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Itinerary 2 - 17 Days
ANCHORAGE - DENALI PARK - FAIRBANKS - VALDEZ - KENAI PENINSULA

DAY 1 - Arrive Anchorage Enjoy one of our many area bed and breakfasts, ranging from accommodating homestyle to private suites and cabins. Throughout downtown, close to the airport, midtown and south Anchorage a variety of bed and breakfast lodgings to accommodate individual needs. Please indicate your preferences on our reservation form.

DAY 2 - Explore Anchorage Downtown Anchorage offers many selections of shops and dining as well as several attractions. The Anchorage Museum of History and Art, The Native Heritage Museum, The Anchorage Zoo, The Botanical Gardens, The Alaska Experience Center, Alaska Cineventures, Winter Downhill and Cross country skiing. We can make reservations for any of the following: Bear Viewing Flights Portage Glacier trips Wilderness Flightseeing

DAY 3 - Drive to Denali Park Stop en route at the frontier town of Talkeetna, a widely known staging point for Mt. McKinley climbers. We would be happy to make any of the following reservations: Flightsee Mt. McKinley Land on a glacier! Jetboat Safari Scenic Float trip Salmon fishing Continue north to Healy for overnight accommodations ranging from beautiful country homes with mountain views and gourmet breakfasts to modern and comfortable cabins with sweeping views of the Alaska Range.

DAY 4 - Discover Denali National Park Explore Denali National Park in any of the following ways: Denali Park Shuttle Kantishna Wilderness Bus Heli-hiking Mountain bike tours Horseback riding Whitewater river rafting Spend your second night in your comfy Denali accommodations after a full day of exploring Alaska's most popular park.

DAY 5 - Drive to Fairbanks Several of our Fairbanks bed and breakfast offer comfortable rooms with private or shared baths and breakfasts.

DAY 6 - Visit Fairbanks Discovery Riverboat Cruise Eldorado Gold Mine Arctic Circle Adventure Tours Yukon River Tour A second night in your Fairbanks B&B allows time to rest and see more of this central Alaska city.

DAY 7 - Drive the Richardson Highway En route to Valdez, spend the night in one of our Tok cutoff area B&B's with a beautiful view of the river or mountain ranges.

DAY 8 - Drive to Valdez The drive through Thompson Pass is exceptional as it winds downward toward the small and beautiful little town of Valdez. Alaska Private lodgings represents several bed and breakfasts in the Valdez area, several in the downtown area with private or shared baths, some are a few miles outside of town offering private suites and astounding ocean and mountain views.

DAY 9 - Discover Valdez Choose from any of the following activities: Prince William Sound Cruise Alyeska Pipeline Terminal tour River rafting

DAY 10 - Aboard the Marine Hwy Ferry to Whittier Arrive in Whittier and spend the night in Girdwood, or head on to Seward if the time of your ferry arrival allows.

DAY 11 - Seward Visit Sewards' Sealife Center and Exit Glacier. Stroll along the bay, enjoying the sights of eagles, beautiful surrounding mountains, even otters and sealions can be seen on occasion from shore. Let Alaska Private Lodgings make any of the following reservations for your enjoyment. Kenai Fjords marine wildlife and glacier cruise Seakayaking adventures Halibut fishing Salmon fishing Spend the night in your Seward lodgings after an exciting day of Seward fun.

DAY 12 - Drive to Soldotna-Kenai-Kasilof area Drive through Cooper Landing to some the Kenai/Soldotna/Kasilof areas. Some of the bluest river waters you'll ever see. Each of these towns offers a variety of bed and breakfast/cabin accommodations for your overnight comfort. Salmon fishing World class trout fishing

DAY 13 - Drive to Homer Head to the end of the road, Homer. This quaint little town with shops lining the Spit offers several options for activities which can be reserved through Alaska Private Lodgings. Once again, we represent several quality B&B lodgings, many with spectacular views and gracious hosts to make your stay a welcome one.

DAY 14 - Do Homer Ocean Halibut fishing Wildlife cruise Seldovia Bay visits Gull Island cruise Halibut Cove Your second night spent in the comfort of your Homer B&B.

DAY 15 - Discover Girdwood The drive along the Seward Highway is exceptionally beautiful. Several stops along the way allow natural wildlife viewing opportunities. Be sure to visit Crow Creek Mine, Big Game Alaska and Portage Glacier. Alyeska Prince Hotel offers a tram ride to the top of Mt. Alyeska for a spectacular view of the inlet. Choose from mountain chalets and beautiful bed and breakfast homes for your last night in Alaska.

DAY 16 - Return to Anchorage Enjoy your last night in the Anchorage area, time for last minute souvenier shopping or visiting some of those attractions you didn't quite get the chance to see in your first couple days.

DAY 17 - Depart Anchorage Having finished a great Alaska vacation, depart for home with some exceptional memories of this great land.