Overview
Map
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Starting Point:
Fairbanks – 1:00 pm – Lobby of Pike’s Waterfront Lodge -
Ending Point:
Anchorage – 9:30 am – Lobby of Hotel Captain Cook

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Walking Level
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Daily Mileage Options: 2-5 miles
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Route Notes:
The terrain on this trip includes a mix of paved streets in Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula villages; as well as well-maintained mountainside, countryside, riverside and coastal trails of compressed dirt and stone, glaciers, and even snow (accomplished with snowshoes provided for you). The footpaths offer a selection of level, rolling and hilly terrain with some elevation gain and loss.
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you’ll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won’t be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. Talk with one of our travel experts at 800-200-3887.
Talk to an expertSelect our “Family Departure” to travel with other families.
Internal Airfare
$250: This tour includes an internal flight for a supplemental cost. (subject to change)
Hotels
We spend years cultivating personal relationships with our hoteliers to provide you thoughtfully selected accommodations that reveal the true character of the region. Here is a sampling of our favorite hotels on this tour.
What’s Included
- Meals: All breakfasts, three lunches, and four dinners.
- Hotels: Award-winning boutique properties, thoughtfully selected for their exceptional location, design, history, and regional character.
- Tour Leader(s): Expert guides who are your well-connected local friends and provide you access to people and places you wouldn’t find on your own.
- Supplemental Experts: Additional regional guides and specialists on select tours.
- Transportation: All land transportation as listed in the daily itinerary, including fares for trains, ferries, and other modes of travel.
- Privileged Access Events: One-of-a-kind access to remarkable people, places, and experiences arranged just for you, as noted in the daily itinerary.
- Admissions & Entry Fees: Entry to tastings, historic sites, and other scheduled activities listed in the daily itinerary.
- Baggage Transfers: Upon arrival, we whisk you and your bags directly to your room—no waiting, no tipping.
- Gratuities: All gratuities at hotels, restaurants, and for baggage handling.
- Dedicated Guest Services Coordinator: Your pre-trip concierge and tour expert, available to answer questions and ensure you’re fully ready to get the most out of your tour.
- Equipment: Premium gear and expert guides for kayaking, rafting, glacial hiking, and snorkeling as outlined in the daily itinerary on select tours.
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