Grand Journey (9-Day)

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Overview
Highlights
- Explore Anchorage
- Explore remote wilderness of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
- Visit Denali National Park (Kantishna)
- Experience hiking in the Kantishna region of Denali National Park
- You will have a awesome private bus and embark on a 5-6 hour Denali wildlife drive through the park.
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Trip includes
- Overnight accommodations
- Transportation
- Activities
- Guide service
- Meals are included as indicated each day
Itinerary

Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Meet your Trip Leader and fellow travelers at 8:00 a.m. in the hotel lobby (meeting location confirmed at time of reservation). Enjoy a scenic drive south along Turnagain Arm and through the Chugach National Forest to the quaint communit...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Spend a full day exploring the remote wilderness of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Hike a secluded trail and travel through several fascinating ecological communities. At the top of the trail, explore the tundra and enjoy...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Cross the lake in the morning, and say farewell to the Kenai Backcountry Lodge as you head to Seward, a picturesque seacoast town situated at the head of Resurrection Bay. Embark on a marine wildlife and glacier cruise in Kena...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast in the main lodge, choose from an array of activities to match your interest and energy level. Guided options include nature walks, canoeing, sea kayaking and coastal explorations. Or, relax in a rocking chair and take in spectacular glacier views. Overnight at Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning allows for another opportunity to kayak, canoe or beachcomb for a half-day before boarding our boat for the return wildlife cruise to Seward. Enjoy a fine dinner with our group and relax at the Seward Windsong Lodge this evening. Overnight at Seward Windsong Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Following breakfast at the Seward Windsong Lodge, begin the journey north through the scenic Chugach State Park to Talkeetna, gateway to the Alaska Range. Once in Talkeetna, you'll have the freedom to choose from several activ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Continue traveling north to Denali National Park and stop for lunch at the Denali Park entrance. After lunch, board the private bus and embark on a 5-6 hour Denali wildlife drive through the park. Watch for caribou, moose, Dal...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy a full day of exploration and hiking in the Kantishna region of Denali National Park. The activities available at the Kantishna Roadhouse include guided hiking, natural history programs, gold panning, dog sled demonstrat...
Meals: Breakfast
After an early breakfast, embark on a return Denali scenic drive and watch for wildlife while heading for the entrance of the park. Bid farewell to Denali and board the first class GoldStar cars of the Alaska Railroad for your comfortable retur...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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What's excluded
- International airfare
- Gratuities or taxes
- Personal expenses
Accommodation
Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to Explore Tours and must be received by Explore Tours prior to the scheduled tour departure.
61+ days prior to scheduled arrival date = $75.00 per person cancellation fee
60-46 days prior to scheduled arrival date = 50% of the Reservation Total
45 days or less prior to scheduled arrival date = 100% non-refundable
Note: Airfare is 100% non-refundable once tickets have been confirmed and issued.
7 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches and 8 Dinners
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