ALASKAN ADVENTURE (84202010)

Guides
Services of a professional Tour Director.

Hotels


Anchorage
Ramada Downtown Anchorage (MF);

Fairbanks
Bridgewater Hotel (F);

Denali N.P.
Denali Bluffs (F).

Transportation
Journey on the Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Denali National Park; private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

Day 1:
Mon. ANCHORAGE. Relax today or do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

Day 2:
Tue. ANCHORAGE. Journey down the Turnagain Arm, where mountains rise out of the sea. Keep an eye out for Dall sheep, bald eagles, and beluga whales. Travel into the Chugach National Forest and board your boat for a CRUISE to Portage Glacier. A National Forest Service interpreter will be on board to explain the glacier. This afternoon and evening are free in Anchorage for independent activities.

Day 3:
Wed. ANCHORAGE–FAIRBANKS. Travel through Palmer in the Matanuska Valley, a lush farming region where cabbages can grow to weigh more than 70 pounds in the 24-hour daylight. Over scenic Tahneta Pass with vistas of Matanuska Glacier. Travel along WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE, and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, which runs 800 miles from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez. The area boasts glaciers larger than the island of Manhattan and is home to nine of the 16 highest peaks in North America. Along the way, see spectacular scenery.

Day 4:
Thu. FAIRBANKS. This morning, take the included cruise down the Chena and Tanana Rivers aboard the STERNWHEELER RIVERBOAT Discovery III. Stop at a re-created Athabascan Indian village and learn about their history. Afternoon and evening at leisure in Fairbanks.

Day 5:
Fri. FAIRBANKS–DENALI NATIONAL PARK. Ride on the rails from Fairbanks to DENALI NATIONAL PARK. The afternoon and evening are free in Denali for independent activities such as a walk in the park, attending one of the free national park programs, Mount McKinley flightseeing, helicopter landing on the glacier, or the Denali Dinner Theatre.

Day 6:
Sat. DENALI NATIONAL PARK. A free day in DENALI NATIONAL PARK. Your Tour Director will recommend activities, including a river float trip, helicopter or fixed-wing flightseeing, and hiking.

Day 7:
Sun. DENALI NATIONAL PARK–ANCHORAGE. Journey south this morning and stop at the IDITAROD DOGSLED VISITOR CENTER to learn more about this epic race. Continue on to Anchorage, where the tour ends at Anchorage International Airport. Please schedule homebound flights after 3:30 pm.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/9/2010 - 8/15/2010	$1,539
8/16/2010 - 8/22/2010	$1,539
8/23/2010 - 8/29/2010	$1,539
9/6/2010 - 9/12/2010	$1,389
Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

City Highlights
Portage Glacier cruise, Sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery III, Iditarod Dogsled Visitor Center. Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.NOTES: While wildlife in Alaska is plentiful and frequently seen, early season (May) and late season (September) departures offer even greater opportunities for viewing a variety of wildlife. Fall foliage in Alaska is also spectacular, and departures after mid-August will enjoy blazing colors.

Scenic Highlights
Chugach National Forest, Portage Glacier, scenic Tahneta Pass, Matanuska Glacier, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, Trans-Alaska Pipeline, Chena and Tanana Rivers, re-created Athabascan Indian village, and Denali National Park.

Price Details US
Single Room Supplement: $483Triple Room Reduction per person: $65

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