Alaska Prospector

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Discover spectacular Alaska in this sweeping tour of The Last Frontier. Explore the history and culture of Anchorage. Unleash your inner adventurer during a cruise on Prince William Sound to see marine wildlife and tidewater glaciers. Travel through Keystone Canyon and over Thompson Pass as we make our way to the Golden Heart City, Fairbanks. Pan for gold and...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Scenic drive along Turnagain Arm
    • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
    • Alyeska’s Aerial Tram
    • Begich Boggs Visitor Center in Portage
    • Glacier & Wildlife Cruise on Prince William Sound
    • Denali National Park Tundra Wilderness Tour
    • The Anchorage Museum
    • Alaska Native Heritage Center

What's this trip about?

    Discover spectacular Alaska in this sweeping tour of The Last Frontier. Explore the history and culture of Anchorage. Unleash your inner adventurer during a cruise on Prince William Sound to see marine wildlife and tidewater glaciers. Travel through Keystone Canyon and over Thompson Pass as we make our way to the Golden Heart City, Fairbanks. Pan for gold and learn about life in the interior before we make our way to Denali National Park. Explore the tundra of this magnificent national park, tucked into the majestic Alaska range and home to the tallest mountain in North America. Enjoy a jetboat adventure in Talkeetna and visit the Iditarod Trail headquarters to learn about dogsledding and the iconic race to Nome. Join us for an amazing adventure to the Great Land!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAlaska
End CityAlaska

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Attractions

  • Alaska
  • Anchorage
  • Chugach Mountains
  • Denali National Park
  • Valdez

Activities

  • Educational/ learning
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • All airfare
    • All fuel surcharges, government fees, airport & departure taxes
    • Holiday Vacations Tour Director
    • Motorcoach & professional driver
    • Baggage handling at hotels
    • $100 Loyalty Credit for a future tour

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Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to Alaska

Travel to Anchorage, the metropolis in the wilderness, and check-in to our overnight accommodations.

Day 2: Turnagain Arm

Meals: Lunch

Appreciate the wilderness with intimate views of the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. Marvel at snow-capped peaks and hanging glaciers while on the lookout for eagles, moose, and Dall sheep. Learn about Turnagain Arm's fascinating bore tide and lo...

Day 3: Prince William Sound

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Witness state-of-the-art exhibits that capture Alaska's natural wonder using artful lighting and sound at Begich Boggs Visitor Center located in the scenic Portage Valley. Our adventure continues with a spectacular nature cruise, cro...

Day 4: Alaskan Scenery

Meals: Breakfast

Today, experience the ultimate in Alaskan scenery with a drive up Keystone Canyon to Worthington Glacier and Thompson Pass. There will be plenty of stops for photos. The remainder of the day is at leisure.Optional activities today in Valdez inc...

Day 5: The Bold North

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

We make our way into the interior of Alaska. Catch glimpses of the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline as we travel on the Richardson Highway, stopping to see a unique pipeline suspension bridge along the way. Later we stop at the Santa Claus House, before arriving in Fairbanks for a two night stay.

Day 6: Gold Panning & Sternwheeler Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Begin the morning with an exciting activity from Alaska's gold mining past. We’ll visit historic Gold Dredge 8 to learn about old gold mining methods and pan for gold ourselves!After an included lunch at Discovery Landing, we board the R...

Day 7: Denali National Park

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

We travel to Denali and our adventure begins in Denali National Park, a six million acre wilderness. During our Tundra Wilderness Tour we will cross from the boreal forest onto the tundra; our driver guide provides commentary and insi...

Day 8: Jetboat Adventure

Meals: Breakfast

This afternoon, get a thrilling experience with Mahay's Jet Boat Adventures on their Wilderness Adventure as we navigate 20 miles of river to learn about the local history and life along the waterways. We go ashore to visit a Dena'ina Native En...

Day 9: Iditarod Trail HQ

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Enjoy breakfast before we head out for the day, making our way back to Anchorage. We’ll come together for lunch at Settler's Bay Lodge before the afternoon’s activities.Visit the Iditarod Trail Headquarters where we learn about the ic...

Day 10: Culture & Celebrations

Meals: Lunch

Take time this morning to relax and reflect on the week’s adventures before we come together for a special Holiday Vacations Farewell Lunch where you can share memories with your fellow travelers and new friends. This afternoon, visit the Anchorage...

Day 11: Arrive Home

Travel home with unforgettable memories of our Alaskan adventure.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,599
Price per day$509
Last Updated: 9/22/2020

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Logistics

Accommodation

  • 2 nights at the Hilton Anchorage
  • 2 nights in Valdez
  • 2 nights in Fairbanks
  • 1 night at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
  • 1 night at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
  • 1 night in Anchorage
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Meals Included
  • Lunch at the Alyeska Resort
  • Miner's Lunch at Discovery Landing
  • Lunch at Settler's Bay Lodge
  • Holiday Vacations Farewell Lunch
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
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