SMALL SHIP CRUISE / U-Drive / BEAR VIEWING

ARRIVE JUNEAU

Using your own arrangements, where you will be transferred to the Goldbelt Hotel Hospitality Suite to meet with your fellow cruise passengers. Then board your small ship, the "Spirit of Glacier Bay" and begin your cruise down Gastineau Channel. (inside cabin) {D}

GLACIER BAY CRUISING

Enjoy the first of two days cruising in this National Park and Preserve. The history, flora and fauna will be some of the many topics of information shared by a National Park Ranger and Native Cultural Interpreter.

GLACIER BAY CRUISING

Spend a second day cruising while watching for humpback whales, sea lions, seals, and bald eagles. {B,L,D}

JUNEAU TO ANCHORAGE

Disembark in Juneau this morning, then transfer to the airport for your Alaska Airlines flight to Anchorage. Upon arrival, pick up your car rental and enjoy time to explore Alaska's largest city. Overnight in Anchorage.

BEAR VIEWING EXCURSION

Flightseeing by float plane to a remote lodge, then go by boat with an experienced guide to view bears feeding on salmon in their natural habitat. Your 6-hour excursion includes a full lunch.

ANCHORAGE TO TALKEETNA

Drive 115 miles to Talkeetna and enjoy a 2-hour wilderness jetboat excursion this afternoon. Overnight in Talkeetna.

TALKEETNA TO DENALI

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.

KANTISHNA WILDERNESS TRAILS TOUR

Full day guided wildlife search takes you 95 miles over one of the most scenic roads in North America. A hot lunch is included, and there is time to try your hand at goldpanning or observing a sled dog demonstration. Return to the Park Entrance this evening.

DENALI NATIONAL PARK TO FAIRBANKS

Your drive today to Fairbanks is 125 miles over the George Parks Highway. Overnight in Fairbanks.

FAIRBANKS

A morning cruise aboard the Riverboat "Discovery", then an afternoon excursion to the El Dorado Gold Mine are both included today.

RETURN CAR / TOUR ENDS

Drop your car off at the Fairbanks Airport where your tour ends.