Alaska: America's Last Frontier
- From $6,449.00 CAD
Journey through America’s last great frontier to discover awe-inspiring beauty, inviting locals, and rich cultural heritage. Learn the art of gold panning from two local sisters in Fairbanks. Tour Fairbanks and see the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline up close. Meet mushers and the dogs of the Trail Breaker Kennel. Travel the scenic Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Denali in a domed railcar. Head into Denali National Park on a full-day Tundra Wilderness Tour. Experience small-town Alaskan life in Talkeetna. Meet new furry friends at Musk Ox Farm. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center to delve into the region’s indigenous culture. Embark on a glacier cruise of Prince William Sound, narrated by an expert guide. This is Alaska – a land without parallel.
MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS
- Enjoy a scenic glacier cruise of Prince William Sound.
- View the scenery from Fairbanks to Denali aboard a deluxe domed railcar.
- Embark on a Tundra Wilderness Tour with an expert in Denali National Park.
CULINARY INCLUSIONS
- Dine on the grounds of the champion owned Trail Breaker Kennel.
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
- Visit a Musk Ox Farm and learn about the sustainable domestication project.
- Get a local’s perspective on the Alaskan way of life during an interactive discussion.
- Learn about Alaska’s gold mining past through the voices of two local sisters and try your hand at panning for pay dirt.
HOTELS
- Pikes Waterfront Lodge, Fairbanks, AK
- Denali Bluffs Hotel, Denali, AK
- Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna, AK
- Hilton Anchorage, Anchorage, AK
INCLUDED
- 9 Days
- 8 Nights
- 8 Breakfasts
- 3 Lunches
- 3 Dinners
Itinerary
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Fairbanks, Alaska
Your Alaskan adventure begins with a 3-night stay in Fairbanks – the “golden heart city.” Discover this gold rush boomtown’s unique mix of contemporary culture and rich history.
Accommodation: Pikes Waterfront Lodge -
Fairbanks
Tap into Alaska’s “golden heart” with a visit to a locally owned gold panning experience, where you’ll learn about the region’s gold mining past and try your hand at panning for some pay dirt yourself. Get to know Fairbanks on a city tour, including a stop at the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, an engineering marvel that delivers oil across the state to the port city of Valdez. After some free time this afternoon, you’ll visit legendary Trail Breaker Kennel where you’ll meet mushers and their happy pups. Witness the dogs in their element on a training run before enjoying dinner on the kennel’s scenic property.
Meal included: Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation: Pikes Waterfront Lodge -
Fairbanks
This morning, visit the Museum of the North at the University of Alaska where light filled spaces and expansive windows highlight the spectacular views of the Alaskan range. Inside, the museum tells the state’s rich history through art, artifacts and film. The afternoon is at leisure or take a cruise on the Riverboat Discovery to get a glimpse into everyday life along Alaska’s rivers.
Meal included: BreakfastAccommodation: Denali Bluffs Hotel -
Fairbanks - Denali
Behold beautiful scenery as you relax and have breakfast in a deluxe domed railcar on your way to Denali National Park. Upon arrival in Denali, enjoy an included lunch and some free time. After, it’s your choice! Join your Tour Manager on an easy hike and discover wildflowers and gorgeous views in every direction -OR- take a bus into the park where a ranger will introduce you to the park's sled dogs – the traditional mode of Alaskan wilderness transportation. The evening is yours to discover Denali as you please.
Meal included: Breakfast & LunchAccommodation: Denali Bluffs Hotel -
Denali National Park
Bring your binoculars and camera as you head into Denali National Park on a full-day Tundra Wilderness Tour.* Travel over 40 miles into the park and enjoy a wide range of incredible scenery, narrated history, and some of the best opportunities to view the park’s abundant wildlife.
Meal included: Breakfast & LunchAccommodation: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge -
Denali - Talkeetna
Leave Denali National Park behind and step into small-town life in Talkeetna. Check into the iconic Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, perched on a ridge offering unforgettable views of Denali. Perhaps you will take an optional flightseeing tour and witness the park’s breathtaking beauty from the air before landing on a glacier for incomparable views of the Alaskan Range. Later, meet up with a local for a discussion on the down-to-earth Alaskan lifestyle.
Meal included: Breakfast & DinnerAccommodation: Hilton Anchorage -
Talkeetna - Anchorage
On your way to Anchorage, discover the pastoral charm of Matanuska Valley. Enjoy free time in Palmer for lunch before you take a step into the past with a visit to a Musk Ox Farm. Learn about the Musk Ox project – a sustainable domestication effort that has worked to preserve, protect, and increase awareness for these wooly creatures since 1954. Get acquainted with Anchorage on a panoramic city tour before enjoying an evening at leisure to discover what Alaska’s largest city has to offer.
Meal included: BreakfastAccommodation: Hilton Anchorage -
Anchorage
Delve into the area’s indigenous culture this morning at the Alaska Native Heritage Center where you’ll learn about Alaska Native customs, dances, songs, and local crafts. Head to Whittier and embrace the sheer magnitude of Alaska’s natural beauty on a glacier cruise* through Prince William Sound. Listen to an expert narrate your journey through a geological wonderland as blue skies collide with stark white glaciers and playful otters dip in and out of the calm waters. Tonight, gather at a local restaurant to toast to your journey through America’s last great frontier.
Meal included: Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch -
Anchorage - Tour Ends
Your Alaskan adventure comes to a close today.
Meal included: Breakfast
