Denali Escorted - Tour Ub8

Alaska's "Golden Heart City" of Fairbanks is a great introduction to the heart of this unique state. Check in to the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge and get ready for the beginning of your adventure. Meet your Tour Director and fellow traveling companions this evening.

This morning, take a Gold Dredge 8 tour with the chance to pan for your own gold. Enjoy a hearty miner's lunch before taking a cruise on an authentic Sternwheeler Riverboat down the Chena River. The evening is at leisure in Fairbanks. (B, L, D)

This morning, say goodbye to Fairbanks for the spectacular trip to Denali National Park via motorcoach. You'll be welcomed at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge for a 2-night retreat. Check in with the Guest Service Desk for help in planning your own Denali adventure like a husky homestead tour, river rafting, hiking, glacier flightseeing or an off-road ATV. Or you may enjoy the spectacular main lodge, river view deck, and Princess Village with the popular Christmas cottage and sugar shack. Dinner this evening is at the King Salmon Restaurant. (B, D)

Start your morning with a quick stop at Fannie Q's saloon for a hearty breakfast. Explore Denali National Park on a Tundra Wilderness Tour, watching for glimpses of North America?s tallest mountain as well as Denali's "Big Five"; bears, moose, caribou, wolves and Dall sheep. Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating insights about the park's diverse ecosystems, rich wildlife, and unique geological features, ensuring a deep appreciation for this pristine wilderness. Enjoy dinner this evening at Fannie Q's Saloon, named after a famed local homesteader. (B, D)

The journey by Princess Rail to Talkeetna is unforgettable. Once you've arrived there, transfer by motorcoach to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. After getting settled in, have a glass of wine out on the deck or sit and gaze at the majesty of "The Great One" from the lodge's treehouse designed and built by Pete Nelson of Animal Planet's Treehouse Masters. Dinner is included at the North Fork Restaurant. (B, D)

Next you'll head by motorcoach across the stunning Kenai peninsula to Cooper Landing and the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge. Enjoy dinner at Rod & Reel. (B, D)

A full day in the beauty of the Kenai Peninsula awaits you. Perhaps you'll explore Kenai Fjords National Park, spend the afternoon river rafting or go fishing. Later, return to your bungalow-style room with its wood-burning stove and sun porch for an evening of pure relaxation. Dinner is included at Rod & Reel. (B, D)

Today you have another full day at leisure to explore the splendors of Kenai. Enjoy another dinner at Rod & Reel. (B, D)

Relax this morning before boarding a motorcoach to Whittier and your awaiting ship. Embark and sail this evening. (B)

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