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Alaska2020 VAcATIONS

MAY — SEPTEMBER 2020

A VARIETY OF CHOICES including Denali National Park, the Kenai Peninsula, the Copper River Valley, Anchorage, Fairbanks and more.

EXPLORER, ESCORTED & SELF-DRIVE TOURS UP TO 8 NIGHTS

DENALI RAIL TOURS FROM 1 TO 4 NIGHTS

SIGHTSEEING EXCURSIONS

Offering the best in Alaska vacations for over 70 years.

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Explore Alaska Your WayWith Gray Line Alaska

For over 70 years, Gray Line Alaska has been helping travelers explore

the wonders of the Great Land. We offer an extensive selection of multi-day

tours and sightseeing excursions. Plan your dream vacation today.

Unique Itineraries Throughout Alaska

• Variety of itineraries to match your schedule,

budget and interests

• Extensive stays at Denali National Park: all tours

6 days or longer include two nights near the

park entrance

• Showcasing the best of the Great Land —

glaciers, mountains, wildlife, history & culture

• Experienced and knowledgeable staff

Comfortable Travel

• Luxury glass-domed railcars

• Deluxe motor coaches

• Full service hotels and lodges throughout Alaska

• Portage Glacier sightseeing with topside

viewing deck

Why book with Gray Line AlaskaWe provide the most professional and knowledgeable staff so you can feel comfortable booking your vacation with a reputable, long-standing company.

We are the only tour operator in Alaska with customer service desks in Anchorage, Denali National Park, and Fairbanks.

Our family of travel brands operates each tour. We own the railcars and many of the motor coaches you’ll travel in, plus many of the hotels and lodges you’ll stay in on your tour.

Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge.

Our friendly and knowledgeable team.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Denali Rail Tours3 Train schedule and rates4 Denali Rail Tour itineraries

Explorer Tours5 Denali National Park Explorer

Denali – Prince William Sound Explorer6 Denali – Talkeetna Explorer

Denali – Kenai Explorer

Escorted Tours7 Escorted Alaska8 Escorted Great Land9 Escorted Parks and Glaciers

Self-Drive Tours10 Alaska National Parks Self-Drive11 Grand Circle Self-Drive12 Alaska by Car13 Alaska Highlights Self-Drive

Sightseeing Tours13 Kenai Fjords Adventure

Anchorage & FairbanksSamples of Excursions

14 Terms and Conditions

Regional HighlightsDenali National Park — home to Denali, North America’s tallest

mountain, offering the best opportunity to view amazing wildlife.

While visiting the park, keep an eye out for the big five: wolves, moose,

bears, caribou and Dall sheep. A must-see destination to explore

while visiting Alaska.

South Denali (Talkeetna) — enjoy panoramic views of the Alaska

Range from this historic village which serves as base camp for

mountaineers climbing Denali.

Kenai Peninsula (Cooper Landing) — experience the turquoise-

blue waters and abundance of salmon that make the Kenai River

world famous.

Copper River Valley (Copper Center) — discover America’s largest

National Park, Wrangell-St. Elias, with its towering peaks, and fish for

the most famous salmon in the world in the Copper River.

Anchorage — situated on beautiful Cook Inlet, Alaska’s largest city

provides a hub of activity.

Fairbanks — discover Alaska’s interior and step back in time to

the gold rush era of Alaska’s Golden Heart City, only 200 miles from

the Arctic Circle.

Seward — the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. A perfect

setting for up-close sealife viewing and glacier-carved fjords along

a stunning coastline.

Multiple Day Tours and Sightseeing prices are subject to adjustment in the event of changes in the dates, rates or applicability of sales or similar taxes. Gray Line Alaska reserves the right to impose a fuel surcharge at any time on any sightseeing and/or multiple day tours.

Meals are not included in tour unless noted on the itinerary: = Breakfast, = Lunch, = Dinner, = Snack

Optional excursions and sightseeing are only included in your itinerary where indicated by

Indicates an opportunity to add an optional excursion or sightseeing.

These tours are an excellent addition to your Alaska cruise.

