Alaska Land

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August 20-29, 2026 (10 days, 9 nights)
​$5,399 per person*
Deposit: $200 per person
Final Payment Deadline: 6/18/2026

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• TOUR OVERVIEW
  Discover the best of Alaska on this 10-day escorted tour from Baton Rouge to Fairbanks, Denali, and Anchorage. Experience the magic of the North Pole at Santa Claus’ House, cruise aboard the authentic sternwheeler Discovery III, and pan for gold at Gold Dredge #8. Ride the world-famous Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park for wildlife viewing and breathtaking views of Mount McKinley. Visit Happy Trails Kennels, enjoy a glacier cruise in Prince William Sound, explore Anchorage’s cultural treasures, and witness Alaska’s stunning scenery from rivers to fjords. This guided Alaska vacation blends history, wildlife, and unforgettable natural wonders for the trip of a lifetime.
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  FLIGHT DEPARTS FROM

  • Baton Rouge Airport

  
  WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Airfare from Baton Rouge
  • Tour Guide 
  • Hotel Accommodations
  • Breakfast Daily
  • Sightseeing & Entrance Fees
  • All taxes and tips, including Guide & Driver

  
  
  PRICING*
  Double - $5,399 per person
  Single - $6,899  per person
  
  *Pricing is based on double occupancy. $200 per person is required to reserve space and is refundable until June 18, 2026 when full payment is due.  Make check payable to Zachary Travel Center - 4257 Church Street, Suite 104, Zachary, LA 70791 or register online at zacharytravel.com. ACH and credit card options are available. There is a 3% surcharge on credit card payments.  All payments are non-refundable after the final payment date. insurance is recommended.​​

  Highlights

  • Town of North Pole
  • Discovery III Cruise
  • Alaska Railroad
  • Denali National Park
  • Happy Trails Kennels
  • Klondike Express
  • Native Cultural Center

  
• Day 1 - Thursday, August 20 - Baton Rouge, LA– Morning departure from Baton Rouge (or other departures) for Fairbanks, Alaska.
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  Day 2 - Friday, August 21 -Fairbanks, AK – Today we got to the town of North Pole and Visit Santa Claus' house. We tour historic downtown, Fairbanks. Time for pictures and shopping. (B)
  
  Day 3 - Saturday, August 22- Fairbanks, AK – Fairbanks is the 2nd largest city in Alaska and located in the heart of Alaska's interior, Today we enjoy a fully narrated cruise on the authentic sternwheeler, Discovery III, along the Chena and Tanana rivers, See a bush pilot's demonstration, watch a fish wheel in operation. Visit Gold Dredge #8 and try our luck panning for gold. See the Trans- Alaska pipeline. (B)
  
  Day 4 - Sunday, August 23 - Denali, AK – Board the world-famous Alaska Railroad and journey through untamed wilderness to Denali National Park, the location of North America's highest peak, 20,310 foot Mount McKinley. This afternoon is available for shopping or optional tours such as river rafting and flightseeing or simply enjoy the beauty. Tonight enjoy the Cabin Night Dinner Theatre. (B,D)
  
  Day 5 - Monday, August 24 - Denali, AK- Today we enjoy a full-day tour into Denali National Park, led by a naturalist guide. Be on the lookout for grizzly, caribou, moose, wolves, Dall sheep and other wildlife. (B)
  
  Day 6 - Tuesday, August 25 Denali, AK– This morning we continue our exploration of Alaska as we motor coach to Anchorage. The first 150 miles provides us with the best opportunity to view Mount McKinley. We stop along the way at Talkeetna, setting for Northern Exposure. Journey south and stop at Wasilla for a visit to Happy Trails Kennels, home of four-time Iditarod champion Martin Buser. See mushing demonstration. (B)
  
  Day 7 - Wednesday, August 26- Anchorage, AK- Anchorage is Alaska's largest city and began in 1915 along Ship Creek as a tent city. Today we enjoy one of the world's most scenic drives, the south shore of lovely Turnagain Arm. Then, a spectacular mid-day cruise aboard the Klondike Express, a luxury catamaran, visinting the largest concentration of glaciers in Alaska - calm waters, wild sights, Prince William Sound and College Fjord. See towering glaciers in Harriman Fjord and watch for curious otters, whales and sea lions. (B)
  
  Day 8 -  Thursday, August 27 -Anchorage, AK – Today we return to Turnagain Arm to view scenic areas and visit a wildlife rehabilitation center. We will visit Girdwood and then back to Anchorage, with time for downtown shopping. (B)
  
  Day 9 - Friday, August 28 - Anchorage, AK- Morning visit to the Native Cultural Center. Afternoon visit to the Anchorage Museum of History & Art. More time for downtown shopping. Overnight flight back to Louisiana (or other home airports). (B)
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  ​Day 10 -  Saturday, August 29 - Baton Rouge, LA- Arrive home by mid-day.