Ultimate Alaska & the Yukon
Ultimate Alaska & the Yukon
Ultimate Alaska & the Yukon
13 Days
Visiting: Anchorage, Wasilla, Talkeetna, Alaska Railroad - Fairbanks Depot, Denali National Park and Preserve, Fairbanks, Dawson City, Yukon, Whitehorse, Tok, Valdez, Whittier, North America
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CB-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Trip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$5968
$5183 (USD)
Operator discount: -$638
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$147
-13%
Tour Overview
If you live by the motto, “Go big or go home,” it doesn’t get any bigger than this grand tour of Alaska and the Yukon Territory. Where else can you see bears the size of buffalo, glaciers the size of states, and national parks the size of nations? In this great expanse of pure wilderness, the majestic mountains, never-ending landscapes, and supersize wildlife of the 49th state are waiting to transport you to another state of mind. Big sights are accented by even bigger experiences as you board the Alaska Railroad to the tallest peak in North America, the sternwheeler Discovery for a Fairbanks river cruise, and a small ship to witness the dominating glaciers and playful whales of Prince William Sound. You’ll also follow the tracks of caribou and moose in the 6-million-acre Denali National Park, trace the trail of gold seekers during the Klondike Gold Rush, and follow in the paw steps of Alaska’s famous dogsledding huskies.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Anchorage,Alaska
Location: Anchorage, Anchorage
Meet your Tour Director between 3 pm and 7 pm in the hotel reception area.
Day 2: Anchorage,Wasilla,Talkeetna,Alaska Railroad,Denali National Park
Location: Anchorage, Wasilla, Talkeetna, Alaska Railroad - Fairbanks Depot, Denali National Park and Preserve
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel north into the majestic wilds of Alaska and visit the Iditarod Headquarters, home of the world-famous dogsled race. Continue to Talkeetna, the starting point for climbers attempting to summit Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley), the highest peak in North America at 20,320 feet. Board the historic Alaska Railroad for a scenic trip to Denali National Park. Tonight, enjoy a [LF] private presentation by a Local Naturalist at the Murie Science & Learning Center followed by dinner.
Day 3: Denali National Park
Location: Denali National Park and Preserve
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Journey into the 6-million-acre Denali National Park with a Naturalist Driver Guide on the Tundra Wilderness tour exploring the majestic wilderness. Your late afternoon and evening are free for optional adventures such as float trips, a dogsled demonstration, a helicopter ride over the park, or a delicious dinner and rollicking musical comedy performed in a camp house reminiscent of the Gold Rush era.
Day 4: Denali National Park,Fairbanks
Location: Denali National Park and Preserve, Fairbanks
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Fairbanks
Location: Fairbanks
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start the day by boarding the sternwheeler Discovery for a cruise on the Chena River, with a stop at a recreated Chena Indian Village to learn about Athabascan Native culture. Later, during a city tour, visit the University of Alaska–Fairbanks Museum and a stop at the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline.
Day 6: Fairbanks,Dawson City,Yukon
Location: Fairbanks, Dawson City, Yukon
Meals Included: Breakfast
Continuing the journey into Gold Rush history, motor over the Top of the World Highway and enter Canada’s Yukon Territory. Passing through the village of Chicken, today promises to be filled with breathtaking scenery. Tonight, you have reservations at Diamond Tooth Gerties, featuring ragtime music, can-can girls, and an old-fashioned casino.
Day 7: Dawson City
Location: Dawson City
Meals Included: Breakfast
Step back in time at the site of Klondike Gold Rush Claim #1, where the first gold strike was made. Continue to the Robert Service Interpretive Center to learn of the numerous poems and ballads he composed while exploring this remote area. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
Day 8: Dawson City,Whitehorse
Location: Dawson City, Whitehorse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Roaring Rapids & Rip-Roaring Times Trace the trail of the gold seekers on their way to the Klondike. View the Five Finger Rapids, which once posed a major obstacle to the hordes of fortune seekers stampeding into the Yukon. Your day concludes in Whitehorse, capital of the Yukon, for a free evening.
Day 9: Whitehorse
Location: Whitehorse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A city tour stops at the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, where you can meet the Ice Age giant mammals that once ruled the ancient subcontinent. See the historic SS Klondike Riverboat and learn about its importance on the Yukon River in the Gold Rush days. Later, head to Whitehorse’s premier dogsled facility, [LF] Muktuk Adventures, where you will personally meet the huskies and their trainers. Afterward, enjoy a special Taste of the Yukon dinner.
Day 10: Whitehorse,Tok,Alaska
Location: Whitehorse, Tok, Tok
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart the Yukon Territories and head to Alaska along the rugged mountains of Kluane National Park, home to 19,625-foot Mount Logan, Canada’s highest peak. Continue on the Alaska Highway to Tok, the “Dog Sled Capital of the World.”
Day 11: Tok,Valdez
Location: Tok, Valdez
Meals Included: Breakfast
Head to Alaska’s northernmost ice-free port, Valdez, home of the Alyeska Pipeline Terminal. As you travel toward some of the highest coastal mountains in the world, enjoy views of Thompson Pass, Worthington Glacier, and Bridal Veil Falls before arriving in the “Switzerland of Alaska”— Valdez. Visit the Valdez Museum to learn of the areas Native Culture, early explorers, the 1898 Gold Rush, and the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake. Free time this evening.
Day 12: Valdez,Whittier,Anchorage
Location: Valdez, Whittier, Anchorage
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Board a boat today and get a closer look at the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal, the many massive glaciers, and the playful sea life of Prince William Sound. Keep your eyes open for eagles, whales, mountain goats, dolphins, and sea lions! Continue to Anchorage for a farewell dinner.
Day 13: Anchorage
Location: Anchorage
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Kluane National Park
Meals
Breakfast daily, 3 lunches including a box lunch in Denali National Park, 3 dinners
Notes
While wildlife in Alaska is frequently seen year-round, May through early June and September departures offer greater opportunities for wildlife viewing. Departures after mid-August offer fall foliage. The Northern Lights (aurora borealis) are most visible in late August and September, weather permitting. This vacation visits remote regions where some facilities are not up to the first-class standards you’d expect from Globus. However, we have selected the best available hotels that satisfy our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.
Accommodation
Anchorage:Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & SpaDenali National Park:Denali Park VillageFairbanks:Pike's Waterfront LodgeDawson City:Eldorado HotelWhitehorse:Best Western Gold Rush InnTok:Young's MotelValdez:Totem Hotel & Suites
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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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 Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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