CANADA 2018 BROCHURE

Picturesque Fairbanks
Denali National Park
Prince William Sound, Valdez
Alaska - the Great Land | 8 Days
ANCHORAGE | SEWARD | PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND | VALDEZ | FAIRBANKS | DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Alaska conjures images of massive sweeping glaciers, salmon leaping into the mouths of waiting bears, endless white-capped
mountains, whales breaching from frigid seas and the lure of gold that lives with the land. There’s nowhere quite like it….
Highlights
• The scenic majesty of the
Denali National Park
• Cruise Prince William Sound
• Drive stunning Turnagain Arm
• Cascading waterfalls and glacial lakes
What’s Included
• 7 nights accommodation in superior
tourist class hotels
• Prince William Sound Ferry
• Day tour through the Denali National Park
• National Parks admission charges
• Airport transfers
• Tour guide
• Air-conditioned Maxi Van or Midsize Coach
Departure Dates:
May 26
Jun 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
Jul 07, 14, 21, 28
Aug 04, 11, 18, 25
Sep 01, 08
Prices
From
£1695
Price shown is per person sharing a room.
Sole use from £2520 per person
Child (0-10): from £1545 sharing with 2 adults
Day 1: Arrive Anchorage
On arrival in Anchorage you’ll be transferred to your
hotel.
Day 2: Anchorage - Seward
Sit back and enjoy the spectacular landscape roll
by as you head to the seaside town of Seward.
Following the Turnagain Arm enjoy sweeping views
of first the Chugach Mountains then the Kenai
Range; the drive along the dramatic shoreline of
Turnagain Arm with its immense tidal flats is one
of the most beautiful roads in North America. Then
climb to Turnagain Pass and descend into the
Anchorage Bowl, which is often blanketed with
colourful wildflowers. Approaching Seward we
come to Moose Pass where the start of the 1600 km
Iditarod Trail begins; here teams of hardy men and
huskies begin one of the toughest, most arduous
races in the world. On the final stretch to Seward we
encounter numerous glacier lakes including Kenai,
Meridien and Grayling.
Day 3: Seward - Valdez (via Prince William Sound)
Board the ferry to cruise past Prince William Sound’s
massive icebergs, calving glaciers and abundant sea
life. Make sure to have your camera handy for the
puffins, seals, otters and even whales on this stretch
of water! After disembarking continue to Valdez;
during this stretch of road keep an eye out for bear,
moose and sheep.
Day 4: Valdez - Fairbanks
Enjoy incredible stops along the way as we head
to Fairbanks through towering mountain ranges,
glaciers and wildlife. Expect to see cascading
waterfalls, colourful glacier terminus lakes, alpine
tundra, historic buildings and maybe even a stop in
North Pole to send some postcards to the kids!
Day 5: Fairbanks - Denali
A short drive from Fairbanks brings us to Denali
National Park with it’s abundant wildlife, expansive
tundra and, of course, the 6193 metre Mount
McKinley dominating the horizon will be a lifelong
memory.
Day 6: Denali Park shuttle Bus Tour
Today we team up with the park staff to join their
Wonder Lake Tour. This full-day trip delves into the
heart of Denali National Park. Along the way expect
to see an abundance of wildlife including caribou,
foxes, wolves, bears and so much more. Wonder
Lake is a glacier-carved gem with the gorgeous
backdrop of Mount McKinley.
Day 7: Denali - Anchorage
Heading south we complete our mountainous loop,
moving through ever-changing landscapes with
wildlife and history around every bend. Enjoy some
free time in Anchorage this afternoon, perhaps
taking time to explore and shop.
Day 8: Anchorage Departure
Your tour ends on checkout today.
This tour makes an ideal add-on to a cruise to or
from Vancouver or Seattle, where you can see the
pristine glaciers calving into the ocean, visit gold
rush towns and experience the stunning beauty of
the famous Inside Passage. Our cruise selection is on
pages 112 – 129.
SMALL GROUP ESCORTED TOURING
This tour is operated by Ruby Range
All prices are a guide only and subject to change. Prices are a starting price and will vary depending on departure date and time of booking. Hotel and peak supplements may apply. Please see pages
191 – 195 for important information, terms and conditions.
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