Globus Ultimate Alaska & the Yukon(CB)
13 Day Tour from Anchorage to Anchorage
If you live by the motto, “Go big or go home,” it doesn’t get any bigger than this grand tour of Alaska and the Yukon Territory. Where else can you see bears the size of buffalo, glaciers the size of states, and national parks the size of nations? In this great expanse of pure wilderness, the majestic mountains, never-ending landscapes, and supersize wildlife of the 49th state are waiting to transport you to another state of mind. Big sights are accented by even bigger experiences as you board the Alaska Railroad to the tallest peak in North America, the sternwheeler Discovery for a Fairbanks river cruise, and a small ship to witness the dominating glaciers and playful whales of Prince William Sound. You’ll also follow the tracks of caribou and moose in the 6-million-acre Denali National Park, trace the trail of gold seekers during the Klondike Gold Rush, and follow in the paw steps of Alaska’s famous dogsledding huskies.
Itinerary (2023)| Day 1 | ARRIVE IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA | | | Welcome to Alaska! Meet your Tour Director between 3 pm and 7 pm in the hotel reception area. | | Day 2 | ANCHORAGE–WASILLA–TALKEETNA–ALASKA RAILROAD–DENALI NATIONAL PARK | | | WASILLA Visit the Iditarod Headquarters. Scenic drive to Talkeetna, the starting point for climbers attempting to summit Denali, North America’s highest peak at 20,320 feet. ALASKA RAILROAD Scenic train ride to Denali National Park. DENALI NATIONAL PARK [LF] Dinner at Murie Science & Learning Center includes a presentation by a local Naturalist. (B,D) | | Day 3 | DENALI NATIONAL PARK | | | DENALI NATIONAL PARK Tundra Wilderness tour in the park with a naturalist driver guide. Free time this evening. (B,L) ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Denali with a photo workshop. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app. | | Day 4 | DENALI NATIONAL PARK–FAIRBANKS | | | DENALI NATIONAL PARK Free time this morning. Lunch at the [LF] 49th State Brewery to taste some local specialties and play Alaska lawn-games. Scenic drive to Fairbanks in the heart of Alaska’s interior. FAIRBANKS Orientation drive followed by free time this evening. (B,L) | | Day 5 | FAIRBANKS | | | FAIRBANKS Discovery sternwheeler scenic river cruise on the Chena River. Visit a Chena Indian Village. Visit the University of Alaska–Fairbanks Museum and stop at the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline. Free time this evening. (B) | | Day 6 | FAIRBANKS–DAWSON CITY, YUKON | | | FAIRBANKS Scenic drive over the Top of the World Highway to enter Canada’s Yukon Territory, passing through the town of Chicken en route to Dawson City. DAWSON CITY Evening at Diamond Tooth Gerties featuring ragtime music, can-can dancers, and an old-fashioned casino. (B) | | Day 7 | DAWSON CITY | | | DAWSON CITY Guided sightseeing includes the Klondike Gold Rush Claim #1, where the first gold strike was made, and the Robert Service Interpretive Center to learn of the numerous poems and ballads he composed while exploring this remote area. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) | | Day 8 | DAWSON CITY–WHITEHORSE | | | DAWSON CITY Scenic drive following the trail of gold seekers includes Five Finger Rapids en route to Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon. WHITEHORSE Free time this evening. (B) | | Day 9 | WHITEHORSE | | | WHITEHORSE Guided sightseeing includes the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, home to Ice Age giants. See the historic SS Klondike Riverboat. Visit with Iditarod and Yukon Quest trainers and huskies at [LF] Muktuk Adventures dogsled facility, followed by a special Taste of the Yukon dinner. (B,D) | | Day 10 | WHITEHORSE–TOK, ALASKA | | | WHITEHORSE Scenic drive past Kluane National Park, home to Canada’s highest peak, Mount Logan at 19,625 feet en route to Tok, known as the “Dog Sled Capital of the World.” TOK Free time this evening. (B) | | Day 11 | TOK–VALDEZ | | | TOK Scenic drive past Thompson Pass, Worthington Glacier, and Bridal Veils Falls en route to Valdez, known as the “Switzerland of Alaska.” .VALDEZ Visit the Valdez Museum to learn of the areas Native Culture, early explorers, the 1898 Gold Rush, and the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake. Free time this evening. (B) | | Day 12 | VALDEZ–WHITTIER–ANCHORAGE | | | VALDEZ Scenic cruise through Prince William Sound to Whittier includes a close look at the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal, many massive glaciers, and abundant sea life. ANCHORAGE Farewell dinner this evening en route to Anchorage. (B,L,D) | | Day 13 | ANCHORAGE | | | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Included Globus Meals Breakfast daily, 3 lunches including a box lunch in Denali National Park, 3 dinners
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Globus Pricing Details Gratuities for Tour Director and driver are available for pre-purchase.
Globus Notes While wildlife in Alaska is frequently seen year round, May through early June and September departures offer greater opportunities for wildlife viewing. Departures after mid-August offer fall foliage. The Northern Lights (aurora borealis) are most visible late August and September, weather permitting. This vacation visits remote regions where some facilities are not up to the first-class standards you’d expect from Globus. However, we have selected the best available hotels that satisfy our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.
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