Nature’s Best: Alaska

<ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"> <h5 class="p-itinerary__accordion-subtitle font-weight-light m-0 ng-star-inserted">Welcome to Alaska!</h5> </div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light">Meet your Tour Director between 3 pm and 7 pm in the hotel reception area.</div> </div> </li> </ul>

<div class="panel border-top border-secondary-lighter"> <div id="3d53bea8-89cf-4307-9f5f-f096f7a8bdc3__pnl" class="panel__content ng-star-inserted" role="region" aria-labelledby="3d53bea8-89cf-4307-9f5f-f096f7a8bdc3__btn" aria-hidden="false"> <div class="p-itinerary__accordion-item-right"> <ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"> <h5 class="p-itinerary__accordion-subtitle font-weight-light m-0 ng-star-inserted">Native American Traditions</h5> </div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light">This morning, board the sternwheeler Discovery for a cruise on the Chena River with a stop at the Chena Village to learn about Athabascan Native culture. You will also have the chance to meet Iditarod mushers and their famed dog teams to learn about breeding, training, and the big race! We then continue to Denali National Park, home to North America’s highest peak, 20,320-foot Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley), majestically dominating the park’s 6 million acres. This evening, enjoy a private presentation by a local Naturalist and dinner at Murie Science &amp; Learning Center.</div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="p-itinerary__meals d-flex text-capitalize px-4 pb-4 p-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-mug-hot mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i><strong>Breakfast  |  </strong></span><strong><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-concierge-bell mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i>Dinner</span></strong></div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text px-4 px-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><hr /> <div class="text-uppercase text-primary font-weight-bold p-itinerary__highlights ng-star-inserted"><strong>LOCAL FAVORITE</strong></div> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"><strong>CONSERVATION HEROES</strong> Enjoy dinner at the Murie Science and Learning Center where stewardship and education are key to preserve and nurture the wild places of American national parks. You’ll hear fascinating and informative information presented by a Local Naturalist in this vital site named for wildlife biologist Adolph Murie who made lasting contributions to the understanding of wolves and wildlife management in Denali</div> <div> </div> <div class="text-uppercase text-primary font-weight-bold p-itinerary__highlights ng-star-inserted"><strong>TOUR HIGHLIGHT</strong></div> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"><strong>CULTURAL GEMS</strong> Experience frontier living in an Athabascan village on the Chena River. Here in the Alaskan forests, cabins are made of spruce logs, and the old ways of living with the land are beautifully preserved in the heritage of the Athabascan Native culture. Learn about traditions and survival in an unforgiving yet beautiful environment, where generations of Athabascans skillfully survived for over 10,000 years, ultimately adapting to village life and Western culture in the past century.</div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__excursion-container ng-star-inserted"> <div> <article id="product-excursions" class="p-excursions-small d-print-none pb-0 px-0 ng-star-inserted" aria-labelledby="product-excursions-heading"> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div> <div class="d-excursion ng-star-inserted"> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel border-top border-secondary-lighter"> <div class="p-itinerary__accordion-tab ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__counter"> </div> </div> </div>

<ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"> <h5 class="p-itinerary__accordion-subtitle font-weight-light m-0 ng-star-inserted">Wilderness Wonders</h5> </div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light">Morning at leisure. Optional activities include a float trip down the Nenana River and a helicopter ride over the park. Later, journey into the 6-million-acre Denali National Park with a Naturalist Driver Guide on a Tundra Wilderness tour. The evening is free.</div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="p-itinerary__meals d-flex text-capitalize px-4 pb-4 p-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-mug-hot mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i><strong>Breakfast | </strong></span><strong><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-utensils-alt mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i>Lunch</span></strong></div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text px-4 px-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><hr /> <div class="text-uppercase text-primary font-weight-bold p-itinerary__highlights ng-star-inserted"><strong>TOUR HIGHLIGHT</strong></div> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"><strong>NATURAL WONDERS</strong> Venture deep into Denali National Park and Preserve with a Naturalist Driver Guide in search of fantastic wildlife and natural wonders. Stay alert for wildlife, including Denali’s Big-Five, the grizzly bear, caribou, moose, Dall sheep, and the formidable yet elusive wolf. Named for the highest mountain peak in North America, Denali is a natural treasure of pristine and untamed wilderness at its finest.</div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__excursion-container ng-star-inserted"> <article id="product-excursions" class="p-excursions-small d-print-none pb-0 px-0 ng-star-inserted" aria-labelledby="product-excursions-heading"> <div class="d-excursion__titletext pt-2 ng-star-inserted"> <section> <p>While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.</p> </section> </div> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div class="d-excursion ng-star-inserted"> <ul class="d-excursion__list" aria-live="polite"> <li class="d-excursion__item d-flex ng-star-inserted"> <div class="d-excursion__content ng-star-inserted"> <h4 class="d-excursion__title">Flightseeing over Denali</h4> <p class="d-excursion__description my-4">Stunning views of the Alaska Range, ancient glaciers, and towering peaks combine to make a flightseeing excursion of Denali a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Choose from a selection of flight experiences, including a more active heli-hiking excursion!</p> <div class="d-excursion__price d-flex align-items-center text-center pt-2"><span class="d-excursion__duration">2h 0m - 4h 30m</span> <div class="d-excursion__right"><span class="d-excursion__price-currency mr-1 text-capitalize ng-star-inserted"><strong>Price Range:</strong> </span><span class="d-excursion__price-amount ng-star-inserted">$$$$</span></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="d-excursion__item d-flex ng-star-inserted"> <div class="d-excursion__content ng-star-inserted"> <h4 class="d-excursion__title">Denali Photography Excursion</h4> <p class="d-excursion__description my-4">The Alaska Range provides some of the most spectacular and inspiring scenery on earth. Discover how to use your camera as an instrument while exploring the best of the Parks and Denali Highways.</p> <div class="d-excursion__price d-flex align-items-center text-center pt-2"><span class="d-excursion__duration">3h 0m</span></div> <div><span class="d-excursion__price-currency mr-1 text-capitalize ng-star-inserted"><strong>Price Range:</strong> </span><span class="d-excursion__price-amount ng-star-inserted">$$$$</span></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </article> </div>

<ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"> <h5 class="p-itinerary__accordion-subtitle font-weight-light m-0 ng-star-inserted">Sled Races &amp; Railroads</h5> </div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light">This morning, visit the home of an Iditarod Musher to hear stories of their adventures and meet their champion racers. Then, board the world-famous Alaska Railroad for a journey through untamed wilderness. Today’s ride ends in the unique town of Talkeetna, a model for the TV show Northern Exposure.</div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="p-itinerary__meals d-flex text-capitalize px-4 pb-4 p-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-mug-hot mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i><strong>Breakfast</strong></span></div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text px-4 px-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><hr /> <div class="text-uppercase text-primary font-weight-bold p-itinerary__highlights ng-star-inserted"><strong>TOUR HIGHLIGHT</strong></div> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"><strong>ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT</strong> Overnight at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. From its incredible setting on a ridge just above the town of Talkeetna, the lodge offers majestic views of Denali, the highest peak in North America. Enjoy scenic hiking, flightseeing, or simply relax amid stunning views of Mount Denali from the deck or hearthside by the crackling fire of a giant river rock fireplace.</div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__excursion-container ng-star-inserted"> <article id="product-excursions" class="p-excursions-small d-print-none pb-0 px-0 ng-star-inserted" aria-labelledby="product-excursions-heading"> <div class="d-excursion__titletext pt-2 ng-star-inserted"> <section> <p>While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.</p> </section> </div> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div class="d-excursion ng-star-inserted"> <ul class="d-excursion__list" aria-live="polite"> <li class="d-excursion__item d-flex ng-star-inserted"> <div class="d-excursion__content ng-star-inserted"> <h4 class="d-excursion__title">Denali flightseeing</h4> <p class="d-excursion__description my-4">From Talkeetna you'll explore the world of glaciers from high above on your fixed wing flightseeing excursion.</p> <div class="d-excursion__price d-flex align-items-center text-center pt-2"><span class="d-excursion__duration">2h 0m</span> <div class="d-excursion__right"><span class="d-excursion__price-currency mr-1 text-capitalize ng-star-inserted"><strong>Price Range:</strong> </span><span class="d-excursion__price-amount ng-star-inserted">$$$$</span></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="d-excursion__item d-flex ng-star-inserted"> <div class="d-excursion__content ng-star-inserted"> <h4 class="d-excursion__title">Jetboat Wilderness Excursion</h4> <p class="d-excursion__description my-4">This exciting 20 mile jet boat excursion whisks you into the heart of the Alaska wilderness in comfort.</p> <div class="d-excursion__price d-flex align-items-center text-center pt-2"><span class="d-excursion__duration">3h 0m</span></div> <div><span class="d-excursion__price-currency mr-1 text-capitalize ng-star-inserted"><strong>Price Range:</strong> </span><span class="d-excursion__price-amount ng-star-inserted">$$$$</span></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </article> </div>

