Day 1 – Arrive Anchorage, gateway to Alaska Tour begins: 6:00 PM at the Hotel Captain Cook. Transfers are included upon your arrival at Anchorage International Airport to the Hotel Captain Cook in the heart of Anchorage, the first stop of your Alaskan adventure. Meet your fellow family explorers at our welcome dinner tonight at your hotel, then hit the hay before the fun continues bright and early in the morning. Meals D
Day 2 – Jet boat adventure and treasure hunting Head out after breakfast for a scenic drive into the wilderness that takes you to riverfront Talkeetna, a two-block town that is steeped in gold rush history and outdoor adventures. One of the best ways to explore the backcountry sights in the Alaskan wilderness is to leave the paved roadways behind and venture into places where nature leads the way. We plan to follow the river today aboard the most technologically advanced jet boat* in Alaska – specially designed to navigate once-inaccessible mountain rivers – for a ride into bush Alaska. Your naturalist guide will help you spot bald eagles, moose and maybe even bears along the route. Back on land, put on your hiking shoes for a visit to a fur trapper’s cabin. See firsthand how these hardy outdoorsmen lived in the great outdoors at the turn of the 20th century, and try to imagine yourself in their shoes – including those web-footed snowshoes, a must for winter survival! Continue on to the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge near the Alaska Range for a two-night stay. Late this afternoon, join in a high-tech treasure-hunting game of “Geocaching” for Tauck Bridges families only. Use your handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) to follow online GPS coordinates and see how skillful you are at finding hidden caches around the lodge. Meals BLD
At Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, the opportunities for non-stop family fun are as big as the great outdoors!
Day 3 – Meet Alaskan Huskies in training Sledding is a great way to get around in snow. In Alaska, dogs join in the fun as they pull sleds for everyday transportation or compete in overland races. Meet future sled dogs on a visit to a summer training facility for the world-famous Iditarod race; see how local “mushers” train these amazing dogs using special voice commands and learn how to harness and hitch up a dog. End the day with a guided wilderness hike around Byers Lake and an interpretive campfire experience tonight that includes wilderness survival tips, storytelling, s’mores and more. Meals BL
Day 4 – Flightsee near Mount McKinley Weather permitting, take off on a breathtaking flightseeing journey over the foothills of Denali National Park this morning for a chance to view the ice-clad summit of Mt. McKinley. At 20,320 feet, Mt. McKinley is the highest mountain in North America and is the crown of the 600-mile Alaska Range. The indigenous Athabascan people dubbed the huge mountain “Denali” meaning the “Great One,” and it more than lives up to the name. Touch down in Anchorage for a drive to Cooper Landing on the Kenai Peninsula, nicknamed “Alaska’s playground” for all the adventures you can experience there. Spend
two nights at the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge, tucked into the pristine Chugach National Forest, where the family fun really heats up in this outdoor paradise! Meals BD
Day 5 – Wilderness fun on the Kenai Peninsula With so many ways to experience the Kenai Peninsula, everyone in your family can enjoy the activities that suit them best. During your stay, you can choose to go on a 5-mile guided wilderness hike, a kayaking adventure* or a river-rafting trip* – they’re included with Tauck Bridges. Fishing may be available at an additional cost. Tonight, learn about porcupines during an evening wildlife presentation. Meals BLD
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