Itinerary
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Day 1. Arrival, greeting and
relaxation after the flight.
Arrive to Anchorage and meet your local guide at the airport to
be taken to your comfortable hotel downtown Anchorage. If you are
arriving on the cruise ship we will transfer you to your hotel
directly from your cruise ship. Overnight in Anchorage. D
Day 2. All day scenic,
wildlife, and marine life adventure.
Prepare for a full day adventure, board your motorcoach on your
way to Seward. First, explore Anchorage with such highlights as
Alaska Native Heritage Center where you will discover the rich
native history and culture of Alaska, Lake Hood airport (the largest
float plane airport in the world!), Alaska Wildberry Products (with
a chocolate fountain), and downtown Anchorage. Stop along the scenic
highway to see Beluga whales in the ocean and Dall Sheep on the
mountains. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for a
chance to view all of the Alaska native animals – bears, moose,
caribou, elk, bison, musk ox, and fox. Arrive to a charming town of
Seward where you will have a hearty Alaskan dinner and visit the
Sealife Center – world class marine life facility. Overnight in
Seward. B,L,D
Day 3. Tour the Kenai Fjords
National Park by boat, transfer to Alyeska Resort.
In the morning take the most popular wildlife and glacier
cruise. Your boat will take you on a fully narrated tour to Kenai
Fjords National Park with its abundant wildlife – whales, sea lions,
sea otters, alpine and tidewater glaciers. After the tour transfer
to the most luxurious resort in Alaska – Alyeska Resort where there
is a world class spa, restaurant, pool, and great scenery. Take an
aerial tram 2300 feet up the Alyeska Mountain for a view of seven
glaciers, mountains and bay. Overnight at Alyeska Resort. B,L,D
Day 4. Girdwood to Talkeetna.
Board your coach and enjoy views and narration of your ride to
Talkeetna. On a sunny day this actually is the best spot to view the
magnificent mountain McKinley, there you can also find unique
Alaskan gifts and crafts. In the afternoon board a river jetboat –
the most safely designed boats in Alaska. They are glass-domed,
environmentally controlled, and have an onboard restroom for your
comfort. The trip will take you on three rivers: the Talkeetna,
Chulitna, and Susitna. During the 1/4 mile leisurely nature walk you
will see a Dena'ina Indian Encampment and visit an authentic
trappers cabin with its rustic furnishings and see how they lived in
the “Bush” at the turn of the century. View nesting bald eagles,
beaver activity, and moose. You just might see black bear or grizzly
bear roaming the shore. Stand in the splendor of Denali and the
Alaska Range from a spectacular vantage point on the
Susitna
River! Overnight in Talkeetna. B,L,D
Day 5. Talkeetna – Matanuska
Susitna Glacier – Anchorage.
Board your coach to return to Anchorage. On the way stop at the
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Headquarters. This is internationally
known 1,100-mile sled dog race to Nome that takes place the first
Saturday in March. You will learn all about this race of endurance
and character and see the trophies and photos on display. Then
proceed on to the next stop – Musk Ox Farm, which started as a
domestication project to bring Musk Ox back to Alaska. You will see
these prehistoric-looking animals up close, learn about their
history, and find out about the use of qiviut, the exceptionally
soft wool of the musk ox. After the farm and lunch prepare for the
experience of your lifetime – Glacier Hiking. This hike takes you on
a magnificent Matanuska Susitna Glacier, one of the few that is
accessible by car and with a short hike you will be standing on a
river of ice. And absolutely nothing compares to actually standing
on the Glacier. There is no experience required and gear is
provided. After the glacier hike proceed to Anchorage for a quiet
dinner and rest. Overnight in Anchorage. B,L,D
Day 6. Tour and explore
downtown Anchorage, tour ends.
Enjoy free time in Anchorage in the morning, self-tour downtown
Anchorage for endless gift shops, historical places, and local
coffee shops. Flight back home or transfer to cruise ship in the
afternoon. B
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