10 days tour

Spectacular Alaska!

Spectacular Alaska!

This tour includes:

Meals

9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technologyโ€”including our Go Beyond Devices in Europeโ€”enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with the Globus family of brands removes many of the โ€œtouch pointsโ€ of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: The Globus family of brands has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operationโ€”from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Guide

Experienced English-speaking driver and guide throughout tour

Accommodation

3 nights in twin-share rooms at the superior first-class Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa 2 nights in twin-share rooms at the moderate first-class Totem Hotel & Suites 2 nights in twin-share rooms at the moderate first-class Pikeโ€™s Waterfront Lodge 2 nights in twin-share rooms at the moderate first-class Denali Park Village Please be aware that all accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. Final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Transport

Modern air-conditioned coach throughout tour

Others

Free wi-Fi available in most hotels throughout tour VALDEZ Globus Local Favorite Alaskan fishing industry presentation PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND Scenic cruise to Columbia Glacier and Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal FAIRBANKS Guided visit of Gold Dredge #8 mine includes panning for gold. CHENA RIVER Riverboat cruise aboard the sternwheeler Discovery ALASKA RAILROAD Scenic train trip to Denali National Park DENALI NATIONAL PARK Presentation by a Naturalist from the Murie Science & Learning Center. Tundra Wilderness tour. BIG LAKE Visit to Happy Trails Kennels includes meeting Iditarod champion Martin Buser ANCHORAGE Visit the Alaska Native American Heritage Center. Alaskan bush pilot presentation. SEWARD Scenic cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park.

Not included:

Insurance

This tour does not include travel insurance. Please make sure you are adequately covered. You can arrange travel insurance with your preferred provider, or our Travel Experts can recommend a provider for you.

Others

Arrival and departure transfers Entrance fees Pre and post-tour accommodation Tipping Other meals, snacks and drinks

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed.

Optional

The following optional experiences are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. More information will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents. Optional activities must be booked and paid for at least 90 days prior to departure. VALDEZ FLIGHTSEEING Enjoy a flightseeing tour that provides beautiful views of the spectacular glaciers and the stunning Chugach Mountains around Valdez. Wildlife, waterfalls and multiple glaciers included! ARCTIC CIRCLE AIR ADVENTURE Fly above the Arctic! This thrilling tour allows a guest to experience the Brooks Range, cross the Arctic Circle and fly the wilderness airways of Alaskaโ€™s Arctic. SLED DOG KENNEL TOUR Sled dogs play an important cultural role in Alaskaโ€™s past and present, so during your time in Denali, consider this excursion to meet sled dogs, visit with puppies and see summer training in action. RAFTING THE NENANA RIVER A float trip excursion along the Nenana River travels 11 miles through the Alaska wilderness, allowing guests to explore more of the Alaska wilderness. DENALI WILDERNESS WALKING TOUR Enjoy a moderate walk through local terrain narrated by a naturalist local guide. FLIGHTSEEING OVER DENALI Stunning views of the Alaska Range, ancient glaciers, and towering peaks combine to make a flightseeing excursion of Denali a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Choose from a selection of flight experiences, including a more active heli-hiking excursion! ANCHORAGE FLIGHTSEEING EXCURSIONS In a state where airplanes are a way of life for so many residents and almost as common place as taxis are in New York City, experiencing Alaska from the air is a wonderful way to discover this magnificent region. Soar high above the mountains, lakes and glaciers, getting a birds eye view of this vast landscape.

Start planning your experience

Itinerary of your trip Spectacular Alaska!

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Anchorage, Alaska
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Anchorage, Alaska

      Welcome to Anchorage! Meet your Tour Director between 3 pm and 7 pm in the hotel reception area.

      FREE TIME TIPS
      EXPLORE MORE in Anchorage with a dinner out in this iconic Alaskan city. Your Tour Director can point you in the right direction. Tap your GlobusGO mobile app for the best bites, brews, and things to do!


