Pre- or Post-Cruise Tour

Anchorage, Denali, Fairbanks & The Arctic Circle

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This example reflects a post-cruise itinerary.  Schedule can be reversed to accommodate a pre-cruise package.  Have more time on your hands?  Add additional days in any location.  Many optional activities are available!

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Day One - Anchorage
Transfer from Whittier to Anchorage, a vibrant, eclectic metropolis with a frontier sprit, located in the heart of great Alaska wilderness.  Embraced by six mountain ranges and warmed by a maritime climate, Anchorage is alive year round with culture, adventure, recreation, wildlife and sightseeing opportunities – making it the ideal base camp for Alaska adventures.  Lodging is at one of Anchorage's best hotels, inns or B&B's.
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Day Two - Denali
Take to the rails and head for Denali National Park, home to Mt. McKinley (North America's highest mountain).  The afternoon will be yours for discovery--you may want to take a whitewater rafting trip, enjoy horseback riding, tour the backcountry via ATV, experience golf under the midnight sun, or simply relax.  Spend the next two nights at one of the area's fine lodges.
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Day Three - Denali

Today, venture into the park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour.  This is perfect for those wanting the opportunity to learn more about the ecology, landscapes and wilderness that is Denali. With the help of a Certified Interpretive Guide, look for wildlife on this 54 mile journey to the turnaround point. If weather permits, travel 8 miles further to Stony Overlook for a look at the full 18,500ft vertical rise of “The Great One” – Denali, the crown jewel of the Alaska Range.

Day Four - Fairbanks
Fairbanks' small-town hospitality and pioneer spirit will make your stay one to remember, with amenities and adventures in a style that is authentically Alaskan.   Lodging is at one of Fairbanks' finest hotels.
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Day Five - Barrow & The Arctic
This is an adventure of a lifetime to the Far North you'll never forget!  You'll be thrilled to cross the Arctic Circle and experience the Native culture  rich in ancient dances, rituals, and craftsmanship. Fly north across the Arctic Circle to the ancient Inupiat Eskimo village of Barrow. Discover firsthand the lifestyles of Alaska's Arctic Coastal peoples with a tour of the village. Meet the Inupiat Eskimo people while enjoying a cultural program featuring ceremonial song and dance, traditional games, and demonstration of local crafts.  Walk the shores of the Arctic Ocean near the northernmost point on the North American Continent. Bravely dip your toe in the frigid waters of the Arctic Ocean.  Lodging is at a comfortable Barrow hotel.

Day Six - Return to Fairbanks

Day Seven - Depart for Home