Wild Alaska 2018
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- Exclusive on-tour films produced by BBC Earth
- access to gadgets that may include camera traps
- flightseeing by private charter inside Denali National Park
- bear watching from boats on Crescent Lake
- private cruise through Kenai Fjord
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- naturalist guided hikes and walks
- multiple nights at wilderness resorts
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- Exclusive on-tour films produced by BBC Earth deepen your experience Field equipment gadgets may include camera traps Small groups averaging 30 Tauck guests Flightseeing by private charter inside dramatic, ice-capped Denali National Park Bear watching from boats on Crescent Lake in Lake Clark National Park Private cruise through glacier-carved Kenai Fjord Close-up views of Alaskan wildlife at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Naturalist guided hikes and walks Learn about the world of the sled dog and the Iditarod at a breeding and training center Accommodation includes multiple nights at three wilderness lodges Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 18 meals, service charges, gratuities to local guides, service charges, admission fees, taxes and porterage
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Tour ends: Anchorage. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Hotel Captain Cook to Anchorage International Airport; allow at least 2 hours for flight check-in.
MEALS : B
PORTOFCALL : Anchorage, Alaska
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