Price per Person
2630pp based on double occupancyDuration
6 days, 5 nightsLevel
EasyDates
July 21, 20176 Days: Kenai Fjords National Park, Talkeetna & Denali
- Description
- Cancellation Policy
- Travel Insurance
ITINERARY
Friday – July 21, 2017
This morning you will disembark the cruise and look for your Salmon Berry Tours representative. We will take you over to the day boat, where you will take a 6-hour Kenai Fjords cruise with a light deli lunch served on board. Look for wild animals, like whales, sea lions, seals, puffins and more! Once off the cruise, board the coach with your Salmon Berry guide and we will transport you to Hotel Alyeska for our overnight tonight.
Today Includes: Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise with lunch, Transport to Alyeska Resort, Overnight at Alyeska Resort – Deluxe Room with King Bed (2 beds upon request), private bath & buffet breakfast for two adults, all resort fees and taxes
Saturday – July 22, 2017
Today is your free day at Alyeska Resort and the town of Girdwood. A Breakfast Buffet is included for two at the resort restaurant, Pond Cafe. Enjoy the local hiking trails and shops, or add on an optional tour. As your Salmon Berry representative about Helicopter Glacier Dog Sledding and other excursions available! Lunch and Dinner will be on your own today. There are restaurants on the hotel property or take the local town shuttle bus to area restaurants.
Today Includes: Overnight at Alyeska Resort – Deluxe Room with with King Bed (2 beds upon request), private bath & buffet breakfast for two adults, all resort fees and taxes
Sunday – July 23, 2017
The morning is yours at the resort to explore the area, or venture into the small town of Girdwood. You will have time for another optional tour if you head out early! After lunchtime, your Salmon Berry guide will pick you up and we will head to the quaint climbing town of Talkeetna, near Denali National Park. This journey is approximately 4 hours to the north where we will overnight at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. The lodge is 2 miles from downtown Talkeetna, offering shuttle service to and from town to explore. We recommend dining in one of our favorite local restaurants tonight – your tour guide will give you recommendations and show you where everything is located. You can sign up for optional excursions with your local guide which include a flightseeing tour into Denali National Park, Mahay’s wilderness jetboat adventure or a locally guided nature walk! Other excursions like rafting, ATV and zipline canopy tours are available as well. Lunch & Dinner will be on your own today. There are restaurants at both hotels. We suggest dining in one of our favorite local restaurants tonight using the courtesy hotel shuttle system. There will be a shuttle schedule available at the front desk.
Today Includes: Guided tour from Girdwood/Alyeska to Talkeetna, Overnight Talkeetna Alaska Lodge, Mountainside Room with Buffet Breakfast for 2 adults
Monday – July 24, 2017
This morning you have some free time in Talkeetna to relax, or consider adding on some optional tours. Ask your Salmon Berry representative about flight seeing, jet boating or zipline tours! After lunch, your guide will meet you to load up and head north on our scenic drive to Denali National Park. If the weather is clear, we will stop for an amazing viewpoint of the tallest mountain in North America!
Today Includes: Guided transport from Talkeetna to Denali, Overnight Denali
Tuesday – July 25, 2017
Today we will travel inside Denali National Park, covering the full 95 miles to the historic Kantishna Gold Mining area at the end of the road! This 13-hour wilderness experience offers wonderful diversity for visitors. Incredible scenery, a narrated history of the park road and some of the best opportunities to view the park’s wildlife inhabitants await you on this tour. The park tour guide will narrate for you along this spectacular road corridor, promising different experiences every day, as Denali’s wildlife moves at its own pace and according to the seasons. A full view of Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley) is a rare treat in Denali National Park and Preserve. Your tour will continue beyond the Eielson Visitors Center and Wonder Lake to the historic gold mine region of Kantishna, with opportunities for views of the mountain along the way. There you will enjoy some leisure time off of the bus for a deli style lunch and a stroll around the area. You can even try your luck at some authentic gold panning!
Today Includes: Full-day Tour into Denali National Park, includes lunch, Overnight Denali
Wednesday – July 26, 2017
Your guide will meet you this morning to load up and head to the train station in Denali. This afternoon and evening you will enjoy transport on the iconic Alaska Railroad. Watch for animals, and unique homesteads, from your glass-topped railcar seat on your way through towns like Talkeetna, Willow, Houston, and Wasilla. You will be in GoldStar class, with complimentary dinner and two adult beverages per person. Upon arrival into Anchorage, your Salmon Berry guide will transport you to the airport for your flights home. Farewell Alaska!
Today Includes: Alaska Railroad, Denali to Anchorage, GoldStar Service (dinner included), Transfer to Airport, Arrival to Anchorage Airport: 8:30pm
Pricing: $2630 – $3264 per person based on double occupancy and pending final excursion selections. Child rates/Family Rates are available – please call or email with family rate request & include child ages for best available rates!
NOTE: Please schedule your departure flight for 10:30pm or later… you can also ask about extending your stay in Anchorage for one night if that is better for your departure flight
Booking Policy: 50% deposit required to start the booking, the final balance is due 90 days prior to secure your reservations. Final itineraries are sent following your final balance at 60 days prior to travel date.
Multi-Day Itinerary Cancellation Policy: A 50% deposit is required to start the booking process and secure your spot on the tour. Remainder is due 90 days prior to travel. Cancellations must be made in writing (email, fax, or mail). Processing fee of $100 per guest plus 10% processing fee applies for cancellations more than 60 days before travel. No refund applies if cancellation is received less than 60 days prior to travel.
Salmon Berry Travel & Tours recommends travel insurance provided by TravelSafe Insurance. Our recommendation is based on positive guest feedback. In particular, the experience of one Salmon Berry guest is instructive:
- Our guest had booked the vacation of a lifetime and the ultimate Alaska package. She had to cancel the trip a week before it began due to unfortunate circumstances.
- She later told us that within ten minutes of phone time her claim was processed in full. She was very pleased with TravelSafe Insurance’s immediate and empathetic response. Getting a refund for her trip was the last thing she wanted to think about, and TravelSafe Insurance took care of her needs and concerns immediately.