1898 Alaska and Yukon Gold Rush 

Day 1: Anchorage Arrival Day

Arrive in Anchorage, be greeted by our friendly staff and transferred to the Hotel Captain Cook, your home for the 
evening. Your hotel location provides easy access to downtown Anchorage's many quaint shops and unique culinary delights.  

Dinner Included             Hotel Overnight: Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage

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Day 2: Alaska Railroad, Dream A Dream Kennel, and Talkeetna

Board the first class, domed cars of the Alaska Railroad for a scenic journey north to Talkeetna. Enjoy breakfast en route in the dining car. Upon arrival, join Dream A Dream dog kennel for an interactive presentation on preparing for a race like the Iditarod. After playing with the puppies, you can spend time in the town of Talkeetna or relax at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge for the evening.  

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included             Hotel Overnight: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna

Day 3: Devil's Canyon and Denali National Park

Join the Mahay family this morning for a 5 hour jet boat excursion through Devil’s Canyon, learning about the ecology of this region and searching for wildlife. Afterwards, travel north to Denali National Park and unwind in the quiet setting of the Denali Cabins. 

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included             Hotel Overnight: Denali Cabins, Denali National Park

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Day 4: Denali National Park "Big Five Wildlife

Wake up to nature this morning! Board a sightseeing bus which will take you 42 miles deep into Denali National Park. During your drive be on the lookout for moose, caribou, Dall sheep, wolves, grizzly bears and of course Denali. Lunch will be served en route. Back at the gates of the park, enjoy Chef Laura Cole’s celebrated creations with dinner at 229 Parks this evening. 

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included             Hotel Overnight: Denali Cabins, Denali National Park

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Day 5: Denali National Park and Fairbanks

Enjoy a free morning in Denali open for your choice of an optional activity such as an ATV adventure, zipline excursion, whitewater rafting, or a helicopter tour. Have lunch at Rosie’s Cafe, home to a sourdough starter brought up during the gold rush in 1898. Continue north to Fairbanks this afternoon, passing through Nenana, where President Harding drove a “Golden Spike” to signify the completion of America’s first transcontinental railroad in 1923. Arrive in time for dinner in Fairbanks. Overnight at the Bear Lodge for two evenings.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included             Hotel Overnight: Bear Lodge, Fairbanks

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Day 6: Fairbanks Adventure Day

Spend a full day in Fairbanks exploring with your choice of optional adventure activity. Tour the awarded Museum of the North, view the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum’s extensive collection of vintage vehicles and clothing, take a dip in Chena Hot Springs, or join an Arctic Circle flightseeing trip. Tomorrow we will traverse the Alaska Highway on our way to the Yukon.  

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included             Hotel Overnight: Bear Lodge, Fairbanks

Day 7: Alaska Highway and Dawson City

Traveling the famed Alaska Highway this morning, we visit the busy metropolis of Chicken, Alaska (population 11), then join the Top of the World Highway enjoying gorgeous views of magenta fireweed for miles. Arrive in Dawson City, Yukon and settle in for two nights in this historic town.  

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included             Hotel Overnight: Eldorado Hotel, Dawson City

Day 8: Dawson City Gold Rush History

While in gold rush country, you will visit the Midnight Dome, Discovery Claim, and Gold Dredge #4, a National Historic Site of Canada. After dinner, you can win big at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Gambling Hall or take the famous Sourtoe Cocktail challenge. 

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included             Hotel Overnight: Eldorado Hotel, Dawson City​

Day 9: Whitehorse

On your way to Whitehorse today you’ll witness Moose Creek, Pelly Crossing and Five Finger Rapids. Spend your evening strolling the streets of Whitehorse, located on the banks of the Yukon River, a famous gold rush route into the Yukon.  

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included             Hotel Overnight: Edgewater, Whitehorse​

Day 10: White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad and Skagway

Leaving Whitehorse you’ll arrive in Fraser, BC where the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad waits to take you on an incredibly scenic journey into Skagway, dropping 3,000 feet in elevation in just 20 miles! Built during the 1898 gold rush, you’ll be traveling in the footsteps of fortune seekers. Spend your afternoon taking in the historic sights of Skagway before joining your Platinum Inside Passage day boat for a trip through the Lynn Canal to Juneau. Relax at the Juneau Aspen Suites, your home for three evenings.  

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included            Hotel Overnight: Aspen Suites, Juneau

Day 11: Whale Watching and Icy Strait Point

After breakfast at the hotel, board your private Platinum Inside Passage day vessel for a voyage to the wilderness destination of Icy Strait Point. You may spot orcas and humpbacks playing as you make your way through their feeding grounds. While in port, you will have time to explore the cannery and hike along the beach. Consider adding an additional adventure activity before your return to Juneau this evening. 

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included             Hotel Overnight: Aspen Suites, Juneau

Day 12: Tracy Arm and the Orca Point Lodge

This morning we set sail for Tracy Arm Fjord. Cruise these pristine waters with lunch served on board while exploring waterfalls, glaciers, icebergs and marine wildlife in the area. Later this afternoon, arrive at the Orca Point Lodge where a crab, salmon and prime rib feast awaits, followed by s’mores over a beach campfire. Return to Juneau for your final overnight.  

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included             Hotel Overnight: Aspen Suites, Juneau

Day 13: Fly Home From Juneau

After breakfast, transfer to the Juneau airport to board your flight bound for home.  

Breakfast Included            ​