Ultimate Alaska & the Yukon
Ultimate Alaska & the Yukon
Ultimate Alaska & the Yukon
13 Days Starting and ending in Anchorage, Alaska
Visiting: Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Dawson City, Whitehorse, Tok, Valdez
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CB-2025
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on the "Ultimate Alaska & the Yukon" adventure tour, a thrilling journey through the majestic landscapes of Alaska and the Yukon. Begin in Anchorage and traverse iconic locations such as Denali National Park, Fairbanks, and Dawson City. Experience the breathtaking wilderness on the Alaska Railroad, explore the rich history of the Klondike Gold Rush, and marvel at the natural wonders of Kluane National Park. Enjoy unique cultural encounters, including a visit to an Athabascan village and a dogsled facility. This tour offers a blend of scenic beauty, wildlife encounters, and cultural insights, culminating in a scenic cruise on Prince William Sound.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Anchorage,Alaska
Location: Anchorage
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa
ARRIVE IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA Welcome to Alaska! Meet your Tour Director between 3 pm and 7 pm in the hotel reception area.FREE TIME TIPS EXPLORE MORE in Anchorage with a dinner out in this iconic Alaskan city. Your Tour Director can point you in the right direction. Tap your GlobusGO mobile app for the best bites, brews, and things to do!ANCHORAGE-CITYSCAPE.jpg
Day 2: Anchorage,Wasilla,Talkeetna,Alaska Railroad,Denali National Park
Location: Denali National Park
Accommodation Name: Denali Park Village
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
ANCHORAGE–WASILLA–TALKEETNA–ALASKA RAILROAD–DENALI NATIONAL PARK Riding the Rails Travel north into the majestic wilds of Alaska and visit the Iditarod Headquarters, home of the world-famous dogsled race. Continue to Talkeetna, the starting point for climbers attempting to summit Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley), the highest peak in North America at 20,320 feet. Board the historic Alaska Railroad for a scenic trip to Denali National Park. Tonight, enjoy a [LF] private presentation by a Local Naturalist at the Murie Science & Learning Center followed by dinner. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE CONSERVATION HEROES Enjoy dinner at the Murie Science and Learning Center where stewardship and education are key to preserve and nurture the wild places of American national parks. You’ll hear fascinating and informative information presented by a Local Naturalist in this vital site named for wildlife biologist Adolph Murie who made lasting contributions to the understanding of wolves and wildlife management in Denali.TOUR HIGHLIGHTEPIC RIDE Board the Alaska Railroad train for spectacular views through its panoramic windows designed for soaking in the stunning scenery on this full-day journey that truly showcases America’s 49th state. Keep an eye out for views of Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley)—as well as wildlife along the way!ALASKA-RAILROAD-DENALI.jpg
Day 3: Denali National Park
Location: Denali National Park
Accommodation Name: Denali Park Village
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
DENALI NATIONAL PARK Wilderness Wonders Journey into the 6-million-acre Denali National Park with a Naturalist Driver Guide on the Tundra Wilderness tour exploring the majestic wilderness. Your late afternoon and evening are free for optional adventures such as float trips, a dogsled demonstration, a helicopter ride over the park, or a delicious dinner and rollicking musical comedy performed in a camp house reminiscent of the Gold Rush era. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Venture deep into Denali National Park and Preserve with a Naturalist Driver Guide in search of fantastic wildlife and natural wonders. Stay alert for wildlife, including Denali’s Big-Five, the grizzly bear, caribou, moose, Dall sheep, and the formidable yet elusive wolf. Named for the highest mountain peak in North America, Denali is a natural treasure of pristine and untamed wilderness at its finest.DENALI-NATIONAL-PARK-BEARS.jpg
Day 4: Denali National Park,Fairbanks
Location: Denali National Park
Accommodation Name: Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
