Fall Colors of alaska and the canadian rockies

Day 1: Arrive Anchorage

Arrive in the metropolitan city of Anchorage, Alaska today! We will greet you upon arrival and escort you to your luxury accommodations for this evening. Anchorage has much to offer if you wish to explore. Downtown offers many quaint shops and unique culinary delights. You might also consider a float plane sightseeing adventure over the Chugach mountains.  

Dinner Included.             Hotel Overnight: The Lakefront, Anchorage

Day 2: Anchorage Museum and Palmer

After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Anchorage with time at the wonderful Anchorage Museum, showcasing Alaska's rich cultural heritage. Enjoy lunch at Simon and Seafort's in downtown Anchorage before your journey north to the  Knik River Lodge. Dinner will be enjoyed in this peaceful setting. 

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.             Hotel Overnight: Knik River Lodge, Palmer

Day 3: Denali National Park

After breakfast you will make your way north to Denali National Park. Upon arrival visit the Denali Visitor's Center. The rest of your afternoon is free for exploring this amazing wilderness destination.  Relax in your cabin at Denali Bluffs, with a patio overlooking the wilderness of Denali National Park.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.             Hotel Overnight: RiverView at Denali Bluffs, Denali National Park

Day 4: Alaska Railroad & The Big Five Wildlife of Denali National Park

Start your day with a scenic journey to Denali National Park aboard the first class cars of the Alaska Railroad! Then board a private bus for a 92.5 mile journey into the heart of Denali, view Alaska’s “Big Five”; moose, caribou, Dall sheep, wolves and bears. Spend a few hours in Kantishna, viewing the spectacular waters of Wonder Lake and Mt. Denali, before returning to the gates of the park. 

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.             Hotel Overnight: RiverView at Denali Bluffs, Denali National Park

Day 5: Alaska Railroad & Fairbanks

Start your day with your choice of an included activity in Denali National Park.  After lunch, board the first class, domed cars of the AlaskaRailroad for a trip to Fairbanks, Alaska. Dinner will be served in the dining car before your arrival into Fairbanks. 

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

Day 6: Trail Breaker Kennels, Alaska Salmon Bake and Palace Theatre Saloon Show

Today is packed with adventure!  Begin with a 3-hour Riverboat Discovery cruise highlighting the Athabascan tribes of Alaska. Partake in a John Hall's Alaska exclusive luncheon and Iditarod lecture at Trail Breaker Kennels, home to the late four-time Iditarod Champion, Susan Butcher. Play with the puppies afterwards. Dinner will be a bountiful feast at the Alaska Salmon Bake followed by a show at the Palace Theatre, taking you back in time to the settling of Fairbanks. 

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

Day 7: Fountainhead Auto Museum and the North Pole

This morning you will visit the Fountainhead Auto Museum showcasing a large collection of vintage vehicles and costumes. Stop by the North Pole, Alaska to mail your letters to Santa before we begin our journey east, towards the Yukon. You have opportunities for wildlife sightings including moose, and bears today as you stop at the Trans Alaska Pipeline, prior to arriving at the Delta Junction Visitor Center, and
the beginning of your adventure down the famed Alaska Highway. Overnight in Tok, Alaska. 

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.             Hotel Overnight: Young's, Tok

Day 8: Kluane National Park & Whitehorse

Set course for Whitehorse, the capital city of the Yukon today. Pass the towering St. Elias Mountains and marvelous Kluane National Park, then tour the Da Ku Cultural Center. This stretch of the highway is well known for its wildlife so keep your eyes open and camera ready. 

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

Day 9: Watson Lake

Leaving Whitehorse, witness Teslin Lake before arriving at the famed Signpost Forest. Bring along a sign from your home town to add to the several thousand already at home here. 

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.             Hotel Overnight: Andrea’s Hotel, Watson Lake

Day 10: Muncho Lake

Spend your morning enjoying the dramatic views surrounding you of cliffs and river. Arrive at beautiful Muncho Lake, one of North America’s most prolific wildlife viewing areas. Relax on the banks of Muncho Lake, with the late afternoon free for exploring this beautiful area. 
 

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.             Hotel Overnight: Northern Rockies Lodge, Muncho Lake

Day 11: Stone Sheep Provencial Park & Fort Nelson

Travel a little more than 150 miles down the Alaska Highway to Fort Nelson today.  Along the way you will pass through Stone Mountain Provincial Park, home of the beautiful Stone Sheep.  Visit the Fort Nelson Heritage Museum’s displays of old buildings, wildlife mounts and a collection of antique cars and trucks. 

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.             Hotel Overnight: Woodlands Inn, Fort Nelson

Day 12: Complete the Alaska Highway & Dawson Creek

As you transition from the mountainous region of British Columbia to the western prairies of Alberta, you’ll make a stop in Dawson Creek, home to “Mile Post 0” and the completion of your journey on the Alaska Highway. 

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.             Hotel Overnight: Stonebridge Hotel, Dawson Creek

Day 13: Jasper and Jasper National Park

Make your way to the Canadian Rockies and through Jasper National Park this morning. Look for mountain sheep and elk along the way! Spend your afternoon in this wonderful mountain village.Overnight in this stunning area. 

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.             Hotel Overnight: Overlander Mountain Lodge, Jasper

Day 14: Athabasca Glacier, Athabasca Falls and the Icefields Parkway

Witness roaring Athabasca Falls before lunch overlooking Athabasca Glacier. Join an Ice Explorer coach ride on  Athabasca Glacier and hike around. Overnight in the middle of the Columbia Icefields at The Crossing Resort.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.             Hotel Overnight: The Crossing Resort, Columbia Icefields

Day 15: Banff National Park and Banff

Visit the pristine mountain lakes surrounding Banff including Peyto Lake, Lake Louise & Moraine Lake before arriving in the town of Banff. Enjoy 360 degrees of breathtaking views with a ride up the Banff Gondola for lunch. After some timein the charming town of Banff, return to the Crossing Resort. 

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.             Hotel Overnight: The Crossing Resort, Icefields Parkway

Day 16: Kamloops

Depart the Canadian Rockies this morning and enter the green vistas of the Cascade Mountains. Kamloops is famous for its glacier lined lakes and you'll be surrounded in these views all day. Relax at your hotel this afternoon.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.             Hotel Overnight: South Thompson Inn, Kamloops

Day 15: Seattle

Leave Kamloops, viewing beautiful Puget Sound, before your arrival in the bustling city of Seattle, Washington.
Enjoy a city tour of Seattle, including time to watch some fish be tossed at Pikes Place Market, before dinner at your hotel.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.             Hotel Overnight: DoubleTree, Seattle

Day 16: Fly Home from Seattle

After breakfast, transfer to the Seattle airport and boar your flights bound for home. 

Breakfast Included.             Consider Adding a Seattle Round-trip Cruise