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Anchorage
Arrive in Anchorage. Transfer to your hotel in downtown Anchorage. Spend the afternoon to visit the many sights: the Anchorage Museum of History & Art with excellent showcases about the Russian Heritage, the Captain Cook Monument, the fish ladder near Ship Creek and Downtown. Stop at Lake Hood - the world's largest and busiest seaplane base. In the evening outdoor enthusiasts may stroll along the 12-Mile Coastal Trail with never ending view across Cook Inlet towards Mt. McKinley and the Alaska Range. Enjoy a seafood dinner with fresh crab, halibut or salmon in one of Anchorage’s restaurants. Overnight in Anchorage.
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Anchorage - Denali National Park
Departure: 8:15 am / Arrival: 3:45 pm
From Anchorage enjoy views of sweeping wilderness plains, sheer granite cliffs, and snowcapped mountain peaks. Imagine the views of the Matanuska Valley, home of 70-pound cabbages and strawberries the size of plums. Gliding past the Susitna River, the Alaska Range with its five towering peaks and crossing mighty bridges like the one crossing Hurricane Gulch (at 265 feet, it's the tallest on the Alaska Railroad), is a once-in-a-lifetime thrill. The breathtaking views of Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America, are truly the highlight of the trip. Along the way, you will delight in the opportunity to see a variety of Alaskan wildlife such as moose, bears, caribou, wolves, Dall sheep, beavers and waterfowl. Arrive in Denali Village in the afternoon. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Denali Village.
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Denali National Park
Early departure for a full day park and wildlife tour in the shadows of North America’s highest mountain - 20.320 foot Mt. McKinley. Watch for Grizzly Bears, Moose, Caribou, Wolf and Dall Sheep along the ridges and river beds or observe one of the 150 different bird species which inherit the park area. Take the bus as far as to Eielson Visitor Center (8 hr. round trip) with an immense view of the "Mountain". Bus Tour to Kantishna Roadhouse or Wonder Lake on request. Overnight in Denali Village.
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Denali National Park - Anchorage
Departure: 12:05 pm / Arrival: 8:15 pm
Spend the morning at Denali National Park. You have the opportunity to attend a sled dog demonstration, raft of float along the Nenana River or take a scenic flightseeing tour around Mt. McKinley. Transfer to the Railroad Station at around 11:15 am. Board the train for a scenic tour back to Anchorage.
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