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48 Day Heart of Alaska

 

 

Start Date Jul 30, 2023
End Date Sep 15, 2023
6 Other Dates
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Exclusive tour for Winnebago owners ONLY. WIT Club Members receive a special discount.
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Starts: Dawson Creek, BC Ends: Prince George, BC

Discover Alaska on our professionally guided RV tour. Camp on the Kenai Peninsula and the Homer Spit. Wind your way north on the Alaskan Highway to Last Frontier adventures, wildlife, and scenery. Stress-free, fun travel with expert guides... just show up and we do the rest! Book today.
  • 47 Camping Nights
  • 51 Events & Meals
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  • Traveler Reviews

Daily Itinerary

  • 4791 Driving Miles
  • 208 Avg Miles Per Travel Day
 

DAY 1-2
Dawson Creek, BC
WELCOME
  • Orientation and Get Acquainted Social
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Alaska Highway Presentation & Certificate--A short presentation about Dawson Creek
  • Mile '0' Group Photo

DAY 3
Fort Nelson, BC
DRIVING MILES 281
  • OPTIONAL-Fort Nelson Heritage Museum-The theme of our museum is "Transportation"

DAY 4
Liard Hot Springs, BC
DRIVING MILES 189
  • Soak in Laird Hot Springs--the second largest hot springs in Canada,the temperatures of the pool varies from 108 to 126 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Campground Cookout

DAY 5
Watson Lake, YT
DRIVING MILES 129
  • Visit the famous Sign Post Forest - Hang a Sign!
  • OPTIONAL- Northern Lights Show

DAY 6-8
Whitehorse, YT
DRIVING MILES 266
  • Whitehorse City Bus Tour: Fish Ladder, Downtown Whitehorse
  • Guided SS Klondike Tour-- was the largest of the fleet.
  • Tour MukTuk Sled Dog Kennel with Taste of Yukon Lunch

DAY 9-10
Dawson City, YT
DRIVING MILES 334
  • Travel the Klondike-- Loop which is famous for following the trail taken by gold prospectors during the Klondike Gold Rush through the Yukon and Alaska.
  • Dawson City Walking Tour --Narration of the Gold Rush History in town
  • Diamond Tooth Gertie's Gambling Hall & Can-Can Show-- world famous non-profit gambling hall is named after bonafide dance hall queen Diamond Tooth Gertie
  • Visit the Midnight Dome-It is called the Midnight Dome because for decades people have gathered on the top of the hill to watch the midnight sun and the changing colors of the night sky.

DAY 11-12
Chicken, AK
DRIVING MILES 110
  • Ferry Across the Yukon River & Travel the Top of the World Highway
  • Welcome to Alaska Social
  • Alaska Dessert Social
  • Dredge Tour / Gold Panning

DAY 13
Tok, AK
DRIVING MILES 77
  • Gateway to Alaska

DAY 14-17
Fairbanks, AK
DRIVING MILES 198
  • Pioneer Village Alaska Salmon Bake
  • Palace Theater Show-“The Number One Show Throughout Alaska and Canada”
  • Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise: Includes Athabasca Village, Susan Butcher Sled Dog Center, Float Plane Demonstration
  • Local Lunch
  • University of Alaska Museum-The museum's exhibits are the best introduction to Alaska’s diverse wildlife, people, and landscapes.
  • OPTIONAL - Arctic Circle Excursion, Fairbanks Ice Museum, North Pole Santa Claus House, Chena Hot Springs Resort, and Antique Auto Museum
  • Gold Dredge #8 Tour: Includes Tanana Valley Railroad, panning for Gold and visiting the Trans-Alyeska pipeline

DAY 18-21
Denali, AK
DRIVING MILES 127
  • Private Transportation Cabin Night Dinner Theater-the popular dinner theater performed in an authentic, log cabin
  • Denali National Park Tundra Wilderness Guided Bus Tour with Lunch - History, beautiful landscape, Wildflowers & Wildlife Mt. Denali photo op (when visible)
  • OPTIONAL - Whitewater Rafting, ATV, Helicopter Ride

DAY 22-23
Anchorage, AK
DRIVING MILES 237
  • Alaska Native Heritage Center- Open air museum that interprets the five groups of Native people who live in Alaska.  

