Alaska Family Vacation

Disney Difference

The services of two Adventure Guides

Family Activities and special fun for the kids

Hotel Accommodations

Sophie Station Hotel

Grande Denali Lodge

The Hotel Alyeska

Meals:

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners

Luggage service

Transportation within your adventure

Cultural entertainment with local experts

VIP access and exclusive activities

Day One - Arrive at Fairbanks International Airport
Welcome to The Last Frontier! Upon arrival, an Adventures by Disney representative escorts you to your transfer vehicle. Relax as the driver assists with your luggage and shuttles you to cozy Sophie Station Hotel.

On Your Own in Fairbanks: Explore the Golden Heart City of Fairbanks where the midnight sun smolders on the summer horizon. Stroll the friendly streets or make your way to the wildlife sanctuary minutes away from the hotel and keep an eye out for various Alaskan birds soaring overhead. Ask your Adventure Guides for suggestions as you take the remainder of the day to explore Fairbanks on your own. Meals Included: None

Day Two - Breakfast and Orientation
Meet your fellow frontier adventurers during an exclusive breakfast and then enjoy an entertaining orientation at the hotel with your Adventure Guides. Trans-Alaska Pipeline Viewing. Iditarod Experience and Lunch

Depart for Denali: After all the puppy love, enjoy a relaxing coach ride to the lush green landscape of Denali National Park and Reserve.

Life in Denali at Otto Lake: Meet local Alaskans at a campfire reception next to the shimmering shores of Otto Lake. Grab a snack and some hot chocolate near the campfire, as stories of life in Alaska are shared by those who live it.

Welcome Dinner at Denali Education Center: Connect with your fellow travelers for your first dinner together. Cap off your first full day of adventure with northern wilderness tales from an Alaskan storyteller. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day Three - Denali Wilderness Safari Jet Boat Excursion
After breakfast at the lodge, board a vessel for an exhilarating scenic cruise along the glacier-fed Nenana River. See "bush Alaska" as you visit a remote trapper's camp and try your hand at panning for gold. Your jet boat guides reveal the story of life as a trapper in Alaska's vast wilderness. Picnic Lunch in Denali. Denali Exploration Hike

On Your Own in Denali: After your interactive hike, take some time to see Denali National Park on your own. Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day Four - Depart Denali
Have breakfast at the hotel, then delight in views of picturesque mountains and natural beauty as you take a 4.5-hour scenic drive to the historic city of Anchorage.

Lunch at Sourdough Mining Company. Visit Alaska Wildberry Products. Dinner at Hotel Alyeska

Junior Adventurer Activity Night: After a private dinner at the hotel, Junior Adventurers head outside to the Pond Courtyard for an active night full of entertainment with the Adventure Guides. Kids will learn to spin an Eskimo yo-yo, play soccer or join any one of the other lively games planned for the evening. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day Five - Kenai Fjords Cruise
Following breakfast at the hotel, get your sea legs ready for an unforgettable day of adventure as you cruise through the breathtaking Kenai Fjords National Park. Get an up-close view of the dramatic fjords and the tidewater glaciers that tower over the water. Keep your binoculars at hand to catch popular wildlife throughout the park, including sea lions, sea otters, porpoises, puffins, and a variety of whales. Savor a boxed lunch during this scenic cruise.

Alaska SeaLife Center Visit. "Underwater" Pizza Party. Ever had dinner with a sea lion? We promise you won't have to share a morsel. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day Six - Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Visit
Surrounded by mountains and hanging glaciers, the Center is the perfect setting to see firsthand the conservation efforts taking place in Alaska. After exploring the Center with a naturalist and getting up close and personal with bears, moose and bison, learn how they have been rescued and rehabilitated. Get a good seat when one of the Center's rescued family members makes an exclusive appearance.

Salmon Bake Lunch: Sit down for a mouth-watering salmon bake outside the hotel, where the surrounding Chugach Mountains frame your view. On Your Own in Girdwood. Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch.

Day Seven - Alaska Railroad Journey
Rise and shine for breakfast at the hotel before you board the iconic Alaska Railroad for a 2.5-hour scenic ride to Spencer Glacier. Wide windows deliver the ideal view as you explore America's Last Frontier by train. Picnic Lunch at Placer River.

Spencer Glacier Rafting Excursion: After lunch, pull on some rubber boots for a chance to take in Alaska's natural beauty from a new perspective. Step into your raft and let your professional guide steer you on a tranquil float among towering icebergs and down the idyllic Placer River.

Farewell Dinner at Alyeska Resort: As your Alaskan adventure comes to a close, join your travel friends back at the resort for a farewell dinner. Get into the rhythm during a performance of traditional dancers and drummers as Alaska's native heritage comes to life before your eyes. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day Eight - Breakfast and Transfer to Airport
After your last breakfast in the Land of the Midnight Sun, board pre-arranged transportation to the airport and bid each other farewell. Meal included: Breakfast

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Trail Breaker Kennels and The Iditarod: Cool your tracks at Trail Breaker Kennels and go behind the scenes to learn the history of the Iditarod, the world's most famous sled race. Meet the racing dogs and the season's litter of eager puppies!

Wolf Tracking: Embark on a guided hike with a private guide from the Murie Science and Learning Center, and learn how to track wolves with radio telemetry.

Spencer Glacier: A professional guide steers you on a tranquil float among towering icebergs in the shadow of Spencer Glacier down the idyllic Placer River.

Kenai Fjords National Park: Cruise through the breathtaking Kenai Fjords National Park and get an up-close view of the dramatic fjords and the tidewater glaciers that tower over the water.

Private Gold Panning: Ride an exhilarating jet boat along the glacier-fed Nenana River and visit a remote trapper's camp to try your hand at panning for gold.

 

2009 Trip Price:

Adult: $3,519 - $4,199

Child: $3,169 - $3,779

2010 Trip Price:

Adult: $3,479 - $4,269

Child: $3,129 - $3,859

Ages

Minimum age: 4

Suggested age: 6+

All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.

Adult Only Departure: Sep 02, 2009

Your land package pricing, which will be confirmed once we receive your USD$300 per person deposit, is guaranteed at the time of booking for your party. Government fees or taxes are subject to change.

Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.

The child rate applies to Guests under 12 at the time of travel when accompanied by an adult in the same room. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Note on Accommodations: Subject to availability:

Parties of three in Fairbanks are accommodated in one room with two queen beds. Parties of three in Denali are accommodated in one room with two queen beds or one queen bed and one double bed. Parties of three in Girdwood are accommodated in one room with two double beds and a rollaway or and one king bed and a rollaway.

Parties of four booked as a quad: In Fairbanks and Denali, quads are accommodated in one room with two queen beds. In Girdwood, quads must be accommodated in two rooms each having either two double beds or one king bed. Connecting rooms may be requested in Girdwood only.

Parties of four booked as two doubles: In Fairbanks and Denali, accommodations consist of two rooms each having one king bed or two queen beds. In Girdwood, accommodations consist of two rooms, each having either two double beds or one king bed. Connecting rooms may be requested in Girdwood only.

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