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Mt. McKinley, B&B Lodge Tour - Tour 403
Scenery and wildlife is plentiful as you enjoy a leisurely tour up the Parks Highway to Denali. Keep an eye out for moose, caribou, bear and other critters during the drive. You may also see the peak of Alaska’s most famous mountain, Mt. McKinley, along the way (weather permitting).

Highlights
Anchorage, Willow (Dog-sled Racing), Talkeetna (Denali National Park), Talkeetna (Kantishna Wilderness Trails, Mt. McKinley), Fairbanks (University of Alaska Fairbanks Museum), Wasilla (Iditarod Race Headquarters), Palmer (Musk Ox Farm), Hatcher Pass (Independence Mine)

 

Day 1 • Anchorage
You will be met at the airport in Anchorage by a representative from Explore Tours who will provide you with your travel documents and answer any questions you may have. Transfer to your Bed & Breakfast on your own. Pick up your rental car and overnight in Anchorage.
Anchorage/Talkeetna Day 2 • Anchorage/Talkeetna
Enjoy a leisurely morning drive north to Willow for an optional visit to the Lucky Husky Racing Kennel where they offer year-round "dog-gone" fun. Tour the kennel and experience an exciting summer dogsled ride. Leave Willow and continue north to Talkeetna. Overnight in Talkeetna.
Talkeetna/Denali

Day 3 • Talkeetna/Denali
Journey along the Parks Highway to Denali National Park. Visit the Denali Park Visitor Center for information, maps and brochures about the Park and its surroundings. Overnight in Denali.

Denali

Day 4 • Denali
This morning depart on the fully narrated Kantishna Wilderness Trails Tour through Denali National Park. Enjoy breathtaking scenery and, in clear weather, view Mt. McKinley. Search for moose, bear, wolves, caribou, Dall sheep, and more. A box lunch and beverage is included. Overnight near the Park entrance.

Denali/Fairbanks

Day 5 • Denali/Fairbanks
Spend some time sightseeing in Denali before you head to Fairbanks. In Fairbanks, explore downtown and or enjoy an optional visit to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Museum. The Museum features Alaska Native cultural, historical and contemporary art. See Blue Babe, the world’s only restored Ice Age bison mummy, fist-sized gold nuggets, Alaskan dinosaur bones and much more. Overnight in Fairbanks.

Fairbanks/Wasilla

Day 6 • Fairbanks/Wasilla
Return back down the Parks Highway to Wasilla, home of the official start of the world famous Iditarod Dog Sled Race. On your own, visit the Iditarod Trail Headquarters museum where you can watch a video, take a dogsled ride, or visit the gift shop. Next drive to Palmer for an up-close and personal meeting with a musk ox at the Musk Ox Farm or drive to Hatcher Pass and the Independence Mine. Overnight in Wasilla.

Wasilla/Anchorage

Day 7 • Wasilla/Anchorage
Return to Anchorage this morning and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. Take a stroll along the scenic Tony Knowles’ Coastal Trail and visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center. The Center offers you an experience in Native cultures and traditions without leaving Anchorage. Overnight in Anchorage.

Anchorage

Day 8 • Anchorage
Rental car return and Anchorage departure. End of tour.

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