Day 1 Fly to Anchorage
Your Grand Alaskan Adventure begins with your flight to Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city.

Day 2 Worthington Glacier/Matanuska Valley (B,D)
Board your deluxe motorcoach and ride through the Matanuska Susitna Valley where world-record sized vegetables grow in the 24 hr daylight. Stop by Worthington Glacier for a look at this gigantic piece of ice. Nicknamed Alaska’s Little Switzerland because it is nestled between the waterfront and mountains, Valdez will be your early evening destination.

Day 3 Prince William Sound Cruise (CB,L)
Late morning, board a glacier and wildlife cruise and travel through majestic Prince William Sound. Explore the three-mile face of the mighty Columbia Glacier and hear tales of the region as told by the Alaskan crew. Keep your eyes open for seals, sea lions, otters, whales, and puffins throughout this half-day exploration cruise.

Day 4 Trans-Alaska Pipeline/Wrangell- St. Elias National Park (CB)
Today, travel north to the largest city in the interior, Fairbanks. The route takes you along the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, the largest park in the U. S. and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.

Day 5 Fairbanks/Chena River Cruise (B)
Today, learn how the gold rush affected Alaska’s interior on a sightseeing tour with an included visit to the University of Alaska, Fairbanks Museum. There will be time for you to do some shopping, walking, or dining on your own in the downtown area. Cruise the Chena River on

an authentic sternwheeler and experience the traditional mode of transportation of the 1800s. Tonight, an optional authentic salmon bake is offered.

Day 6 Denali National Park/Free Afternoon (B)
Your journey goes south to Denali National Park today. Enjoy an afternoon of exploring this pristine area at your leisure by either participating in a complimentary park service activity or optional tour. There are many from which to choose, including mild or wild river rafting, flight seeing Mt. McKinley, a jet boat safari on the Nenana River or a visit to the award winning dog kennels of Jeff King, the 2006 Iditarod champion.

Day 7 Denali National Park Tour (B,SBM)
Today, take a six to eight-hour, narrated Tundra Wildlife Tour in Denali National Park. Keep your binoculars close by as you will be in search of bear, moose, caribou, and sheep!

Day 8 Free Morning/Alaska R.R. (B)
Enjoy your morning of leisure or your own exploration. This afternoon it is all aboard the world famous Alaska Railroad for the day trip to Anchorage. While traveling, you may catch a glimpse of the majestic Mt. McKinley or see black bear along the banks of the Susitna River.

Day 9 Alaska Native Center/Fly Home (B,D)
This morning take a city tour of Anchorage that includes the historic downtown

From Anchorage, Alaska to Fairbanks, Alaska and point in between.