DAY 24-26
Seward, AK
DRIVING MILES 127
  • Alaska Sea Life Center & Puffin Experience--Meet our puffins and other resident bird species
  • OPTIONAL - Explore Exit Glacier and Seward Harbor Area ,Book a Charter Fishing Excursion,Helicopter Rides, Dog-sledding,and Kenai Fjords Cruises

DAY 27-30
Homer, AK
DRIVING MILES 172
  • Campground Cookout on the Spit
  • Explore Homer and Camp on the Homer Spit
  • OPTIONAL -Kilcher Farm-history of the homestead, the "reality behind the reality" of the Alaska: the Last Frontier show,
  • OPTIONAL - Halibut Charter Fishing, Seldovia Artist Community, Bear Adventures by Air, Salmon Fishing at Campsite and Bear Creek Winery

DAY 31-32
Palmer, AK
DRIVING MILES 267
  • OPTIONAL - Palmer Visitor Center & Museum, Reindeer Farm, New Deal Resettlement Homesteads, Independence Mine, Hatcher Pass
  • Musk OX Farm Guided Tour-a close up experience of these magnificent animals
  • Campground Cookout

DAY 33-35
Valdez, AK
DRIVING MILES 260
  • Prince William Sound Boat Tour: Includes a bagel, and Lunch Sea Life and Whale Watching, and Columbia or Mears Glaciers
  • OPTIONAL - Salmon Charter Fishing, Solomon Gulch Hatchery, Columbia Glacier, and Valdez Museum

DAY 36
Tok, AK
DRIVING MILES 254
  • Explore the Athabascan Villages Trade Center

DAY 37
Destruction Bay, YT
DRIVING MILES 224

    DAY 38-40
    Haines, AK
    DRIVING MILES 213
    • OPTIONAL in Haines Kroschel Wildlife Center,Sheldon Center,Port Chilkoot Distillery, Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, and Hammer Museum
    • Private Transportation
    • Fast Ferry To Skagway
    • White Pass/Yukon Railroad Train Excursion--The fully narrated tour passes through two tunnels, over sky-high trestles and cascading waterfalls.
    • Juneau Capitol City Excursion: Wildlife Cruise, Whale Watching, Eldred Rock Lighthouse, Boat Trip to Juneau with breakfast and afternoon chowder
    • Visit the Mendenhall Glacier-The ice extends about 150 - 250 feet under the water ◼ The glacier is about 12 miles (19 km) long

    DAY 41
    Whitehorse, YT
    DRIVING MILES 248
    • Explore the Capital of the Yukon

    DAY 42
    Nugget City, YT
    DRIVING MILES 252
    • Overnight stop with Mountain Scenery
    • Local Dinner & Living History Presentation

    DAY 43
    Dease Lake, BC
    DRIVING MILES 147
    • EN-ROUTE OPTION - Jade City-- The region around Jade City is rich with serpentinite (a jade precursor), greenstone (jade look-a-likes), and Nephrite jade. The region is home to 92% of the world's nephrite jade
    • Campground Cookout

    DAY 44-45
    Stewart, BC/ Hyder AK
    DRIVING MILES 242
    • Bear Viewing in Hyder at Fish Creek [3 days]
    • OPTIONAL - Self Drive to Salmon Glacier, Fishing, Stewart Museum, Toastworks Museum, and Estuary Boardwalk

    DAY 46
    Terrace, BC
    DRIVING MILES 212

      DAY 47-48
      Prince George, BC
      DRIVING MILES 223
      • Farewell Dinner
      • Goodbye Continental Breakfast


      What's Included

      Featured Activities & Tour Map


      Denali National Park Guided Tour

      Glacier and Wildlife Boat Cruises

      Yukon White Pass Railroad Train Trip

      Muktuk Sled Dog Experience

      Tons of Wildlife & Bear Viewing

      Halibut & Salmon Fishing Opportunities

      Camp on Kenai Peninsula and the Homer Spit

      Athabascan Indian Village

      Regional Meals and Local Entertainment

      Major City Tours: Fairbanks, Dawson City & Juneau

      Top of the World Highway

      Current Milepost Book – Alaska's Best Travel Guide




      48 Day Heart of Alaska (48AHAW-073023) Map
      • 4791 Driving Miles
      • 208 Avg Miles Per Travel Day

       

      We want to make your RV Vacation as stress-free and as enjoyable as possible, so we take care of all the planning and reservations for you. Once your vacation is booked, all you need to do is show up in your RV and enjoy these inclusive benefits:

