Alaska In A Glimpse

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8 Days – Alaska – Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna, Denali
Self Drive Holiday

Itinerary

Day 1: Anchorage

Arrival in Anchorage and transfer to your hotel by shuttle or on your own. Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city, nestled between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. Offering an abundance of shopping, cultural attractions, and gourmet restaurants, Anchorage provides an excellent start to your vacation. Overnight in Anchorage.

Day 2: Anchorage–Seward

Today you will drive south to Seward. This scenic journey takes you along Turnagain Arm and into the glacier filled Kenai Mountains. When you arrive the rest of the day is at your leisure. Visit Alaska
SeaLife Center or take part in other excursions offered (not included). Overnight in Seward.

Day 3: Seward

Spend a day touring the Seward area on your own. Visit local attractions, such as Exit Glacier and the Alaska SeaLife Center aquarium, or add an optional tour, like a glacier hike, helicopter dog sledding, or a cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park (not included). Overnight in Seward.

Day 4: Seward–Talkeetna

This morning, you will head back north on the Seward Highway to Anchorage. Possible stops include the town of Girdwood or the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Anchorage is a great place to have lunch before continuing north to Talkeetna. This route takes you through the Matanuska Valley. Talkeetna is known as a starting point for Mt. Denali climbing expeditions. When the weather is clear, views of the Mountain are spectacular. Overnight in Talkeetna.

Day 5: Talkeetna–Denali

Continuing to drive northward from Talkeetna, tour the scenic Parks Highway along the boundary of Denali State Park and Hurricane Gulch. The massive peaks of the Alaska Range are in view nearly the entire route. At 6 million acres, Denali National Park is one of the world’s last great frontiers for wilderness adventure. Your hotel will be at the park entrance, where most of the park services and hotels are located. Overnight in Denali park entrance area.

Day 6: Denali National Park

Today, enjoy an approx. 8-hour bus tour into Denali National Park. The park is inhabited by many different animal species. With some luck, you may see bears, caribou, moose, sheep, wolves and a variety of birds. Mt. Denali might be seen if the weather is clear. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight at Denali Park Entrance.

Day 7: Denali–Anchorage

Today enjoy your scenic drive back along the Parks Highway to Anchorage. Overnight in Anchorage.

Day 8: Anchorage

Return your rental car and depart or start another program.

Other details

Inclusions

– 02 nights accommodation in Anchorage
– 02 nights accommodation in Seward
– 01 night accommodation in Talkeetna
– 02 night accommodation in Denali
– 8 hour bus tour into Denali National Park with snack
– Comprehensive travel documentation and information package
– 7 days rental vehicle with unlimited mileage, LDW
– All taxes

Notes

Upgraded program accommodation: Please note that not all places in Alaska offer a wide range and upgraded accommodation! Accommodation might still be considered on the lower end, yet we always try to book the best hotel/accommodation available.

Exclusions

Meals, optional excursions, gratuity. Transfers between airport and hotel if not provided by hotel shuttles. The rental car is offered separately. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Child Policy

Child rates apply to child U/11 yrs of age sharing room with adults on existing bedding. Max. 2 adults and 2 children in one room.

Hotels used

Standard Program:
Anchorage: Ramada Hotel** or similar; Seward: Exit Glacier Lodge***, Breeze Inn*** or similar; Talkeetna: Susitna River Lodging*** or similar; Denali: Denali Grizzly Bear Resort* or similar.

Upgraded Program:
Anchorage: Sheraton Hotel**** or similar; Seward: Seward Windsong Lodge*** or similar; Talkeetna: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge**** or similar; Denali: Grande Denali Lodge*** or similar.

Remarks

Rates are subject to change without prior notice & Subject to availability. No refund on any unutilized services.

Cancellation Policy

In case of cancellations, the following cancellation charges will be applicable:
Booking once confirmed: 10% of the package cost
Within 62 – 47 days prior to departure: 30% of the package cost
Within 46 – 33 days prior to departure: 60% of the package cost
Within 32 days prior to departure OR No Show: 100% of the package cost