Alaska Explorer Escorted
Land Tour
Day 1
Fly into Fairbanks, the Golden Heart City. Transfer on-own to overnight hotel in Fairbanks (or purchase meet/transfer service from Premier).
Overnight: Fairbanks
Meals: N/A
Day 2
Breakfast will be included this morning. 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
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3
Breakfast will be included. 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.
Overnight: Denali
Meal: Breakfast
Day 4
Breakfast will be included this morning. Today travel into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour and search the vast wilderness for bear, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep. This five to six hour journey is narrated allowing for insight into the animals, flora and fauna of this spectacular region including a snack on the bus. An interpretive stop at the Adolf Murie cabin gives a glimpse of the history and science of this vast landscape. Early May & September tours are shortened due to road conditions.
Overnight: Denali
Meals: Breakfast, Snack
Day 5
Breakfast will be included this morning. Later, you will be transferred to the Denali Rail Depot where you will board a deluxe dome railcar for a scenic transfer south to the climbing town of Talkeetna. Watch for a glimpse of Denali or black bear along the banks of the Susitna River. Upon arrival into Talkeetna, board your deluxe motorcoach for a scenic transfer south to Anchorage. Tonight, share stories of your Alaskan adventure with your fellow travelers at an included closing night dinner.
Overnight: Anchorage
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6
Breakfast will be included this morning. Your Alaska Explorer Tour comes to an end with a hotel courtesy transfer to the airport (or purchase meet/transfer service from Premier).
Overnight: N/A
Meal: Breakfast
Primary Hotel Listing
Primary Hotels by Destination are:
- Anchorage – Crowne Plaza Hotel or similar
- Fairbanks – River’s Edge Hotel or similar
- Denali – Grizzly Bear Resort or similar
Hotels are confirmed at 30 days prior to the start of the tour and documents for tour are forwarded electronically at that time.
- Included meals are noted on the tour itinerary.