Alaska & the Yukon
Alaska & the Yukon
Alaska & the Yukon
12 Days Starting and ending in Anchorage, USA
Visiting: Anchorage, Valdez, Whittier, Tok, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, Whitehorse, Skagway, Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska, Denali National Park, Alaska, Denali National Park, Anchorage Alaska
Tour operator:
Tour code:
8360-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
This Undiscovered Alaska and the Yukon Territory tour features many of the most popular scenic vistas that Alaska and the Yukon Territory have to offer—beginning and ending in Anchorage. Along the way, take a boat to view breathtaking Mears Glacier on Prince William Sound and watch for eagles, whales, dolphins, mountain goats, and more. Between Valdez and Tok, enjoy views of Bridal Veil Falls, Worthington Glacier, and Thompson Pass. Between Tok and Whitehorse, behold spectacular vistas of Kluane National Park’s rugged mountains. Between Dawson City and Fairbanks, delight in the stunning scenery as you motor over the Top of the World Highway. More magnificent scenery awaits you on your journey aboard the Alaska Railroad between Fairbanks and Denali National Park. Travel through untamed wilderness and delight in viewing the awe-inspiring scenery via wide windows and the domed-roof car. With its six million acres, Denali National Park & Preserve is home to North America’s highest peak and offers majestic landscapes. Your two nights in Denali give you the opportunity to explore on your own or to take optional outings, such as a helicopter ride over the park or a wilderness tour to seek out grizzly bears, moose, and more. In addition to witnessing breathtaking scenery, this Alaska and Yukon Territory tour offers you a chance to learn about the Klondike Gold Rush. Follow the Trail of ’98 over the same mountains that determined gold seekers traveled in the middle of winter. Visit Skagway and stroll the wooden sidewalks where thousands of hopeful miners came in 1898. In Dawson City, see where the first gold strike was made and enjoy the ragtime music, can-can girls, and old-fashioned casino just as the prospectors did over a century ago. All of this and more await you on this value-minded tour through Alaska and the Yukon Territory!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Anchorage
Location: Anchorage
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown
Welcome to Anchorage! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2 : Anchorage - Whittier - Valdez
Location: Valdez, Anchorage, Whittier
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn
As you enter Whittier from North America’s longest tunnel, the panoramic view of the ocean, mountains, and glaciers greet you. As the gateway to Prince William Sound, this is where you’ll board a Glacier cruise for an up-close look along the 3-mile face of Meares Glacier, and the epicenter of the Great Alaskan Earthquake of 1964. Watch for eagles, whales, mountain goats, dolphins, and sea lions! Overnight in Valdez, the “Switzerland of Alaska.”
Day 3 : Valdez - Tok
Location: Tok, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, Valdez
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Young's Motel
Leave Valdez, home of the Alyeska Pipeline Terminal, and enjoy views of Bridal Veil Falls, Worthington Glacier, and Thompson Pass. Visit the Wrangell–St. Elias Visitor Center and discover why this vast national park measures in size six times that of Yellowstone National Park and rises from the ocean to 18,008 feet. Overnight in Tok, the “Dog Sled Capital of the World.”
Day 4 : Tok - Whitehorse
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Gold Rush Inn
Join the Alaska Highway and follow along the Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge. Skirt the shores of Kluane Lake, once a meeting place for crews constructing the Alaska Highway. Behold spectacular vistas of the rugged mountains of Kluane National Park, home to 19,551-foot-high Mount Logan, Canada’s highest peak. The next two nights are in Whitehorse, capital of the Yukon and the territorial headquarters of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Day 5 : Whitehorse, Excursion To Skagway
Location: Whitehorse, Skagway
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Gold Rush Inn
Follow the Trail of ‘98 over the same mountains that thousands of determined gold seekers scaled on foot in the dead of winter while heading for the Klondike. From Fraser, your Tour Director will suggest an optional train trip on the narrow-gauge White Pass & Yukon Railway to Skagway. Otherwise, continue by motorcoach to Skagway. Stroll the wooden sidewalks past charming false-front buildings and colorful saloons. NOTE: Operation of the White Pass & Yukon Railway to Skagway is subject to seasonal conditions.