Arctic Ocean

Bering Sea

Pacific Ocean

Gulf of Alaska

Alaska

Arctic Circle

Barrow

Prudhoe Bay

Kotzebue

Nome

Gates ofthe ArcticNational Park

Fairbanks

DenaliNationalPark

Talkeetna

Copper Center

Skagway

Juneau

Ketchikan

Portage GlacierAnchorage

Seward

KatmaiNationalPark

Vancouver

Seattle

KenaiFjordsNationalPark

PrinceWilliamSound

GlacierBayNationalPark

Mendenhall Glacier

WhittierWrangell-St. Elias National Park

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Denali Rail Tours3 Train schedule and rates4 Denali Rail Tour itineraries

Explorer Tours5 Denali National Park Explorer

Denali – Prince William Sound Explorer6 Denali – Talkeetna Explorer

Denali – Kenai Explorer

Escorted Tours7 Escorted Alaska8 Escorted Great Land9 Escorted Parks and Glaciers

Self-Drive Tours10 Alaska National Parks Self-Drive11 Grand Circle Self-Drive12 Alaska by Car13 Alaska Highlights Self-Drive

Sightseeing Tours13 Kenai Fjords Adventure

Anchorage & FairbanksSamples of Excursions

14 Terms and Conditions

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Denali Rail Tours – 1 to 4 nights

First Class Rail TravelJourney through Alaska aboard our private, domed railcars. You’ll sit high in

the domed observation lounge for excellent viewing as you enjoy expert

commentary by a knowledgeable rail guide.

On the lower level, the spacious dining area is large enough to accommodate

you and your fellow guests for the most relaxed railcar dining experience in

Alaska. And some cars feature a lounge and an open-air viewing platform so

you can stretch your legs while you enjoy the sights and sounds of traveling

by rail. With the extraordinary graciousness and personalized attention of our

onboard staff, traveling with Gray Line Alaska is first class all the way.

Take in the sights as you relax onboard our luxury railcars.

2020 Gray Line Alaska Rail Schedule

Northbound Operates May 14 — September 17 Departs Arrives

Anchorage to Talkeetna 9:15 AM 12:15 PM

Talkeetna to Denali 12:30 PM 4:50 PM

Southbound Operates May 15 — September 18 Departs Arrives

Denali to Talkeetna 9:15 AM 2:00 PM

Talkeetna to Anchorage 2:15 PM 5:15 PM

Please arrive at the depot 30 minutes prior to departure. Rail schedule subject to change.Same-day roundtrip rail not available and same-day Anchorage to Fairbanks (or reverse) rail not available.

2020 Alaska Railroad Schedule

Departs Arrives

Denali to Fairbanks* Operates May 14 — September 19 4:00 PM 8:00 PM

Fairbanks to Denali* Operates May 15 — September 19 8:15 AM 12:10 PM

* Fairbanks to Denali includes breakfast; Denali to Fairbanks includes dinner aboard Alaska Railroad Goldstar Service.

Rail Transportation Only Prices — Northbound or Southbound

Between Anchorage and Denali $238

From Fairbanks to Denali $179*

From Denali to Fairbanks $179*

Between Anchorage and Talkeetna $119

Between Talkeetna and Denali $119Pre-purchased meals are available. Ask a customer service representative for details.

Rail transportation between Anchorage and Denali operated by Gray Line Alaska on McKinley Explorer or Princess Rail service. Rail transportation between Fairbanks and Denali operated by Alaska Railroad.

Enjoy a pleasant dining experience onboard.

Both male and female caribou grow antlers up to 3 feet tall.

MOTOR COACHRAIL

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Denali Rail Tours

Our Railcars en route to Denali National Park.

Our Denali Rail Tours depart Anchorage, Seward or Fairbanks and include rail travel along the Alaska Railroad on our own premium, glass-domed

railcars. Hotel accommodations, baggage handling and transfers between the rail depot and hotel are all included. Our railcars are pulled by an

Alaska Railroad locomotive on our own schedule. Itineraries range from 1 to 4 nights.

May 14 — September 13 Destinations in Bold indicate an overnight is included.

Blue Denali Rail ToursThese itineraries include overnight accommodations in Denali, Talkeetna or both locations. Hotel accommodations in Anchorage and/or Fairbanks are not included in Blue Denali Rail Tours.

