Grand Alaska

Prices and Dates

Travel dates: Friday departures from mid May to early September
Standard package from: £3,459 (based on 2 people sharing)

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Day 1 (Fri) Anchorage Arrival

Arrive in Anchorage and transfer to your hotel.

Hotel:
Clarion Suites Hotel or similar (hotel will not be confirmed until approx. 30 days prior)

Overnight Anchorage

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Day 2 (Sat) Anchorage – Valdez

This morning after breakfast, board a deluxe motor coach for today’s travel through the Matanuska Valley to Valdez on one of Alaska’s Scenic Byways.

Overnight Valdez. (B)

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Day 3 (Sun) Valdez

Cruise today through the majestic Prince William Sound and explore the three-mile face of the mighty Columbia Glacier.

Overnight Valdez (B, L- on boat)

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Day 4 (Mon) Valdez – Fairbanks

Board the motor coach for the drive north to Fairbanks on the Richardson Highway, the oldest and arguably most scenic of all Alaskan routes.

Overnight Fairbanks. (B)

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Day 5 (Tue) Fairbanks

This morning includes a sightseeing tour of the gold mining town of Fairbanks with a stop at the University of Alaska Museum, and a cruise on the Chena River aboard a classic Sternwheeler.

Overnight Fairbanks. (B)

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Day 6 (Wed) Fairbanks – Denali

Today travel by motor coach south along the Parks Highway to Denali. The afternoon is free for optional attractions found in the area.

Overnight Denali. (B)

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Day 7 (Thu) Denali

Today travel in a simple park bus into Denali National Park looking for bears, moose, caribou, and sheep. A small snack is included during the tour.

Overnight Denali (B, S)

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Day 8 (Fri) Denali – Talkeetna – Anchorage

Travel by motor coach from Denali to Talkeetna. Enjoy time on your own to explore Talkeetna.

In the afternoon the journey continues south to Anchorage by rail on a deluxe dome rail car. On arrival at the Anchorage train station a transfer is provided to your hotel.

Overnight Anchorage (B)

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Day 9 (Sat) Anchorage

Today enjoy a brief sightseeing tour of Anchorage with a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Centre. In the evening, a closing dinner and farewell.

Overnight Anchorage. (B, D) (For hotel information see Day 1)

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Day 10 (Sun) Anchorage Departure

Departing guests take the hotel courtesy shuttle to the airport. (B)

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Your holiday includes

• Economy class flights and airline taxes and tour with inclusions as mentioned
• 9 nights’ accommodation in tourist-moderate class hotels (2.5 star) and baggage handling
• 9 breakfasts (B), 1 snack on Denali tour (S), 1 light lunch on boat (L), 1 dinner (D)
• Transportation in full-size coach and rail journey Talkeetna to Anchorage (dome rail car)
• Knowledgeable English Speaking Guide
• Sightseeing in Fairbanks and Anchorage, including University of Alaska Museum and the Alaska Native Heritage Centre, Sternwheeler cruise in Fairbanks
• Columbia Glacier Cruise from Valdez
• Bus tour into Denali National Park including park fee (in May 4.5-5 hours; starting June 7-8 hours; in Sept could be 5-8 hours depending on road / weather conditions).
• All taxes and national park fees

Not included: Meals other than mentioned, optional excursions; guide and driver gratuity (recommended $10 per person/per day). Transfers in Anchorage on day 1 and 10 (courtesy hotel shuttle may be used)

 IMPORTANT NOTE: All departures may also operate in reverse direction.

Additional Experiences

Our holidays are completely tailored to suit you. We would be happy to help you choose from a vast array of additional experiences that will enhance your North America holiday adventure.

These might include:

There are many more, often quite unique to your chosen destination so please do ask.