DENALI NATIONAL PARK–FAIRBANKS Bites & Brews This morning, spend a little more time marveling at the wonder of Denali National Park. Then, enjoy a friendly atmosphere during lunch at the [LF] 49th State Brewery to taste some local specialties and play Alaska lawn-games. Travel into the heart of Alaska to Fairbanks, where the remainder of the day is at leisure. (B,L)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Craft brewing as well as great food is a hallmark of Alaskan culture. Taste the tradition of Alaska with lunch at the fabulous 49th State Brewing Co. Taste the attention to detail born of glacial aquifers, fine malts and hops, and yeast, served Cicerone Certified beer servers and proper glassware to accompany various styles of beer, along with a hearty menu to satisfy your appetite. More than a place to have a beer and a bite, the 49th State Brewing Co is the place to make memories of a lifetime. DENALI-NATIONAL-PARK-MOUNTAINS.jpg
Day 5: Fairbanks
Location: Fairbanks
Accommodation Name: Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
FAIRBANKS Native American Traditions Start the day by boarding the sternwheeler Discovery for a cruise on the Chena River, with a stop at a recreated Chena Indian Village to learn about Athabascan Native culture. Later, during a city tour, visit the University of Alaska–Fairbanks Museum and a stop at the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEMS Experience frontier living in an Athabascan village on the Chena River. Here in the Alaskan forests, cabins are made of spruce logs, and the old ways of living with the land are beautifully preserved in the heritage of the Athabascan Native culture. Learn about traditions and survival in an unforgiving yet beautiful environment, where generations of Athabascans skillfully survived for over 10,000 years, ultimately adapting to village life and Western culture in the past century.XGTY-FAIRBANKS-CHENA-RIVER.jpg
Day 6: Fairbanks,Dawson City,Yukon
Location: Fairbanks
Accommodation Name: Eldorado Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
FAIRBANKS–DAWSON CITY, YUKON Goldminers & Old Timers Continuing the journey into Gold Rush history, motor over the Top of the World Highway and enter Canada’s Yukon Territory. Passing through the village of Chicken, today promises to be filled with breathtaking scenery. Tonight, you have reservations at Diamond Tooth Gerties, featuring ragtime music, can-can girls, and an old-fashioned casino. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEM Get a rush of nostalgia for the old frontier with casino games, nostalgic tunes, and can-can shows at Dawson City’s rip-roaring Diamond Tooth Gertie’s saloon to relive the days of the Gold Rush, prospectors, barkeeps, and piano players in the Wild West. YUKON-DAWSON-CITY.jpg
Day 7: Dawson City
Location: Dawson City
Accommodation Name: Eldorado Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAWSON CITY There’s Gold in the Yukon! Step back in time at the site of Klondike Gold Rush Claim #1, where the first gold strike was made. Continue to the Robert Service Interpretive Center to learn of the numerous poems and ballads he composed while exploring this remote area. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing, shopping, and dining. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDARY LIVES Walk in the footsteps of historic figures of the Yukon Gold rush. Stand in the spot where George Carmack and Skookum Jim discovered the first shiny glimpse of gold in Bonanza Creek in 1896 to stake the first Gold rush Claim in the Yukon. Enter the humble cabin (now a historic site) where bank teller and famed poet Robert Service penned some of the Yukon Territories’ most famous ballads and poems. See the artifacts belonging to this legendary “Bard of the Yukon.” DAWSON-CITY-YUKON.jpg
Day 8: Dawson City,Whitehorse
Location: Dawson City, Whitehorse
Accommodation Name: Best Western Gold Rush Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAWSON CITY–WHITEHORSE Roaring Rapids & Rip-Roaring Times Trace the trail of the gold seekers on their way to the Klondike. View the Five Finger Rapids, which once posed a major obstacle to the hordes of fortune seekers stampeding into the Yukon. Your day concludes in Whitehorse, capital of the Yukon, for a free evening. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Marvel at the sight of The Five Finger Rapids on the Yukon River. Here, four islands divide the river into five narrow channels of which only the eastern is passable. The Five Finger Rapids is mentioned in Jack London's novel The Call of the Wild and posed a significant challenge to the throng of fortune seekers on the hunt for gold.FIVE-FINGER-RAPIDS.jpg
