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Alaska's Inside Passage

  • 8 days aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion or Sea Bird
  • Departures every Saturday and Sunday from mid-May to August
  • Explore Alaska's remote wilderness with a team of experts
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Denali National Park

Pre-Trip, 7 Days

From verdant forests harboring moose, caribou, and bears, to soaring snow-capped crests dwarfed by Mount McKinley, to placid lakes fringed by wildflowers, Alaska’s Denali National Park is one of the country’s great treasures. Hike, bike, and canoe in this remarkable wilderness during a seven-day pre- or post-trip extension.

Itinerary - 7 Days

Day 1 — Fairbanks, Alaska

Arrive in Fairbanks and transfer to the hotel. Join fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.
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Day 2 — Fairbanks/Denali National Park

This morning, delve into Alaska's cultural heritage on a visit to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Museum, where artifacts spanning 11,000 years are on display. Travel to the entrance of Denali National Park and meet local guides for the scenic drive into the heart of the park. Arrive at North Face Lodge, a country-style inn that will be your home for the next four nights.
North Face Lodge (B,L,D)

Days 3, 4, & 5 — Denali National Park

Spend three full days exploring the wonders of Denali. Follow naturalists on hikes into the spectacular mountains to spot wildlife and identify native flora, canoe on pristine rivers and lakes, take a fly fishing excursion, or set off on bikes to discover hidden wonders. Attend nightly talks about the natural and cultural history of Denali.
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Day 6 — Denali National Park/Anchorage

Look for wildlife on your way out of the park this morning. Travel first-class on board the Alaska Railroad for the journey to Anchorage.
Anchorage Hilton (B,L,D)

Day 7 — Anchorage/Sitka, Juneau or home

Transfer to the airport for your flight home, or fly to Sitka or Juneau to meet the group for your cruise in Alaska's Inside Passage.
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