Jewels of Alaska

6 night tour - Starting in Anchorage, Alaska - ending in Anchorage, Alaska.

A Premium Escorted Tour with Insight Vacations.

Insight Vacations Premium Escorted journeys are carefully planned with over 35 years experience, enjoy VIP return private UK airport transfers, deluxe hotels, business class legroom and complimentary WiFi and water onboard luxury motorcoaches.

A is for “Ah-some” Alaska. Spectacular Denali National Park, calving glaciers and abundant wildlife combine to create the ultimate Alaskan experience.

Why not add an unforgettable Glacier Discover Cruise on the end of this tour, for more information please click here. 

2016 Guaranteed departure dates:
June 06th & 20th
July 18th
August 15th 
 
TO BOOK THIS TOUR: CALL US ON FREEPHONE 0800 0336 335 OR EMAIL US RESERVATIONS@PURELYTRAVELGROUP.CO.UK
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Day 1: Anchorage, the City of Lights and Flowers

Enjoy your complimentary private V.I.P. door-to-door transfer to your UK departure airport. Welcome to Alaska! Upon arrival at Anchorage International Airport, there is an airport transfer to your hotel. At 6.00 pm, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception with drinks and a light meal.

Hotel: Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa

Welcome Dinner

Day 2: Anchorage Sightseeing

After a good night's rest, get acquainted with downtown Anchorage. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center and learn about the traditions of Alaska's first people during this private presentation. Afterward, drive around Lake Hood to visit the largest float plane base in the world. Meet a bush pilot who shares fascinating stories about the joys and hazards of flying in rural Alaska. The rest of the afternoon is yours to browse among the shops or native art galleries. This evening, you are invited for a delectable Highlight Dinner at a popular downtown restaurant.

Hotel: Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa

Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner

Day 3: Journey along the Alaskan Railroad

After breakfast, board your luxury motorcoach for the journey to Talkeetna, nestled at the base of Mount McKinley, North America's tallest peak and the inspiration for the TV program “Northern Exposure”. After a brief visit downtown, board the world-famous Alaskan Railroad train for a spectacular journey over narrow gorges and swift-rushing streams to Denali National Park. View steep valleys framed by craggy mountains from the comfort of your reclining seat in the deluxe dome railcar. Your welcoming hotel is located on the slopes of Sugarloaf Mountain, perched at the edge of a bluff with unparalleled views of the surrounding Denali wilderness and Nenana River Canyon. Tonight, enjoy a taste of the frontier at a rollicking highlight theatre dinner, featuring old-time sourdough song-and-dance and hearty Alaska fare.

Hotel: Grande Denali Lodge

Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner

Day 4: Denali National Park, the Crown Jewel of the Alaskan Wilderness

After breakfast, the six million acre Denali National Park and Preserve is just minutes away. Begin with an easy one-hour guided hike to learn about the tundra and wildlife in the park. The remainder of the day is open for recreation or optional activities. Why not take an exciting rafting trip down the Nenana River, or a helicopter flightseeing tour for close-up views of Mt. McKinley?

Hotel: Grande Denali Lodge

Full Breakfast

Day 5: Girdwood and Mount Alyeska

Board a deluxe motorcoach for your journey south on the George Parks Highway. Stop along the way for lunch and an exclusive visit with a champion dog musher and four-time Iditarod winner. At the home of Martin Buser, you are invited to meet his dogs and share the challenges of competing in the 1,049-mile dogsled race. Continue on the Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm with its dramatic views. Arrive in the town of Girdwood, home of Alyeska Resort and ski area. Ride the aerial gondola for panoramic views of the mountains and sea at your leisure. In the evening, join your Tour Director for a wonderful Celebration Dinner complete with wine and good cheer.

Hotel: The Hotel Alyeska

Full Breakfast, Lunch, Celebration Dinner

Day 6: Prince William Sound Cruise

Today is devoted to the 26 Glacier Cruise through Prince William Sound and College Fjord. Experience the thundering calving of glaciers and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife such as sea otters, porpoises and whales.

Hotel: The Hotel Alyeska

Full Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7: To Seward and out of Anchorage, extend your stay or join a Glacier Discovery Cruise

Visit the aquariums of the Alaska Sealife Center in Seward and enjoy an exclusive presentation about their marine research and rehabilitation program. Have lunch and explore downtown at your own pace. Then transfer to Anchorage Airport. Tomorrow on landing back in the UK you will be met by your driver to escorrt you to your waiting car for a private transfer back home. 

Breakfast

Your Insight Vacations Tour Highlights

 

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES

Anchorage: Expand your understanding of Alaska's first people with a private presentation at the renowned Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage.

Anchorage: In much of Alaska, where large distances separate towns and the road system is limited, bush planes are a part of everyday life. Visit the largest float plane base in the world and meet one of the experienced pilots.

Alaska Railroad: Relax on this flagship train and enjoy stunning scenery all the way to Denali National Park.

Denali: A detailed explanation of the National Park's wildlife and ecosystem accompanies a leisurely hike.