Tour Itinerary Price

71A Anchorage — Denali — Anchorage $599

71B Anchorage — Denali — Fairbanks ^( reverse itinerary 71C ) $549

71E Anchorage — Talkeetna — Anchorage $389

72A Anchorage — Denali — Denali — Anchorage † $799

72B Anchorage — Denali — Denali — Fairbanks † ^

( reverse itinerary 72C ) $749

72E Anchorage — Talkeetna — Talkeetna — Anchorage $499

72G Anchorage — Talkeetna — Denali — Anchorage ( reverse itinerary 72H ) $749

72 I Anchorage — Talkeetna — Denali — Fairbanks ^( reverse itinerary 72J ) $699

72K Anchorage — Denali — Denali — Seward * †

( reverse itinerary 72L ) $799

73A Anchorage — Denali — Denali — Talkeetna — Anchorage † ( reverse itinerary 73B ) $999

73C Anchorage — Denali — Denali — Denali — Anchorage $999

74A Anchorage — Denali — Denali — Talkeetna — Talkeetna — Anchorage † ( reverse itinerary 74B ) $1099

* Transportation between Denali and Seward is via deluxe motor coach rather than luxury railcar. Tours 93K and 93L do not include overnights in Seward.

† Includes Music of Denali Dinner Theater.

^ Rail travel between Denali and Fairbanks is aboard Alaska Railroad’s Adventure Class service. Upgrades to Alaska Railroad’s GoldStar service in a glass-domed car with a meal included are available for $100 per person, per leg (based on availability).

Taxes and fees are additional and range from $3.79 to $26.25.

Yellow Denali Rail ToursThese itineraries include overnight accommodations in Denali, Talkeetna or both locations as well as accommodations in Anchorage and/or Fairbanks at the beginning and end of your tour.

Tour Itinerary Price

93C Fairbanks ^ — Denali — Anchorage $849

93K Anchorage — Denali — Denali — Seward * †

( reverse itinerary 93L ) $999

94A Anchorage — Denali — Denali — Anchorage † $1199

94B Anchorage — Denali — Denali — Fairbanks † ^

( reverse itinerary 94C ) $1099

94E Anchorage — Talkeetna — Talkeetna — Anchorage $849

94H Anchorage — Denali — Talkeetna — Anchorage( reverse itinerary 94G ) $1099

94 I Anchorage — Talkeetna — Denali — Fairbanks ^( reverse itinerary 94J ) $1049

Taxes and fees are additional and range from $28.64 to $43.84.

Fares and taxes based on double occupancy, per person, U.S. dollars and subject to change.

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Explorer Tours

Denali National Park ExplorerTour 3MN 6 Days & 5 Nights

Day Destination

1 AnchorageWe’ll greet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.

2AnchorageExplore Anchorage in the morning, then travel to Portage Lake for the Portage Glacier Cruise and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in the afternoon.

3Anchorage — DenaliEmbark on your luxurious rail journey to Denali National Park. Keep an eye out for Denali and wildlife sightings along the way. This evening includes dinner and a show at Music of Denali Dinner Theater.

4DenaliThis morning, venture into the Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour in search of moose, caribou, bears, Dall sheep and more.

5Denali — FairbanksThe morning is yours to continue exploring Denali, then travel by rail deeper into Alaska’s interior.

6 FairbanksWe’ll transfer you to the airport at the end of your tour.

Also available: Tour 3MN also operates in reverse order (Tour 3MS)

Departs daily, mid-May through mid-September.

May & September $1699 Tax/Fees: $65.56 June - August $1799 Tax/Fees: $65.56Fares, taxes and fees based on double occupancy, per person, U.S. dollars and subject to change.

Grizzly bear in Denali National Park & Preserve.

Denali — Prince William Sound ExplorerTour 3PN 7 Days & 6 Nights

Day Destination

1 AnchorageWe’ll transfer you from the airport to your hotel.

2Anchorage — Whittier — AnchorageTravel to Whittier where you’ll embark on a 5-hour Prince William Sound cruise for an opportunity to view fjords, glaciers and sealife.

