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Explore one of the worlds true wilderness regions, home to incredible wildlife and stunning mountain scenery.
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DAY 1
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Arrive in Anchorage Alaska's largest city, known for its cultural sites, including the Alaska Native heritage centre which displays traditional crafts and presents replicas of dwellings from the areas indigenous groups.
Check into The Anchorage Grand Hotel and enjoy the evening at your leisure
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DAY 2
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Collect your hire car and drive south to Seward with stunning scenery lining the way.
This afternoon you will enjoy a dog sled ride through Alaska's wilderness trails followed by a tour of the kennels and a chance to cuddle the husky puppies.
Check in to the Hotel Seward and enjoy the evening at your leisure
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DAY 3
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Today you will take a wildlife cruise at Kenai Fjords, this 5-hour cruise through pristine waters along the rugged coastline gives you plenty of opportunities for some memorable photos, including the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park.
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DAY 4
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Drive north to the ski town of Girdwood, where you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery and mountain surroundings by Cable car on the Alyeska Aerial Tram. With panoramic views of the mountains, hanging glaciers, streams, spruce and an array of wildlife.
Check into your accommodation Hotel Alyeska.
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DAY 5
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An early start for your drive to Valdez, with fantastic viewing points along the way. Home to some of the worlds tallest coastal mountains this really is an outdoor paradise.
Check into your hotel The Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn.
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DAY 6
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Today you will take a private guided tour of the Valdez Glacier and icebergs. Explore icebergs and kayak into a glacial cave followed by an easy hike to the glacier.
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DAY 7
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Travel north on the Richardson Highway, passing the mighty Worthington Glacier and through Keystone Canyon on the way to the small settlement of Glenallen.
Check in at your accommodation The Glennallen's Rustic Resort Bed and Breakfast
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DAY 8
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The dramatic landscape continues as you drive to Fairbanks. Climg through the high passes of the Alaska Range and look out for moose and Caribou.
Check in at your hotel The Best Western Plus Pioneer Park Inn.
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DAY 9
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Discover Alaska's natural hot springs with this full day tour to Chena Hot Springs where you can relax in the large outdoor pool of this legendary resort and admire the ice sculptures in the Aurora Ice Museum
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Day 10
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Admire the huge swathes of forest en route to Denali National Park, a six million acre wilderness.
Check in at your accommodation The Denali Touch of Wilderness Bed and Breakfast Inn.
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DAY 11
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Explore the Alaskan wilderness on this adrenaline filled ATV tour, stopping to view Denali National Parks landmarks such as Otto Lake, Healy Valley and the Alaska Range, whilst splashing through the rugged terrain.
If you prefer a more relaxed tour try a Non ATV tour of the Tundra where you will enjoy a narrated history of the park and you may even spot a bear.
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DAY 12
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Continue to the small town of Talkeetna filled with art galleries and small restaurants.
Enjoy the day at your leisure.
Check in at your accommodation Talkeetna Chalet
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DAY 13
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Enjoy one last drive through the Alaskan Wilderness as you travel back to Anchorage.
Check in at your hotel Embassy Suites By Hilton
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DAY 14
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Return your hire car to the depot at the airport and board your return flight home to the UK
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DAY 15
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Arrive in the UK
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