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Inspiring Moments > Embrace ’s wide-open spaces, fresh air, natural beauty and outdoor adventures. > Thrill to a full-day adventure in National Park, home to magnificent INCLUDED FEATURES natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Accommodations (with baggage handling) Itinerary > Uncover the highlights of Anchorage, – 2 nights in Anchorage, Alaska, at the Day 1 Depart gateway city | Arrive in including the Anchorage Museum. first-class Hilton Anchorage. Anchorage and transfer to > Soak up the small-town charm of – 2 nights in Denali at the first-class Denali hotel Talkeetna, a friendly community of artists, Bluffs Hotel, a national park hotel. Day 2 Anchorage musicians and craftspeople. – 3 nights in Anchorage at the first-class Day 3 Talkeetna | Denali National Park > Tour a working kennel, where you’ll meet Hilton Anchorage. Day 4 Denali National Park puppies and learn about the world-famous Dog Race. Transfers (with baggage handling) Day 5 Denali National Park | Anchorage – Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Day 6 Whittier | Anchorage > Witness spectacular coastal scenery, Land Program. Day 7 Matanuska-Susitna Valley | calving glaciers and marine animals while Anchorage cruising the . Extensive Meal Program > Revel in dramatic vistas from your glass- – 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners, Day 8 Transfer to airport and depart domed car during a luxury train ride. including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; for gateway city tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine > Meet locals who are eager to share their with dinner. Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. experiences and knowledge about dog Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. , Alaska’s roadhouses and more! Your One-of-a-Kind Journey Activity Level: We have rated all of our excursions with Anchorage – Discovery excursions highlight the local activity levels to help you assess this program’s physical culture, heritage and history. expectations. Please call or visit our website for full details. – Expert-led Enrichment programs enhance your insight into the region. – AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive, purposeful impact in the communities we visit. – AHI Connects: Local immersion. – Free time to pursue your own interests. – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos.

800-680-4244 www.ahitravel.com ALASKAN HERITAGE & WILDLIFE

Discovery Enrichment AHI Sustainability Promise AHI Connects: Alaska’s Road - > America’s Last Frontier We strive to make a positive, purposeful houses. Sit down to a hearty lunch at a impact in the communities we visit, > roadhouse in Talkeetna. A local entertains Denali National Park whenever possible. you with stories and the history of Alaska’s Environmental Impact | Thoughtful traditional roadhouses, which once served choices to minimize our environmental gold rushers and fortune seekers. footprint: eco-friendly transportation, AHI Connects: Iditarod. Delve into guided walks in lieu of bus tours and less Alaska’s state sport of dog mushing at a plastic waste. working kennel. Learn about the Iditarod Trail Social Impact | Ongoing initiatives to Race and how teams prepare to support local businesses that employ and take on the trails. You’ll also meet puppies benefit people in the community. Curating and learn about their care and training. meaningful experiences by staying in Anchorage City Tour. Join your group for Denali National Park and Preserve intimately sized locales instead of cities a tour of Anchorage’s historic downtown, affected by overtourism. where country cosmopolitan and rugged Economic Impact | Community-based wildness co-exist in beautiful harmony. At using expert local guides and the Anchorage Museum, gain insight into lecturers, plus program scheduling during 10,000 years of storied history. quieter, “shoulder seasons.” Talkeetna. At the confluence of the Susitna, Talkeetna and Chulitna rivers sits the quaint town of Talkeetna. Take time to explore this welcoming community. AHI Travel Expertise | Denali National Park. Embark on a Passenger Service Representative Helps with everything from arranging flights thrilling tour that reveals the untamed beauty to fulfilling special requests. of Alaska’s most famous national park. Your Tundra Wilderness Tour, fully narrated by a Whittier Travel Director | Manages all details knowledgeable guide, takes you deep into to ensure a memorable trip. this vast wilderness, home to bear, moose, Travel information | Prepares you fully caribou and Dall sheep. Watch for animals for your journey. roaming freely in their natural habitat and Expert local guides and lecturers | marvel at up-close views of Mount McKinley. Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and Scenic Train Journey. Kick back and share their passion for their country. relax as you ride the rails in luxury between Denali and Anchorage. Your glass-domed car offers unimpeded views, the perfect way to indulge in Alaska’s scenic grandeur. Along Let us arrange your flights! Kenali Peninsula, Prince William Sound the way, guides offer commentary about the AHI FlexAir | Our personalized landscape and sights, and lunch is provided. air program features transfers, flight Whittier and Prince William Sound. insurance, assistance and flexibility. Travel along the Seward Highway to the unique, coastal community of Whittier. Here, board a marine vessel for a scenic cruise of the wildlife-rich Prince William Sound. Take in majestic views of glaciers and icebergs, and watch for whales, sea otters, seals and a variety of sea birds. Matanuska-Susitna Valley. Your journey to “Mat-Su” includes a visit to the Palmer Visitor Center and the family-owned, 200- Iditarod acre Reindeer Farm, where you can interact with these gentle, storybook creatures. At a local farm, dig into a delicious lunch and Accommodations learn about the region’s agricultural roots. Hilton Anchorage Alaska Native Heritage Center. Browse this living museum that celebrates Alaska’s Denali Bluffs Hotel indigenous people’s culture. Enjoy the opportunity to walk through authentically restored native village sites. AHI Travel International Tower 8550 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Suite 600 Chicago, Illinois 60631 2021