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Day 1 ARRIVE IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA

Welcome to Alaska! Meet your Tour Director between 3 pm and 7 pm in the hotel reception area.

Day 2 ANCHORAGE - WASILLA - TALKEETNA - ALASKA RAILROAD - DENALI NATIONAL PARK

WASILLA Visit the Iditarod Headquarters. Scenic drive to Talkeetna, the starting point for climbers attempting to summit Denali, North America's highest peak at 20,320 feet.
ALASKA RAILROAD Scenic train ride to Denali National Park.
DENALI NATIONAL PARK [LF] Dinner at Murie Science & Learning Center includes a presentation by a local Naturalist. (B,D)

Day 3 DENALI NATIONAL PARK

DENALI NATIONAL PARK Tundra Wilderness tour in the park with a naturalist driver guide. Free time this evening. (B,L)

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Denali with a photo workshop. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.

Day 4 DENALI NATIONAL PARK - FAIRBANKS

DENALI NATIONAL PARK Free time this morning. Lunch at the [LF] 49th State Brewery to taste some local specialties and play Alaska lawn-games. Scenic drive to Fairbanks in the heart of Alaska's interior.
FAIRBANKS Orientation drive followed by free time this evening. (B,L)

Day 5 FAIRBANKS

FAIRBANKS Discovery sternwheeler scenic river cruise on the Chena River. Visit a Chena Indian Village. Visit the University of Alaska - Fairbanks Museum and stop at the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline. Free time this evening. (B)

Day 6 FAIRBANKS - DAWSON CITY, YUKON

FAIRBANKS Scenic drive over the Top of the World Highway to enter Canada's Yukon Territory, passing through the town of Chicken en route to Dawson City.
DAWSON CITY Evening at Diamond Tooth Gerties featuring ragtime music, can-can dancers, and an old-fashioned casino. (B)

Day 7 DAWSON CITY

DAWSON CITY Guided sightseeing includes the Klondike Gold Rush Claim #1, where the first gold strike was made, and the Robert Service Interpretive Center to learn of the numerous poems and ballads he composed while exploring this remote area. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)

Day 8 DAWSON CITY - WHITEHORSE

DAWSON CITY Scenic drive following the trail of gold seekers includes Five Finger Rapids en route to Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon.
WHITEHORSE Free time this evening. (B)

Day 9 WHITEHORSE

WHITEHORSE Guided sightseeing includes the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, home to Ice Age giants. See the historic SS Klondike Riverboat. Visit with Iditarod and Yukon Quest trainers and huskies at [LF] Muktuk Adventures dogsled facility, followed by a special Taste of the Yukon dinner. (B,D)

Day 10 WHITEHORSE - TOK, ALASKA

WHITEHORSE Scenic drive past Kluane National Park, home to Canada's highest peak, Mount Logan at 19,625 feet en route to Tok, known as the "Dog Sled Capital of the World."
TOK Free time this evening. (B)

Day 11 TOK - VALDEZ

TOK Scenic drive past Thompson Pass, Worthington Glacier, and Bridal Veils Falls en route to Valdez, known as the "Switzerland of Alaska." .
VALDEZ Visit the Valdez Museum to learn of the areas Native Culture, early explorers, the 1898 Gold Rush, and the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake. Free time this evening. (B)

Day 12 VALDEZ - WHITTIER - ANCHORAGE

VALDEZ Scenic cruise through Prince William Sound to Whittier includes a close look at the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal, many massive glaciers, and abundant sea life.
ANCHORAGE Farewell dinner this evening en route to Anchorage. (B,L,D)

Day 13 ANCHORAGE

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Day 1 Anchorage/Seward

After a brief welcome meeting with your CEO, travel to Seward this morning for a trip to Churgach State Park. Start out with a rewarding hike on the Crow Pass Trail to Crystal Lake. Keep a look out for wildlife along this 6.2 mile hike teeming with wildflowers. Climb over 2000 ft elevation to the clear waters of Crystal Lake, nestled in the alpine meadows. Afterwards, the group will transfer to the accommodations in Seward along Resurrection Bay. In the evening, enjoy dinner together around the campfire.

Day 2 Seward

After a camp breakfast, spend the day hiking the Harding Icefield Trail. This spectacular 7.4 mile trail begins on the valley floor and then winds through cottonwood and alder forests, heather filled meadows, and climbs above the tree line for a breathtaking view of the Icefield. It will take 6-8 hours to complete and offers plenty of impressive views along the way to keep you going.

Day 3 Seward

Today is all about Seward. After breakfast, how the day will go is up to you. The morning will consist of a challenging hike up Mount Marathon or free time in town to do as you please if you aren’t in the mood for this hike. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to find a lunch spot in Seward and then opt to walk around the waterfront of downtown, visit the Alaska Sealife Center, watch for otters playing in the water, or rent a kayak and explore Resurrection Bay.

