8-Day Alaska to Anchorage, Alaska Glass Dome Sightseeing Train, Denali National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park Tour

Tour Code: GOL-AK-002
Duration: 8 Day(s) / 7 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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8-Day Alaska to Anchorage, Alaska Glass Dome Sightseeing Train, Denali National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park Tour
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Overview

Experience: UNESCO, Family

Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...

Tour Guide:Chinese, English


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Highlights :
  • Visit the former military port of Whittier town, have the opportunity to take a glacier cruise, and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the glacier into the sea up close
  • Visit the gold rush town and overlook Denali, the holy mountain of North America
  • Two nights stay in Denali National Park area, with the opportunity to visit the holy mountain in the hearts of the aborigines with pilgrims from all over the world
  • Reasonably reserve free time, you can arrange travel plans as you like

Itinerary

Today you will arrive in Alaska's largest city Ankeleiqi (Anchorage), here is the "last frontier" of the economic center, is Alaska's largest transportation hub. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and rest (check in at Alaska hotels after 15:00 in the afternoon).
Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Anchorage or similar.

Plan to depart from the designated hotel at 9:30 in the morning to the military port town-Whittier. Along the way, you can admire towering mountains, sparkling glaciers and gleaming lakes. Tanagen Bay is winding and picturesque. Pass through the 4.05 kilometers longest railway and highway tunnel in North America-Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel and arrive at Whittier, where you will visit the most famous building, Begich Towers (exterior) and military port scenery (approximately 20 minutes) . You will have the opportunity to experience the glacier marine life cruise in Whittier* (at your own expense, advance reservation is recommended). Expect to return to Anchorage at 20:00-20:30. (Breakfast)
Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Anchorage or similar

Today you have a full day to enjoy leisure time in Anchorage, or you can choose the most popular outdoor activities in Alaska in summer at your own expense.  (Breakfast)
Optional project:
1) One-day tour of chasing brown bears in national parks* (Only advance reservations, the whole journey is about 10-12 hours, with English explanation)
A Katmai National Park bear watching June 25th-July 31st, 2021
Katmai National Park is famous for watching brown bears hunting for salmon in July. You will fly over Cook Inlet by plane, overlooking the rolling mountains of Alaska and the rivers and lakes dotted between them. You will hike through three bear watching wooden platforms in the reserve (crossing the river bridge, the famous Brooks Falls, and the waterfall distant view), and you will have the opportunity to watch brown bears catching salmon or frolicking.
B. Bear Watching in Clark Lake National Park July 15-August 31, 2021.
Salmon usually migrates to Clark Lake National Park from the end of July to August. The Clark Lake National Park reserve area is very large, and there are many brown bear watching This time I went to one of the lakes at the end of salmon migration. This national park can only be reached by plane. Fly over the Alaska and Aleutian Mountains by seaplane, overlook two active volcanoes from the air, and then arrive at Clark Lake National Park. An experienced English-speaking guide will take you boating on the lake and watch brown bears hunting salmon in the lake up close.


Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Anchorage or similar.

Plan to depart from the designated hotel at 8:30 in the morning and drive down the Seward Scenic Highway to the south. Along the way, you can leave a photo of Xi Da at the famous Beluga Point. Then come to the exit glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park (approximately 1.5 hours). You will hike in the mountains and forests, experience the transition from greenery to glacier scenery, appreciate the natural scenery of Alaska along the way, and pass the years along the way You can learn about the location of glaciers in different periods and experience the degradation of glaciers caused by climate warming. After arriving at the viewing platform, you can see the true appearance of the glacier. Go to Seward Town, you will have 1–2 hours of free time to start, you can enjoy the harbor scenery or taste the town’s specialty restaurants, and enjoy your leisure time. If you want to learn more about marine life, you can go to the Alaska Sea Life Center by yourself* (tickets are at your own expense). Expect to return to Anchorage from 19:30-20:00. (Breakfast)


Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Anchorage or similar.

Plan to depart from the designated hotel at 9:00 in the morning and drive to the gold rush town at the foot of Denali Mountain-Taokina. Upon arrival, go to the Taokina Management Office of Denali National Park to collect the visiting stamps of the day (about 15 minutes), and go to the observation deck to overlook Denali Mountain, the highest peak in North America (about 15 minutes). You can also freely experience the town’s unique restaurants, galleries, cafes and retro-style shops. Taokina summer experience activities are rich and interesting. If you are looking forward to admire Denali Mountain up close, you can choose to experience the Denali Mountain Sightseeing Plane* (at your own expense, can be booked in advance) or Taokina Jet Boat* (at your own expense, can be booked in advance) Reservation), in view of the schedule, only one of the two can participate. Expect to return to Anchorage from 19:00-19:30.  (Breakfast) 

Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Anchorage or similar.

