ALASKAPASS ITINERARY
Anchorage, Alaska TO Anchorage, Alaska
This itinerary coordinates perfectly with flights to Anchorage. Because of a special arrangement, drop fees are waived for leaving the rental car in Fairbanks. Total driving distance is about 750 miles.
Day 1
Arrive in Anchorage today. Overnight in Anchorage.
Day 2
Take your rental car today south on the Seward Highway. Visit Potters Marsh bird sanctuary then the town of Girdwood before continuing on to Whittier via the tunnel. Take the 26 Glacier cruise this afternoon, then return to the Seward Highway and drive south to Seward. Overnight in Seward.
Princess Copper Center Resort
Day 3
The day is free in Seward. Recommended is a visit to the Sealife Center or the optional trip to Kenai Fjords National Park. Overnight in Seward.
Day 4
Drive from Seward north to the Matanuska Valley today. The side trip to Independence Mine is recommended. Overnight in the Matanuska Valley.
Day 5
Arrive in the Copper River Valley today . Visit the Wrangell St. Elias National Park. Weather permitting views of the Wrangell Mountains are spectacular. Recommended is the afternoon ATV ride, or river rafting on the Klutina River. Overnight Copper Center.
Riverboat Discovery on the Tanana River
Day 6
Drive from Copper Center to Fairbanks along the historic Richardson Highway today. Your route will follow the trans-Alaska Pipeline. Overnight in Fairbanks.
Day 7
The day is free in Fairbanks. Recommended is a visit to the historic mining district of Fox and the optional trip on the Riverboat Discovery. Overnight in Fairbanks.
Day 8
Return your car to the Fairbanks airport. Take the free shuttle to the Alaska Railroad depot and board Alaska Railroad south to Denali Park. Overnight in Denali Park. Depart: 8:15 am Arrive 12:00 noon
Denali Riverrafting
Day 9
The day is free in Denali Park for the optional shuttle trip into park. Return to your lodgings at the park entrance this afternoon. Overnight Denali Park.
Alaska Railroad south of Denali Park
Day 10
The morning is free in Denali Park. Board the Alaska Railroad southbound for Anchorage today. Weather permitting, views of Mt. McKinley are spectacular along the Susitna River Valley.
Depart 12:00 noon Arrive 8:15 pm
Cost estimates-basic trip
| Item |
For 1 |
For 2 |
For 3 |
| AlaskaPass Booking
fee |
85 |
85 |
85 |
| Alaska Railroad |
210 |
420 |
630 |
| AVIS car Rental |
600 |
600 |
700 |
| Lodging Estimate |
1120 |
1120 |
1275 |
| Total |
1958 |
2651 |
4139 |
Optional trips and tours - Approximate
| Location |
Tour |
Cost Estimate per person |
| Anchorage area |
Kenai Fjords Cruise-in Seward |
$145 |
| Anchorage area |
26 Glacier Cruise-In Whittier |
$150 |
| Denali Park |
Kantishna Roadhouse |
$145 |
| Denali Park |
Nenana River Rafting |
$125 |
| Denali Park |
Eleison Visitor Center Shuttle |
$37 |
| Fairbanks Area |
Riverboat Discovery |
$50 |
| Fairbanks area |
Arctic Circle Air Tour |
$299 |
| Fairbanks area |
Barrow one day tour |
$450 |
| Alaska Railroad |
Gold Star upgrade |
$170 |
| Anchorage area |
Cordova 2 day excursion |
$729 |
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