Day 4 Seward/Denali National Park and Preserve

Travel to Denali National Park with the group in the morning. Along the way make a stop to hike the Talkeetna Lake Trail through lush old-growth forest. Search for wildlife in one of the area's most beautiful settings. In the late afternoon continue on to Denali National Park where you’ll be camping with shared bathroom facilities.

Day 5 Denali National Park and Preserve

Breakfast this morning will be boxed so you can eat it on the go. The group will be taking the shuttle bus into the park to experience more of the scenery and wildlife that Denali has to offer. After a picnic lunch, the group will hike the Horseshoe Lake trail. Highlights of this easy, but rewarding hike include the calm waters of the lake nestled in its forested surroundings and views along the edge of the Nenana River where you could watch whitewater rafters pass by.

Day 6 Denali National Park and Preserve

Wake up at camp this morning and eat a quick breakfast before heading out to explore the park and the surrounding areas today. You'll have free time to enjoy optional front country hikes in the park: Mount Healy Overlook Trail which offers dramatic views over the Nenana Valley and surrounding mountains and ridges and gains 1700 feet of elevation in only 2.5 miles and/or The Horseshoe Lake Trail. Highlights of this easy, but rewarding hike include the calm waters of the lake nestled in its forested surroundings and views along the edge of the Nenana River where you could watch whitewater rafters pass by. You can also choose other optional activities near Denali like rafting, or scenic flights with or without glacier landing before returning to the campsite in the evening.

Day 7 Denali National Park and Preserve/Anchorage

Settle in for your drive back to Anchorage. Enjoy free time in Anchorage this afternoon and evening before heading out on the next leg of the adventure tomorrow morning.

Day 8 Anchorage/Valdez

This morning the group will leave Anchorage and travel to the Matanuska Recreation Site where you will be able to view the glacier along the interpretive nature trail. After a picnic lunch the group will continue travelling onward to Valdez where you will have the opportunity to walk and visit the Worthington Glacier. Set up camp in the evening and have dinner as a group around the fire.

Day 9 Valdez

What’s in store today will certainly be an adventure. After a quick breakfast, you'll have free time to walk, journal, or hang out with friends. After lunch head to Glacier Lake in Valdez where you’ll go on a hike and guided kayak tour of the lake. If you have yet to set your eyes on an iceberg, this might just be your chance. This gorgeous lake in Valdez is often home to large chunks of floating ice coming from the Valdez Glacier. With great views and miles of open water to paddle there’s no better way to get in touch with nature.

Day 10 Valdez/McCarthy

You’ll spend time today in a private vehicle en route to McCarthy, but don’t worry there will be plenty of epic road trip worthy stops along the way. First up is a stop at Thompson's Pass viewpoint to start the day with stunning vistas. As you continue driving highway 10 there will be plenty of quick stops at worthy viewpoints all along the Copper River. Then enjoy a visit to Liberty Falls State Recreation Site where you can stretch your legs and visit the falls, which plunge 20 ft into the Liberty Creek. Continue along the scenic highway to McCarthy. Stop and see the fish wheels at Kuskulana River Canyon and Bridge, along Gilahina River, and at Gilahina Trestle Wayside. Arrive in McCarthy, visit the town, maybe catch some live music after dinner.

Day 11 McCarthy

Visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and spend the day hiking along the Bonanza Mine trail. A hike that includes stunning scenery, a trek to the top of a mountain and 1930’s mining ruins all in a frontier Alaskan setting. Coming in at 9 miles total, the hike is strenuous, but with the views you’ll be admiring, you might not notice at all. In the evening relax back at camp and have dinner as a group.

Day 12 McCarthy

Hiking is unique in its ability to nourish the body and the mind, but it’s nice to have a free day every now and then to let your body recover and your mind wander. Spend today in McCarthy choosing from a variety of optional activities to keep you busy. Head out on a guided ice walk tour, visit the Kennicott Mills Town on a guided tour, hop on a scenic flight of the national park, or set out on a rafting trip. Unwind at camp in the evening and talk about your adventures.

Day 13 McCarthy/Glennallen

Leave McCarthy behind and travel along a scenic highway to Glennallen. There will be stops along the way to embark on short hikes that lead to lakes, streams, or fishing holes. Visit the Copper Visitor Center and go for short walks in the area while there and make sure not to miss the amazing viewing platform that can be reached from the Visitor Center. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening staying at-and exploring-Alaska's oldest continually operating roadhouse.

Day 14 Glennallen/Anchorage

In the morning transfer with the group from Glennallen to Anchorage, tour ends on arrival.