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Days 1-5
Day 1
Quality Suites Hotel Anchorage Downtown 1 night
Day 2
Wilderness Express Anchorage - Talkeetna depart 8:15 AM from Anchorage Depot
Wilderness Express offers first-class service aboard deluxe doubledeck dome rail cars. Features include reserved upper-level seating, an outdoor viewing deck, and a fully hosted experience narrated by an informative tour guide. Espresso, cocktails and other beverages are available for purchase on the upper level and full meal fine dining service is available in the lower level dining room. On a clear day you will start to get a glimpse of Mt. Denali within half an hour of departing Anchorage. Three hours into the trip marks one of the most spectacular views of Mt. Denali. You will arrive in Talkeetna at approximately 11:05.
K2 Denali Experience Flight 2:30 PM depart 2:30 PM from K2 - Talkeetna Airport
This 60-minute flight takes you within six miles of Mt. Denali's summit. Minutes after leaving Talkeetna, you enter a world of rugged high mountain peaks and glacier-filled valleys. Listen while your pilot describes the natural wonders of Denali National Park. See the Sheldon Amphitheater, beautiful Ruth Glacier, and the world's deepest gorge. Crossing the broad valley between Mt. Denali and Talkeetna, look for wildlife including moose and bear. Your flight in a four to ten passenger bush plane is narrated through the headsets provided. Please note that K2 also offers this same flight tour with a glacier landing.
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge - Guest Lodge 1 night
Day 3
Wilderness Express Talkeetna - Fairbanks depart 11:20 AM from Talkeetna Depot
Wilderness Express offers first-class service aboard deluxe double-deck dome rail cars. Features include reserved upper-level seating, an outdoor viewing deck, and a fully hosted experience narrated by an informative tour guide. Espresso, cocktails and other beverages are available for purchase on the upper level and full meal fine dining service is available in the lower level dining room. Be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife and magnificent views of Mt. McKinley. North of Talkeetna you will cross the startling 918-foot Hurricane Gulch trestle, towering 296 feet above the creek below. Before arriving at Denali Park you will pass through Broad Pass, the highest point on the Alaska Railroad at 2,363 feet. Immediately upon departing Denali you will enter the scenic Nenana River Canyon, a popular spot for whitewater rafting. Before reaching Fairbanks, the train crosses the Tanana River on one of the world's longest single-span bridges. It was here, at the west end of the 702-foot bridge, that President Harding drove the final spike completing the railroad in 1923. You will arrive in Fairbanks at approximately 8:00pm.
Fairbanks River's Edge Resort 2 nights
Day 4
Riverboat Discovery Cruise Fairbanks (AM) depart 9:00 AM from Riverboat Discovery dock
Board the authentic sternwheeler Discovery III for a fully narrated 3 hour cruise along the Chena and Tanana rivers. See a bush pilot's demonstration, watch a fish wheel in operation and see the "Wedding of the Rivers" - where the Chena and Tanana rivers converge. Alaskan Native guides take you ashore at a replica of an Athabascan Indian village where you'll discover traditional Native lifestyles, enjoy the work of an Athabascan beadwork artist and meet Susan Butcher's famous Iditarod sled dog team.
Day 5
Alaska Railroad Fairbanks to Denali depart 8:15 AM from Fairbanks Depot
Sit back and enjoy the comfortable seating and large picture windows. Be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife and magnificent views of Mt. Denali. After departing Fairbanks the train crosses the Tanana River on one of the world’s longest single-span bridges. It was here, at the west end of the 702-foot bridge, that President Harding drove the final spike completing the railroad in 1923. Just before arriving Denali Park you will enter the scenic Nenana River Canyon, a popular spot for whitewater rafting. The train features a café with "grab and go" menu items and on board hosts. There is also a dome viewing car which passengers may enjoy on a shared, rotating basis. Please note that you are booked in the “standard” class of service (also known as "Adventure Class") for this rail segment. The Alaska Railroad operates one train daily in each direction between Anchorage and Fairbanks stopping along the way in Talkeetna and Denali Park. On this train there are three levels of service; Standard (also known as "Adventure Class"), Private Dome, and GoldStar Dome. Many people prefer the standard class for its single level stability, generous seating and the ability to easily walk between different cars on the train. The Private Dome service is a good value for those looking for full-time Dome seating for improved viewing from the train. The GoldStar Dome is the top-of-the-line rail service featuring the newest rail cars, the largest picture windows and the finest dining options with all-inclusive meals. You can change which type of railcar you are traveling in, subject to availability, by calling our reservations office at least 45 days prior to departure.
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Denali Raft Canyon Whitewater 3:00 PM depart 2:50 PM from Denali Bluffs Hotel
This trip features an 11-mile run on the Nenana River with class III and class IV rapids. Plan for a three-hour total trip, with approximately two hours on the river. All equipment and outerwear is provided.
Denali Bluffs Hotel 2 nights
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