Alaska Heritage Tours
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Alaska Heritage Tours
ITINER ARY TRIP PL ANNER ALASKA VACATION ALASKA HERITAGE TOURS offers customized travel to the most spectacular destinations from Fairbanks to Seward along the railbelt. Every Alaska Heritage Tours itinerary includes a variety of transportation, lodging and tour options, and can be changed or customized to meet individual traveler desires. Packages are designed to ensure a seamless transition from all flights and from any cruise ship that docks in Seward. WILDLIFE AND GLACIER CRUISES ALASKA PREMIERE LODGING KENAI FJORDS WILDERNESS LODGE Alaska's most affordable wilderness lodge Kenai Fjords Tours is Alaska’s #1 Wildlife and Glacier Cruise! Kenai Fjords National Park and Resurrection Bay are known for their abundance of wildlife. We commonly see humpback whales, sea lions, porpoise, sea otters, harbor seals, orcas and hundreds of seabirds – including the notorious puffin! Every national park cruise also gives you a close up view of glaciers and glacial ice deep in the fjords. Sit back and relax as your captain, a local expert, narrates the history and culture of this breathtaking region. • Cruising the fjords since 1974 • More cruises and departures • Fleet of fast, custom sightseeing vessels • Free meals included with every cruise • Free parking in our private lot • TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award recipient Exclusive visit to Fox Island! START PLANNING TODAY! • Experience Alaska Native cultures firsthand • “Award Winning” Wildlife & Glacier Cruises 509 W. 4th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 Bringing Together the Best of Alaska • 2- to 10-day package excursions • Explore Alaska’s top destinations like Denali National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park • Enjoy wild Alaska salmon and prime rib cooked to perfection (Add Alaska king crab for a nominal fee) • See a presentation by a National Park Ranger • Participate in the Junior Ranger Program • Add a guided kayak excursion • Stay overnight at Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge: Set on a ridge above the small community of Talkeetna on the south side of Denali National Park, our lodge offers unforgettable views of Denali and the Alaska Range, and is just minutes from adventures of a lifetime. • Breathtaking views of Denali • Spacious guest rooms, including rooms facing Denali • Inviting 46-foot river rock fireplace in lobby • Full-service lodge, meeting facilities, Internet access • Gift shop carries a variety of Alaska Native arts and crafts • Complimentary shuttle to downtown Talkeetna • TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award recipient FOOD | LODGING | ACTIVITIES | NATURE Seward Windsong Lodge and Resurrection Roadhouse Restaurant are nestled amidst towering mountain peaks, fragrant spruce trees and wildflowers in the scenic Resurrection River valley. Located minutes from downtown Seward, you’ll find paradise and a true Alaska experience. • Spectacular Resurrection River valley location • Fine Alaska cuisine • Full-service lodge, meeting facilities, Internet access • Guided hikes to Exit Glacier depart from the lodge lobby • Espresso stand, complimentary shuttle • Minutes from Exit Glacier, activities, downtown Seward • TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award recipient 1-877-258-6877 • AlaskaHeritageTours.com Discover true wilderness at Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge and stay in a remote cabin on the pebbled shore of Fox Island. Just a short boat ride from Seward, enjoy exquisite meals prepared by our island chef. Every stay includes a naturalist presentation, a visit with a National Park Ranger, a culinary experience with the island chef and a Kenai Fjords Tours cruise through protected Resurrection Bay. Upgrade by adding a guided sea kayaking adventure, or traveling deep into Kenai Fjords National Park on a premium cruise, to explore the beauty of tidewater glaciers and abundant marine wildlife. “Under the immediate spell of Fox Island, I swear I almost floated up the gang plank into the waiting handshake and broad smile of our Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge host.” – Wayne C. Long AlaskaHeritageTours.com 7 - TO 1 0 - DAY FAVO R I T E S ALASKA GRAND EXPLORER 10 days / 9 nights ANCHORAGE – SEWARD – TALKEETNA – DENALI – FAIRBANKS 1 | Start your journey in Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center and Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center. Overnight in Anchorage. 2 | Travel from Anchorage to Seward by rail. Take a guided walking tour to Exit Glacier. Overnight at Seward Windsong Lodge. 