Day 6 : Whitehorse - Dawson City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Downtown Hotel Dawson City
Head northwest through the town of Carmacks, once an important supply station for gold seekers on their way to the Klondike. A stop at the Five Finger Rapids, a major obstacle to the hordes of fortune seekers that passed this way. Reach Dawson City, the center of excitement after the first gold strike in the Klondike in 1896, which led to the world’s largest gold rush. Tonight, enjoy the high-flying entertainment at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Saloon, featuring ragtime music, can-can girls, and Canada’s oldest casino.
Day 7 : Dawson City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Downtown Hotel Dawson City
Highlights on your morning sightseeing tour include Bonanza Creek, site of Claim #1, where the first gold strike was made; and a presentation by Parks Canada regarding the Gold Rush Era. Enjoy a photo opportunity at the SS Keno, the last sternwheeler to run between Dawson and Whitehorse. The rest of your day is free to soak up the exciting history of this Gold Rush town at your own pace. Perhaps a return to Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Saloon is in order?
Day 8 : Dawson City - Fairbanks
Location: Fairbanks
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Bridgewater Hotel
A full day and well worth it, as the scenery is magnificent. Have your camera ready for photo opportunities at Dawson overlook and Top of the World Highway, where the motorcoach will re-enter Alaska, and visit one of the last surviving gold rush towns in Alaska before heading west on the Alaska Highway to Fairbanks.
Day 9 : Fairbanks
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Bridgewater Hotel
Morning sightseeing features highlights of Alaska’s second-largest city and a visit to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Then try striking it rich gold panning with a local provider. This afternoon, board the Sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery III for a leisurely cruise on the Chena River. You will see a bush floatplane take off alongside the boat, see the home and kennels of the late four-time Iditarod winner, Susan Butcher, and see her champion sled dogs in action. Be immersed into the ancient Athabascan Indian culture when our Alaskan Native Guides take you on a tour of the Chena Indian Village.
Day 10 : Fairbanks - Alaska Railroad - Denali National Park
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska, Denali National Park, Alaska
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Denali Bluffs Hotel
Board the world-famous Alaska Railroad for a memorable journey through untamed wilderness. Sit back in comfort and enjoy spectacular scenery through wide windows. Be sure to take advantage of the domed-roof car. The ride ends in Denali National Park & Preserve. North America’s highest peak, 20,310-foot Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley, dominates the park’s six million acres of glacial streams, river valleys, and multi-hued tundra. After a short orientation tour of Denali, the afternoon is free to explore on your own.
Day 11 : Denali National Park
Location: Denali National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Denali Bluffs Hotel
A free day for independent activities. A hike along the many wilderness trails might be good fun. Also take advantage of several optional outings, including a wildlife tour to seek out grizzly bears, caribou, moose, and Dall sheep; a raft trip down the Nenana River; or a helicopter ride over the park. Your Tour Director will have plenty of other suggestions.
Day 12 : Denali National Park - Anchorage
Location: Denali National Park, Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska
Relish one last look at the outstanding scenery and wildlife of Denali before traveling south toward Anchorage and the tour hotel for guests extending their stay in Alaska. For guests with homebound flights, the trip ends at Anchorage International Airport. With possible delays for weather, we strongly suggest that guests do not book flights prior to 5 pm.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at a variety of comfortable accommodations including Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown, Aloft Anchorage, Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn, Young's Motel, Best Western Gold Rush Inn, Downtown Hotel Dawson City, Bridgewater Hotel, and Denali Bluffs Hotel. Enjoy amenities such as free Wi-Fi, pools, fitness centers, and more.
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Enjoy free Wi-Fi at the accommodations provided during the tour.
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Fully Guided
The tour includes a fully guided experience with a Tour Director available to answer any questions.
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Transport
Travel through Alaska and the Yukon by motorcoach, boat, and the world-famous Alaska Railroad. Enjoy scenic drives, a glacier cruise, and a memorable train journey through untamed wilderness.
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Sightseeing
Highlights include a boat trip to Mears Glacier, a journey over the Top of the World Highway, and a ride aboard the Alaska Railroad between Fairbanks and Denali National Park.
What's Not Included
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Meals
Meals are not included in the tour package.
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International Travel
International travel to and from the tour starting point is not included.