      • 47 Nights of RV Camping Fees
      • 51 Events & Meals
      • Current Milepost Book – Alaska's Best Travel Guide
      • Professionally Planned Route and Itinerary specifically prepared for 48 Day Heart of Alaska
      • Transportation Provided for Most Included Activities
      • Expert Guides – WagonMasters and TailGunners*
      • 48 Day Heart of Alaska's Detailed Trip Log with Turn-by-Turn Directions, Fuel Stops & Popular Landmarks
      • Regular Briefings and Travel Tips Report from WagonMasters
      • Pre-Trip Information Packet & Vehicle Checklist
      • Special Socials & Get-Togethers
      • Gratuities for Included Meals, Bus Drivers & Special Guides
      • Customer Appreciation Gift: Tote, Hat, and Tour Pin
      • Frequent Traveler Rewards Program includes $100.00 in Future Travel Credits

       

      Even though there’s an itinerary and planned route, we want you to enjoy your vacation to the greatest extent. We’ll give you time to independently explore and have the freedom to choose the stops along the route that interest you. Additionally, our Travel Ambassadors are there to assist you with optional activities in the area that are not included in the itinerary to make the most of your vacation.

      *TailGunners only on Caravans with 14 or more guest rigs

      Enhance Your Trip

      Freedom to Personalize Your Experience

      More than ever, our guests are spending more time on the road and are excited to make the most out of their vacation. By choosing from the 150 pre- and post-trip extensions that we offer, or adding on optional activities to the itinerary, there are many ways you can personalize your experience to make it the vacation of your dreams.

      Many Guests Choose Pre- or Post-Trip Extensions

      Chances are, you’re traveling quite far to join us on one of our tours. Why not make the most of it with pre- and post-trip extensions? By adding on another tour, it will give you the opportunity to extend your vacation and maximize your time in the geographical region. On this 48 Day Heart of Alaska trip, you will have 3 extensions to choose from: Black Hills & Badlands Rally, Calgary Stampede Rally, Alberta & Glacier National Park.

      Maximize Your Time in the Area

      Consider building in extra time for yourself in Dawson Creek, BC (Rally Point) or Prince George, BC (End Place) to relax and get adjusted or give yourself time to explore on your own before or after your 48 Day Heart of Alaska trip. Extending the length of your stay can truly make your trip everything you’ve ever dreamed about and give you the opportunity to enjoy more of what each destination has to offer.

      Pre-trip: Black Hills & Badlands Rally Jun 23, 2023 to Jun 29, 2023Rally Point: Rapid City, SD

      In this beautiful part of South Dakota, travel along mountain roads in Badlands National Park and through beautiful, rolling prairies of the Black Hills. Visit famous American landmarks like Mount Rushmore & Crazy Horse, and soak in the beauty of Custer State Park. Explore Deadwood and recount the tales of the legendary Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane & Potato Creek Johnny. Then, let the wild west adventure continue at the Calgary Stampede Rally, just 854 miles away!

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      Pre-trip: Calgary Stampede Rally Jul 05, 2023 to Jul 11, 2023Rally Point: Calgary, AB

      The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth promises enough rodeo excitement to satisfy your inner cowboy! Join us on our Calgary Stampede RV Rally for exciting chuckwagon races, bucking broncs, barrel racing, a laser light show, and a midway carnival that will have you kicking up your heels in a hearty “Yahoo!”. Call today to learn more!

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      Pre-trip: Alberta & Glacier National Park Jul 05, 2023 to Jul 18, 2023Starts: Calgary, AB Ends: West Glacier, MT

      Immerse yourself in scenic brilliance, Canadian history and Old West tradition with our Alberta and Glacier National Park guided RV tour. Experience the World’s Richest Rodeo at the Calgary Stampede rodeo and drop down into Montana’s Glacier National Park. Book today!

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      Even though there’s an itinerary and planned route, we want you to enjoy your vacation to the greatest extent. With their unmatched understanding of the area and commitment to enriching your travel experiences, your WagonMasters will be there to help you choose and schedule the best optional activities that aren’t included in the itinerary. Here’s a sampling of the optional activities offered on the 48 Day Heart of Alaska. Here’s a sampling of the optional activities offered on the 48 Day Heart of Alaska trip:


        • On Day 3-Fort Nelson Heritage Museum-The theme of our museum is "Transportation"

        • On Day 5- Northern Lights Show

        • On Day 16 - Arctic Circle Excursion, Fairbanks Ice Museum, North Pole Santa Claus House, Chena Hot Springs Resort, and Antique Auto Museum

