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Small Group Discovery
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
2021 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN ANCHORAGE
Day1
Welcome to Anchorage! Meet your Tour Director between 3 pm and 7 pm in the hotel reception area.
ANCHORAGE–VALDEZ
Day2
ANCHORAGE Welcome orientation this morning. Scenic drive en route to Valdez includes Matanuska Valley and Bridal Veil Falls.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
VALDEZ. CRUISE ON PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND
Day3
VALDEZ LF Alaskan fishing industry presentation. Scenic cruise on Prince William Sound to Columbia Glacier and Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal. Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
VALDEZ–DELTA JUNCTION–FAIRBANKS
Day4
VALDEZ Scenic drive on Richardson Highway includes Delta Junction Roadhouse and Museum en route to Fairbanks.
FAIRBANKS Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
FAIRBANKS
Day5
FAIRBANKS Guided visit of Gold Dredge #8 mine includes panning for gold. Riverboat cruise on the Chena River aboard the sternwheeler Discovery. Alaska salmon bake this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
FAIRBANKS–ALASKA RAILROAD–DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Day6
ALASKA RAILROAD Scenic train trip to Denali National Park.
DENALI NATIONAL PARK Free time this afternoon before a presentation by a Naturalist from the Murie Science & Learning Center.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Day7
DENALI NATIONAL PARK Tundra Wilderness tour in the park.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Denali National Park with a helicopter flightseeing tour. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Your Globus Tour Director is happy to offer tips to make the most out of your free time!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
DENALI NATIONAL PARK–BIG LAKE–ANCHORAGE
Day8
BIG LAKE Visit to Happy Trails Kennels includes meeting Iditarod champion Martin Buser and sled dogs.
ANCHORAGE Visit the Alaska Native American Heritage Center. Farewell dinner includes LF Alaskan bush pilot presentation.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
ANCHORAGE. EXCURSION TO SEWARD & KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK
Day9
ANCHORAGE Guided sightseeing tour. Scenic drive along Turnagain Arm en route to Seward.
SEWARD Scenic cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park before evening drive to Anchorage.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
ANCHORAGE
Day10
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
While wildlife in Alaska is frequently seen year round, May through early June and September departures offer greater opportunities for wildlife viewing. Departures after mid-August offer fall foliage. The Northern Lights (aurora borealis) are most visible late August and September, weather permitting.Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa
Superior First-Class
The hotel is located in the heart of Anchorage and just moments from Anchorage's best restaurants, museums and attractions. The hotel has a fitness center, hot tub, business center, concierge service, gift shop, lounge, and 24 hour room service.
Location
401 East 6th Avenue, Anchorage, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Beauty Salon
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- ATM
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Climate Control
- Daily Housekeeping
- Voicemail
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Television
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Phone
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
Totem Hotel & Suites
Moderate First-Class
The newest hotel in Valdez blends modern accommodation and style with Alaskan hospitality. Guests will enjoy rooms with premium linens, fluffy towels, TV, coffee maker, microwave, and mini-fridge. Hotel facilities include a lobby area market, fitness center, indoor pool, and Wi-Fi access. The hotel is within walking distance of local restaurants, shops and attractions.
Location
144 East Egan Drive, Valdez, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Pool
- Elevator
- ATM
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Phone
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Voicemail
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
Pike's Waterfront Lodge
Moderate First-Class
Along the banks of the impressive Chena River sits Pike's Waterfront Lodge. You'll rest easily in comfortable rooms, all with Aveda aromatherapy room amenities and many featuring scenic views, a steam room & sauna, riverside deck, restaurant, and a cozy lounge. The hotel is minutes from the Fairbanks Alaska airport and next door to famous Pike's Landing restaurant. It's a convenient and stunning spot for your time in Fairbanks.
Location
1850 Hoselton Drive, Fairbanks, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
Denali Park Village
Moderate First-Class
Approximately seven miles south of Denali National Park & Preserve sits the Denali Park Village Lodge. Positioned along the banks of the Nenana River, and spread over 20 acres, the lodge offers hiking trails throughout the facility from lighter trails to the more rugged. You'll be close to the action of Denali, yet enjoy the evening solitude as you relax to the sound of the river sweeping by. The new Summit Lodge is eco-friendly and features a high-timber lodge look and feel and is home to the Gold Rush Dining Room, Lucky Miss Saloon, Quigley's Coffee Station, Summit Gift Shop and 24-hour concierge desk.
Location
240 George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Bar/Lounge
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Climate Control
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
