Alaska Rail Explorer

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VACATION FEATURES:

Accommodations
- 6 nights hotel accommodation

Meals
- 1 Lunch

Sightseeing Excursions and Tours
- Anchorage City Tour
- Anchorage Glacier Cruise
- Fairbanks City Tour
- Fairbanks Sternwheeler Cruise

Transfers
- Denali Star from Anchorage to Fairbanks

Documentation
- Itinerary, brochures, maps and vouchers
- Hotel luggage handling

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 - Arriving in Anchorage

Upon arrival into Anchorage, check into your Westmark hotel and have the remainder of the evening at your leisure.

DAY 2 - Touring Anchorage

Today explore the historic points of interest in downtown Anchorage on a motorcoach tour. Then continue to the 26 acre Alaska Native Heritage Center, a premier cultural center sharing the rich heritage of Alaska’s 11 major cultural groups. Experience Alaska native culture firsthand through engaging storytelling, authentic native song and dance, artist demonstrations, native games demonstrations and more. From Anchorage, you'll travel by deluxe motor coach on the scenic Seward Highway to Portage Glacier. Stop at the Begich-Boggs Visitor Center to see the glaciology exhibits. Then board the MV Ptarmigan for an unforgettable one hour cruise across iceberg-dotted Portage Lake.

DAY 3 - Free Day in Anchorage

Take a free day to explore Anchorage today, Alaska's largest city. A terrific option would be to stop at Bear Square. An interactive attraction that offer two "Surround Sense" movies about that famous dogsled race, the Iditarod, and about the Bears of Katmai National Park/McNeil River as well as a simulated salmon fishing, dogsledding and hot air balloon ride experience, this stop is the perfect family friendly stop downtown. Popcorn, drinks, photographs and souvenirs are all sold on site to complete your experience.

DAY 4 - Anchorage to Fairbanks

You'll know from the very moment you climb aboard the Alaska Railroad you're riding on the best train in the world. The charm and scenic appeal of this great and vast land is amplified through panoramic windows and underscored by historical narratives of lifelong Alaskan conductors and tour guides. You can watch the drama unfurl in the comfort of forward-facing seats, classic recliners, or sneak peaks of the breathtaking wilderness from one of the many outdoor viewing areas. Satisfy your wanderlust going from circa-50s style coaches, to the upper dome to the dining car. There is no restaurant in Alaska that can match the view.

DAY 5 - Exploring Fairbanks

Today you will be touring the city of Fairbanks, including visits to the historic Gold Dredge No. 8 and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. A truly authentic gold-mining experience awaits you here. Pan for gold, tour the interior of the dredge, and learn about the gold rush history of the Fairbanks area. Today's tour includes a miner’s lunch as well.

DAY 6 - Free Day in Fairbanks

The day is yours to explore Fairbanks. Known for its countless opportunities for outdoor activities, Fairbanks gives you the perfect chance to explore the great white North. If that doesn't suit you, then perhaps take a trip around the Botanical Gardens or visit the "Santa Claus House." Lots of winter fun awaits you today.

DAY 7 - Departing Fairbanks

A morning check out from your Westmark hotel and a transfer to the Fairbanks Airport ends your Alaska Rail Explore.

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