10 Day Copper Canyon: Mexico & Tucson 2018 Itinerary

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Search the skies for the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)*, among the most spectacular phenomena on earth Take a city tour of Fairbanks, the “Golden Heart City” Travel on the world-famous Alaska Railroad Enjoy a Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park A chance to view majestic Denali, the tallest mountain in North America Visit the town of Nenana, home of the Nenana Ice Classic Board a scenic tram ride to the top of Mt. Alyeska with amazing views of the Cook Inlet Visit to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, to learn about Alaskan wildlife

What's this trip about?

    2 Fairbanks, 1 Healy, 2 Anchorage

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transport
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End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights Seattle-Fairbanks, Anchorage-Seattle Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 5 nights accommodations
    • 2 nights Fairbanks 1 night Healy (Denali) 2 nights Anchorage Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage 9 meals: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners Rail service from Denali National Park to Talkeetna Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary

Itinerary

DAY 1, Thursday - Arrive in Fairbanks
Arrive in Fairbanks, known as the Golden Heart City and transfer to the hotel. This evening, embark on your quest for the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) viewing and enjoy a warm non-alcoholic beverage Overnight: Fairbanks

DAY 2, Friday - Highlights of Fairbanks, Morris Thompson Center, Welcome Evening
Today, take a city tour of Fairbanks including a visit to the Morris Thompson Cultural Center, featuring exhibits about Alaska's people, wildlife and landscapes. Continue to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Viewpoint to get a close-up look at this engineering marvel. Afternoon ...
DAY 3, Saturday - Nenana, Denali National Park, Healy
Embark on a scenic drive south to Denali National Park. En route, visit the town of Nenana, home of the Nenana Ice Classic! Upon arrival into Denali, tour the Murie Science and Learning Center which acts as the Denali Visitor’s Center in the wintertime. Watch the Nationa...
DAY 4, Sunday - Talkeetna, Anchorage
This morning, transfer to Healy Station. Board the world-famous Alaska Railroad for your scenic journey south to the community of Talkeetna, believed to be the inspiration for the fictional community of Cicely in the TV show “Northern Exposure”. Afterward, travel by bus ...
DAY 5, Monday - Anchorage, Mt. Alyeska
Begin the day with a city tour of Anchorage featuring the historic downtown area, Lake Hood, where over 190 floatplanes takeoff and land daily. Continue to Earthquake Park and learn about the 1964 earthquake. Afterward, travel along the scenic Seward Highway and stop for...
DAY 6, Tuesday - Return Home
Depart Anchorage to return home Meals: Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,349
Price per day$225
Last Updated: 12/6/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Penny

Sep 2019

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My trip to Copper Canyon was wonderful

My trip to Copper Canyon was wonderful. The bus ride was so scenic and Copper Canyon and San Carlos were just magical. I never imagined that Mexico was so beautiful....

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Bruce

Sep 2019

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There are two things that make for a great trip

There are two things that make for a great trip beyond the itinerary: the weather and the tour manager. We were blessed with great weather but the greatest contribut...

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Patricia

Sep 2019

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Our trip to Mexico and Copper Canyon

Our trip to Mexico and Copper Canyon was wonderful. Edel was a fabulous guide who is incredibly knowledgeable about everything we saw and did. He is a great tour man...

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