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| 01 |
Arrival in Whitehorse, Yukon
Arrive in Whitehorse on your own today & transfer over to the hotel. Join the group for a visit to the SS Klondike National Historic Site (time permitting based on your arriving flight time). |
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| 02 |
Whitehorse – Beaver Creek, Yukon
Picturesque lakes and vast forests flank the route today enroute to colorful Haines Junction at the gateway to Kluane National Park. Travel the Alaska Highway with the magnificent St. Elias Range to the west and then along Kluane Lake. Pass historic Burwash Landing on your way to Beaver Creek. (B) |
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| 03 |
Beaver Creek – Fairbanks, Alaska
Today continue northwest along the Alcan Route into central Alaska, following the massive Tanana River valley with the towering Alaska Range to the south. A late-afternoon arrival is planned into Fairbanks, the State’s second-largest city, for a two-night stay. (B) |
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| 04 |
Fairbanks
The Binkley family welcomes you aboard the Riverboat Discovery for a leisurely yet informative journey along the banks of the Chena and Tanana Rivers. Explore on your own this afternoon before joining the group for dinner and entertainment at Alaskaland this evening. (B,D) |
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| 05 |
Fairbanks – Denali National Park, Alaska
A mid-morning start today from Fairbanks to Denali National Park, home to more than 40 species of mammals and 155 species of birds. Here you will be hosted to a guided 6-8 hour scenic tour of the Park. Be sure to have a camera as you try to catch a glimpse of the magnificent Mount McKinley, North America’s highest peak. (B,L) |
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| 06 |
Anchorage, Alaska
Depart Denali this morning for Anchorage, Alaska’s most cosmopolitan city. Enjoy shopping and the sights in downtown. Choose from one of many fine restaurants and pubs for an evening “out on the town”. (B) |
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| 07 |
Glacier Cruising in Prince William Sound
An incredible sightseeing journey today as you cruise the calm protected waters of Prince William Sound to see as many as 26 glaciers in one day!.See magnificent tidewater glaciers calving into the sea and watch for sea otters, seals, humpback and orca whales and the over 200 species of birds that inhabit the Sound. Today’s experience will surely be one of the many highlights of your travels through Alaska! (B,L) |
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| 08 |
Tok Junction, Alaska
The scenery continues to fascinate as you drive through Alaska's great farming country in the Matanuska Valley to Glenallen.Skirt along Wrangell St. Elias National Park on the Glenn Highway to Tok Junction. (B) |
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| 09 |
Tok Junction – Dawson City, Yukon
Leaving Alaska today, return to the Yukon and travel for part of the day through the remote lands of the “Top of World Highway”. Many people consider this to be a true highlight of their visit north as its breathtaking vistas typify the “Great Land”. Today's destination is the heart of the Klondike, Dawson City. (B,L) |
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| 10 |
Dawson City – the Gold Fields of the Klondike
With buildings faithfully maintained in period styling, the whole ambiance of Dawson can only be described as "magical". It was here that so many came in the late 1800’s seeking gold. This town situated on the huge Yukon River will be the peak experience of the trip for many. You'll visit an actual gold-mining dredge and try panning for gold yourself! This evening try your luck at the Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Gambling Hall. (B) |
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Dawson City – Whitehorse, Yukon
Southbound today along the Klondike Highway you will pass Lake Laberge - made famous by Robert Service's poem, "The Cremation of Sam McGee". Return to Whitehorse and this evening take in the North's most popular revue - "The Frantic Follies (B) |
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| 12 |
Whitehorse – Skagway and the White Pass Yukon Railroad
All aboard for the historic White Pass and Yukon Rail journey from Fraser to Skagway! Follow the old White Pass Trail that thousands of goldseekers struggled on on their way to the goldfields of the Yukon. The scenery here is breathtaking! On arrival in the Alaska port village of Skagway explore this quaint area on your own before returning to Whitehorse by motorcoach. (B) |
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| 13 |
Departure Day
The transfer to the Airport is included for your outbound flights. (B) |
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