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Alaska National Parks

16 OR 19-DAYS
BRAND NEW ITINERARY
Begin your Alaska experience with an amazing exploration of Denali National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park . Our Adventure Guides will be with you throughout your journey to some of the most pristine geography on earth , including the highest mountain peak in North America , the largest icefield within U . S . borders , and the incredible native wildlife of Alaska which roams freely . After your incredible National Parks exploration , board your ship to begin your 12-day Alaskan Explorer or 9-day Southeast Alaska cruise .
Denali National Park
Fairbanks
ALASKA Talkeetna
Anchorage
Kenai Fjords National Park
Haines Glacier Bay National Park
Sitka
CANADA
Skagway
Petersburg
Juneau Tracy Arm
Wrangell
National Park Highlights
Day 1 Fairbanks , AK « Arrive in Fairbanks , Alaska ' s largest interior city , and meet your Adventure Guides for transportation to the hotel .
Day 2 Fairbanks , AK « Join your Adventure Guides for a narrated drive through Fairbanks , including a visit to the Morris Thompson Cultural Center and the Trans Alaska Pipeline .
Day 3 Travel to Denali National Park , AK « A stop in Nenana will provide an opportunity to learn about the " golden spike ." Once in Denali , enjoy the Denali Visitor Center and hike short trails or explore the area around the Center .
Day 4 Denali National Park , AK « Enjoy a narrated Denali Park Road exploration . A trained naturalist will point out wildlife , geologic features , ecosystems , and more . Bears , moose , Dall sheep , and migratory birds are some of the animals you may encounter during your ride .
Day 5 Travel to Anchorage , AK « Depart the Denali area by train in a deluxe dome rail car for your journey south to Talkeetna . Explore the town , talk with locals , and find the perfect Alaskan souvenir .
Day 6 Kenai Fjords National Park , AK « Explore this ever-changing destination where ocean , mountains , and ice meet . Cruise along the park ' s shoreline and into fjords . Your captain will provide commentary along the way and position the boat for up-close viewing of glaciers and native wildlife .
Day 7 Anchorage , AK « Enjoy a visit to the Alaska Sealife Center , the only cold water research and rehabilitation facility in Alaska . Moving north , a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center will provide an up-close view of Alaska ' s wildlife in a sanctuary which is home to injured and orphaned animals in 200 acres of spacious habitats .
Day 8 Juneau , AK « After your incredible National Parks exploration , fly from Anchorage to Juneau . Settle into your hotel and enjoy the city .
For the cruise portion , refer to the Alaskan Explorer itinerary on Page 42 or Southeast Alaska itinerary on Page 44 .
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Room category rates are per person and correspond with each ship ' s deck plan starting on page 90 . Categories and prices vary by date and ship . All itineraries , prices , routes , excursions , and ships are subject to change .