<div class="panel border-top border-secondary-lighter"> <div id="525f22e4-5ea1-4fae-8f19-b292e2b33175__pnl" class="panel__content ng-star-inserted" role="region" aria-labelledby="525f22e4-5ea1-4fae-8f19-b292e2b33175__btn" aria-hidden="false"> <div class="p-itinerary__accordion-item-right"> <ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"> <h5 class="p-itinerary__accordion-subtitle font-weight-light m-0 ng-star-inserted">Anchorage Adventures</h5> </div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light">This morning, enjoy a traditional <img src="https://images.globusfamily.com/local_favorite_icon.png" alt="Globus Local Favorite" width="16px" height="16px" border="0" /> Alaskan treat at the historic Talkeetna Roadhouse. Then, head south toward Anchorage and continue on a scenic drive along the Kenai Peninsula en route to Seward. Join your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a farewell dinner this evening.</div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="p-itinerary__meals d-flex text-capitalize px-4 pb-4 p-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-mug-hot mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i><strong>Breakfast  |  </strong></span><strong><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-concierge-bell mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i>Dinner</span></strong></div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text px-4 px-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><hr /> <div class="text-uppercase text-primary font-weight-bold p-itinerary__highlights ng-star-inserted"><strong>LOCAL FAVORITE</strong></div> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"><strong>LOCAL TASTES</strong> Roughing it never seemed so sweet with a visit to Talkeetna Roadhouse for an Alaskan treat in its original two-story log building and barn. Built circa 1917 as a freight-hauling supply station, this rustic roadhouse is home to fresh-baked treats served hot from its kitchen for an authentic Alaskan experience.</div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__excursion-container ng-star-inserted"> <div> <article id="product-excursions" class="p-excursions-small d-print-none pb-0 px-0 ng-star-inserted" aria-labelledby="product-excursions-heading"> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div> <div class="d-excursion ng-star-inserted"> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel border-top border-secondary-lighter"> <div class="p-itinerary__accordion-tab ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__counter"> </div> </div> </div>

<div class="panel border-top border-secondary-lighter"> <div id="4d00707c-5ce8-4c2d-9a7e-d5826ec9d07c__pnl" class="panel__content ng-star-inserted" role="region" aria-labelledby="4d00707c-5ce8-4c2d-9a7e-d5826ec9d07c__btn" aria-hidden="false"> <div class="p-itinerary__accordion-item-right"> <ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"> <h5 class="p-itinerary__accordion-subtitle font-weight-light m-0 ng-star-inserted">Making a Splash</h5> </div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light">Today, board your vessel for a cruise of Kenai Fjords National Park with the opportunity to see glaciers calving into the sea, orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, and more!</div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="p-itinerary__meals d-flex text-capitalize px-4 pb-4 p-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-mug-hot mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i><strong>Breakfast |  </strong></span><strong><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-utensils-alt mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i>Lunch</span></strong></div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text px-4 px-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><hr /> <div class="text-uppercase text-primary font-weight-bold p-itinerary__highlights ng-star-inserted"><strong>TOUR HIGHLIGHT</strong></div> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"><strong>NATURAL WONDERS</strong> Spectacular Kenai Fjords National Park covers 600,000 acres of protected and pure wilderness, with more than half of its majestic landscapes covered in ice and snow. From the massive Harding Icefield to the countless tidewater glaciers carving deep fjords, this arctic paradise is a natural wonder to behold. A cruise on the fjords affords an unforgettable opportunity to see glaciers calving into the sea, orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, and more breathtaking sights.</div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__excursion-container ng-star-inserted"> <div> <article id="product-excursions" class="p-excursions-small d-print-none pb-0 px-0 ng-star-inserted" aria-labelledby="product-excursions-heading"> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div> <div class="d-excursion ng-star-inserted"> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel border-top border-secondary-lighter"> <div class="p-itinerary__accordion-tab ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__counter"> </div> </div> </div>

<ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"> <h5 class="p-itinerary__accordion-subtitle font-weight-light m-0 ng-star-inserted">Safe travels until we meet again!</h5> </div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light">Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.</div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="p-itinerary__meals d-flex text-capitalize px-4 pb-4 p-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-mug-hot mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i><strong>Breakfast</strong></span></div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text px-4 px-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><hr /></div> <div class="p-itinerary__excursion-container ng-star-inserted"> <div> <article id="product-excursions" class="p-excursions-small d-print-none pb-0 px-0 ng-star-inserted" aria-labelledby="product-excursions-heading"> <div class="d-excursion__titletext pt-2 ng-star-inserted"> <section> <p>While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.</p> </section> </div> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div> <div class="d-excursion ng-star-inserted"> <ul class="d-excursion__list" aria-live="polite"> <li class="d-excursion__item d-flex ng-star-inserted"> <div class="d-excursion__content ng-star-inserted"> <h4 class="d-excursion__title">Anchorage Flightseeing Excursions</h4> <p class="d-excursion__description my-4">In a state where airplanes are a way of life for so many residents and almost as common place as taxis are in New York City, experiencing Alaska from the air is a wonderful way to discover this magnificent region. Soar high above the mountains, lakes and glaciers, getting a birds eye view of this vast landscape.</p> <div class="d-excursion__price d-flex align-items-center text-center pt-2"><span class="d-excursion__duration">1h 30m - 2h 30m</span></div> <div><span class="d-excursion__price-currency mr-1 text-capitalize ng-star-inserted"><strong>Price Range:</strong> </span><span class="d-excursion__price-amount ng-star-inserted">$$$$</span></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div>