3 | View wildlife and glaciers while cruising in Kenai Fjords National Park. Visit Fox Island for a wild Alaska salmon and prime rib dinner. Overnight at Seward Windsong Lodge. L&D 4 | Travel by coach from Seward to Talkeetna. Spend the next two nights at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. 5 | Take a flightseeing trip over Denali National Park and land on a glacier. Then navigate the glacier-fed rivers by raft. 6 | Board the train for a breathtaking ride to Denali National Park. Enjoy an Alaska dinner show at Cabin Night. Spend the next two nights at the entrance to Denali National Park. D B - Breakfast L - Lunch 7 | Depart by bus into the heart of Denali National Park for a full day of scenic and wildlife viewing. L 8 | Begin the day with a dog sled kennel tour. Travel by rail to Fairbanks for your next two overnights. 9 | Board a sternwheeler and cruise the Chena and Nenana Rivers, visiting historic sites and the sled dog kennel of Iditarod Champion Susan Butcher. Learn about Athabascan Indian culture and the history surrounding the area. 10 | Day on own. Tour ends in Fairbanks. NATIONAL PARKS RAIL TOUR 8 days / 7 nights ANCHORAGE – SEWARD – FOX ISLAND – ANCHORAGE – DENALI –KANTISHNA – TALKEETNA – ANCHORAGE 1 | Depart Anchorage onboard the Alaska Railroad with GoldStar Service to Seward. Enjoy breakfast onboard. Depart Seward with Kenai Fjords Tours for a short cruise to Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge and view wildlife along the way. Enjoy lunch, a National Park Ranger-led walk, a culinary experience, appetizer hour, dinner and overnight at Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge. B, L & D S - Snack D - Dinner 5 - TO 7 - DAY A L A S K A N AT I O N A L PA R K TO U R S 2 | After breakfast at the lodge, depart on a Northwestern Fjord Tour to travel into Kenai Fjords National Park and view wildlife and glaciers. Lunch is included onboard. Return to Seward, overnight at Seward Windsong Lodge. B & L 3 | Explore Exit Glacier on a guided walking tour, followed by a visit to the Alaska SeaLife Center. Depart Seward by GoldStar Rail Service to Anchorage. Overnight in Anchorage. D 4 | Board the train for a breathtaking ride to Denali National Park. Spend the night at the entrance to Denali National Park. 5 | Depart by bus into the heart of Denali National Park to Kantishna. Stay at the remote Kantishna Roadhouse for the next two nights. S&D 6 | Spend a leisure day at the lodge. Your hosts have planned activities for your enjoyment. B, L & D 7 | Board the morning bus for a return trip through Denali National Park viewing wildlife. Connect to the Talkeetna-bound train. Overnight at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. B & S 8 | Take a flightseeing trip over Denali National Park. Navigate the glacier-fed rivers by raft. Board the train in Talkeetna bound for Anchorage. Tour ends in Anchorage. 2 - TO 5 - DAY A DV E N T U R E S BEST OF DENALI NATIONAL PARK 7 days / 6 nights DENALI EXPLORER 5 days / 4 nights SEWARD SOJOURNER 4 days / 3 nights ANCHORAGE – DENALI – TALKEETNA –ANCHORAGE ANCHORAGE – DENALI – TALKEETNA – ANCHORAGE ANCHORAGE – SEWARD – ANCHORAGE 1 | Learn about Alaska’s Native cultures at the Alaska Native Heritage Center and visit the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center. Overnight in Anchorage. 1 | Learn about Alaska’s diverse Native culture at the Alaska Native Heritage Center and the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center. Overnight in Anchorage. 2 | Depart Anchorage by coach for Denali National Park. Overnight at Denali National Park entrance. 2 | Depart Anchorage for Denali by coach. Savor an Alaska dinner show at Cabin Night. Overnight at Denali National Park entrance for the next two nights. D 3 | Visit an Iditarod champion’s sled dog kennel. Travel by bus into the heart of Denali National Park. Stay overnight at Kantishna Roadhouse. S & D 4 | Enjoy the day. Your hosts have planned activities for your leisure time. B, L & D 5 | Board the bus to return through Denali National Park and look for wildlife. Return to rail depot. Board the train in Denali and travel to Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge for your next two nights. B & S 6 | Explore Denali National Park from the air on a flightseeing trip, and land on a glacier. 