      ANCHORAGE-CITYSCAPE.jpg
  • Day 2 Day 2: Anchorageโ€“Valdez
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Anchorageโ€“Valdez

      Sights & Sounds Meet your fellow travel companions at this morningโ€™s welcome orientation. Travel through Palmer in the Matanuska Valley, where cabbages can grow to an amazing 70 pounds in the 24-hour daylight. Venture up over Tahneta Pass for wonderful vistas of Matanuska and Worthington Glaciers. Stop at Bridal Veil Falls before arriving in the seaside port of Valdez. (B,D)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      NATURAL WONDERS Located near the head of a deep fjord in Prince William Sound, Valdez is a mix of tidewater glaciers, rainforests, majestic mountains, and wildlife on land and sea. Orcas and humpback whales, otters, sea lions, and birds are among the many animals you might spy from this spectacular seaport.


      VALDEZ.jpg
  • Day 3 Day 3: Valdez. Cruise On Prince William Sound
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Valdez. Cruise On Prince William Sound

      True Fish Stories This morning, meet a local Alaskan fishing expert to learn more about the industry, the equipment used, and their daily lives. Then board your boat for a cruise on Prince William Sound. Before returning to Valdez, see the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal, where supertankers are loaded with crude oil from Prudhoe Bay. (B,L)

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      CULTURE & TRADITIONS Get an inside look at the proud traditions of the Alaskan fishing industry during a fascinating presentation by an industry expert. Youโ€™ll hear about the daily lives of fishermen who have carried on this way of life for generations. Go further with a scenic cruise on the spectacular Prince William Sound. Cruise along the 3-mile face of Columbia Glacier with a watchful eye out for wildlife, including seals, sea otters, birds, and even whales!


      PRINCE-WILLIAM-SOUND-SEA-LIONS.jpg
  • Day 4 Day 4: Valdezโ€“Delta Junctionโ€“Fairbanks
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Valdezโ€“Delta Junctionโ€“Fairbanks

      Arctic Adventure Enjoy great scenery all the way as you travel along Richardson Highway. Stop at Delta Junction Roadhouse, a living history homestead with a museum, original roadhouse, and farm animals. Then, head west on the Alaska Highway to Fairbanks, the stateโ€™s second-largest city. Enjoy a free evening. (B)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      CITY SIGHTS Discover a world of the Northern Lights, the midnight sun, and sunsets and sunrises that seem to never end. Basecamp to Denali National Park, itโ€™s no wonder Fairbanks is called the Golden Heart of Alaska.


      RICHARDSON-HIGHWAY.jpg
  • Day 5 Day 5: Fairbanks
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Fairbanks

      Gold Rush & Mushers Visit Gold Dredge #8 and ride the narrow-gauge railroad. Then, try your luck as you pan for gold. Later today, board the Sternwheeler Discovery for a cruise on the Chena River, with a stop at the Chena Village to learn about Athabascan Native culture. You will also have the chance to meet Iditarod mushers and their famed dog teams to learn about breeding, training, and the big race! This evening, enjoy a special Alaska salmon bake. (B,D)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      CULTURAL GEMS Experience frontier living in an Athabascan village on the Chena River. Here in the Alaskan forests, cabins are made of spruce logs, and the old ways of living with the land are beautifully preserved in the heritage of the Athabascan Native culture. Learn about traditions and survival in an unforgiving yet beautiful environment, where generations of Athabascans skillfully survived for over 10,000 years, ultimately adapting to village life and Western culture in the past century.


