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Day 1: Today you arrive
in Anchorage. You will pick up a rental car for your time here
in Alaska. You'll spend the night this evening at
a wonderful
bed and breakfast in Anchorage.
Day 2:
Today you have the day to explore Anchorage. Take a horse-drawn
sleigh ride along Anchorage's Hillside. In the late afternoon,
head north to Talkeetna, where you'll spend the night at a great
inn, overlooking Mount McKinley and the Susitna Valley. (Watch
for the northern lights this evening)
Day
3: Today you'll take off for a flight to the face of North
America's tallest mountain, Mt. McKinley, the crown jewel of
Denali National Park. You'll fly right up to the mountain
itself, and see the spectacular granite spires and massive
glaciers that flow from the peak. This has been called a
once-in-a-lifetime experience by many of our guests. After your
flight, take some time in Talkeetna, or return to your inn and
take in the spectacular scenery and relax. (Watch for the
northern lights this evening)
Day
4: Today you'll head north to Fairbanks. When you arrive,
head over to the International Ice Art Championships, where
artists from all over the world come to sculpt large blocks of
ice into incredible forms. This evening you'll spend the night
at a delightful bed and breakfast in Fairbanks. (Watch for
the northern lights this evening)
Day
5: Today you'll start a three day dog sledding adventure.
You'll spend the day with a guide learning about dog mushing and
all of the basics about driving a dog sled. After your very full
day with the dogs, you'll return to your bed and breakfast in
Fairbanks. (Watch for the northern lights this evening)
Day 6:
Today you head down the trail with the guide for your second day
of adventure. You'll drive the dogs all day, and spend the night
on the trail. (Watch for the northern lights this evening)
Day
7: Today you head back to Fairbanks by dog sled on the third
day of your adventure. After another very full day, you'll
return to your bed and breakfast in Fairbanks.
Day
8: Today you'll have a day for yourself in Fairbanks. We
have a couple suggestions for your day -- You could visit Chena
Hot Springs and soak in the hot springs and Jacuzzis there. This
is a 60 mile drive from Fairbanks. You could also take some more
time at the World Ice Art Championship. You return to your bed
and breakfast in Fairbanks.
Day
9: Today you head back to Anchorage by road. This is a full
day drive (about 7 hours) so start early on your way back. When
you arrive in Anchorage, you'll spend the night at a nice bed
and breakfast.
Day
10: Today you head back home.
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