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B=breakfast
L-lunch
D-dinner
SBM - snack box meal
S - snack
BB - buffet breakfast
CB - continental breakfast | Southcentral (Anchorage/Fairbanks) Based Tour Departures
Grand Alaska Escorted Land Tour - 2012 Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Fly into Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Transfer via hotel courtesy shuttle and overnight in downtown Anchorage (or purchase meet/transfer service from Premier).
Meals: N/A
Day 2 Board the deluxe motorcoach for today’s grand adventure to Valdez. Drive through the Matanuska Susitna Valley where world record monster size vegetables grow in the 24-hour daylight. Stop by Worthington Glacier for a look at this gigantic piece of ice. Early evening arrival into Valdez, Alaska’s Little Switzerland. Dinner included this evening. Overnight Valdez. Meals: B, D
Day 3 Spend the morning exploring the quaint community of Valdez with included entrance to the Valdez Museum. This afternoon, board a glacier and wildlife cruise and travel through the 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 with lunch included on the boat. Overnight Valdez.
Meals: CB, L-on Boat
Day 4 Board the motorcoach for a journey north to the largest city in the interior, Fairbanks; known to Alaskans as the Golden Heart City. The route takes you along the Wrangell- St. Elias National Park, the largest park in the U.S. and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Overnight Fairbanks. Meals: CB
Day 5 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. Time is available for shopping, walking or dining on your own in the downtown area. Cruise on the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler and experience the thrill of river travel. Tonight, consider purchasing the optional authentic salmon bake. Overnight Fairbanks.
Meals: CB
Day 6 Ride the motorcoach south to Denali National Park. 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 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. Tonight, partake in an optional Denali Dinner Theater. Overnight Denali.
Meals: CB
Day 7 Today 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 allowing for insight into the animals, flora and fauna of this spectacular region including a snack on the bus. Early May & September tours are shortened due to road conditions. Overnight Denali.
Meals: B, S
Day 8 Enjoy a morning of leisure for on own exploration. This afternoon board the world famous Alaska Railroad for the day trip to Anchorage. Watch for a glimpse of the majestic Mt. McKinley or black bear along the banks of the Susitna River. Overnight Anchorage.
Meals: B
Day 9 Enjoy a brief city tour of Anchorage, which includes the historic downtown district. Included visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, a gathering place that celebrates, perpetuates and shares Alaska Native cultures. Tonight, feast on an Alaskan style dinner and share tales from the road with your traveling companions. Overnight Anchorage.
Meals: B, D
Day 10 Your adventure comes to an end with a courtesy transfer to the airport.
Meals: B
Grand Alaska Escorted Land Tour 2012 Dates
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