Canada and Alaska

From Vancouver to Denali Park

The last frontier of America This trip is for those who want to see the best of Alaska but still want to visit the Pearl of the West Coast, Vancouver. After having spent two days in what is now 10 years considered as the Western City with the highest standard of living, you will start your explorer’s adventure in Alaska, visiting the beautiful city of Anchorage with its dynamic nature, and then proceed to Seward and take a really exciting trip: Kenai Fjord National Park and Denali National Park. These days, in fact, will enable you to discover the most beautiful sights of the region which is regarded as the last frontier of America!!

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Vancouver

Upon arrival at Vancouver International Airport you will be greeted by one of our representatives who will accompany you to your hotel. You will have a small introductory tour of the city along the way to the hotel. Dinner according to the roadbook which you will receive upon arrival. Overnight in Hotel or B & B in Vancouver for two nights including breakfast.

Day 2: Vancouver Beauty!! The second day is devoted entirely to this beautiful city; if you want to take advantage of a guided tour, it is available on request.

After the inevitable visit to Stanley Park and the Aquarium, you will have the opportunity to choose among several options, including: excursion to Lynn Valley Suspension Bridge and Hatchery (salmon

hatchery); the parks of West Vancouver and the giant trees of Light House and Dundrave Park, and relaxing with a picnic by the sea; guided tour to the M.O.A. Museum of Antroplogy at the U.B.C. University of British Columbia. In the evening, you will have dinner at one of the restaurants marked in your road book and return to your hotel or B & B.

From Canada to Alaska

Day 3: from Vancouver to Anchorage

Today, early in the morning, from Vancouver, you’ll take your flight to the city of Anchorage, Alaska's largest city and a communication hub between Central and Western Alaska, rich in natural resources including oil, natural gas and fishing.

The city is surrounded by a natural arch especially rich in wildlife, so it is an ideal starting point for numerous excursions. If you want to, you can also go to interesting Alaska Native Heritage Center, which will help you to discover the history and origins of this place.

Day 4: From Anchorage to Seward excursion to Kenai Fjords National Park

Today early in the morning, at 7.00, you will take a bus to Seward that will be the starting point of Kenai Fjords National Park. During your trip you'll navigate through 140 km for one of the most interesting eco-tourism experiences throughout North America. Plenty of scenarios between glaciers and large animal life, both on land and in the ocean, you can see they are one of the main ideas of the whole experience and observation exploration in Alaska. You will be accompanied by explanations of the captain of the Rangers and expert guides in ethology, geology and naturalism. You will also be served an excellent lunch on board. Upon return from this trip, in the afternoon, you will check in your motel or B & B in Seward.

Day 5: Towards Denali Spend a few hours this morning to visit this cold City of the North; then at 10:00 you will get to the Small Boat Harbour and get on the coach bus to Denali. You will travel by coach bus, this is a convenient and spectacular way to reach the park. You can relax and enjoy the amazing views from the comfortable seats of the bus. You will get to Denali at nine in the evening. Overnight accommodation for two nights with breakfast at your lodge or B & B, ready for the next day's excursion.

Day 6: A Visit to Denali National Park It is your day of visit to Denali National Park which is as large as nearly two and a half million hectares. There are 39 species of mammals including black and grizzly bears, moose, big horns, white wolves and wolverines, then 167 species of birds, 10 species of fish as well as countless species of plants, flowers, mosses lichens, fungi and algae. You will start to experience the majestic nature very early in the morning with the Kantishna Wilderness Trails, the best tour to explore the many delights of this beautiful park; during the trip you will be served a snack, while lunch will be served at Kantishna Roadhouse, where you'll also get a chance to see a demonstration of sled dogs. Upon return you will have some free time in the afternoon. Free time for dinner and return to your hotel or B & B.

Day 7: From Denali to Anchorage by Gold Star Dome Train

Today, in early afternoon, you will be transfered to Denali Depot to start your spectacular journey on Gold Star Dome Train. At 12.25 you will get on on a seemingly normal train which, however, has special carriages with floor-to-ceiling windows. These will allow you to make a real "safari in motion" of the marvellous nature of Alaska, staying comfortably seated in your armchairs. We will reach the city of Anchorage at 8 pm. Here we will accommodate you in your B & B, with breakfast included. Free dinner time

Day 8: Return flight After a hearty breakfast, you will be transferred with the hotel's private shuttle to the Anchorage airport for your return flight.

LIST OF SERVICES: ROAD BOOK included upon arrival Assistance 7 on 24

1 Meet & Greet at Vancouver Airport. Transfer. Hotel/B & B 2 Nights Hotel/B & B Vancouver in double room, breakfast included * 1 Guided Tour in Vancouver upon request 1 flight to Vancouver-Anchorage 2 pax one way 1 night at Anchorage, B & B/Hotel double room, breakfast included 1 Coach Bus from Anchorage to Seward 1 night in Seward, at a Hotel/B & B in double room, breakfast included 1 cruise excursion from Seward to the Kenay National Park Fjord, 5/6 Hours 1 pass for Coach Bus from Seward to Denali. 2 nights in a lodge/B&B in Denali Park in a double room with breakfast 1 Excursion to Denali Park -the Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour with lunch, 7/8 hours 1 journey by train (Gold Star Dome upon request) from Denali to Anchorage, 2 Pax 1 night in Anchorage, B & B/Hotel in double room, breakfast included 1 transfer by shuttle to the airport of Anchorage for your flight back home.

Exclusions: everything not included in the abovementioned list. Fixed price subject to fluctuation not over 10% + or – exchange, fixed at the receipt of the bank transfer

PRICE PER PERSON € 2185 July 16 – August 24 € 2650 Extra charge for single room Upon request up to 3 years: free Children from 4 to 12 years: price upon request

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