plans to depart from the designated hotel at 7:30 in the morning, go to Anchorage Railway Station to check in, take the Alaska Glass Dome Sightseeing Train* to Di Denali (train ticket included), expect to arrive at Denali Station at 15:40 in the afternoon. After picking up, take a bus to the hotel to check in, after which you can freely arrange your time. The Alaska Glass Dome Sightseeing Train is one of the most popular summer tourism projects in Alaska, especially the section from Anchorage to Denali National Park. It is hard to find a ticket. The scenery along the way is beautiful, and the seats are comfortable and spacious. The 180° glass dome of the car windows, in this mobile viewing platform, all the way facing Denali Mountain, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. While traveling through the mainland of Alaska, you will personally feel the Alaska Scenic Railway that was built during the Klondike gold rush a hundred years ago. Along the way, you will enjoy the surprises that the Denali Mountain, the highest peak in North America, will bring you all the way. Special note: *1) The glass dome train in summer is a scenic train with limited seats. The specific seat number of the ride section is subject to the final actual arrangement, and no further notice will be given. 2) The tour guide picks up and drop off from the railway station, without a tour guide during the dome train ride!  (Breakfast)


Hotel: Denali Bluffs Hotel or similar.

Denali National Park area This morning you can freely move in Denali National Park area. You can participate in various outdoor activities in Denali Park area at your own expense and get close contact with nature. For details, please see the self-financed plan. (Breakfast)
Optional Project: 1) Denali Park Tundra Wilderness Tour*
2) Denali Wilderness ATV ATV Adventure*


Hotel: Denali Bluffs Hotel or similar.

The original residence is expected to depart from the designated hotel at 14:00 in the afternoon. You will take the Alaska tourist bus "Dinali Express" all the way down south and enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the road. Estimated 20:30 -21:00 Return to Anchorage. Today you will end all your trip and bid farewell to the beautiful Alaska.  (breakfast)


  The order of itinerary may change without any notice depending on weather situations or for some other unforeseen circumstances.

  The order of activities held during the tour is planned by the tour guide. So, it may be different from what is mentioned on the tour page. On fewer occasions, Tour Guide has to skip an attraction or few during the tour depending on weather, traffic, group interest or some other reason.

  Some attractions are seasonal. So, when they are closed they will be replaced with some other attraction.

  You can skip some optional activities during the tour and plan something on your own. Make sure that you coordinate with Tour guide and stay with the group with next activity. Please note you cannot stay on the bus if you skip some optional activity.

  Probable hotel names are mentioned in the itinerary. It can be similar or a different hotel of the similar rating. Exact Hotel details can only be provided one day before the departure.

  Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel.

  These tours are conducted in a group. A group can have people of several cultures. We expect each person to coordinate with Tour guide to make sure things are on track.

  Though attractions are optional but you have to at least take 2 attractions.

Pricing


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What's Included

  1. Accommodation in the reference hotel or similar hotel in the itinerary description;
  2. For the tour bus transportation service in the itinerary, the vehicle type will be arranged according to the number of people in the itinerary;
  3. The tourist attractions and tickets included in the itinerary;
  4. The hotel’s breakfast and itinerary indicate the included meals. Local professional tour guide (and driver) service;

What's Excluded

  1. Transportation to and from Alaska in other areas and transportation in Alaska's inland sections not included in the itinerary;
  2. Self-funded projects and tours and tickets not included in the itinerary;
  3. Lunch, dinner and other meals not included in the itinerary;
  4. Based on the local tipping standard of Alaska, you can pay the tip according to the service quality of the tour guide. Tip standard: 10 USD/person/day

Please pay the tip to your tour guide on the day of the itinerary to show your recognition and encouragement for the tour guide's work;

  1. All other expenses included in the itinerary or in the agreement are not mentioned.

  All the prices are listed in USD.

  Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.

  Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.

  Prices may change without any notice.

  Prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and taxes.

  Admission Tickets to different places and meals are NOT included in the tour price.

  Mandatory Tip for tour guide and driver are NOT included.

  Only the tour guide can purchase entrance tickets for you. Pre-purchased tickets are NOT acceptable.

  There must be at least one passenger of 18 years for every booking made with GoldenBusTours. For Children between the age group of 2 to 14 years, a different price will be charged. Please refer to Child price on our pricing calendar. Child Age may vary between different bus operators. Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel. If the 5th person is infant you will be charged normally then with the second room as an expense.

  Activities are optional though, but each customer has to participate in 2 activities at least. No city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and have to pay for them in cash.

Departure Location

Departure Location

  • Tour will depart from Anchorage.

Return Location

  • We will end the tour in Anchorage.

Important Notes

  Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).

  Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations

  There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.

  You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.

  Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.

  If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.

  If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.

  On West Coast tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.

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Cancellation and Refund Policy

If the reservation is cancelled due to an incident, it must be notified in writing and processed in accordance with the following regulations:

  • More than 45 days before departure, U$400 will be deducted per person.
  • 31-45 days before departure, U$800 will be deducted per person.
  • 21-30 days before departure, 50% per person will be deducted.
  • 8-20 days before departure, 75% per person will be deducted.
  • Those who withdraw within 7 days before departure or during the journey will automatically waive all rights and the fee will not be refunded.
  • Cancellation of tickets will be processed in accordance with the terms and conditions set by the airline, plus a handling fee.
  • Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.

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