Nature's Best: Alaska (CK) - 2013

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7 Days from Fairbanks to Anchorage

Brown bear in Denali National Park, Alaska

Vacation Overview

From Fairbanks to Anchorage, see what the "Great Land" of Alaska has to offer on this exhilarating vacation. You’ll have an opportunity to ride the thrilling, world-famous Alaska Railroad for a journey through untamed wilderness into Denali National Park, where North America’s highest peak—Mount McKinley—dominates the park’s six million acres. In Denali, enjoy a wilderness expedition in search of grizzly bear, caribou, moose, and more. You’ll also mine for gold in Fairbanks and visit Happy Trails Kennels near Anchorage, where you’ll learn about the Iditarod and meet the sled dogs.

You’ve seen photos of glaciers calving into the sea, but nothing compares to being there in person. During your cruise on Kenai Fjords National Park, watch the glaciers crash into the sea and hear the thunderous roar. It’s a spectacular sight! Along the way, watch for wildlife, including sea otters, seals, birds, and more.

Alaska is a destination that should not be missed. So grab your camera, sit back, and let Globus handle all the details on this vacation of a lifetime.

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FAIRBANKS
Pan for gold at Gold Dredge #8; cruise aboard sternwheeler riverboat Discovery; enjoy an Alaska Salmon Bake

FAIRBANKS–DENALI
Journey aboard the Alaska Railroad

DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Dinner and exclusive presentation at the Murie Science Center by a local Naturalist; guided wilderness expedition

BIG LAKE
Visit Happy Trails Kennels

ANCHORAGE
Sightseeing tour; farewell dinner

KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK
Cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park

NOTES:

Your Train, Alaska Railroad travels through Alaska’s spectacular scenery. All of Globus guests are confirmed in GoldStar or Wilderness Explorer service. Both feature confirmed seats in the upper-level dome car, complimentary coffee, soda, or tea served at your seat, priority seating in the dining room, and a private outdoor viewing deck.
GoldStar has a larger outdoor viewing platform on the upper-level while Wilderness Explorer has an outdoor viewing platform on the lower-level.
While wildlife in Alaska is frequently seen, early-season (May & early June) and late-season (September) departures offer even greater opportunities for viewing a variety of wildlife. Departures after mid- August will enjoy blazing fall colors.

DAY 1Arrive in Fairbanks

Welcome to Fairbanks, the state’s second-largest city. Meet your Tour Director this evening for a welcome between 6 pm and 8 pm.

Looking down the grand Chena River in Fairbanks, Alaska

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DAY 2Fairbanks

Visit GOLD DREDGE #8 and ride the narrow-gauge railroad. Try your luck as you pan for gold. Later today, board the sternwheeler DISCOVERY for a cruise on the Chena and Tanana Rivers with a stop at the Chena Indian 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. (Breakfast, Dinner)

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DAY 3Fairbanks–Alaska Railroad–Denali National Park

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 Mount McKinley, majestically dominates the park’s 6 million acres. The afternoon is free. This evening, enjoy dinner at the Murie Science Center followed by an exclusive PRESENTATION on Denali National Park by a local Naturalist. (Breakfast, Dinner)

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Our partnership with Tourism Cares, established by the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), helps us not only show off the world's most spectacular destinations and sights, but also assist in the preservation of attractions that our travelers go to great lengths to experience.

DAY 4Denali National Park

Morning at leisure. Optional activities include a float trip down the Nenana River and a helicopter ride over the park. Then, dress comfortably for a WILDERNESS EXPEDITION into Denali National Park to seek out grizzly bear, caribou, moose, and other wildlife. (Breakfast, Lunch)

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DAY 5Denali National Park–Big Lake–Anchorage

Continue your exploration of Denali National Park as you head south toward Anchorage. Stop along the way at HAPPY TRAILS KENNELS, home of four-time Iditarod champion Martin Buser and his dogs. See a demo on mushing, complete with a mock Iditarod checkpoint, and get a chance to play with the sled dogs! Upon arrival in Anchorage, take a city sightseeing tour. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Visit Happy Trails Kennels near Anchorage, where you will learn about the Iditarod and meet the sled dogs

Experience the beauty Anchorage has to offer

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DAY 6Anchorage. Cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park

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 of KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK and the opportunity to see glaciers calving into the sea, orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, and more! (Breakfast, Lunch)

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DAY 7Anchorage

The tour ends this morning with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided. (Breakfast)

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FAIRBANKS Wedgewood Resort (F)
DENALI NATIONAL PARK Denali Bluffs (F)
ANCHORAGE Sheraton Anchorage (SF)

Breakfast daily, 3 lunches including a picnic lunch in Denali National Park, 3 three-course dinners including a farewell dinner in Anchorage

Four Ways Globus Eliminates the Hassles

VIP Access
Skip the lines and get special treatment at the must-see attractions.

Perfect Hotels
We’ve done the work to find just the right hotels in just the right locations.

Tour Directors
Take your heads out of the guidebook and let expert guides make every destination fascinating.

Transportation
Leave the navigating to us – and just sit back and enjoy the ride.

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