Available departures
Guaranteed
Characteristics
Departures are guaranteed (subject to availability), starting from 30 days before departure, availability is on request. Local driver/guide. Departures are guaranteed (min 2 / max 50 participants); subject to availability. Minimum age: 8 years. Accomodation in 3-star hotel. Hotel list will be available 30 days before departure,
Itinerary
Day 1 — Anchorage
Arrival at international airport and transfer to national airport, arrival and independent transfer to the hotel, with its beautiful setting between Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains, Anchorage is home to more than forty percent of Alaska’s population, a sprawling city on the edge of one of the world’s great wildernesses, unscheduled time, Dinner at leisure. Accommodation Faces of Namibia,
Day 2 — Anchorage → Valdez
Breakfast, morning orientation tour of the city, The guided city tour includes the historic downtown district and a visit to the Anchorage Museum, a world-class museum dedicated to the preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of Alaska’s art and history., departure to, The town is located on a small plain at the edge of colossal glaciers. During World War II, it became a military port and logistical base for the army, and the port and railway connection to the Alaska Railroad were built. Since the 1990s, it has instead become one of the most popular destinations in the area for many cruise ships that stop at the small port overlooking Prince William Sound., Board a ship for a scenic journey through Prince William Sound to the town of Valdez., Prince William Sound is arguably the best place in Alaska to see spectacular coastal scenery and tidewater glaciers calving into the ocean. It has the densest concentration of tidewater glaciers in the world, some flowing a dozen miles from ice-capped peaks to terminate in cliffs of ice towering hundreds of feet above the water. You'll also see spectacular waterfalls and wildlife, including bald eagles, seabirds, otters, Dall’s porpoises, and occasionally whales (but typically not on the same frequency as in Kenai Fjords National Park, your other main choice for an Alaska glacier cruise)., arrival at Valdez, lunch and dinner not included, accommodation,
Day 3 — Valdez → Fairbanks
Breakfast, departure to Fairbanks, The drive from Valdez to Fairbanks follows the Richardson Highway (Alaska Route 4) and Alaska Route 2, covering about 360–380 miles (580–610 km) and taking roughly 8–9 hours without stops. The route passes through mountains, valleys, and rivers, offering views of glaciers and boreal forests, and the chance to spot wildlife such as moose and eagles. Along the way, travelers pass near Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, the largest national park in the United States, and follow the Trans-Alaska Pipeline before arriving in Fairbanks, the gateway to Alaska’s northern interior., lunch and dinner not included, arrival at Fairbanks, accommodation,
Day 4 — Fairbanks
Breakfast, morning orientation tour of the city, Fairbanks is located in the geographic heart of the state. It is the second largest city in Alaska and is situated on a plain near the Yukon River, close to the foothills that border the White Mountains glaciers. It was founded in 1902 after the discovery of a large gold deposit by Felice Pedroni, an Italian immigrant. During World War II, it became an important military base and later served as a base for the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline., The visit includes a tour of the mining town of Fairbanks, with a stop at the Museum of the North, followed by a cruise on the Chena River aboard a historic sternwheel paddleboat (Sternwheeler)., lunch and dinner not included, the rest of the day is free, accommodation,
Day 5 — Fairbanks → Denali
Breakfast, travel by train to, The Fairbanks → Denali National Park segment on the Alaska Railroad (Denali Star) is a scenic journey of about 122 miles (195 km) lasting roughly 4 hours, passing through tundra, rivers, and boreal forests, and entering the park’s wilderness before arriving at Denali Station., arrival at, The huge Denali National Park is a vast world of tundra and taiga, glaciers, huge mountains and abundant wildlife, so that backcountry hiking is a wonderful experience, but it's undertaken by only a tiny fraction of visitors. Most travellers just want to see Mont Denali, so in In high summer, the visitor centre and the Park Highway becomes a stream of car, RVs, tour buses., In the afternoon, enjoy an interpretive walk along Otto Lake, followed by a welcome reception at the Denali Discovery Center., lunch and dinner not included, accommodation,
Day 6 — Denali
Breakfast, full day tour of, In the morning, you will set off on the Denali Wildlife Tour. A special park shuttle bus will take you deep into one of North America's most spectacular landscapes. Weather permitting, you will see the majestic Denali Mountain, the highest peak in the USA at 6,193 meters. The diverse wildlife is also very impressive. With a little luck, you will see wolves, Dall sheep, moose, caribou, and grizzly bears. You will also marvel at Wonder Lake, the largest lake in the area, located in the center of the park. This area in particular is considered to be especially rich in wildlife., the rest of the day is free, We recommend taking advantage of your free time to enjoy a walk within the park or visit the Visitor Center, where you can learn more about the wildlife of Denali National Park, and take in the beauty of the surrounding landscape., lunch and dinner not included, accommodation,
Day 7 — Denali → Anchorage
Breakfast, departure to, The drive from Denali to Talkeetna follows the George Parks Highway (Alaska Route 3) for approximately 150–160 miles (about 240–260 km) and takes roughly three hours without stops, depending on traffic and road conditions. It is a scenic route through Alaska’s wild interior, offering wide views of boreal forests and river valleys and, on clear days, glimpses of the Alaska Range and Mount Denali along the way.
