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AnchorageArrive into Anchorage, complimentary transfer to Clarion Suites (1 night) |
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Anchorage to SewardCollect hire car and drive south to Seward (210 km). In the afternoon enjoy a two hour guided hike at nearby Exit Glacier. Your naturalist guide provides insightful narration about the topography, vegetation and natural habitats surrounding a glacial environment. Breeze Inn (2 nights) Meals included:
Breakfast
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3
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Kenai Fjords CruiseFive hour cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park. The park is home to orcas, humpback whales, sea otters and many species of birds. The tour also visits Holgate Glacier. Afternoon at leisure to explore Seward. Meals included:
Lunch
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4
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Seward to ValdezDrive to Whittier (145 km) where you will board an Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) ferry. Your car will be transported on the ferry as you sail through stunning Prince William Sound to Valdez. This area is home to marine life such as orca, humpback whales, sea lions and puffins. Mountain Sky Hotel (1 night) |
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5
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Valdez to KennicottDrive to Chitina (193 km) where you will board a light plane for the flight to Kennicott. Kennicott Glacier Lodge (3 nights) |
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6
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KennicottThe Kennicott Glacier Lodge is a remote wilderness lodge in the heart of Wrangell St. Elias National Park. The spectacular alpine scenery is still being formed by glaciers and peaks that rise up sharper than the Himalayas. Possible activities include hikes on alpine trails, guided glacier walks and tours of the historic Kennicott Copper Mine. |
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KennicottDay at leisure |
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8
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Kennicott to Sheep Mountain LodgeIn the morning catch a return flight to Chitina. Drive from Chitina to the Sheep Mountain Lodge, which is situated on the Glenn Highway (142 km). Sheep Mountain Lodge (2 nights) |
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9
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Sheep Mountain LodgeDay at leisure to explore the surrounding area. You may wish to hire a guide to go for an ice trek on the Matanuska Glacier. |
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10
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Sheep Mountain Lodge to DenaliDrive to Denali National Park (443 km). Denali Grizzly Bear Resort (2 nights) |
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11
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The Kantishna Wilderness TrailsThis full day trip into Denali National Park includes snacks en-route and lunch at the Kantishna Roadhouse. Meals included:
Lunch
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12
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Denali to FairbanksIn the morning you may decide to take an optional Denali rafting experience (not included in tour price). You may see moose, sheep, caribou and bear, as you raft downstream. In the afternoon drive to Fairbanks (196 km) and return your hire car. Bridgewater Hotel (1 night) |
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13
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FairbanksDeparture from Fairbanks |
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