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Jewels of Alaska
Experience Alaska through Indigenous traditions, a scenic rail journey and glacial views. You'll meet a four-time Iditarod champion and cruise Prince William Sound amid dramatic landscapes.
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Anchorage, the City of Lights and Flowers
Welcome to Alaska, an adventurous land of wildlife, mountains, national parks and glaciers. Savour a dinner at a local restaurant accompanied by wine in the company of your fellow travellers.
Hotel: Marriott Anchorage Downtown
Anchorage Sightseeing and the Matanuska Valley
Get acquainted with Anchorage on an immersive city tour. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at the Alaska Native Heritage Center and discover how the culinary traditions passed on by generations of Alaska's first people became a key component in the survival of the culture. Witness firsthand a private demonstration of Agutak ice cream making and learn how this culinary link to the past helps breathe new life into the indigenous culture of today. This afternoon, travel through the fertile Matanuska Valley and stop at a local farm to see how the long summer days and glacial silt create the perfect environment for growing vegetables and flowers. Head to the quaint community of Talkeetna. The evening is yours at leisure. Your Travel Director is on hand with dining recommendations to suit your tastes.
Hotel: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Talkeetna Sightseeing
This morning, you can choose between an immersive jet boat tour up the Chulitna River with a visit to a trapper's cabin, or enjoy a scenic float on the Talkeetna River. The rest of the day is yours to explore, perhaps discovering more of Talkeetna or joining an Optional Experience such as a flightseeing tour of the Alaska Range or a hike along Talkeetna's best trail with a naturalist guide.
Hotel: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Journey Along the Alaskan Railroad Relaxed Start
Enjoy a Relaxed Start this morning before boarding the world-famous Alaska Railroad train for a spectacular journey over swift-rushing streams, toward Denali National Park and Preserve. View the majestic surroundings from the comfort of your glass-domed rail car. Upon arrival settle in at the lodge before meeting a local climber who will share stories about what it's like to climb Denali, one of the most daunting and tallest land-based mountains in the world. You'll learn about the incredible physical and mental fortitude required to withstand the 17 to 18-day round trip that presents conditions so challenging climbers are forced to build snow walls for protection against the elements. For tonight's Dine-Around evening, the choice is yours between a charming local brewery or the lodge's rustic restaurant.
Hotel: Grande Denali Lodge, Denali National Park
Denali National Park, the Crown Jewel of the Alaskan Wilderness
Embark on an extensive Tundra Wilderness Tour for some of the best opportunities to view the park's wildlife. Travel to Murie Cabin, nestled near the East Fork River, where you'll walk in the footsteps of pioneering naturalist Adolf Murie. You'll have the whole afternoon at leisure to participate in an array of optional activities. Perhaps opt to join a blissful stroll through one of the meadows with a naturalist guide, a 10-mile ride in the scenic Alaskan wilderness aboard an ATV, or a helicopter flightseeing tour - just don't forget your camera! End the day back at your lodge where you'll enjoy panoramic views of your surroundings under the star-filled night.
Hotel: Grande Denali Lodge, Denali National Park
Girdwood and Mount Alyeska
Enjoy a scenic journey along the George Parks Highway. Stop in Big Lake and visit four-time Iditarod winner Martin at his own home, Happy Trails Kennels. Arriving at the kennel, you will be greeted by between thirty and sixty excited sled dogs. Spend time with Martin and learn about the many challenges faced on the 1,049-mile dogsled race. Take a virtual trip along the Iditarod trail alongside Martin's narration including countless stories from his thirty-five years of racing, as well as a great deal of Iditarod history - an insider experience into the world of the Iditarod. Journey on the Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm with its dramatic views, before arriving in the town of Girdwood, home of the Alyeska Resort. Tonight, join your Travel Director for a wonderful dinner complete with wine and good cheer.
Hotel: Alyeska Resort, Girdwood
Prince William Sound Cruise and depart Anchorage Relaxed Start
As your time in Alaska draws to a close, enjoy the surroundings and amenities at the beautiful Alyeska Resort. Travel to Whittier to board the 26 Glacier Cruise for a 100-mile (160-kilometre) boat tour of Prince William Sound and into the College Fjord with the chance to see the glaciers up close. Visit with the Captain in the wheelhouse to learn how he expertly navigates the icy waterways and sit down to a sumptuous lunch against an incredible backdrop. Those saying farewell today will travel back to Anchorage.
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Start: May 18, 2026 End: May 24, 2026 Price: $4,895 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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