Alaska: Grand Alaska Land Tour

Duration: 9 Days | Meals Included: 7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners

 

Eyre has partnered with Premier Alaska Tours, Inc., an Alaskan tour operator specializing in the real Alaska tour experience. Premier is proud to be a 100% Alaskan company.

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Anchorage

Anchorage is a vibrant, eclectic metropolis with a frontier spirit, located in the heart of the great Alaska wilderness. Alaska's largest city is a unique, year-round destination with once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Rich Native culture, abundant wildlife, spectacular scenery, a thriving city center, and unrivaled wilderness experiences thrill travelers of all ages.

 

Anchorage City Tour

Enjoy a local city tour of Anchorage featuring the historic downtown area, Lake Hood, Earthquake Park to learn about the 1964 Earthquake, and the Alaska Native Heritage Center where you will have the chance to learn about the history and culture of Alaska.

 

Whittier

Whittier has a varied and rich cultural history in addition to being breathtakingly beautiful. The Chugach Natives of Prince William Sound first used the Whittier area as part of their portage route for accessing the Turnagain Arm. Russians and Americans exploring the region also used this passage as did prospecting miners who quickly learned that the Whittier area was the quickest passage from the Sound to Cook Inlet and Interior regions. The current city abounds in historical significance, too. Whittier was established by the U.S. Army during World War II as the location was nestled amidst mountains and blanketed by thick cloud cover making discovery of the port city difficult. The Federal railroad to Portage Valley was completed in 1943 and was the primary debarkation point for cargo, troops, and dependents of the Alaska Command. The Port of Whittier was, and continues to be, an ice-free, deepwater port strategically located to Anchorage and Interior Alaska.

 

Alaska Native Heritage Center

Expand your understanding of Alaska's first people. The Alaska Native Heritage Center is a gathering place that celebrates, perpetuates, and shares Alaska Native cultures. The Center seeks to share the rich heritage of Alaska's eleven cultural groups by drawing upon the wisdom of the elders and the lifeways of long ago, and by introducing visitors to Native traditions and customs of both the past and the present.

 

Scenic Cruise from Whittier to Valdez

Your journey begins in the port town of Whittier where you will board your marine vessel for a scenic cruise through the Prince William Sound. Enjoy pristine waters as you look out for marine animals, glaciers, and towering mountains.

 

Valdez

Nestled between the waterfront and mountains lies Valdez, Alaska's Little Switzerland. This activity center for Prince William Sound offers a scenic mix of tidewater glaciers, rainforests, and mountains.

 

Boat Cruise along the Chera River

Travel back to the time when traditional riverboats plied the waterways of Alaska's interior during the late 1800s. Cruise on the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler and experience the thrill of river travel.

 

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

Travel along one of America's most spectacular national parks. The Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve is the largest park in the National Park System and contains nine of the sixteen tallest peaks in North America, including Mt. St. Elias which, at 18,008 feet is the second tallest mountain in the United States.

 

Museum of the North

Museum of the North offers natural/cultural galleries from 5 distinct regions of Alaska and Alaska's largest public display of gold.

 

Fairbanks

Fairbanks emanates a quality of light, energy and warmth found nowhere else on Earth. Also called "The Golden Heart of Alaska," her nickname refers as much to the character of her people as to her location in Alaska's interior and the discovery of gold in 1902. Make your journey into the heart of the Last Frontier and experience the light, energy and warmth found only in Fairbanks, Alaska.

 

Fairbanks Sightseeing Tour

Today learn how the gold rush affected Alaska's interior on a sightseeing tour of Fairbanks. Originally a gold rush boomtown, now known as the "Golden Heart of Alaska," visitors find Fairbanks inviting, engaging and awe-inspiring—the heart of the last frontier. Take a deep breath and explore Fairbanks!

 

Denali National Park

Denali National Park & Preserve features the Alaska Range with North America's highest mountain, 20,320-foot tall Denali, as well as countless other spectacular mountains and many large glaciers. Denali National Park's more than 6 million acres also encompass a complete sub-arctic eco-system with large mammals such as grizzly bears, wolves, Dall sheep, and moose.

 

Denali Rail Depot

Board a deluxe dome railcar for a scenic transfer south to the climbing town of Talkeetna. Watch for a glimpse of Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley)or black bear along the banks of the Susitna River.

 

Denali National Park Tundra Wilderness 

Spend a day and travel some 60 miles into the wilderness of Denali National Park and the heart of bear country. On the fully-guided Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour, you'll get insight from your driver/guide, along with 6 to 8 hours of wildlife spotting and spectacular scenery.

 

Need to Know:

• Every Eyre trip includes deluxe round-trip motorcoach transportation from one or more of our departure locations.

• Services of a Tour Director will begin upon arrival in Anchorage.

• Baggage handling at hotels is included.

• Baggage handling at airports is not included.

• Price includes round-trip airfare between Baltimore area & Anchorage.

• Transfers in Anchorage (between airport and hotel) are included.

 

Proof of Citizenship Requirement: Government Issued REAL ID or Passport

 

Payment & Cancellation Policies for May 28, 2026

Deposit/Payment Policy: Deposit is $425.00 per person. Final payment is due by 02/07/2025

Cancellation Penalties: If cancellation occurs from booking date to 11/29/25, a $25.00 per person penalty will be assessed. If cancellation occurs between 11/30/25 and 02/07/26, a $425.00 per person penalty will be assessed. If cancellation occurs between 02/08/26 and 02/25/26, a $1325.00 per person penalty will be assessed. If cancellation occurs between 02/26/26 and 05/28/26, the passenger is in full penalty and no refund will be granted.

*In addition to the cancellation polices listed above, if additional payments have been made to Eyre for the purpose of securing your airline reservation, these monies are non-refundable once received. Any name changes after final payment is made will be assessed a per person change fee. The amount of the fee will be determined by the airline.

 

Flight Schedule:

Departure: May 28, 2026

TBD *Flights are subject to change

Return: June 5, 2026

TBD *Flights are subject to change

**Only 1 piece of checked baggage is allowed on this trip and there will be a charge by the airline to check any luggage.**

 

Trip Insurance:

Travel Insurance provides protection for your travel investment and it should always be considered. We recommend The National Tour Association's (NTA) Travel Protection Plan administered by Aon Affinity. You can purchase the enhanced plan within 14 days of deposit to cover preexisting conditions or 'cancel for any reason' coverage.

For more information, click here.

For frequently asked questions, click here.

To purchase: Call 800-388-1470 or click here.

Starr's Tour Operator location # for Aon is 306209

 

Gratuities:

Gratuities to individuals noted below are not included in the price of your tour package. Customary recognized guidelines are as follows:

*Motorcoach Driver – $4-$6 per tour guest, per day

*Tour Director – $4-$6 per tour guest, per day

 

Accessibility:

Eyre Tours has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

Accommodations:

 

Day 1:

Crowne Plaza or similar, Anchorage, AK

 

Day 2:

Best Western Valdez or similar, Valdez, AK

 

Day 3-4:

River's Edge Resort or similar, Fairbanks, AK

 

Day 5-6

Denali Grizzly Bear or similar, Denali, AK

 

Day 7

Crowne Plaza or similar, Anchorage, AK

 

Day 8:

Red-eye flight home

 

 

Note: Hotels are subject to change and are assigned approximately 30 days prior to departure.

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