Alaska

A stroll through Fairbanks is truly an experience. A rare blend of fine arts, botanical gardens and rich history makes the “Golden Heart” city a treasure unto itself. And speaking of treasure, Fairbanks is well known for its Gold Rush history. With many historic attractions, you’ll want to try your hand at gold panning. Who knows? You may even uncover the perfect gold nugget souvenir.

Paddleboat up the river to the heart of the Alaskan wilderness. During your three and a half hour cruise, you'll see all the pristine beauty this frontier setting provides. You'll also hear from Alaska Native guides, who'll take you to a Chena Indian Village, where you'll learn more about ancient and modern Athabascan Indian culture.

Carved by Ice Age glaciers, the beautiful Denali National Park now contains abundant crystalline fresh water lakes and ponds that refresh a bounty of natural wildlife. From the iconic grizzly bear, to the caribou, wolves, sheep and moose that call this National Park home, your guided sightseeing of Denali will indubitably lead to impressive sights and an overall interactive learning experience. Keep an eye out for the awesome 20,310 foot Mount McKinley, always majestic, daunting and impressive.

You’ll want to have your camera at the ready as you take in the impressive panoramic views of the Alaska Range. Downtown Talkeetna, classified as a National Historic Site, is nestled at the base of North America’s tallest peak, Denali, located on Mt. McKinley. With an array of adventure sports and dazzling terrain, the region attracts visitors from across the globe, giving the town an international flavor that has helped shape its legends, lore and history.

Enjoy the thrill of train travel as scenic frontier and wilderness sites fly by while you relax on your well-appointed Deluxe Dome Rail train.

During this hike your guide will explain what a receding glacier is and how far it has receded in the last one hundred years.

Your flight home is overnight. You will likely return home on Day 7.