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The wild wonders of America's 49th state are calling to you on Tauck Bridges' family Alaska tour. Come with us to explore Alaska by land, air, and sea! Flightsee near majestic Mount McKinley; ride the rails with the Alaska Railroad; and cruise the waters of the Kenai Fjords Coastal Region. Hike into the bush to see how early trappers lived. Meet the Huskies that pull Alaska's famous dog sleds. Encounter Alaska's diverse wildlife with naturalist guides and visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and the Alaska SeaLife Center. Explore the wilderness by jet boat along a mountain river. Pan for gold at Crow Creek Mine, go whitewater rafting or take a cruise to see a glacier. You'll see mighty mountains, blue-white glaciers, rocky coastal shores and a rich variety of Arctic wildlife during your family's memorable Alaska tour.
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Day 1 – Arrive Anchorage, gateway to Alaska
Tour begins: 6:00 PM at Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa. Upon arrival, a transfer is included from Anchorage International Airport to the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa in the heart of the city. Your Alaskan adventure kicks off with a welcome dinner at your hotel. Meals D
Day 2 – Explore the wilderness by jet boat
Venture north for two exciting outdoor adventures today. First, it’s all aboard the most technologically advanced river jet boat* in Alaska – specially designed to navigate once-inaccessible mountain rivers – for a ride into the heart of the wilderness. Your local naturalist guide will help you spot bald eagles, beavers, moose and even bears along your river route. Then put on your hiking shoes as you explore the backwoods of bush Alaska. Visit a fur trapper’s cabin to see firsthand how these hardy outdoorsmen lived and worked in this challenging environment at the turn of the 20th century, and try to imagine yourself in their shoes – including those web-footed snowshoes, a must for winter survival! Continue on to your Alaskan lodge, a true wilderness retreat with a host of recreational activities for families of every age. Meals BLD
Day 3 – Meet Alaskan Huskies and a “musher”
Dog sledding is popular as both a sport and a practical form of transportation in Alaska’s interior; the Alaskan Huskies that pull the sleds in frigid weather have become beloved living symbols of the state, in part because of Alaska’s world-famous annual dog sled race, the Iditarod. Today, meet an Iditarod “musher” and future sled dogs on a visit to a summer training facility, where you’ll see how these amazing dogs are trained, taught voice commands and fed along the race trail, and learn how to harness and hitch up a dog. The remainder of the day is free for you to enjoy as you wish. Meals B
Day 4 – Flightsee near Mount McKinley
Weather permitting, get set for a breathtaking flightseeing journey over the foothills of Denali National Park en route to the Kenai Peninsula, for a chance to view the ice-clad summit of Mt. McKinley. Back on land, head to the Kenai Peninsula, often called “Alaska’s playground.” Spend the next two nights at Seward Windsong Lodge in Seward or Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge in Cooper Landing. Meals BD
Day 5 – Discover the Kenai Peninsula
The beautiful Kenai Peninsula extends from the Alaskan mainland between Cook Inlet and the Gulf of Alaska, offering endless opportunities for outdoor fun. You will have a choice of included activities today that invite you to explore the region your way! Choose from a kayaking adventure*, a scenic river-rafting trip* or a guided wilderness hike. Optional fishing excursions are available on a limited basis at an additional cost; river fishing is available to guests staying at Cooper Landing, while those guests staying in Seward can engage in open-water fishing. Ask at booking. Meals BLD
Day 6 – Alaska SeaLife Center / Kenai Fjords cruise
An exclusive program for Tauck Bridges families awaits this morning on a visit to Seward’s Alaska SeaLife Center, dedicated to Alaska’s incredibly diverse marine life from king crabs to the giant Pacific octopus. Watch diving puffins and a gliding, one-ton Steller seal through underwater viewing windows or a harbor seal resting on a rocky beach, all in carefully built naturalistic habitats. Look for a wide variety of wildlife and marine mammals in their natural habitats on a cruise through the Kenai Fjords coastal region with an on-board naturalist. Your destination tonight is the Alyeska Resort, a popular ski resort in winter, a flower-filled wonderland in summer. Meals BD
Day 7 – Natural treasures of the Alaskan coast
Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center on the shores of Turnagain Arm this morning. See orphaned animals that are being rehabilitated here, from moose and musk ox to bald eagles and grizzly bears. At the turn of the 20th century, gold miners flocked to this area in search of untold riches; meet a prospector, pan for gold and have lunch at the Crow Creek Mine before taking a guided hike and whitewater rafting trip* or a cruise to view Portage Glacier. Share memories – and addresses – at our farewell dinner tonight. Meals BLD
Day 8 – Journey home
Tour ends: Anchorage, Alaska. Fly home anytime. A transfer from Hotel Alyeska to Anchorage International Airport is included. Allow a minimum of 2 hours for flight check-in. Meals B |
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16 meals included.
Children 11 and under Discount $175
Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult.
Quadruple accommodations are not available for four adults.
All gratuities are included.
Airfare is additional. Tauck can book your airfare to and from Anchorage for travel originating in the United States, subject to availability; ask upon booking for special airfares that may be available.
Your family's comfort is important to us. Ask us about booking an additional hotel night before your journey begins.
Recommended age: 8+; rafting is available for children 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Note: Triples and quadruples are usually a two-bedded room plus one rollaway cot, when available.
Airfare to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included. Airfare may be purchased from travel originating in the United States. | | ^Top |
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HOTELS
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ANCHORAGE - Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa
GIRDWOOD - The Hotel Alyeska
Saturday Departure
TALKEETNA - Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
COOPER LANDING - Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge
Friday Departure
TRAPPER CREEK - Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
SEWARD - Seward Windsong Lodge
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