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Tour #A Small Ship Cruise / U-Drive

See the spectacular beauty of Prince William Sound on a 3-day cruise by small ship, then pick up your rental car and head north to explore Talkeetna, Denali and Fairbanks.

June 13, 17 $2495 + $485 tax/fees
June 21, 25, 29 $2695 + $495 tax/fees
July 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31 $2695 + $495 tax/fees
Aug 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 $2695 + $495 tax/fees

  1. A round of applause for the tourists!Arrive Anchorage
    • Using your own arrangements. Overnight in Anchorage.
  2. Anchorage to Whittier
    • Travel by motorcoach this morning to Whittier to board your small ship, the “Spirit of Columbia”. (Inside Cabin Cat C) D
  3. College Fjord & Esther Passage
    • Spend a second day cruising while watching for orcas, sea otters and bald eagles. B,L,D
  4. Cordova
    • Make a port of call at this fishing village, which is world famous for its Copper River Salmon. BLD
  5. Chenega Glacier and Knight Island
    • Explore southwest Prince William Sound today, where you will view glaciers. BLD
  6. Whittier / Anchorage / Talkeetna
    • Disembark this morning and transfer by motorcoach to Anchorage . Pick up your mid-size rental vehicle at the Anchorage Airport and drive 115 miles to Talkeetna. Overnight in Talkeetna. B
  7. Talkeetna to Denali
    • Enjoy a 2-hour wilderness jetboat excursion this morning. Look for views of the picturesque Alaska Range as you drive 155 miles on to Denali National Park, where you will overnight for the next two nights.
  8. Tundra Wilderness Tour
    • This morning depart on a 6 – 8 hour fully narrated bus tour that takes you to the Toklat River at mile 54 of the Park Road. Keep your eye out for the Dall sheep, moose, caribou and bear. A light snack is included. Overnight in Denali.
  9. Denali National Park to Fairbanks
    • Your drive today to Fairbanks is 125 miles over the George Parks Highway. Overnight in Fairbanks.
  10. Fairbanks
    • A morning cruise aboard the Riverboat “Discovery”, then an afternoon excursion to the El Dorado Gold Mine are both included today.
  11. Return Car / Tour Ends
  12. Drop your car off at the Fairbanks Airport where your tour ends.