7 | Start the day with a jetboat tour on a glacier-fed river. Travel by rail to Anchorage in the afternoon. Tour ends. ALASKA BEST OF KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK 5 days / 4 nights ANCHORAGE – FOX ISLAND – SEWARD – ANCHORAGE 1 | Travel by rail from Anchorage to Seward. Take a short boat ride with Kenai Fjords Tours to Fox Island looking for wildlife along the way. Arrive at Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge. Stay in a waterfront cabin for the next two nights with all meals included. Enjoy a National Park Ranger-led walk, a culinary experience, appetizers and dinner. Evening activities may include a naturalist talk, beach walk or beach campfire. L & D 2 | Embark on an all-day guided sea kayak adventure. Discover marine wildlife and sea birds as you paddle the blue-green waters along the jagged shores of Fox Island. B, L & D 3 | After breakfast, depart Fox Island for a cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park on a Northwestern Fjord Tour to view wildlife and massive glaciers. Spend the next two nights at Seward Windsong Lodge. B & L 4 | Start your day with a guided hike to Exit Glacier. Visit an Iditarod champion’s sled dog kennel. 5 | Visit the Alaska SeaLife Center. Return to Anchorage by coach. Tour ends in Anchorage. 3 | Enjoy a full-day 7-8 hour bus tour of Denali National Park on the Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour. S ADD TO YOUR CRUISE ENJOY THE GREAT LAND! 1 | Learn about Alaska’s diverse Native cultures at the Alaska Native Heritage Center and visit the Anchorage Museum. Overnight in Anchorage. 2 | Travel by train from Anchorage to Seward. Visit the Alaska SeaLife Center. Stay two nights at Seward Windsong Lodge. 3 | Explore the wildlife and glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park by boat on a premier Northwestern Fjord Tour. L&S 4 | Visit an Iditarod champion’s sled dog kennel. Take the train to Talkeetna. Enjoy the view during an overnight stay at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. 4 | Explore Exit Glacier on a guided hike, and experience the excitement of an Iditarod Champion’s sled dog kennel. Early evening departure by coach from Seward to Anchorage. Tour ends in Anchorage. 5 | Start the day with a scenic flight over Denali National Park. Take a jetboat tour on glacier-fed rivers. Depart late afternoon by rail for Anchorage. Tour ends. FOX ISLAND ESCAPE 3 days / 2 nights FOX ISLAND – SEWARD 1 | Board a boat in Seward for a short ride with Kenai Fjords Tours to Fox Island, looking for wildlife along the way. Arrive at Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge. Stay in a waterfront cabin for the next two nights with all meals included. Enjoy a National Park Ranger-led walk, a culinary experience, appetizers and dinner. Evening activities may include a naturalist talk, beach walk or beach campfire. L & D FOX ISLAND OVERNIGHT 2 days / 1 nights FOX ISLAND – SEWARD 1 | Board a boat in Seward for a short ride with Kenai Fjords Tours to Fox Island, looking for wildlife along the way. Arrive at Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge. Stay in a waterfront cabin with all meals included. Enjoy a National Park Ranger-led walk on the beach, a culinary experience, appetizers and dinner. Evening activities may include a naturalist talk, beach walk or beach campfire. L & D 2 | Depart Fox Island on a Resurrection Bay Tour or cruise the waters of Kenai Fjords National Park and Northwestern Fjord to view marine wildlife and tidewater glaciers. Return to Seward. Tour ends in Seward. B & L Exit Glacier in Seward Just up the road from Seward Windsong Lodge is the jewel of the Resurrection River valley: Exit Glacier. This massive wall of blue ice descends the mountainside, stretching from the Harding Icefield down to Resurrection River. Seward Windsong Lodge offers daily, guided tours of Exit Glacier. Call us today to customize your vacation! Reservations 1-877-AKTOURS (258-6877) AlaskaHeritageTours.com 2 | A full-day kayaking tour along the jagged shores of Fox Island takes you on an incredible adventure. Return to your private cabin for another relaxing night. B, L & D 3 | Depart Fox Island on a cruise through the waters of Kenai Fjords National Park and Northwestern Fjord to view marine wildlife and tidewater glaciers. Return to Seward. Tour ends in Seward. B & L B - Breakfast As you explore Alaska’s coast by cruise ship there’s no better way to enhance your journey than by venturing inland on the Alaska Railroad! Let us customize an inland adventure that fits seamlessly with your cruise itinerary. Enjoy sights like Exit Glacier that are only accessible by land. L - Lunch S - Snack D - Dinner Online bookings require payment in full at the time of booking. All other bookings require a deposit of $250 per person, or equal to 50% of the total booking, whichever is less. This deposit is due at the time of booking with full payment due 45 days prior to arrival. All bookings made within 45 days of travel require full payment at the time of booking. A full refund is issued for cancellations made 46 days or more prior to travel dependent on itinerary. Cancellations made 45 days or less prior to date of travel are non-refundable.