Extraordinary Wilderness Lodges

This itinerary starts BEFORE the accompanying cruise itinerary.

Arrive in Fairbanks transfer from the airport to Pike's Waterfront Lodge for a wine and cheese reception.

Our riverboat excursion on the Chena and Tanana Rivers mirror the original river route of access to the Fairbanks Gold Rush a century ago. Stay overnight at Pike's waterfront Lodge. An optional activity is a flight above the Arctic Circle only 125 miles away.

Board a deluxe domed railcar to Denali, with breakfast included onboard. Enjoy sweeping views on all sides as you approach the Alaska Range. Overnight at North Face Lodge or Camp Denali, both located in the heart of the park.

Experience the Denali that most people never will- three full nights within the expansive park boundary. All meals are included at the lodge as you dine family style in relaxed comfort with your companions.

Enjoy your final panoramas of Denali as you transfer to the rail station. Board a deluxe domed railcar to travel south to Anchorage and overnight at the Sheraton Hotel.

You'll begin with a City Tour highlights of downtown Anchorage followed by a docent tour of the Anchorage Museum of History and Art. Enjoy lunch in the museum. This afternoon, visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center to dance to the beat of a Native drum presentation or stroll around a small lake to visit life size replicated village sites including the Aleut, Alutiiq and Yup'ik to Cup'ik native cultures. Enjoy dinner at the Sheraton or take advantage of the Anchorage Dine around program at one of the six great restaurants downtown.

Transfer to the airport o fly to Juneau. You will transfer on arrival to the Goldbelt Hotel near downtown Juneau's water front.

Embark on your cruise.