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REGIONAL

ALASKA

The hub of interior Alaska, Fairbanks is
known for its long summer days, dog
mushing and Northern Lights in winter.
A two hour drive brings you to Denali
National Park and Preserve, home to the
tallest mountain in North America and six
million acres of prime hiking and wildlife
viewing territory. Seward, Skagway and
Juneau are ports for many cruises to
Alaska’s glacial wonderlands.

SEE
• Watch the Northern Lights light up the night
sky in Fairbanks (September to April)
Denali
DO
• See dramatic fjords and glaciers on a cruise of Barrow
Glacier Bay National Park
• Cross the Arctic Circle for a taste of unique Gates of ALASKA
the Arctic
northern villages and rolling tundra National Park (USA)
• Journey back in time on a sternwheeler on the Coldfoot Arctic Circle
Chena River in Fairbanks Fairbanks
Denali 2
National Park 3 Canada
WHAT’S ON and Preserve
Talkeetna 5
Alaska Folk Festival, Juneau Anchorage Portage Glacier Yukon
13 to 19 April HOTELS PAGE
Katmai 4 Prince William
Sound
Golden Days, Fairbanks National Seward Hubbard Skagway 1 Four Points by Sheraton, Juneau ◆◆◆◆ 89
11 to 19 July Park Kenai Fjords Glacier 6 2 Candlewood Suites Fairbanks ◆◆◆◆ 89
National Park 1 Juneau 3 Grande Denali Lodge ◆◆◆◆ 89
Glacier Bay Mendenhall
National Park Glacier 4 Seaward Windsong Lodge ◆◆◆ 89
5 Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge ◆◆◆ 89
Ketchikan 6 Westmark Inn Skagway ◆◆ 89

ARCTIC CIRCLE FLY/DRIVE DENALI TUNDRA STERNWHEELER RIVERBOAT
An Alaska travel experience would not be complete WILDERNESS TOUR DISCOVERY TOUR
without seeing Alaska’s Arctic. Fly from Fairbanks to This narrated bus tour travels through the pristine Climb aboard the Riverboat Discovery vessel for an
Coldfoot for an aerial view of the vast Alaska landscape. wilderness of Denali. An experienced naturalist will unforgettable cruise into the history of Interior Alaska
On land, tour the Dalton Highway, cross the Arctic Circle provide an overview of the land and its wildlife. Along on the Chena and Tanana Rivers. This narrated tour
and experience the Yukon River. View the Trans-Alaska the way, stops will be made at scenic overlooks and for provides background on the area’s natural history and
Pipeline and visit the rural community of Joy. viewing wildlife, such as bears, caribou and moose. the Athabascan Native culture. See a floatplane take off,
meet sled dogs, witness the ‘wedding of the rivers’ and
Includes: Includes: gain insight into the ancient Athabascan Indian culture.
• Scenic flight Fairbanks to Coldfoot • Wildlife viewing Alaskan Native guides who have worked and lived in
• Arctic land tour • Naturalist guide Alaska will take you on a personalised tour of the
• Small group tour • Boxed snack Chena Indian Village.
Duration: 11 to 12 hours • Bottled water Includes:
Departs: Daily from Fairbanks at 5:30am • Return transfers from selected Denali accommodation • 3 hour cruise on authentic sternwheeler
(21 May – 17 Sep 20) Duration: 7 to 8 hours • Chena Indian Village tour with native guide
Weather conditions may delay the return, overnight in Fairbanks Departs: Daily from Denali, times vary seasonally • Informative commentary
is recommended. Not suitable for children under 9 yrs. 1pm Tour
prices also available. (21 May – 11 Sep 20) Duration: 3 hours
Departs: Daily from Fairbanks at 9am, 2pm
Adult (28 May – 2 Sep 20)
21 May – 17 Jun 20 $831 * Adult Child 0-14 yrs Adult Child 3-12 yrs
18 Jun – 17 Sep 20 $867 * 21 May – 11 Sep 20 $384 * $178 * 28 May – 2 Sep 20 $142 * $87 *

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
88 travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.