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DURATION

8 Days

DATES

June 6 & 20, July 4, Aug 1 & 15, 2024

COST

From: $3,145* per person

included

AAA Exclusive Highlights

  • Denali National Park
  • Tundra Wilderness Tour
  • Denali Dinner Theater
  • Deluxe Domed Alaska Railroad
  • Talkeetna
  • Glacier and wildlife cruise through majestic Kenai Fjords National Park
  • Turnagain Arm
  • Anchorage Museum
  • 13 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners
  • Services of a professional Tour Director & Driver, with included gratuities
Caribou, Alaska.

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train on a scenic route
bears
Otter in the water
Mount view
bald eagle

DAILY ITINERARY:

Arrive Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city and meet your Alaska guide and transfer to a local hotel.

Hilton Hotel or similar – 1 night

After breakfast, board the motorcoach for a journey north to Denali National Park. The route takes you along the scenic Parks Highway where you will make several stops along the way. Watch for a glimpse of the majestic Denali and amazing wildlife along the way.

Enjoy a delicious Welcome Dinner. (B,D)

Denali Park Village or similar – 2 Nights

After breakfast, travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour and search the vast wilderness for bear, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep. This six to eight-hour journey is narrated by a Park Ranger, allowing for insight into the animals, flora and fauna of this spectacular region including a snack on the bus.

Enjoy an afternoon of exploring this pristine area at your leisure by either participating in a complimentary park service activity or optional tours. There are many to choose from including mild or wild river rafting, flight seeing, a jet boat safari on the Nenana River or a visit to an Iditarod champions award-winning dog kennel. Your Tour Director will help reserve optional excursions on tour. (These cannot be reserved ahead of time.)

Tonight, enjoy the Denali Dinner Theater “Cabin Night”. (B, Snack Box, D)

This morning will be at your leisure for more optional tours. 

You will then be transferred to the Denali Rail Depot where you will board a deluxe domed railcar for a scenic rail journey south to the quaint town of Talkeetna. This historic town began as a trading post when gold was first discovered in the Susitna River. Enjoy lunch while onboard the Alaska Railroad. (B, L)

Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge or similar – 1 Night

After breakfast, we will board our deluxe motorcoach for today’s grand adventure to Seward, gateway of the Kenai Fjords National Park. As you travel along the scenic Turnagain Arm, keep an eye out for Dall sheep high up in the rocky cliffs, as well as moose, bear and eagles. (B)

Windsong Lodge Seward or similar – 2 Nights

After breakfast, spend the morning exploring the coastal community of Seward.

Later this morning, we’ll board a glacier and wildlife cruise and travel through the majestic Kenai Fjords National Park. Explore the face of a glacier and catch a glimpse of a whale as it breaks the surface of the sea. Keep your eyes open for seals, sea lions, sea otters, walrus and eagles throughout this half-day exploration cruise. Lunch is included on board. (B, L)

After breakfast, we’ll ride the motorcoach to Anchorage. Upon arrival, enjoy a brief city tour, featuring the historic downtown area as well as the Anchorage Museum.  This world-class museum seeks to preserve, exhibit, and interpret the art and history of Alaska.

Tonight, share stories of your Alaskan Adventure with your traveling companions at a closing night dinner. (B, D)

Hilton Hotel or similar -1 night

Your adventure comes to an end with a transfer to the airport for your onward journey, taking with you unforgettable memories! (B)

 

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Fares are per person, double occupancy, land only. Fares, itineraries, hotels, events, programs, and policies are subject to change.  Tour, itinerary and exclusive amenities are capacity-controlled, based on minimum number of passengers traveling together and may be modified, withdrawn, or canceled. Some hotels are rustic “off the grid” to enable your customer to immerse themselves in the beauty and nature of their surroundings. *All departures may operate in reverse if operationally necessary. Tundra Wilderness Tour is subject to change due to weather and road conditions. Other restrictions may apply. The Auto Club Group is not responsible for errors or omissions in the promotion of this tour.