        • On Day 21 - Whitewater Rafting, ATV, Helicopter Ride

        • On Day 25 - Explore Exit Glacier and Seward Harbor Area ,Book a Charter Fishing Excursion,Helicopter Rides, Dog-sledding,and Kenai Fjords Cruises

        • On Day 30 -Kilcher Farm-history of the homestead, the "reality behind the reality" of the Alaska: the Last Frontier show,

        • On Day 30 - Halibut Charter Fishing, Seldovia Artist Community, Bear Adventures by Air, Salmon Fishing at Campsite and Bear Creek Winery

        • On Day 31 - Palmer Visitor Center & Museum, Reindeer Farm, New Deal Resettlement Homesteads, Independence Mine, Hatcher Pass

        • On Day 35 - Salmon Charter Fishing, Solomon Gulch Hatchery, Columbia Glacier, and Valdez Museum

        • On Day 38 in Haines Kroschel Wildlife Center,Sheldon Center,Port Chilkoot Distillery, Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, and Hammer Museum

        • On Day 45 - Self Drive to Salmon Glacier, Fishing, Stewart Museum, Toastworks Museum, and Estuary Boardwalk


      Pricing & Payment Offers

      2 Guests in RV

      $11,895.00

      $9,595.00

      $5,395.00

       

      Our exclusive, interest-free, monthly payment plan to budget your vacation. Your first monthly payment secures your reservation.

      • Monthly Payment*
      • 0 Monthly Payments
      • Balance Due
      • Monthly Payments are NOT available at this time.

      A tour deposit of 15% and the $89.00 non-refundable processing fee confirms your reservation. Final balance due 90 days prior to departure.

      • $1,873.25 USD 15% Deposit*
      • $10,021.75 USD Final Balance*
      • 05/01/2023 Balance Due
      • 15% Deposit option is available at this time.

      If your original tour cost is more than $1,500 and choose to pay your final balance by check, you will receive a discount according to the schedule below:

      Original Tour Cost

      • $1,500 - $5,000
      • $5,001 - $7,500
      • $7,501 - $10,000
      • $10,001 - $15,000
      • $15,001 - $20,000
      • $20,001 - $25,000
      • $25,001 and up

      Discount

      • $50
      • $100
      • $200
      • $250
      • $300
      • $400
      • $500

      Exclusive tour for Winnebago owners. WIT Club Members receive a special discount.
      Call 866-265-7289 today.

      Ways to Save

      Take advantage of these special offers to maximize the value of your next RV adventure!

      Payment Options
      We have various payment options, some of which offer deep discounts. Plus, we offer an interest-free, monthly payment plan to help you budget your vacation. Read More>>
      Exclusive Travel Partners
      We’re proud to be the official travel partner of some of the largest RV clubs and manufacturers in the world, which allow us to offer discounts to their members and customers. Read More>>
      Frequent Traveler Credits
      We appreciate you traveling with us, so we want to reward you with instant credit back on every tour you take. The more you travel, the greater the rewards! Read More>>
      Refer & Earn
      Receive future travel credits for each new customer you refer to us. Plus, learn how referrals can also increase your Lifetime Loyalty Rewards! Read More>>
      Special Offers
      By joining our email list, you’ll stay up to date on the latest tours and offers. Be in the know for any additional discounts to help you save even more! Read More>>
      Exclusive Price Guarantee
      Once you make your deposit, we guarantee the price! If our suppliers increase their prices, you won’t be stuck with any additional costs for your trip. Read More>>

      Activity Level - MODERATE

      Group Size

      • This trip has a group size up to 22 rigs plus WagonMasters and TailGunners* exclusive to 48 Day Heart of Alaska

      Pacing

      • 4791 Driving Miles
      • 208 Average Daily Miles
      • 48 days, with 47 camping nights including 51 events & meals

      Physical Requirements

      • Moderate walking distance (30 to 45 minutes); some excursions may include gradually graded ramps, hills and/or stairs.



        Tours require that you are responsible for yourself and your ability to get on and off all Transportation Services.



        Activity Ratings are intended to provide information for those who do not use mobility devices.



        If you require a mobility device, please be aware that guests must travel with a companion that is responsible for loading, unloading and securing their device on all excursions.



        Guests with mobility challenges and walking limitations may not be able to participate in all activities.

      *TailGunners only on Caravans with 14 or more guest rigs

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      There’s no better way to learn what a trip is like than from the firsthand experiences of your fellow travelers. Our Traveler Reviews are the real deal—unbiased and unedited—giving you an honest appraisal of the experiences that await you on this trip.