3Anchorage — DenaliTravel by luxurious railcar to Denali National Park — a great opportunity to spot the mountain and various wildlife.

4DenaliWatch for wildlife as you explore Denali National Park on your Tundra Wilderness Tour.

5Denali — FairbanksThe day is yours to continue exploring Denali. In the late afternoon, travel to Fairbanks via luxury railcar.

6FairbanksRelive the gold rush with a visit to Gold Dredge 8 followed by lunch and a cruise aboard an authentic sternwheeler riverboat.

7 FairbanksTransfer to the airport where your tour ends.

Also available: Tour 3PN also operates in reverse order (Tour 3PS).


May & September $2099 Tax/Fees: $92.83 June - August $2199 Tax/Fees: $92.83Fares, taxes and fees based on double occupancy, per person, U.S. dollars and subject to change.

The Alaska Pipeline.

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Anchorage

Fairbanks

Anchorage Whittier

Prince William Sound

Portage Glacier

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Denali — Talkeetna ExplorerTour 3TN 7 Days & 6 Nights

Day Destination

1 AnchorageWe’ll transfer you from the airport to your hotel for an overnight stay.

2Anchorage — TalkeetnaThis morning depart for Talkeetna via glass-domed railcar. Spend the afternoon exploring and enjoy stunning views from your hotel, Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge.

3Talkeetna — DenaliEnjoy time on your own this morning to explore Denali State Park before travelling by luxury rail to Denali National Park as you watch for wildlife along the way. This evening, you’ll enjoy Music of Denali Dinner Theater.

4DenaliTravel the famed Park Road on your Tundra Wilderness Tour and watch for wildlife and glimpses of the mountain from within the park.

5Denali — FairbanksAfter exploring the Denali area in the morning, travel to Fairbanks by rail and enjoy spectacular scenery along the way.

6FairbanksRelive the gold rush at its peak with your visit to Gold Dredge 8. After lunch, cruise the Chena and Tanana Rivers aboard an authentic sternwheeler.

7 FairbanksYour tour ends with a transfer from your hotel to the airport.

Also available: Tour 3TN also operates in reverse order (Tour 3TS).


May & September $1899 Tax/Fees: $62.90 June - August $1999 Tax/Fees: $62.90Fares, taxes and fees based on double occupancy, per person, U.S. dollars and subject to change. Breathtaking views of the “Great One” from Mt. McKinley Princess Lodge.

Denali — Kenai ExplorerTour 3KN 7 Days & 6 Nights

Day Destination

1 AnchorageWe’ll transfer you from the airport to your hotel for an overnight stay.

2AnchorageExplore Anchorage in the morning, then travel to Portage Lake for the Portage Glacier Cruise and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in the afternoon.

3Anchorage — DenaliJourney by rail to Denali National Park and watch for eagles, moose, and other wildlife along the way. In the evening, you’ll enjoy dinner and a show at Music of Denali Dinner Theater.

4DenaliVenture into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour in search of moose, caribou, bears and Dall sheep. Look for glimpses of “The Great One”, Denali, along the way.

5Denali — SewardEmbark on a scenic journey via motor coach to the port town of Seward, rich in seafaring cultural identity and marine wildlife.

6Seward — AnchorageExplore Seward in the morning, then embark on your Kenai Fjords Cruise along the rugged Kenai Peninsula. Later, travel via Alaska Railroad back to Anchorage.

7 AnchorageWe’ll transfer you to the airport at the end of your tour.

Departs daily, mid-May through mid-September. Reverse itinerary not available.

May & September $2199 Tax/Fees: $86.59 June - August $2299 Tax/Fees: $88.13Fares, taxes and fees based on double occupancy, per person, U.S. dollars and subject to change. Cruise to within 300 yards of Portage Glacier.

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Anchorage

Fairbanks

Talkeetna

MOTOR COACHRAILSIGHTSEEING BOAT

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Kenai FjordsNational Park

Portage GlacierAnchorage


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Escorted AlaskaTour 6AN 8 Days & 7 Nights

Day Destination

1AnchorageWe’ll transfer you from the airport to your hotel. This evening, attend a casual ‘get to know you’ reception with your Tour Director and fellow travel companions.

