2010 Escorted Great Land Explorer

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Tour Operator

Gray Line of Alaska

Offer

Offer valid through 6/30/2010

Duration

8 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Fairbanks	Fairbanks: After you arrive in Fairbanks, we'll transfer you to your hotel. Relax or enjoy Fairbanks on your own. This evening we will host a welcome reception so you can meet your Tour Director and traveling companions. Overnight Fairbanks.
Day 2	Fairbanks	Fairbanks: After breakfast, visit Gold Dredge No. 8 to learn how it worked and have lunch. Pan for gold at El Dorado Gold Camp and learn about modern day gold mining. Then enjoy a ride on the Chena and Tanana rivers aboard an authentic sternwheeler. Overnight Fairbanks. (B, L)
Day 3	Denali	Fairbanks - Denali: An unforgettable rail journey to Denali is waiting for you this morning. Enjoy breakfast onboard luxurious railcars as the untouched wilderness passes outside. Upon arrival, you'll travel into Denali National Park to watch big game and other Alaskan wildlife on the Tundra Wilderness Tour. Weather permitting; Mt. McKinley may be visible in its breathtaking splendor from Stony Point, deep in the park. Overnight Denali. (B, S)
Day 4	Talkeetna	Denali - Talkeetna: Take time this morning to choose from many complimentary park-sponsored activities or optional tours. Then reboard the spacious full domed railcars as you make your way to beautiful Talkeetna, located at the junction of three rivers and the closest town to Mt. McKinley. You'll stay at the beautiful McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, featuring quite possibly the most awesome view of Mt. McKinley in the state. Once there, you'll have time for optional activities such as flightseeing and river tours. Overnight Talkeetna. (B)
Day 5	Anchorage	Talkeetna - Anchorage: This morning you will embark on a scenic journey via motor coach along the George Parks Highway. Along the way you'll stop at Happy Trails Kennels to learn how Martin Buser, an Iditarod champion, races and cares for his dogs on and off the trail. The tour begins with a DVD presentation about the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race from Anchorage to Nome, narrated by Buser and including his unique anecdotal stories gathered over 23 Iditarod races. Learn about what it takes to care for up to 16 dogs on this grueling 1,150-mile race. Watch a demo of the dog's interaction, and you will have the chance to cuddle with the puppies. Enjoy lunch before returning to Anchorage. Overnight Anchorage. (B, L)
Day 6	Cooper Landing	Anchorage - Cooper Landing: Relax on your motor coach journey to scenic Seward. Enjoy a 6-hour Kenai Fjords cruise today-a wildlife and glacier tour is one of the best ways to explore the Alaskan wilderness! Cruise along the rocky, wild shorelines and look for a variety of birds plus sea lions, bears and Dall sheep. Afterward, travel to Cooper Landing and stay at the remarkable Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge. Overnight Cooper Landing. (B, L)
Day 7	Anchorage	Cooper Landing - Anchorage: Join your group for breakfast this morning before you leave for a full day of sightseeing. First stop is at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center where you will see moose, black bear, musk ox and other large animals in natural settings at this wildlife rehab and research center. Next we'll stop at Hotel Alyeska for a tram ride and lunch. You have free time this afternoon to explore. Then we'll treat you to a tour of Alaska's largest city-including the Alaska Native Heritage Center, where you can experience Alaska's many diverse native cultures, past and present. We finish the day with a farewell dinner at a local Anchorage restaurant. Overnight Anchorage. (B, L, D)
Day 8	Anchorage	Anchorage: We'll take you from your hotel to the airport, where we'll leave you with a fond farewell.

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