternoon at leisure. (B,BL)

Day 5: Denali / Alaska Railroad / Anchorage
After free time this morning, it's “all aboard” the famous Alaska Railroad for the scenic journey to Anchorage. View the spectacular scenery from your reclining window seat. Be sure to visit the panoramic vista dome car for refreshments and to listen to on-board experts discuss the passing landscape. From Broad Pass, descend through Hurricane Gulch and Indian River Canyon on your way to the banks of the Susitna River. As you approach Anchorage, travel through the Matanuska watershed, home to moose, bear and even the occasional wolf. (B)

Day 6: Anchorage Sightseeing & at Leisure
Anchorage began as a city of tents along the banks of Ship Creek back in 1915. On your guided exploration, you will find that Alaska's largest city still has something of a small-town feel. Explore the historic downtown district and view the scenic shores of Cook Inlet, which stretch from Anchorage to the remote southeastern town of Homer. Stop at the Ulu Factory for an introduction to the curved ulu knife developed by the Inuit people for filleting the fish they caught in the teeming rivers and ocean. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center, where you can walk along wooded paths past indigenous villages and meet with natives from different parts of the state. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to continue your exploration of Anchorage on your own. This evening, join your newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner and toast to your Alaskan adventure. (B,FD)

Day 7: Anchorage / Kenai Fjords National Park / Seward
Drive along the coastline as the breathtaking Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet and the peaks of the Chugach Mountains glitter in the morning sun. Visit a wildlife rehabilitation center to see rescued grizzly bears, moose, bald eagles, coyotes and bison. A dramatic journey through Moose Pass takes you to the Kenai Peninsula. From the small town of Seward, named for the U.S. Secretary of State who arranged the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867, embark on a sightseeing cruise into the heart of Kenai Fjords National Park. Relish a prime rib and salmon Highlight Lunch while enjoying vistas of the magnificent glaciers. Back in Seward, you have the evening at leisure to explore this picturesque town with a bustling harbor and historic downtown district filled with quaint shops, art galleries and fresh seafood restaurants. (B,HL)

Day 8: Seward / Depart Anchorage
A leisurely morning before embarking on a journey along the Seward Highway, passing fjords, jagged peaks and alpine meadows on your way back to Anchorage. Once there, say good-bye at Anchorage International Airport or return to the tour hotel in Anchorage if you'd like to extend your stay. Please do not schedule any flights before 6 p.m. (B)

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/21/2012 - 5/28/2012	$2,625
6/4/2012 - 6/11/2012	$2,675
6/18/2012 - 6/25/2012	$2,675
7/2/2012 - 7/9/2012	$2,675
7/9/2012 - 7/16/2012	$2,675
7/16/2012 - 7/23/2012	$2,675
7/30/2012 - 8/6/2012	$2,675
8/13/2012 - 8/20/2012	$2,675
8/27/2012 - 9/3/2012	$2,675
9/3/2012 - 9/10/2012	$2,625
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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Explore America's Northern, Eastern and Western most state on this 8-day tour. Learn about the native Indian culture, watch for wildlife in Denali National Park, take the Alaska Railroad to Anchorage, cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park, and much more.

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