      XGTY-FAIRBANKS-CHENA-RIVER.jpg
  • Day 6 Day 6: Fairbanksโ€“Alaska Railroadโ€“Denali National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Fairbanksโ€“Alaska Railroadโ€“Denali National Park

      Riding the Rails Board the world-famous Alaska Railroad for a journey through untamed wilderness. Todayโ€™s ride ends at Denali National Park, where North Americaโ€™s highest peak, 20,320-foot Denali, (formerly known as Mount McKinley) majestically dominates the parkโ€™s 6 million acres. The afternoon is free. This evening, enjoy dinner at the Murie Science & Learning Center followed by an exclusive presentation on Denali National Park by a local Naturalist. (B,D)

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      NATURAL WONDERS Get introduced to the incredible wilderness treasures of Denali National Park with dinner at the Murie Science & Learning Center located at the park entrance. Be treated to an exclusive presentation filled with insights and information by a Local Naturalist who shares stories and useful tips about your visit to the park

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      EPIC RIDE Board the Alaska Railroad train for spectacular views through its panoramic windows designed for soaking in the stunning scenery on this full-day journey that truly showcases Americaโ€™s 49th state. Keep an eye out for views of Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley)โ€”as well as wildlife along the way!


      ALASKA-RAILROAD-DENALI.jpg
  • Day 7 Day 7: Denali National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Denali National Park

      Wilderness Wonders Morning at leisure. Consider an optional photography excursion or a helicopter ride over the park. Then, prepare for an adventure of a lifetime with a Tundra Wilderness tour into the park with a Naturalist Driver Guide. (B,L)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      NATURAL WONDERS Venture deep into Denali National Park and Preserve with a Naturalist Driver Guide in search of fantastic wildlife and natural wonders. Your guide can help you to spot grizzly bear, caribou, moose, and other wildlife from a safe distance. Named for the highest mountain peak in North America, Denali is a natural treasure of pristine and untamed wilderness at its finest.


      DENALI-NATIONAL-PARK-BEARS.jpg
  • Day 8 Day 8: Denali National Parkโ€“Big Lakeโ€“Anchorage
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Denali National Parkโ€“Big Lakeโ€“Anchorage

      A Dogโ€™s Life Travel south toward Anchorage stopping at Happy Trails Kennels, home of four-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser and his dogs. Continue to Anchorage for a visit to the Alaska Native American Heritage Center. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. Over dessert, enjoy a special presentation by an Alaskan bush pilot. (B,L,D)

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      ADVENTURE STORIES After a special farewell dinner, youโ€™ll be treated to dessert and a special presentation by an experienced Alaskan bush pilot who shares real-life tales of adventure in the wilderness you may have only heard about in movies or books!

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      LEGENDARY LIVES Visit Happy Trails Kennels, home of 4-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser and family. Here, Happy Trails Kennel was established in 1982 with the express purpose to raise and train happy, fast long- distance sled dogs to race and win the Iditarod. Martinโ€™s loving care and faith in his hounds was made evident by his Iditarod wins to earn the 9-year record for the fastest Iditarod finish. Meet the Iditarod champions and learn about the care and relationship between musher and dog, how they race, and care for their dogs. Watch a demonstration on mushing, complete with a mock Iditarod checkpoint, and get a chance to play with the sled dogs!


      HAPPY-TRAILS-KENNELS.jpg
  • Day 9 Day 9: Anchorage. Excursion To Seward & Kenai Fjords National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Anchorage. Excursion To Seward & Kenai Fjords National Park

      Ice Sculptures Witness one of the worldโ€™s most scenic drives as you follow the south shore of lovely Turnagain Arm. Upon arrival in Seward, board your vessel for a cruise on the glacial waters of Kenai Fjords National Park. (B,L)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      NATURAL WONDERS Spectacular Kenai Fjords National Park covers 600,000 acres of protected and pure wilderness, with more than half of its majestic landscapes covered in ice and snow. From the massive Harding Icefield to the countless tidewater glaciers carving deep fjords, this arctic paradise is a natural wonder to behold. A cruise on the fjords affords an unforgettable opportunity to see glaciers calving into the sea, orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, and more breathtaking sights.


      KENAI-FJORDS-SPIRE-COVE.jpg
  • Day 10 Day 10: Anchorage
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Anchorage

      Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

      ANCHORAGE-SKYLINE.jpg
+7
Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

Select a country to define if the visa is required