2010 Alaska By Car with Rail
This sensational 8-day Alaska tour combines the independence of rental car sightseeing with the convenience of a well-planned itinerary that includes nightly lodging, admission to a variety of fascinating attractions, and Alaskan adventures like a day cruise to Portage Glacier. Also, you'll travel aboard the luxurious McKinley Explorer railcars to Denali National Park'interior Alaska's iconic wilderness destination.7 nights hotel accommodations 5 day car rental Portage Glacier Cruise Alaska SeaLife Center Kenai Fjords National Park Tour Travel on the Alaska Railroad route aboard luxury railcars Tundra Wilderness Tour Airport, hotel and rail transfers
Tour Highlights:
Details
- Tour Operator
- Gray Line of Alaska
- Offer
- Offer valid through 8/31/2010
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - No
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Anchorage | Anchorage : After you pick up your rental car from the airport, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy. Overnight Anchorage. |
| Day 2 | Seward | Anchorage - Seward: 125 miles : Today, drive south to Seward along the scenic Seward Highway, an Alaska Scenic Byway. En route, stop at Portage Lake for a cruise on the mv Ptarmigan. When you arrive in Seward, a picturesque port town on Resurrection Bay, enjoy a visit to the Alaska SeaLife Center-the Northern Hemisphere's only coldwater research facility and the home of Steller sea lions, harbor seals and a variety of seabirds. Overnight Seward. |
| Day 3 | Talkeetna | Seward - Talkeetna: 240 miles : Board your sightseeing vessel this morning for an amazing cruise of Kenai Fjords National Park-an amazing wonderland of glaciers, fjords and marine wildlife. After your cruise, retrace your route back to Anchorage, sightseeing along Turnagain Arm and Cook Inlet. Then venturing onward to Talkeetna where the views of Mt. McKinley, nature willing, are some of the best in the state. Overnight Talkeetna. (L) |
| Day 4 | Fairbanks | Talkeetna - Fairbanks: 278 miles : Look around Talkeetna, the quirky mountaineering town that inspired the TV show "Northern Exposure" before continuing your scenic highway journey through the heart of Alaska. The small town of Nenana, home of the winter Ice Classic, is a great place to stop for lunch. Later, arrive in Fairbanks, Alaska's second largest city. For dinner tonight, we suggest an optional tour to Pioneer Park home of the Alaskan Salmon Bake and the Palace Theatre Saloon. Overnight Fairbanks. |
| Day 5 | Fairbanks | Fairbanks : Before turning in your rental car today, stop by the Museum of the North at the University of Fairbanks. Overnight Fairbanks. |
| Day 6 | Denali | Fairbanks - Denali : This morning, transfer to the rail station where you'll board luxurious railcars for a classic train ride you'll never forget. It brings you to Denali National Park, home of amazing wildlife and Mt. McKinley. Overnight Denali. |
| Day 7 | Anchorage | Denali - Anchorage : Start your day with the Tundra Wilderness Tour and venture into Denali National Park where Primrose Ridge offers a popular lookout for Mt. McKinley. Later, you'll journey between the mountains of the spectacular Alaska and Talkeetna ranges continuing your luxurious Alaska railway sightseeing trip to Anchorage. Overnight Anchorage. |
| Day 8 | Anchorage | Anchorage : We'll transfer you to the airport, where your memorable vacation in Alaska comes to a close. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- * Fares listed are per person, adult, double occupancy, US dollars. Gray Line of Alaska Terms and Conditions apply. Tours and prices are subject to change without notice.
