Grand Slam Alaska

Welcome to the metropolitan city of Anchorage, Alaska! A John Hall’s Alaska representative greets all guests on arrival, transferring to luxury accommodations for the evening. Anchorage has much to offer for those who wish to explore. Dinner is at leisure.

Dinner

After breakfast, board a luxury motorcoach for a drive along the Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway. Following a path carved by ancient glaciers, keep cameras at hand – there is beauty everywhere. Enjoy lunch enroute before arriving in Valdez, the “Little Switzerland” of Alaska and home for the next two evenings.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Join the Stan Stephens family and their fleet of vessels on an escorted adventure into striking Columbia Bay. Surrounded by towering blue ice, it’s a photographer’s dream, watch for sightings of whales, sea otters, harbor seals, eagles, and seabirds. Return to Valdez for dinner and time to explore the town at leisure.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, explore America’s largest national park! The luxury motorcoach is perfect for relaxing and taking in the views. Rushing waterfalls cradled between sheer black cliffs, a picture stop, and a dramatic ascent to the top of Thompson Pass, precede a visit to the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Visitor Center. Afterward, continue to Fairbanks. Sleep well tonight, the next few days are packed with Alaska’s culture, history, wilderness, and puppies.

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Begin today aboard the Riverboat Discovery on a three-hour narrated tour on the Chena River. Learn about Alaska Natives’ ability to live off the land and cope with the extremes of Mother Nature at an authentic Athabascan village. Visit Trail Breaker Kennel – home of the late four-time Iditarod champion Susan Butcher – for an exclusive look at kennel life and a dog mushing demonstration. Stop at the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum before a savory salmon bake and Alaska style entertainment at the Palace Theatre.

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Board the glass-domed railcars of the Alaska Railroad and experience luxury GoldStar service with breakfast served on board during the journey to Denali National Park. Upon arrival, board the Kantishna bound bus for the 6-hour, 92-mile scenic journey into the heart of Denali National Park and to the Dneali Backcountry Lodge, the remote and quiet lodge for the next two evenings. Not only is this journey into Kantishna a limited opportunity, it also gives visitors a greater chance of seeing Mount Denali in full glory, getting visitors as close to the mountain as possible.

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After a relaxing morning, spend the remainder of the day at leisure with ample opportunities to take in Alaska style activities including a guided trek through Denali National Park, visiting infamous Wonder Lake, take a flightseeing trip around Mount Denali, learn to gold pan or spend the day at leisure while sitting alongside the banks of the river. The remote nature of Denali Backcountry Lodge makes for the most luxurious experience awaiting in Alaska.

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Early this morning, board the bus to return 6 hours back to the Denali National Park entrance, taking in the wildlife and views of the park along the way. Enjoy time at the Denali National Park visitors center with lunch before the journey south to Talkeetna and settle into accommodations overlooking the south face of Mount Denali.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Start with breakfast before continuing south to Anchorage. Before lunch, visit The Iditarod Headquarters. In Anchorage, enjoy lunch and a trip down Turnagain Arm to see some of the most beautiful sights in all of Alaska before returning to Anchorage. Settle in for the evening at the Hotel Captain Cook and enjoy a farewell dinner with traveling companions.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast, then transfer to the Anchorage airport.

Breakfast