Day 9: Whitehorse
Location: Whitehorse
Accommodation Name: Best Western Gold Rush Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
WHITEHORSE A Dog’s Life A city tour stops at the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, where you can meet the Ice Age giant mammals that once ruled the ancient subcontinent. See the historic SS Klondike Riverboat and learn about its importance on the Yukon River in the Gold Rush days. Later, head to Whitehorse’s premier dogsled facility, [LF] Muktuk Adventures, where you will personally meet the huskies and their trainers. Afterward, enjoy a special Taste of the Yukon dinner. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE CULTURE & TRADITION Get up close and personal to Alaska’s amazing sled dogs and their trainers at Muktuk Adventures. Learn about the training and care of the Alaskan champions and the spirit needed to race in world-famous Iditarod and Yukon Quest competitions. An experience that leads the pack! WHITEHORSE-SS-STERNWHEEL-STEAMBOAT.jpg
Day 10: Whitehorse,Tok,Alaska
Location: Tok
Accommodation Name: Young's Motel
Meals Included: Breakfast
WHITEHORSE–TOK, ALASKA Depart the Yukon Territories and head to Alaska along the rugged mountains of Kluane National Park, home to 19,625-foot Mount Logan, Canada’s highest peak. Continue on the Alaska Highway to Tok, the “Dog Sled Capital of the World.” (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT WILDERNESS TREASURES On your way to Alaska’s dogsledding town of Tok, you’ll drive along the mountains of Kluane National Park and Reserve in the southwest of the Canadian Yukon. Witness a vast wilderness of ice fields, forests, and towering peaks, including Canada’s highest summit, Mount Logan. Here, spectacular sights created by the glacier-fed Alsek River are home to grizzly bears, Dall sheep and more than 100 bird species.KLUANE-NATIONAL-PARK-DALL-SHEEP.jpg
Day 11: Tok,Valdez
Location: Valdez
Accommodation Name: Valdez Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
TOK–VALDEZ Sights on the Sound Head to Alaska’s northernmost ice-free port, Valdez, home of the Alyeska Pipeline Terminal. As you travel toward some of the highest coastal mountains in the world, enjoy views of Thompson Pass, Worthington Glacier, and Bridal Veil Falls before arriving in the “Switzerland of Alaska”— Valdez. Visit the Valdez Museum to learn of the areas Native Culture, early explorers, the 1898 Gold Rush, and the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake. Free time this evening. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Located near the head of a deep fjord in Prince William Sound, Valdez is a mix of tidewater glaciers, rainforests, majestic mountains, and wildlife on land and sea. Orcas and humpback whales, otters, sea lions, and birds are among the many animals you might spy from this spectacular seaport.VALDEZ.jpg
Day 12: Valdez,Whittier,Anchorage
Location: Anchorage
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
VALDEZ–WHITTIER–ANCHORAGE True Fish Stories Board a boat today and get a closer look at the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal, the many massive glaciers, and the playful sea life of Prince William Sound. Keep your eyes open for eagles, whales, mountain goats, dolphins, and sea lions! Continue to Anchorage for a farewell dinner. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITIONS Go further with a scenic cruise on the spectacular Prince William Sound. Cruise along the 3-mile face of Columbia Glacier with a watchful eye out for wildlife, including seals, sea otters, birds, and even whales!PRINCE-WILLIAM-SOUND-SEA-LIONS.jpg
Day 13: Anchorage
Location: Anchorage
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
ANCHORAGE Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)ANCHORAGE-SKYLINE.jpg
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at various hotels including Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa, Denali Park Village, Pike's Waterfront Lodge, Eldorado Hotel, Best Western Gold Rush Inn, Young's Motel, and Valdez Hotel.
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Meals
Breakfast daily, 3 lunches including a box lunch in Denali National Park, and 3 dinners.
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Transportation
Travel includes a scenic trip on the Alaska Railroad and a boat cruise on Prince William Sound.
