National Parks Explorer - Tour Vb7

Alaska's "Golden Heart City" of Fairbanks is a great introduction to the heart of this unique state. Check in to your hotel and get ready for the beginning of your adventure.

This morning, say goodbye to Fairbanks for the spectacular trip to Denali National Park via rail. You'll be welcomed at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge for a 2-night retreat. Check in with the Guest Service Desk for help in planning your own Denali adventure like river rafting, hiking, glacier flightseeing or an off-road ATV adventure. Or you may enjoy the spectacular main lodge, river view deck, and Princess Village with the popular Christmas cottage and sugar shack. Be sure to check out Fannie Q's Saloon, named after a famed local homesteader, or sit outside at a fireside patio.

Explore Denali National Park on a Tundra Wilderness Tour, watching for glimpses of North America?s tallest mountain as well as Denali's "Big Five"; moose, caribou, bears, wolves and Dall sheep. Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating insights about the park's diverse ecosystems, rich wildlife, and unique geological features, ensuring a deep appreciation for this pristine wilderness. Later today, you may want to simply relax with a glass of wine on the deck overlooking the Nenana River. Visit the Grizzly Burger or grab a slice at Lynx Creek Pizza.

Transfer by motorcoach to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. After getting settled in, have a glass of wine out on the deck or sit and gaze at the majesty of "The Great One" from the lodge's treehouse designed and built by Pete Nelson of Animal Planet's Treehouse Masters.

You have a full day to plan however you choose. Stop by the Tour Desk for a variety of optional excursions. Walk the nature trails around the lodge or hear stories of mountain climbers who conquered Denali.

Next you'll head by motorcoach across the stunning Kenai peninsula to Cooper Landing and the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge. Overlooking the banks of the Kenai River, the lodge offers a perfect blend of comfort and rustic charm. The lodge also serves as an ideal base for adventure, with a variety of excursions available, including fishing, hiking, and river rafting.

A full day in the beauty of the Kenai Peninsula awaits you on a Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise. The excitement begins when your vessel ventures out from Seward to Resurrection Bay. Then out to the open waters of the Gulf of Alaska, around Aialik Peninsula to the face of Aialik Glacier. About twenty species of seabird?s nest along the rocky coastline. Later, return to your bungalow-style room with its wood-burning stove and sun porch for an evening of pure relaxation.

Travel by motorcoach to Whittier and your awaiting ship. Embark and sail this evening.

Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska

Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising), Alaska

Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising), Alaska

Skagway, Alaska

Juneau, Alaska

Ketchikan, Alaska

Day At Sea

Vancouver, Canada