Day 1 - Anchorage
Arrive in Anchorage and transfer independently to your hotel. Spend the day enjoying the capital city at your leisure. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 2 - Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise
Start the morning with a short trip on the Alaska Railroad to Whittier, where you'll enjoy a glacier cruise into Prince William Sound, a secluded waterway of the North Pacific known for its abundant marine and coastal life. You will be within a safe distance of tidewater glaciers, but close enough to “hear” the glaciers move and see the brilliant blues in the ice. Return to Anchorage in the evening for dinner on your own at one of the city's many restaurants or breweries. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 3 - Anchorage to Denali National Park
Depart for Denali National Park via motorcoach. Along the way, you can relax and take in the incredible scenery from large picture windows. You'll arrive in Denali at 12 pm and can spend the afternoon enjoying activities on your own such as rafting, a backcountry safari, or walking through the park. Overnight near the Denali National Park entrance.
Day 4 - Denali National Park
Take in Denali National Park's alpine tundra and snowy mountains on a 6-8 hour bus tour of the park, learning about the land and its wildlife along the way. You'll see magnificent wildlife, such as bears and moose, and marvel at Denali, North America's tallest peak. A snack is provided. After the tour, board the Alaska Railroad's Denali Star and depart for Fairbanks. Overnight in Fairbanks.
Day 5 - Fairbanks
Start the day with a tour of historic Fairbanks, known as the “Golden Heart City” for its beautiful northern lights and summer midnight sun. On the tour, you'll visit the Museum of the North, a contemporary building housing the best of Alaska's art, science, and history, as well as the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and the Morris Thompson Cultural Center and Pioneer Park. In the afternoon, enjoy an exciting trip on the Riverboat Discovery, where you'll meet sled dogs, see a floatplane take off, witness the “wedding of the rivers,” and learn about the Athabascan Indian culture in Chena village. Overnight in Fairbanks.
Day 6 - Fairbanks to Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay**
Today you'll begin your tour into Alaska's Arctic as you fly across the Arctic Circle to Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay. Visit the Prudhoe Bay oil fields, the largest oil field in North America, and dip your toes into the frigid waters of the Arctic Ocean*. Overnight in Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay**.
*Access to the Arctic Ocean and Prudhoe Bay oil field may be limited or not available in 2021. Ownership of the oil field operation is currently changing.
Day 7 - Deadhorse to Coldfoot
Embark on a two-day guided drive along the Dalton Highway, made famous during the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. An experienced driver and guide will provide insight on Alaska's Arctic as you traverse the majestic Brooks Mountain Range and cross the Continental Divide at Atigun Pass. You'll explore the Arctic Coastal Plain up close, taking in the intricate landscape of wetlands, lakes, and streams. Enjoy panoramic vistas and spectacular mountain peaks, and keep your eyes open for grizzly bear and caribou sightings. Overnight in Coldfoot**.
Day 8 - Coldfoot to Fairbanks
Continue south along the Dalton Highway, eventually crossing the Arctic Circle. You'll stop at the Yukon River, the northlands' most famous and largest waterway, to learn of its storied past and enjoy stunning views of the massive waterway and its wooded islands. Overnight in Fairbanks.
Day 9 - Fairbanks to Anchorage
This morning you can relax or explore Fairbanks on your own. In the afternoon, you'll fly back to Anchorage. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 10 - Departure
Check out of your hotel and transfer on own or via hotel shuttle to the airport.
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