2010 Valdez By Car with Rail

Valdez by Car overnights in Anchorage, Valdez, Glennallen, Fairbanks and Denali. In Valdez, visit a tidewater glacier on the Columbia Glacier cruise. Time in Glennallen can be used to venture into the Wrangell St. Elias National Park. The main park visitor center is just 10 miles south of Glennallen. In Fairbanks, gold panning and a traditional miner's lunch is included. After dropping off the car, luxury railcars take you to Denali National Park. The Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour is included and provides an opportunity to spot wildlife and see Mt. McKinley. The tour ends with a luxurious rail journey to Anchorage for one last night.

Tour Highlights:

8 nights hotel accommodations

6 day car rental

Columbia Glacier Cruise with Lunch

Gold Panning in Fairbanks and a Miner's Lunch

Travel on the Alaska Railroad route aboard luxury railcars

Tundra Wilderness Tour

Airport, hotel and rail transfers

Unless noted, tour is not escorted and does not include meals, sightseeing or home city air.

Details

Tour Operator

Gray Line of Alaska

Offer

Offer valid through 8/31/2010

Duration

9 Days

Escorted

Escorted - No

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Anchorage	Anchorage : Upon your arrival in Anchorage, pick up your Avis rental car. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy. Overnight Anchorage.
Day 2	Valdez	Anchorage - Valdez: 299 miles : Today, drive east to Valdez. On a clear day, enjoy picturesque views of Mount Drum near Glennallen. Overnight Valdez.
Day 3	Valdez	Valdez : Enjoy a Columbia Glacier Cruise highlighting Prince William Sound's abundant wildlife. A light lunch is included in your tour. Overnight Valdez. (L)
Day 4	Glennallen	Valdez - Glennallen: 119 miles : Drive north and enjoy the scenic views of the Chugach National Forest and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve on the Richardson Highway. Don't miss the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Visitor Center outside of Glennallen. Overnight Glennallen.
Day 5	Fairbanks	Glennallen - Fairbanks: 249 miles : Travel north to Fairbanks on the Richardson Highway. Enjoy lovely views of Summit Lake inches away from the road. Also, don't miss Rainbow Ridge about halfway into your drive! Overnight Fairbanks.
Day 6	Fairbanks	Fairbanks : Before turning in your rental car today, enjoy a visit to the Museum of the North at the University of Fairbanks. Overnight Fairbanks.
Day 7	Denali	Fairbanks - Denali : This morning, we'll transfer you to the rail station, where you'll board luxurious railcars. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore the park. Overnight Denali.
Day 8	Anchorage	Denali - Anchorage : Watch for wildlife on the Tundra Wilderness Tour that takes you into Denali National Park and the Mt. McKinley viewpoint at Primrose Ridge. Then board luxurious glass-domed railcars for your journey to Anchorage. Overnight Anchorage.
Day 9	Anchorage	Anchorage : We'll transfer you to the airport, where your vacation in Alaska comes to an end.

Dates/Pricing

Disclaimer

* Fares listed are per person, adult, double occupancy, US dollars. Gray Line of Alaska Terms and Conditions apply. Tours and prices are subject to change without notice.