Spectacular Alaska!
Spectacular Alaska!
Spectacular Alaska!
10 Days Starting and ending in Anchorage, AK, USA
Visiting: Anchorage, Tahneta Pass, Valdez, Prince William Sound, Delta Junction, Fairbanks, Alaska Railroad - Fairbanks Depot, Denali National Park and Preserve, Big Lake, Seward, Kenai Fjords National Park, North America, Alaska Railroad
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AJ-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
20 - 36
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
From mountains to mammals, everything is bigger in Alaska. In the 20+ hours of summer sunlight a day, even the produce grows to fair-winning proportions. Of course, the 70-pound Matanuska Valley cabbage is just the beginning of the big sights this sun-soaked tour of Alaska has to offer. Just wait until you cruise along the three-mile face of the Columbia Glacier, sail by the calving tidewater glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park and ascend into Denali National Park – home of North America’s highest peak – by way of the world-famous Alaska Railroad. Other big moments include panning for gold at Fairbanks’ Gold Dredge #8, seeing a mushing demonstration at the home of an Iditarod champion, and witnessing the grandest of wildlife from Alaska’s majestic coasts to its monumental crests. While spotting a giant whale, caribou, moose, or grizzly might be “no biggie” to the locals, we think you’ll agree, this Alaska vacation is huge.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Anchorage, Alaska
Location: Anchorage
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: No Meals
Meet your Tour Director between 3 pm and 7 pm in the hotel reception area.
Day 2 : Anchorage-Valdez
Location: Anchorage, Tahneta Pass, Valdez
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Totem Hotel & Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Meet your fellow travel companions at this morning’s welcome orientation. Travel through Palmer in the Matanuska Valley, where cabbages can grow to an amazing 70 pounds in the 24-hour daylight. Venture up over Tahneta Pass for wonderful vistas of Matanuska and Worthington Glaciers. Stop at Bridal Veil Falls before arriving in the seaside port of Valdez.
Day 3 : Valdez. Cruise On Prince William Sound
Location: Valdez, Prince William Sound, Valdez
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Totem Hotel & Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, [LF] meet a local Alaskan fishing expert to learn more about the industry, the equipment used, and their daily lives. Then board your boat for a cruise on Prince William Sound. Before returning to Valdez, see the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal, where supertankers are loaded with crude oil from Prudhoe Bay.
Day 4 : Valdez-Delta Junction-Fairbanks
Location: Valdez, Delta Junction, Fairbanks
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy great scenery all the way as you travel along Richardson Highway. Stop at Delta Junction Roadhouse, a living history homestead with a museum, original roadhouse, and farm animals. Then, head west on the Alaska Highway to Fairbanks, the state’s second-largest city. Enjoy a free evening.
Day 5 : Fairbanks
Location: Fairbanks
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner
Visit Gold Dredge #8 and ride the narrow-gauge railroad. Then, try your luck as you pan for gold. Later today, board the Sternwheeler Discovery for a cruise on the Chena River, with a stop at the Chena Village to learn about Athabascan Native culture. You will also have the chance to meet Iditarod mushers and their famed dog teams to learn about breeding, training, and the big race! This evening, enjoy a special Alaska salmon bake.
Day 6 : Fairbanks-Alaska Railroad-Denali National Park
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Railroad - Fairbanks Depot, Denali National Park and Preserve
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Denali Park Village
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner
Board the world-famous Alaska Railroad for a journey through untamed wilderness. Today’s ride ends at Denali National Park, where North America’s highest peak, 20,320-foot Denali, (formerly known as Mount McKinley) majestically dominates the park’s 6 million acres. The afternoon is free. This evening, enjoy dinner at the Murie Science & Learning Center followed by an [LF] exclusive presentation on Denali National Park by a local Naturalist.
Day 7 : Denali National Park
Location: Denali National Park and Preserve
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Denali Park Village
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Morning at leisure. Consider an optional float trip down the Nenana River or a helicopter ride over the park. Then, prepare for an adventure of a lifetime with a Tundra Wilderness tour into the park with a Naturalist Driver Guide.
Day 8 : Denali National Park-Big Lake-Anchorage
Location: Denali National Park and Preserve, Big Lake, Anchorage
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel south toward Anchorage stopping at Happy Trails Kennels, home of four-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser and his dogs. Continue to Anchorage for a visit to the Alaska Native American Heritage Center. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. Over dessert, enjoy a special presentation by an Alaskan bush pilot.
Day 9 : Anchorage. Excursion To Seward & Kenai Fjords National Park
Location: Seward, Kenai Fjords National Park, Anchorage
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Witness one of the world’s most scenic drives as you follow the south shore of lovely Turnagain Arm. Upon arrival in Seward, board your vessel for a cruise on the glacial waters of Kenai Fjords National Park.
Day 10 : Anchorage
Location: Anchorage
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Fully Guided
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
Meals
Breakfast daily, 4 lunches 4 dinners
Notes
While wildlife in Alaska is frequently seen year-round, May through early June and September departures offer greater opportunities for wildlife viewing. Departures after mid-August offer fall foliage. The Northern Lights (aurora borealis) are most visible in late August and September, weather permitting. This tour visits remote regions where some facilities are not up to the first-class standards you expect from Globus. However, we have selected the best available hotels that satisfy our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.
Accommodation
Anchorage:Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & SpaValdez:Totem Hotel & SuitesFairbanks:Pike's Waterfront LodgeDenali National Park:Denali Park Village
Check out our Q&As
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
Usually max 43 people
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years or above
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Low Deposit
Barrhead Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 98 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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