Alaska Family Tours • Custom Alaska Land Tours • Alaska Cruise Transfer

Alaska PreCruise Scenic 008

Alaska Tour - small group, maximum 13 passengers

* Tour the Musk Ox Farm for a look at the descendent of the Woolly Mammoth.

* Explore Hatcher Pass with a short nature walk. and glimpse into goldmining’s past at the historical Independence Gold Mine.

* Visit a veteran Iditarod Sled dog
kennel and take a short ride behind a team of huskies.

* Visit Talkeetna, a rustic Alaskan
town with incredible views of
Mt. McKinley.

* Take a McKinley jet boat Safari
aboard the Talkeetna Queen.

Daily Itinerary

DAY 1 - Anchorage, Alaska
Arrive Anchorage, Alaska. Overnight hotel room and tax. This day is unguided and meal expense at own cost.

DAY 2 - Palmer Colony House/ Musk Ox Farm / Hatcher Pass
Enjoy a scenic drive to Palmer and visit the Colony House, an original
homestead from 1935 when colonists settled the fertile valleys. Early
artifacts and photos, and often the stories of original Pioneers tell the tale of life and times back then.
A short tour of the Musk Ox Farm to see the descendants of the prehistoric Woolly Mammoth. Learn about the unique qualities of their fibers and how the Alaska native people use it for it’s incredible warmth.
Explore Hatcher Pass, a high mountain pass of incredible scenic beauty. Wildflower covered tundra, jagged mountain peaks and crystal
blue rivers enchant you. Glimpse into gold-mining’s past as you tour the Independence Gold Mine. Easy walking trails and interpretive signs depict life in the earlier days of hard rock mining. (B,L,D)

DAY 3 - Sled Dog Kennel Tour / Talkeetna / McKinley Jet boat Safari
Today we travel to Talkeetna, en route we stop and tour a veteran
Iditarod mushers kennel to learn about this favorite sport of Alaskans and the 1150 mile sled dog race to Nome. Visit with the dog team and love some puppies before a short ride in a wheeled cart behind a team of huskies.
Our travel continues north to Talkeetna, a rustic town with incredible
views of Denali. Time is allowed to explore this little town with big Alaskan flavor - diners, artists shops, quirky museums and a walk
to the river to view MT. McKinley.
Enjoy a McKinley jet boat safari aboard the Talkeetna Queen. A 10 mile journey upriver, takes you to a short nature walk and tour of a trapper’s cabin, complete with rustic furnishings.
Dinner is enjoyed in an Alaskan restaurant with lake side views and hearty Alaskan fare. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 - Alaska Native Heritage Center / Alaska Wildlife Center / Whittier
Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center, a cultural gathering center
with displays and dance and storytelling demonstrations which depict
the culture of Alaska’s indigenous people.
After lunch we head south towards Whittier. The scenic drive along the Seward Highway and Turnagain Arm includes several spots for possible wildlife viewing.
Visit the Alaska Wildlife Center, a park dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of Alaska’s wildlife. See moose, bear, bison, musk ox and other rescued wildlife. We take ample time to stop and observe sights and wildlife as we make our way to the town of Whittier where
you depart mainland Alaska by cruiseship. (B, L)

Cancellations must be received in writing and are subject to the following fees per person.:

• Up to 61 days prior to tour departure: $50
• 60 days or less prior to departure: No refund, regardless of circumstance

Travel insurance is strongly recommended.