Alaska Yukon and Glacier Bay
If you have ever wanted to visit the "Top of the World", this adventure will take you further north than you have ever been before! This driving trip combines visits to Canada's rugged Yukon Territory and the dramatic state of Alaska. Your adventure begins in Anchorage, Alaska through spectacular mountains, serene landscapes and breathtaking coastal scenery. Included is a day cruise through Glacier National Park. You may even be lucky enough to marvel at Nature's greatest spectacle: the magical Northern Lights.
Typical Itinerary
| Day 1 |
Arrive in Anchorage, Alaska and transfer independently to your hotel. |
| Day 2 |
Anchorage to Talkeetna
After a comprehensive tour briefing in your hotel collect your rental car and drive along the Glenn Highway north to Wasilla. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center (admission included) and the Eklutna Indian Village.
Continue on Parks Highway towards the Denali National Park. Overnight in the small gold mining community of Talkeetna. |
| Day 3 |
Explore Talkeetna then continue north to Denali National Park where you will stay overnight. Optional outdoor activities are available. |
| Day 4 |
Enjoy a 12-hour bus tour of Denali National Park which is home to bears, caribou, moose, sheep, wolves and a variety of birds. |
| Day 5 |
Continue driving on Parks Highway to Fairbanks which is just 200km short of the Arctic Circle. |
| Day 6 |
Explore Fairbanks and its surroundings - Cripple Creek , a restored ghost town and sternwheeler cruises on the Chena and Tanana rivers. Overnight in Fairbanks. |
| Day 7 |
Drive east from Fairbanks to Tok for an overnight stop. |
| Day 8 |
Drive to Dawson City in the Yukon Territory for an overnight stop. |
| Day 9 |
Spend the day exploring Dawson City and the Klondike Goldfields. |
| Day 10 |
Drive to Whitehorse, capital city of the Yukon. |
| Day 11 |
Drive to Skagway, Alaska on the Klondike Highway past breathtaking Emerald Lake and Carcross Desert. Return your rental car in Skagway. |
| Day 12 |
Fly from Skagway Airport toGustavus then transfer to Glacier Bay Lodge / Bartlett Cove. From the lodge you will go on an 8 hour cruise into Glacier Bay National Park. Lunch is included on the cruise. |
| Day 13 |
After a morning at leisure you take a 3 hour whalewatching cruise to Ice Strait. After the tour fly to Juneau. |
| Day 14 |
Explore Juneau in the morning then fly to Anchorage for an overnight stop. |
| Day 15 |
Depart from Anchorage airport. |
Tour Details
Booking Terms & Conditions
Trip Length
15 Days / 14 Nights
Depart From
Anchorage, Alaska
Return From
Anchorage, Alaska
Dates
Daily
May 14 - Aug 26 2005
Price
From £1640 per person
Included in Tour Price
. Accommodation for 14 nights
. 10 days rental vehicle with unlimited mileage, LDW, one-way fee, & taxes
. 12-hour bus tour into Denali National Park includes lunch and park fee
. Scheduled flights Skagway to Gustavus, Gustavus to Juneau, and Juneau to Anchorage
. 8-hour cruise into Glacier Bay National Park
. 3-hour whalewatching cruise
. Detailed tour briefing and rental car assistance
. A personalized documentation book containing essential travel information featuring overview notes of the area of travel, local sightseeing and attractions, daily itinerary highlights, provincial maps with city guides, hotel vouchers, and customized day-by-day routing maps
. Provincial and state taxes
Excluded from Tour Price
. Airport transfers
. Meals and attractions unless otherwise specified
. Optional activities
. Fuel for car
. Trip Cancellation insurance
. 7% GST (Goods & Services tax)
Weather
In general, summer and early fall are the sunniest and warmest seasons. Alaska's weather is known for its unpredictability. As you travel north summer days and winter nights are longer. The maximum average daylight in southern Alaska is 19:16 hrs. Winter is by far the longest season with bitterly cold temperatures. Summer temperatures in the south range from an average low of 38 to an average high of 65
