08 Days
Classic Alaska
Day
01.
Saturday - Arrive in Anchorage
Welcome to Alaska! Arrive in Anchorage, and transfer independently to the hotel
Overnight: Anchorage
Day
02.
Sunday - Denali National Park
Early morning transfer to the railway station to board the famous Deluxe Dome Rail for the scenic journey from Anchorage to Denali National Park. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this picturesque train ride. Arrive in Denali in time for an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow passengers, followed by dinner.
Overnight: Denali | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day
03.
Monday - Wilderness Tour, Denali
The day begins in Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour. On a clear day, you can see the 20,310 foot Denali up-close! Keep an eye out for the Alaskan moose. As you travel over mountain passes, the high point offers expansive views of the Alaska Range on the horizon. A box lunch will be provided during the tour.
Overnight: Denali | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day
04.
Tuesday - Depart Denali, Arrive in Seward
Travel today from Denali to Seward on the Parks Highway. En route, stop for lunch on your own, then continue on a scenic drive along the Turnagain Arm. Arrive in the coastal community of Seward and spend the remainder of your day at leisure.
Overnight: Seward | Meals: Breakfast
Day
05.
Wednesday - Kenai Fjords National Park
Today, join a boat cruise from Seward into Kenai Fjords National Park. The Park features fjords, calving glaciers, and the massive 300 square mile Harding Ice Field. The waters of Kenai Fjords are teaming with marine wildlife. After lunch on board, return to the harbor for an evening at leisure.
Overnight: Seward | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day
06.
Thursday - Exit Glacier, Travel to Homer
This morning, visit Exit Glacier, located in the Kenai Fjords National Park. Walk along the trail and river beds to see the changes in vegetation and the melting glacier. Depart to Kenai, with its dramatic backdrop of the Alaska Range. Then, continue the journey south, to the town of Homer. Upon arrival, head towards Homer Spit for Dock Walk of the Harbor and learn about marine wildlife and its great tidal range.
Overnight: Homer | Meals: Breakfast
Day
07.
Friday - Full Day in Homer
Discover the unique coastal town of Homer on your day at leisure; activities like fishing and sea kayaking are some options. Perhaps try the Islands and Ocean Visitor Center. There are exhibits inside as well as interpretive trails throughout its sixty acre site, or explore the town. This
evening, share memories from your journey at dinner.
Overnight: Homer | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day
08.
Saturday - Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Return Home
Early group transfer from Homer to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. En route, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, to learn about Alaskan wildlife. View a variety of wildlife and see the injured animals that are cared for by the center. Arrive at the airport for your
departure flight. Passengers returning to Anchorage from Homer on day 8 should select flights that depart no earlier than 6 PM. Homer is approximately a four hour drive from the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
All sightseeing and itinerary inclusions are subject to favorable weather conditions and seasonality. In those instances, and until the roads are available for travel, often unpredictable until the last moment, roads, routes and sites will be amended. National Parks route and program may vary according to weather conditions, seasonal changes, safety issues and wildlife migration patterns.
