The Grand Alaska escorted land tour is an experience of a lifetime. See spectacular mountains and valleys; watch wildlife and sealife in their natural habitats; and view enormous glaciers. The eleven departure dates range from mid-May through early September allowing for spring, summer and fall options. This is the perfect tour for previous cruisers to Alaska! Tours begin in Anchorage on Friday, depart Anchorage on Sunday.

Day 1 - Friday
Fly into Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Transfer via hotel courtesy shuttle and overnight in downtown Anchorage (or purchase meet/transfer service from Premier).

Overnight: Anchorage
Meals: N/A

Day 2 - Saturday
This morning board a 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, nestled between the waterfront and mountains, giving it the nickname, Alaska's Little Switzerland. Included entrance to the Valdez Museum.

Overnight: Valdez
Meals: B

Day 3 - Sunday
Late this morning, 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.

Overnight: Valdez
Meals: CB, L

Day 4 - Monday
Board the motorcoach for a journey north to the largest city in the interior, Fairbanks; better 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 - Tuesday
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. Travel back to the time when traditional riverboats plied the waterways of Alaska's interior during the late 1800's. Tonight, partake in an optional authentic salmon bake.

Overnight: Fairbanks
Meals: B

Day 6 - Wednesday
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 Mt. McKinley, a jet boat safari on the Nenana River or a visit to the award winning dog kennels of 2006 Iditarod champion, Jeff King.

Overnight: Denali National Park
Meals: B

Day 7 - Thursday
Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Open morning in Denali. This afternoon, travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wildlife Tour and search the pristine wilderness for bear, moose, caribou, and sheep. This tour is approximately eight hours and includes a snack box dinner and hot beverage.

Overnight: Denali National Park
Meals: BB, SBM (snack box meal on tour)

Day 8 - Friday
Enjoy a morning of leisure for on own exploration. This afternoon board the world famous Alaska Railroad for the day trip to Anchorage. As you travel along the Susitna River, you may catch a glimpse of the majestic Mt. McKinley or black bear along the banks of the Susitna River.

Overnight: Anchorage
Meals: B

Day 9 - Saturday
Enjoy a 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 meal and share tales from the road with your traveling companions.

Overnight: Anchorage
Meals: B, D

Day 10 - Sunday
Your Grand Alaska Tour comes to an end with a hotel courtesy transfer to the airport (or purchase meet/transfer service from Premier.