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping and gratuities are not included in the tour package.
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Optional Outings
Optional outings such as a helicopter ride over Denali National Park or a wilderness tour are not included.
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Visa and Passport Fees
Visa and passport fees for travel to and from Canada are not included.
UNESCO Sites
Kluane National Park|Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Notes
Wildlife in Alaska is often seen in early season (May-early June). The U.S. Embassy requires travelers to and from Canada to have a valid U.S. Passport. This tour travels to the Yukon Territory, which is part of Canada. Non-U.S. citizens may need a visa. Alaska and the Yukon are blessed with exquisite scenery, fascinating attractions, and an extraordinary amount of daylight in the summer months. We take advantage of these extended daylight hours in this vast territory; therefore, some of the traveling days can be long. However, rest assured there are frequent photo and comfort stops. Visiting and participating in activities in these locations is subject to favorable weather conditions. Enjoy the spectacular colors of Alaska & the Yukon on our special Fall Foliage departures: August 21 (if Mother Nature permits).
Mode of Transport
Travel through Alaska and the Yukon by motorcoach, boat, and the world-famous Alaska Railroad. Enjoy scenic drives, a glacier cruise, and a memorable train journey through untamed wilderness.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodations can I expect on this tour?
You will stay at a variety of comfortable accommodations including Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown, Aloft Anchorage, Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn, Young's Motel, Best Western Gold Rush Inn, Downtown Hotel Dawson City, Bridgewater Hotel, and Denali Bluffs Hotel. These accommodations offer amenities such as free Wi-Fi, pools, fitness centers, and more.
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What are the highlights of the visit to Dawson City?
In Dawson City, highlights include a morning sightseeing tour featuring Bonanza Creek, site of Claim #1 where the first gold strike was made, and a presentation by Parks Canada regarding the Gold Rush Era. You will also have a photo opportunity at the SS Keno, the last sternwheeler to run between Dawson and Whitehorse. Additionally, you can enjoy the high-flying entertainment at Diamond Tooth Gertie's Saloon, featuring ragtime music, can-can girls, and Canada’s oldest casino.
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What should I know about the Alaska Railroad journey?
The journey aboard the Alaska Railroad is a memorable experience through untamed wilderness. You can enjoy spectacular scenery through wide windows and take advantage of the domed-roof car. The ride ends in Denali National Park & Preserve, home to North America’s highest peak, 20,310-foot Denali.
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see on the tour?
During the tour, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including eagles, whales, mountain goats, dolphins, sea lions, grizzly bears, caribou, moose, and Dall sheep. Wildlife sightings are more common in the early season (May-early June).
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What activities are available during the free day in Denali National Park?
On the free day in Denali National Park, you can hike along the many wilderness trails or take advantage of several optional outings such as a wildlife tour to seek out grizzly bears, caribou, moose, and Dall sheep, a raft trip down the Nenana River, or a helicopter ride over the park.
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What is the significance of the Top of the World Highway?
The Top of the World Highway offers stunning scenery and is a significant route between Dawson City and Fairbanks. It provides magnificent views and photo opportunities, and you will re-enter Alaska along this highway, visiting one of the last surviving gold rush towns in Alaska.
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What are the special Fall Foliage departures?
The special Fall Foliage departures are on August 21, allowing you to enjoy the spectacular colors of Alaska & the Yukon, if Mother Nature permits.
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What can I expect during the Glacier cruise in Whittier?
During the Glacier cruise in Whittier, you will get an up-close look at the 3-mile face of Meares Glacier and the epicenter of the Great Alaskan Earthquake of 1964. You will also have the opportunity to watch for eagles, whales, mountain goats, dolphins, and sea lions.
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Are there any special considerations for international travelers on this tour?
Yes, the U.S. Embassy requires travelers to and from Canada to have a valid U.S. Passport. This tour travels to the Yukon Territory, which is part of Canada, so non-U.S. citizens may need a visa.
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What is the significance of the White Pass & Yukon Railway?
The White Pass & Yukon Railway is a narrow-gauge railway that follows the Trail of '98 over the same mountains that thousands of determined gold seekers scaled on foot in the dead of winter while heading for the Klondike. It offers a scenic and historical journey, although its operation is subject to seasonal conditions.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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