2Anchorage — TalkeetnaThis morning, enjoy breakfast and travel north along the Alaska Railroad route to Talkeetna, keeping an eye out for the elusive Denali while you go.

3Talkeetna — DenaliJoin your group for a delightful breakfast before reboarding luxury rail en route to Denali National Park.

4DenaliFill up on breakfast, then venture into Denali National Park on your Tundra Wilderness Tour for your best chance of viewing wildlife in Alaska.

5Denali — GirdwoodBoard a deluxe motor coach for a scenic trip to Girdwood, where you will have time to explore picturesque Alyeska Resort in the evening.

6Girdwood — SewardAfter breakfast, reboard your motor coach to Seward for your Kenai Fjords Cruise. Enjoy lunch on board while watching for whales, seals, puffins and more.

7Seward — AnchorageTravel back to Anchorage after breakfast. Visit the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center and the Alaska Native Heritage Center before ending your tour with a farewell dinner.

8 AnchorageYour tour ends with a transfer from your hotel to the airport.

May 17; September 6 $2499 Tax/Fees: $89.26 June 14; July 3; August 7, 21 $2699 Tax/Fees: $96.61 Fares, taxes and fees based on double occupancy, per person, U.S. dollars and subject to change.

Our Escorted Tours feature the presence of an experienced Tour Director to guide you along your journey, plus many meals and activities are included.

Traveling Alaska by rail.

Explore history and culture at the Anchorage Museum.

A whale breaches in Kenai Fjords National Park.

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Escorted Great LandTour 6FS 8 Days & 7 Nights

Day Destination

1AnchorageUpon your arrival in Alaska’s largest city, we’ll transfer you to your hotel. Later, meet your Tour Director and travel companions at a welcome reception.

2Anchorage — SewardAfter breakfast, join your group aboard a deluxe motor coach and travel to the port city of Seward. Embark on a 6-hour Kenai Fjords cruise keeping an eye out for whales, sea lions and more.

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Seward — TalkeetnaEnjoy breakfast and then reboard your deluxe motor coach for the scenic trip north to Talkeetna. Stop along the way for lunch. At Happy Trails Kennels meet Martin Buser, an Iditarod champion and his champion sled dogs. Then, continue on to Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge.

4Talkeetna — DenaliRelax after breakfast before you journey to Denali aboard your deluxe railcar. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure or visit the Guest Service Desk where helpful staff will assist you in booking optional excursions.

5DenaliThis morning, grab breakfast before you venture into the park to watch for Alaska wildlife on the Tundra Wilderness Tour.

6Denali — FairbanksEnjoy more time to explore Denali today before your afternoon departure to Fairbanks.

7FairbanksHave breakfast before you head out to relive the gold rush with a visit to Gold Dredge 8. Enjoy lunch then a cruise on the Chena River aboard an authentic sternwheeler. Your tour concludes with a farewell dinner.

8 FairbanksWe’ll take you to the airport and leave you with fond Alaska memories.

May 29; September 4 $2499 Tax/Fees: $70.76June 13, 26; July 6, 25; August 14 $2699 Tax/Fees: $79.03 Fares, taxes and fees based on double occupancy, per person, U.S. dollars and subject to change.


Explore the Great Land with an expert Guide.

Alaskan Malamute puppies.

Denali towers at 20,310 feet.

MOTOR COACHRAIL

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Anchorage


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Fairbanks

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Escorted Parks and GlaciersTour 6NP 9 Days & 8 Nights

Experience Alaska’s best wilderness and cultural attractions with extra time to enjoy the wonders of Denali National Park, escorted all the way.

Day Destination

1AnchorageFrom the airport, we’ll transfer you to your hotel. The day is yours to explore. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travel companions at a casual get together.

2Anchorage — Copper Center (Copper River Valley)Board your motor coach for a picturesque drive along the Glenn Highway to Copper Center. Upon arrival, enjoy views of America’s largest national park, Wrangell-St. Elias, from Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge.

3Copper Center (Copper River Valley) and ValdezYour motor coach will take you to Valdez where you’ll board your 6-hour Columbia Glacier Cruise. Return to Copper Center for an evening at leisure.

