Day 1 •  Arrive Edmonton, AB
Passengers to arrive at Edmonton for an overnight stay at an Edmonton hotel. (Hotel accommodation included) 

Day 2 • Edmonton ~ Dawson Creek, BC
Driving north, we pass through the rich farmland, oil field areas and forests of Alberta, and then cross into British Columbia to arrive at Dawson Creek for an overnight stay. Meet your fellow travelers this evening at a dinner hosted by Select Holidays. [B,D]

Day 3 • Dawson Creek, BC ~ Muncho Lake, BC
Visiting Mile “0” of the Alaska Highway at Dawson Creek, we then begin the drive on the famed Alaska Highway. A lunch stop will be made in Fort Nelson, BC before continuing over mountain passes and by pristine lakes to arrive at Muncho Lake for the night. [B.L]

Day 4 • Muncho Lake, BC ~ Whitehorse, YK
Today’s touring will visit Liard Hot Springs and the famous “Sign Post Forest” at Watson Lake where we have lunch before continuing on the Alaska Highway to Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon for a two night stay. [B,L] (You may choose to bring a name sign from home to erect along with the thousands of others already there.)

Day 5 • Whitehorse, YK
This morning we visit Miles Canyon and the SS Klondike. You will have free time in the afternoon to explore on your own. This evening enjoy the, hilarious Frantic Follies along with the rest of your fellow travelers. [B]

Day 6 • Whitehorse ~ Dawson City, YK
Departing Whitehorse, we follow the Yukon River north to Dawson City for two nights. Enroute we pass by the settlement of Carmacks, view Five Finger Rapids, have lunch at Minto Landing. Later this evening we drive to the top of The Dome for an overview of Dawson City, the Yukon and Klondike rivers as well as the gold fields. [B,L] 

Day 7 • Dawson City, YK
This morning a local guide will take us for a tour of the gold fields along Bonanza Creek, a tour of the worlds largest wooden hull dredge, and give everyone a chance to pan for gold before returning back into Dawson City so that you may enjoy exploring this U.N.E.S.C.O. site on your own. You may wish an optional visit to Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Casino on your own this evening. [B]

Day 8 • Dawson City ~ Fairbanks, AK
Leaving Dawson city behind, we cross the Yukon River and travel on one of the most scenic and highest roads in the North. As the name implies the “Top of World Highway” travels from the Yukon into Alaska along the ridge of the mountains. Our destination is Fairbanks, located in the heart of the interior of Alaska. This evening we have time to enjoy Alaskaland including a salmon and rib bake. We have a two night stay in Fairbanks. [B,D] 

Day 9 • Fairbanks, AK
We start the day with a city and area tour, including a visit to the interpretive center of the Alaska Pipeline. The afternoon and evening are free for you to explore and enjoy as you choose. May we suggest the optional cruise on the Riverboat Discovery? [B]

Day 10 • Fairbanks ~ Denali, AK
The drive today will follow the Alaska Range with Mount McKinley as the backdrop for an overnight stay in Denali. There will be free time for you to enjoy some of the many optional activities and tours offered in the area. [B]

Day 11 • Denali ~ Anchorage, AK
Continuing south on the Parks Highway we arrive into the cosmopolitan city of Anchorage for an afternoon tour and an overnight stay. This evening join your fellow travelers for dinner at one of the many outstanding restaurants in Anchorage. [B,D]

Day 12 • End of Tour
Your tour comes to an end this morning in Anchorage. [B]

Inclusions: Deluxe coach transportation, escorted by knowledgeable guide, Northern accommodations & taxes, breakfast daily, 6-lunches & 4-dinners, mile “0” Alaska Highway, Pink Mountain, Fort Nelson, Muncho & Summit Lakes, Liard Hot Springs, Sign Post Forest, Teslin Lake, Miles Canyon, SS Klondike,Frantic Follies Vaudeville show, Five Finger Rapids, Minto Landing, Gold Fields tour, ”The Dome”, Wooden Dredge tour, Pan for gold, Top of the World Highway, Chicken and Tok Alaska, Alaska Pipeline, Alaskaland and salmon bake, Denali National Park/Mount McKinley, Anchorage and more.

Not Included: Airfare, gratuities to driver and guide, travel insurance.

 

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