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Guided Tours
Guided tours include a Naturalist Driver Guide in Denali National Park, a city tour in Fairbanks, and a visit to the Valdez Museum.
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Local Experiences
Enjoy a private presentation by a Local Naturalist at the Murie Science & Learning Center, a visit to the 49th State Brewery, and a stop at Muktuk Adventures to meet huskies and their trainers.
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Cultural Visits
Visits to the Iditarod Headquarters, Chena Indian Village, Robert Service Interpretive Center, and Diamond Tooth Gerties.
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Scenic Highlights
View the Five Finger Rapids, Thompson Pass, Worthington Glacier, and Bridal Veil Falls.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Optional adventures such as float trips, a dogsled demonstration, a helicopter ride over Denali National Park, and additional sightseeing, shopping, and dining are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
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Flights
International and domestic flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
Meals
Breakfast daily, 3 lunches including a box lunch in Denali National Park, 3 dinners
Notes
While wildlife in Alaska is frequently seen year-round, May through early June and September departures offer greater opportunities for wildlife viewing. Departures after mid-August offer fall foliage. The Northern Lights (aurora borealis) are most visible in late August and September, weather permitting. This vacation visits remote regions where some facilities are not up to the first-class standards you’d expect from Globus. We have selected the best available hotels that satisfy our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Kluane National Park
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa, Denali Park Village, Pike's Waterfront Lodge in Fairbanks, Eldorado Hotel in Dawson City, Best Western Gold Rush Inn in Whitehorse, Young's Motel in Tok, and Valdez Hotel.
Mode of Transport
Travel through Alaska and the Yukon by coach, train, and boat, including a scenic trip on the historic Alaska Railroad and a cruise on Prince William Sound.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of activities can I expect on the first day in Anchorage?
On the first day in Anchorage, you will meet your Tour Director between 3 pm and 7 pm in the hotel reception area. You will have free time to explore Anchorage, and your Tour Director can provide recommendations for dinner and activities. You can also use the GlobusGO mobile app for suggestions on the best places to eat, drink, and visit.
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What unique experience is included in Denali National Park?
In Denali National Park, you will enjoy a private presentation by a Local Naturalist at the Murie Science & Learning Center, followed by dinner. This presentation will provide fascinating and informative insights into the conservation efforts and wildlife management in the park.
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What optional activities are available in Denali National Park?
In Denali National Park, optional activities include float trips, a dogsled demonstration, a helicopter ride over the park, or a dinner and musical comedy performance in a camp house reminiscent of the Gold Rush era.
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What cultural experiences are included in Fairbanks?
In Fairbanks, you will board the sternwheeler Discovery for a cruise on the Chena River, with a stop at a recreated Chena Indian Village to learn about Athabascan Native culture. You will also visit the University of Alaska–Fairbanks Museum and the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline.
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What can I expect at Diamond Tooth Gerties in Dawson City?
At Diamond Tooth Gerties in Dawson City, you can expect an evening filled with ragtime music, can-can girls, and an old-fashioned casino, providing a nostalgic experience of the Gold Rush era.
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What is special about the visit to Muktuk Adventures in Whitehorse?
At Muktuk Adventures in Whitehorse, you will meet the huskies and their trainers, learn about the training and care of these sled dogs, and understand the spirit needed to race in world-famous competitions like the Iditarod and Yukon Quest. This visit also includes a special Taste of the Yukon dinner.
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What wildlife might I see during the boat trip in Prince William Sound?
During the boat trip in Prince William Sound, you might see eagles, whales, mountain goats, dolphins, and sea lions. The cruise will also take you close to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal and various massive glaciers.
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What is the significance of the Five Finger Rapids?
The Five Finger Rapids on the Yukon River posed a major obstacle to fortune seekers during the Klondike Gold Rush. The rapids are mentioned in Jack London's novel 'The Call of the Wild' and are known for their challenging navigation due to the four islands that divide the river into five narrow channels.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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