4Copper Center (Copper River Valley) — FairbanksAfter breakfast, reboard your motor coach and continue your scenic journey on the Richardson Highway to the Golden Heart City of Fairbanks.

5FairbanksAfter breakfast this morning take a cruise aboard an authentic sternwheeler. Enjoy lunch, then a visit to Gold Dredge 8.

6Fairbanks — DenaliBoard your glass domed railcar this morning and enjoy breakfast on the way to Denali. The afternoon is yours to explore amazing Denali National Park.

7DenaliThis morning head into the park on your Tundra Wilderness Tour. Keep an eye out for the Big 5: moose, bear, Dall sheep, caribou and wolves.

8Denali — AnchorageBoard a luxury railcar and head south to Anchorage on the Alaska Railroad route. We’ll transfer you to your hotel upon arrival in Anchorage where we will host your group farewell dinner.

9 AnchorageWe’ll transfer you to the airport at the conclusion of your tour.

May 28; September 7 $2999 Tax/Fees: $82.31 June 11; July 23; August 24 $3199 Tax/Fees: $82.31 Fares, taxes and fees based on double occupancy, per person, U.S. dollars and subject to change.


Benefits of an Escorted TourOur Escorted Tours are designed for maximum comfort. You’ll travel Alaska by motor coach, boat and train. Our experienced guides will help you see Alaska in a whole new way. Sit back, relax and let us take care of you.

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

Adult moose range in size from 800 to 1,600 pounds.

Denali Square at McKinley Chalet Resort.

Anchorage

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Self-Drive Tours

Alaska National Parks Self-DriveTour 1CA 9 Days & 8 Nights

Explore Alaska and visit two of the state’s most popular national parks — Kenai Fjords and Denali — all at your own pace.

Day Destination

1AnchorageWe’ll transfer you from the Anchorage airport to your hotel upon your arrival where you will receive your copy of The Milepost.

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Anchorage — Cooper Landing (Kenai Peninsula) 100 MILESPick up your rental car from Avis in downtown Anchorage. Drive to Cooper Landing and on the way stop for your cruise on Portage Lake where you’ll get up close to Portage Glacier. End the day at Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge; located on the banks of the Kenai River.

3Cooper Landing (Kenai Peninsula)The day is yours to explore the Cooper Landing area and other communities of the Kenai Peninsula in your rental car.

4Cooper Landing (Kenai Peninsula) — Seward 47 MILESDrive to Seward and at 11:30 am, embark on your Kenai Fjords Cruise, a scenic glacier & wildlife cruise along the coast of the rugged Kenai Peninsula. Overnight at Seward Windsong Lodge.

5Seward — Talkeetna 240 MILESDrive north to Talkeetna and explore the town that serves as base camp for Denali climbers. Overnight at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, 50 miles north of Talkeetna in Denali State Park.

6Talkeetna — Denali 105 MILESToday, explore Denali’s south side or depart early for the drive to Denali National Park. Overnight near the park entrance.

7DenaliThis morning embark on a Tundra Wilderness Tour for opportunities to see bears, caribou, moose, wolves and Dall sheep. The bus will pick you up at your hotel and travel into the park on the famous Denali National Park Road.

8Denali — Anchorage 238 MILESDrive from Denali to Anchorage and return your rental car in downtown Anchorage. Enjoy one last overnight in Anchorage before the conclusion of your tour.



Compact Car (Ford Focus or similar) - Tour 1CAValue: May & September $1749 Tax/Fees: $99.11Peak: June - August $1899 Tax/Fees: $122.44

Upgrade to a Full Size Car for $100 Tax/Fees: $3.71 - $4.07 additionalUpgrade to a Small SUV for $350 Tax/Fees: $16.69 - $28.55 additional

Fares, taxes and fees based on double occupancy, per person, U.S. dollars and subject to change. Upgrade subject to availability. Upgrade pricing is per booking.

Raft the Nenana River in Denali.

Kenai Fjords National Park.

Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge located on the Kenai River.

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Grand Circle Self-DriveTour 1CB 9 Days & 8 Nights

Mountains abound on this tour with visits to America’s largest national park, Wrangell-St. Elias, and the famed Denali National Park.