Along the route, travelers can stop for photo opportunities and short walks at scenic viewpoints, explore areas such as Byers Lake, or pause in small communities and service areas before reaching Talkeetna, a charming historic town that serves as a base for excursions, scenic tours, and outdoor activities., the hamlet of Talkeetna gets an international flavour by the presence of the world’s mountaineers, who come here to scale the 20,320ft Mount McKinley, usually referred to by its Athabascan name Denali. The mountain is best seen from the overlook just south of Talkeetna., free lunch, continue to Anchorage, a sprawling city home to more of 40% of the state's population, Anchorage is half an hour away from one of the world’s great wildernesses. But the city is pleasant stopover in itself, thanks to its beautiful setting between Cook Inlet and the majestic Chugach Mountains, farewell dinner at the hotel. Accommodation Faces of Namibia,
Day 8 — Anchorage
Breakfast, end of the tour, free transfer to the airport,
Notes
LUGGAGE: porterage is included for one medium-size baggage (max. 23 kg). Due to limited storage room, we cannot assure you can bring along extra baggage on the coach.. TRANSFERS: transfers on arrival/departure are always included only on the specific start/end days of the tour, regardless of the flight. The transfer will be either individual or shared, in case there are other participants on the same flight. The Italian-speaking guide may not necessarily be the same one accompanying the participants during the tour. In case of arrival/departure on different days from the start/end of the tour, an additional fee must be paid for the transfer, with the option to choose between an Italian or English-speaking driver.. ROOMS: rooms only have one or two beds. “Triple”, “quadruple”, “family” room refers to the number of the guests, who will sleep in the beds provided (max. 2). The possibility of adding a rollaway bed – even if requested at the time of reservation – is subject to availability, with a supplement to be paid on site. Likewise, special requests for double or separate beds; adjoining, high-floor, low-floor rooms etc. are always upon request and these services can never be considered as granted.. DISABLED PEOPLE: disabled travellers can take part to the tour as long as they are self-sufficient. This is because means of transport are not equipped with a wheelchair platform; in addiction, due to insurance and security reasons, neither the guide nor the driver are allowed to help passengers getting on board. Disabled passengers must thus travel with an assistant of their own, to provide them all the help they might need during the tour. All bookings are on request.. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.. MINIMUM AGE: 8 years old. SMOKING: smoking is prohibited in hotels and on coaches.. HOTEL, CHECK-OUT: rooms must be left in the morning (the exact time will be provided by the hotel). Supplements for late check-outs amount to an extra night's charge. FINAL HOTEL LIST: as in the travel documents. HOTEL / ITINERARIO, MODIFICHE: La società organizzatrice si riserva il diritto di modificare l'itinerario e/o le sistemazioni previste, se richiesto da circostanze impreviste e se necessario per la sicurezza e il normale proseguimento del viaggio. HOTEL, DEPOSIT: at the time of check-in, you will be asked to provide a personal credit card as guarantee for extra expenses. If you are using a company credit card, you must get an authorisation from your company. The hold as guarantee for extra expenses changes according to the category of the hotel. The hold will be unblocked between 3 and 10 days after check-out date; more days might be required if the credit card is linked to a non-American bank. We suggest you bring along at least two credit cards.. HOTEL, CHECK-IN: rooms are usually assigned starting from 3pm. Earlier check-in is at the hotel’s discretion. If you request earlier assignation, you must book an extra night at the beginning of your stay.. INTOLERANCES AND SPECIAL DIETARY REGIMES: food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, etc.) and special dietary regimes (vegan, etc.) must be communicated at the time of booking. Special menus or treatments are not provided or guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate the needs of participants. Notifications made after arrival will not be taken into consideration.. MEALS: not included when not specified. PUNCTUALITY: you are advised to be punctual. No refund is issued to passengers failing to meet at designated time.. REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler. HEALTH / VACCINATIONS: Participants must be aware of the itinerary and their own physical ability to handle it; it is recommended to always check the Viaggiare Sicuri website for the latest updates on necessary and recommended vaccinations and prophylaxis..
Starts from
8 days / 5 nights – from Anchorage to Anchorage.
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Denali National Park is a vast wilderness area that is home to Mount Denali, the highest peak in North America. The only road that enters the park is Denali Park Road: beyond the first sections accessible to private cars, only park buses can be used to reach the viewpoints and more remote areas., accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar). Accomodation in 3-star hotel. Hotel list will be available 30 days before departure, meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners. Transfer by air-conditioned coach, minibus or minivan, depending on the number of participants, Cruise with transfer from to, travel by train from Fairbanks to Denali in class Wilderness Express, driver/guide English Speaking, admissions, visits and excursions: as scheduled, porterage,
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage. Trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage. Meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra. Tips. Air travel and taxes. Everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes".
Optional visits
Ask your guide for suggestions on optional excursions (to be paid on site – no obligation to buy). Please find below a list of the approximate prices per person. We cannot guarantee that any of the listed optional will be provided. They will be subject to time availability and to several other factors..
Important notes
The programme can also be carried out in reverse order, For Alaska tours, GRATUITIES FOR THE GUIDE AND DRIVER should always be considered (recommended USD 20 per person per day).,
Cancellation policies
Cancellation fees are calculated as a percentage of the total amount and are based on the date the cancellation is received at our offices:
At any time after confirmation: 10% * From 60 to 45 days before departure: 30% * From 44 to 31 days before departure: 60% * From 30 to 0 days before departure: 100%
Please check with our booking office if there are specific cancellation conditions for certain products or customized proposals. In case of discrepancies, the most restrictive cancellation policy will apply.
General payment schedule:
Deposit: A deposit of 10% of the total tour cost is required within 14 days of confirmation.
Tour balance: The remaining balance must be paid no later than 45 days before departure.,
