Grand Slam Alaska

Welcome to the metropolitan city of Anchorage, Alaska! A John Hall’s Alaska representative greets all guests on arrival, transferring to the luxury accommodations for the evening. Anchorage has much to offer for those who wish to explore. Dinner is at leisure.

Dinner 

After breakfast, board a luxury motorcoach for a drive along the Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway. Following a path carved by ancient glaciers, keep cameras at hand – there is beauty everywhere. Enjoy lunch enroute before arriving in Valdez, the “Little Switzerland” of Alaska and home for the next two evenings.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Join the Stan Stephens family and their fleet of vessels on an escorted adventure into striking Columbia Bay. Surrounded by towering blue ice, it’s a photographer’s dream, watch for sightings of whales, sea otters, harbor seals, eagles, and seabirds. Return to Valdez for dinner and time to explore the town at leisure.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, explore America’s largest national park! The luxury motorcoach is perfect for relaxing and taking in the views. Rushing waterfalls cradled between sheer black cliffs, a picture stop, and a dramatic ascent to the top of Thompson Pass precedes a visit to the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Visitor Center. Afterward, continue to Fairbanks. Sleep well tonight, the next few days are packed with culture, history, wilderness, and puppies.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Begin today aboard the Riverboat Discovery on a three-hour narrated tour on the Chena River. Learn about Alaska Natives’ ability to live off the land and cope with the extremes of Mother Nature at an authentic Athabascan village. Visit Trail Breaker Kennel – home of the late four-time Iditarod champion Susan Butcher – for an exclusive look at kennel life and a dog mushing demonstration. Then stop at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum before a savory salmon bake and entertaining revue at the Palace Theatre.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Board the glass-domed cars of the Alaska Railroad and experience luxury GoldStar service with breakfast served on board during the journey to Denali National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and time at the Denali Visitor Center. Over the next two evenings, relax at Denali Cabins.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Rise with the sun this morning, departing early on the 42-mile bus ride deep into Denali National Park.  During the drive be on the lookout for moose, caribou, Dall sheep, wolves, grizzly bears, and of course the mountains. After returning to the gates of the park, enjoy dinner at leisure this evening.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

From sunup to sundown, it is a day of spectacular scenery! This morning includes the opportunity to enhance the experience in Denali National Park with an add on optional activity. After lunch, journey south to Talkeetna and settle into accommodations situated on the south side of Denali National Park.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Start with breakfast before continuing south to Anchorage. Before lunch, visit The Iditarod Headquarters.  In Anchorage, enjoy lunch and a trip down Turnagain Arm to see some of the most beautiful sights in all of Alaska before returning to Anchorage. Settle in for the evening at the Hotel Captain Cook and enjoy a farewell dinner with traveling companions.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast, then transfer to the Anchorage airport.

Breakfast