Grand Alaskan Adventure
Explore America’s Last Frontier on this exciting 7-day Grand Alaskan Adventure tour which offers an affordable and fun way to enjoy all this great land has to offer. Beginning and ending in historic Denali, this exciting tour includes Denali National Park and Valdez. View Alaska’s incredible glaciers, majestic mountains and tranquil lakes. Enjoy the opportunity to view magnificent wildlife in their natural habitat.
Highlights abound as your tour visits to quaint towns, a fun trip on the legendary Alaska Railroad and wilderness tours. Cruise across the spellbinding Prince William Sound and view the Mears Glacier and visit the charming village of Talkeetna. Take a thrilling ride from Anchorage on the famous Alaska Railroad and a two-night stay in the wondrous Denali National Park, home to Mount McKinley (Denali), the highest peak in North America. Enjoy the opportunity to see such amazing wildlife as grizzly bear, caribou, moose and others. Go hiking and feast your eyes on the breathtaking panoramas. Experience all this and more on this once once-in-a-lifetime vacation.
7 Days • fr. $2,299
Tour Includes
- Journey aboard the world-famous Alaska Railroad in Adventure class
- Orientation tour in Denali National Park
- Two night stay near the entrance of Denali National Park
- Glacier cruise on Prince William Sound near Valdez
- Sightseeing in Anchorage
- A visit to the Anchorage Museum
- Journey on the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Talkeetna; private, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.
Not Included
- Gratuities are included for services during the land stay of your vacation, except on Cosmos Lite vacations and unless otherwise noted. This includes wait staff at included meals, and porterage at hotels for one suitcase per person. Gratuities for your Tour Director, Local Hosts®, Local Guides, driver, and ship’s crew are not included in the vacation price (unless otherwise noted in pricing details) and are discretionary.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
Hotel Details
- Diamond Center Hotel in Anchorage Alaska (3 nights)
- Denail Bluffs Hotel in Denali National Park, AK (2 nights)
- Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn in Valdez, AK (1 night)
- The hotels listed are intended to be used on all departures however Cosmos reserves the right to substitute other hotels than those listed. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent quality to those listed. No refunds are provided for hotel changes and full cancellation penalties apply.
Day 1
ARRIVE IN ANCHORAGE Location Information Description
Anchorage, United States
Arrive in Anchorage and make your way to your hotel. This afternoon, you are free to explore the “Last Frontier” on your own.
Dimond Center Hotel
Day 2
ALASKA RAILROAD FROM ANCHORAGE TO TALKEETNA Location Information Description
Anchorage, United States
This morning, board the world-famous Alaska Railroad for a memorable train journey to Talkeetna, the jumping-off point for climbers attempting to summit Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley, the highest peak in North America at 20,310 feet.
TALKEETNA Location Information Description
Talkeetna, United States
Enjoy strolling along the shops in downtown or take a walk to the river.
DENALI NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Denali National Park, United States
Early this afternoon, journey to DENALI NATIONAL PARK for a two night stay.
Breakfast
Denali Bluffs Hotel
Day 3
DENALI NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Denali National Park, United States
Denali National Park and Preserve, majestically dominates the park’s 6 million acres. Enjoy a free day for independent activities; a hike along the many wilderness trails might be of interest. Also take advantage of several optional outings, including a wildlife tour to seek out grizzly bears, caribou, moose, and Dall sheep; a raft trip down the Nenana River; or a helicopter ride over the park. Your Tour Director will have plenty of suggestions.
Denali Bluffs Hotel
Day 4
DENALI NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Denali National Park, United States
Relish one last look at the outstanding scenery and wildlife of Denali, before traveling across the Denali Highway. This seldom-traveled road was the first road to allow access to Denali National Park—a true wilderness with frequent wildlife sightings and amazing views of the Alaska Range.
THOMPSON PASS Location Information Description
Thompson Pass, United States
Next, climb over the top of Thompson Pass, well-known for the annual snowfall in the winter months, the pass offers summer guests unforgettable views.
VALDEZ Location Information Description
Valdez, United States
End today’s journey in the town of Valdez, nestled between the waterfront and mountains, giving it the nickname, Alaska’s Little Switzerland.
Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn
Day 5
PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND Location Information Description
Prince William Sound, United States
Board a boat and travel across magnificent Prince William Sound. Explore the three-mile face of the mighty Mears Glacier and hear tales of the region as told by the Alaskan crew. Keep your eyes open and cameras ready for marine wildlife such as otters, seals, and whales while viewing spectacular glaciers.
ANCHORAGE Location Information Description
Anchorage, United States
Return to Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city.
Dimond Center Hotel
Day 6
ANCHORAGE Location Information Description
Anchorage, United States
This morning, join a city sightseeing tour of Anchorage, with a visit to the Anchorage Museum, where you will see a quality display of artifacts of the native people of Alaska. The afternoon is free for independent exploring.
Breakfast
Dimond Center Hotel
Day 7
ANCHORAGE Location Information Description
Anchorage, United States
Your vacation ends this morning after breakfast.
Breakfast
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Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 45-22 days prior to commencement of services: 20% of total price*
- 21-8 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
- 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
- On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
- *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
- Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
- In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A $250 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
- Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
- Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
- For complete terms and conditions please visit the Globus Terms & Conditions for more information.