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Alaska: America's Last Frontier

Jun 11 - 19, 2026

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Jarrett Corr

Glitter Globe Getaways

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Overview


Join us on Collette's 9-day, 8-night guided journey through Alaska featuring Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Talkeetna, Matanuska Valley, Palmer, Anchorage, the Alaska Native Heritage Center, and a glacier cruise on Prince William Sound, with included gold panning, city tours, wildlife viewing, and cultural experiences.

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Tour overview

Alaska: America's Last Frontier Stay 9 Days / 8 Nights Highlights: Journey through America’s last great frontier to discover awe-inspiring beauty, inviting locals, and rich cultural heritage. Learn the art of gold panning from two local sisters in...

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Optional Cruise Add-on

Add an ocean cruise before or after your land tour.

Before your land tour, sail on Azamara's Pursuit for a 10-night cruise from Vancouver, Canada to Whittier, Alaska from June 1st to June 11th.

After the land tour, board Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas for a 7-night cruise from Seward, Alaska to Vancouver, Canada from June 19th to June 26th.

Day 1 · Thu, Jun 11 · Fairbanks, Alaska


Tour Package

Jun 11, 2026

2 room options · Starting at $7,049

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Collette's Travel Protection Plan

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Fairbanks Pre-nights

Jun 11, 2026

3 room options · Starting at $360

Pike’s Waterfront Lodge offers 180 comfortable rooms and 28 cabins, many with scenic views, an aromatherapy steam room, riverside decks, restaurant, comfortable lounges, and wireless Internet in the public areas and most sleeping rooms. We offer A...

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Fairbanks Pre Arrival Transfer

Jun 11

Stay in Fairbanks - Pikes Waterfront Lodge

Hotel: Pikes Waterfront Lodge Your Alaskan adventure begins with a 3-night stay in Fairbanks 6 the golden heart city. Discover this gold rush boomtowns unique mix of contemporary culture and rich history. As travelers arrival times will vary, n...

Day 2 · Fri, Jun 12 · Fairbanks, Alaska


Gold panning, Fairbanks city tour & Trail Breaker Kennel

Tap into Alaska’s “golden heart” with a visit to a locally owned gold panning experience, where you’ll learn about the region’s gold mining past and try your hand at panning for some pay dirt yourself. Get to know Fairbanks on a city tour, includi...

Day 3 · Sat, Jun 13 · Fairbanks, Alaska


Free time, optional Riverboat Discovery & Museum of the North

This morning is at leisure or take a cruise on the Riverboat Discovery to get a glimpse into everyday life along Alaska’s rivers. This afternoon, visit the Museum of the North at the University of Alaska where light filled spaces and expansive win...

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River Boat Discovery With Lunch

City: Fairbanks Duration: 3 Hours Your transportation is included Enjoy an included lunch and then step aboard the Sternwheeler Discovery and explore the “last frontier” by river to uncover Alaska’s rich culture and history. You’ll disembark the b...

Day 4 · Sun, Jun 14 · Denali National Park, Alaska


Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Denali

Behold beautiful scenery as you relax and have breakfast in a deluxe domed railcar on your way to Denali National Park aboard the Alaska Railroad.

Arrival in Denali, lunch and choice of afternoon experiences

Upon arrival in Denali, enjoy an included lunch and some free time. After, it’s your choice: Join your Tour Manager on an easy hike and discover wildflowers and gorgeous views in every direction, OR Take a bus into the park where a ranger will int...

Stay in Denali - Denali Bluffs Hotel

Hotel: Denali Bluffs Hotel Stay near Denali National Park while you enjoy the surrounding wilderness and included touring. Additional details Location This hotel warmly welcomes guests in Denali. Facilities 112 rooms are available. The friendly st...

Day 5 · Mon, Jun 15 · Denali National Park, Alaska


Full-day Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali

Bring your binoculars and camera as you head into Denali National Park on a full-day Tundra Wilderness Tour.* Travel over 40 miles into the park and enjoy a wide range of incredible scenery, narrated history, and some of the best opportunities to ...

Day 6 · Tue, Jun 16 · Talkeetna, Alaska


Travel from Denali to Talkeetna

Leave Denali National Park behind and step into small-town life in Talkeetna. Travel to Talkeetna and check into your lodge, perched on a ridge offering unforgettable views of Denali.

Talkeetna free time, optional flightseeing & local talk

Check into the iconic Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, perched on a ridge offering unforgettable views of Denali. Perhaps you will take an optional flightseeing tour and witness the park’s breathtaking beauty from the air before landing on a glacier for i...

Stay in Talkeetna - Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

Hotel: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge Perched on a ridge, the lodge offers unforgettable views of Denali during your stay in Talkeetna. Additional details Location This lodge warmly welcomes guests in Talkeetna. Facilities The friendly staff at the recep...

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Birds Eye View Of Denali With Glacier Landing

City: Talkeetna Duration: 2.5 Hours Your transportation is included Soar among the peaks of Denali National Park during this incredible flightseeing experience. Behold the South Face of Denali and the jagged peaks of Mount Huntington and Moose’s T...

Day 7 · Wed, Jun 17 · Anchorage, Alaska


Travel from Talkeetna to Anchorage via Matanuska Valley & Palmer

On your way to Anchorage, discover the pastoral charm of Matanuska Valley. Enjoy free time in Palmer for lunch before you take a step into the past with a visit to a Musk Ox Farm. Learn about the Musk Ox project – a sustainable domestication effor...

Stay in Anchorage - Hilton Anchorage

Hotel: Hilton Anchorage Stay in downtown Anchorage while you explore Alaska’s largest city and nearby sights. Additional details Location The hotel is located right in the middle of the downtown district of Anchorage. Within the hotel’s vicinity g...

Day 8 · Thu, Jun 18 · Anchorage, Alaska


Alaska Native Heritage Center & Prince William Sound glacier cruise

Delve into the area’s indigenous culture this morning at the Alaska Native Heritage Center where you’ll learn about Alaska Native customs, dances, songs, and local crafts. Head to Whittier and embrace the sheer magnitude of Alaska’s natural beauty...

Day 9 · Fri, Jun 19 · Anchorage, Alaska


Departure from Anchorage - Tour ends

Your Alaskan adventure comes to a close today. Meals: Breakfast

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Anchorage Post-nights

Jun 19, 2026

3 room options · Starting at $550

Location The hotel is located right in the middle of the downtown district of Anchorage. Within the hotel’s vicinity guests will find plenty of restaurants, boutiques and museums. The train station is 800 metres away and Anchorage International Ai...

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Anchorage Post Departure Transfer

Jun 19