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Day 1
ARRIVE FAIRBANKS (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Fairbanks! Spend the afternoon getting settled in at your hotel or do a little sightseeing on you own. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 2
FAIRBANKS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Visit a workshop where local artisans carve Alaskan Birch Bowls, a Local Speciality. Then, board a paddlewheel riverboat on a journey 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 a Local Expert recount tales about life as a senior handler on the trail. Enjoy some free time to explore Fairbanks on your own. Tonight, enjoy a Salmon Bake Highlight Dinner.
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Day 3
FAIRBANKS - DENALI NATIONAL PARK (2 NIGHTS)
Wind your way through the scenic Tanana River Valley on your way to snowcapped Mount McKinley—at 6,194 metres (20,320 feet), it is the highest peak in North America and the centrepiece of Denali National Park. Settle into your hotel and delve into Denali’s lively history at a Highlight Dinner and show at the Denali Dinner Theatre.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 4
DENALI NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Perhaps take an optional morning rafting trip or a guided hike; then immerse yourself in the untouched wilderness of Denali as your guide helps you spot local wildlife such as moose, bear and caribou. Enjoy a light box lunch before heading back for an afternoon of free time.
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Day 5
DENALI - ALASKA RAILROAD - ANCHORAGE (2 NIGHTS)
Enjoy a morning on your own before boarding the famous Alaska Railroad for the scenic journey to Anchorage. Relax in your comfortable reclining seat or visit the panoramic vista dome car as onboard experts discuss the spectacular landscapes of Hurricane Gulch and Indian River Canyon. Arriving in Anchorage, enjoy the evening on your own.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 6
ANCHORAGE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Explore Anchorage’s historic downtown district and view the scenic shores of Cook Inlet. Stop at the Ulu Factory for a Local Speciality, an introduction to the semicircular ulu knife developed by the Inuit people. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Centre where you can walk along wooded paths past indigenous villages and meet with natives from different parts of the state. After some free time, join your newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner and toast to your Alaskan adventure.
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Day 7
ANCHORAGE - KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK - SEWARD
Visit a wildlife rehabilitation centre with a guide before embarking on a sightseeing cruise into the heart of Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy a prime rib and salmon lunch while enjoying the views of abundant wildlife and magnificent glaciers. Then, bid farewell to your travelling companions sailing off on the Holland America Line.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 8
SEWARD - DEPART ANCHORAGE
Enjoy the morning on your own before returning to Anchorage. Stops will be made at Anchorage International Airport and the hotel in Anchorage for guests extending their stay. Please do not schedule any flights before 6 p.m.