Girdwood: Enjoy an exclusive lunch and a chance to meet the dogs at the home of a champion dog musher.

Girdwood: Ride a gondola to the top of the ski area for panoramic views of the mountains and Cook Inlet.

Prince William Sound: Experience the sounds of the thundering calving of glaciers on your included cruise.

Seward: Visit the aquarium and learn about the wildlife rescue efforts with a representative of the Alaska SeaLife Center.

ADDITIONAL INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

Anchorage: Enjoy a guided orientation tour of the downtown area.

Denali National Park: See Mt. McKinley.

SIGNATURE DINING

Anchorage: Enjoy a Highlight Dinner at an Anchorage restaurant.

Denali: A night of fun, festivity and food! Get a taste of old-time Alaska at a rollicking theatre dinner.

Mount Alyeska: Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine and newfound friends.

Welcome Reception (WD), 6 Full Breakfasts (FB), 2 lunches (L), 2 Highlight Dinners (HD) and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD) 7 Full Breakasts (FB), 6 Lunches (L) and 7 Dinners (D) on the ms Zaandam or ms Oosterdam*

HIGHLIGHT HOTELS AND LOCATIONS

Anchorage: The Sheraton Hotel and Spa simply boasts the finest lodging in the city.

Denali: The Grande Denali Lodge offers panoramic views of the entire canyon.

Alyeska: The luxurious Hotel Alyeska is nestled in lush valley surrounded by mountain peaks, hanging glaciers and spectacular ocean views.

ADDITIONAL FIVE STAR SERVICES

Your expert Insight Tour Director will smooth your way throughout your vacation. Acting as a 'travelling concierge', he or she is also an expert guide, a consummate organiser and your friend in a foreign land

The majority of Insight hotels have free WiFi access in lobby or bedroom areas and WiFi is also generally available on most touring coaches.

We include Personal radio headsets - these give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights without missing any of your local expert's fascinating insights and commentaries

Insight Flourishes - from time to time, your Tour Director will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing an authentic food or beverage of the region

We'll handle your Baggage everywhere, with seamless and prompt delivery to your door at every hotel

Your Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency

VIP DOOR TO DOOR RETURN UK AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Your holiday begins in true style from the moment we collect you from your front door for a relaxed journey to your choice of departure airport. Your wonderfully appointed executive car is reserved exclusively for your use, ensuring an uninterrupted, hassle-free journey to your departure airport.

Each and every Insight tour begins and ends with our unique and truly unrivalled private car door to door transfer service. You will be met at your front door by your driver who will assist with your bags before whisking you to your choice of departure airport in a private executive saloon car, all in plenty of time to make your way to your check-in desk. With Insight you really will experience an exclusive service, enjoying your journey in a standard of car that you would expect to associate with Insight standards. All of our cars are up-to-date models and maintained to the highest standards. We will arrange a convenient pick-up time from your home that suits you, not us or other passengers. Each car is equipped with the latest satellite navigation intelligence to ensure your continued peace of mind and a speedy journey.

At the end of your tour, on arrival at your chosen UK airport, you will be greeted by your waiting driver in the arrivals hall and escorted to your car for the smooth and comfortable journey directly back home.

Should you wish to make your own way to the airport, all you need do is advise us at the time of making your reservation and a discount will be offered.

Terms and conditions apply.

Tour Only Cost: All prices quoted below are per adult person, per tour in British Pounds (GBP)

Departure Dates

 Single Twin/Double Triple Quad
All departures in 2016 £3272 £2473 £2267 Please call
 
* 2016 Early Payment Discount - Insight's most popular tours fill very quickly. Don't be disappointed, book early and pay your balance in full as below and save up to 10% Off the prices shown above - Ask us at time of booking.
 
Pay for your 2016 tour in full by 29th January 2016 and SAVE 7.5%
Pay for your 2016 tour in full by 29th April 2016 and SAVE 5%
 
Repeat Client Discount - Have you travelled with Insight Vactions before, within the last 5 years ! - if so you qualify for a 5% discount - Ask us at time of booking.
 
Children aged 5-17 may qualify for a discount off up to 10% when sharing a room with 2 adults - Please call us for details. 
 
Not included in your tour cost:
Flights – we can package your tour with flights at very competitive airfares using our airline partners. Please call us to discuss the best airline for your itinerary.
Pre or post accommodation - If you want to extend your stay at the start or the end of your escorted tour or add another destination to your booking please call us and we will be happy to provide a quote.
Meals, other than those listed in the itinerary.
The customary gratuities for the Tour Director and local drivers are not included and are paid locally, if you prefer these can be pre-paid to us in advance for £50.00 per person.
 
FAQs:
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TO BOOK YOUR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS:

Please call us on FREEPHONE 0800 0336 335 or EMAIL us reservations@purelytravelgroup.co.uk we are open 7 days a week.

We will be happy to answer any questions, check the availability of your tour, offer a quote for flights and any pre or post nights you would like to add.

When you are ready to go ahead with the booking, a non-refundable deposit of 20% will be due at time of booking or the full balance if you are due to travel within 8 weeks.

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