Day Destination

1AnchorageWe’ll transfer you from the Anchorage airport to your hotel and will provide you with your copy of The Milepost upon your arrival.

2Anchorage — Copper Center (Copper River Valley) 211 MILESPick up your rental car from Avis in downtown Anchorage. Drive to Copper Center, the gateway to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, and pay a visit to the National Park Visitors Center.

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Copper Center (Copper River Valley) — Valdez — Copper Center 195 MILES ROUNDTRIPDrive two hours to Valdez, where your Columbia Glacier Cruise will depart at 10:30 am for a 6 hour journey through Prince William Sound, providing opportunities for viewing the glacier and an abundance of sealife.

4Copper Center (Copper River Valley) — Fairbanks 277 MILESContinue north along the Richardson Highway for your drive to Fairbanks, Alaska’s Golden Heart City.

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FairbanksRelive the gold rush at its height with your visit to Gold Dredge 8. After lunch, cruise the Chena and Tanana Rivers aboard an authentic sternwheeler. In the afternoon, drop the car off at the Avis airport office and we will transfer you to your Fairbanks hotel.

6Fairbanks — DenaliThis morning, we will transfer you to the Rail Depot for your journey to Denali. In the evening you’ll have time on your own to explore the Denali area and Visitors Center.

7DenaliVenture into Denali National Park on your Tundra Wilderness Tour in search of moose, caribou, bears, wolves and Dall sheep. Look for glimpses of “The Great One”, Denali, along the way.

8Denali — AnchorageTravel by luxurious railcar to Anchorage — continue to look for wildlife and enjoy views of the peaks of the Alaska Range as you travel.



Compact Car (Ford Focus or similar) - Tour 1CBValue: May & September $2199 Tax/Fees: $113.63Peak: June - August $2399 Tax/Fees: $128.46

Upgrade to a Full Size Car for $100 Tax/Fees: $2.96 additionalUpgrade to a Small SUV for $350 Tax/Fees: $13.35 - $20.76 additional

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Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark.

Cruise the Chena and Tanana Rivers in Fairbanks.

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Alaska by CarTour 1CC 8 Days & 7 Nights

Experience Alaska’s two largest cities and visit two of Alaska’s most popular national parks, Kenai Fjords and Denali.

Day Destination

1AnchorageArrive in Anchorage and we’ll transfer you from the airport to your hotel and provide you with your copy of The Milepost.

2Anchorage — Cooper Landing (Kenai Peninsula) 100 MILESPick up your rental car from Avis in downtown Anchorage and drive to your morning Portage Glacier Cruise. This afternoon, continue south to the town of Cooper Landing, located on the banks of the Kenai River.

3Cooper Landing (Kenai Peninsula) — Seward 47 MILESThis morning, drive to the seaside town of Seward, then embark on your Kenai Fjords Cruise along the rugged Kenai Peninsula.

4Seward — Talkeetna 240 MILESDrive north to Talkeetna and explore the town that serves as a base camp for Denali climbers. Overnight at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, 50 miles north of Talkeetna in Denali State Park.

5Talkeetna — Denali 105 MILESToday, explore Denali’s south side or depart early for the drive to Denali National Park. Overnight near the park entrance.

6DenaliToday, embark on your Tundra Wilderness Tour for opportunities to see bears, caribou, moose, wolves and Dall sheep. The bus will pick you up at your hotel and travel into the park on the famous Denali National Park Road.

7Denali — Fairbanks 123 MILESThis morning, drive north to Fairbanks, Alaska’s Golden Heart City. Make your way to the Riverboat Landing for your lunch and cruise on the Chena and Tanana Rivers aboard an authentic sternwheeler.

8 FairbanksDrop your car at the airport Avis office at the conclusion of your tour.


Compact Car (Ford Focus or similar)Value: May & September $1749 Tax/Fees: $108.73Peak: June - August $1999 Tax/Fees: $132.06


Also available: Tour 1CC also operates in reverse order (Tour 1CR).

Fares, taxes and fees based on double occupancy, per person, U.S. dollars and subject to change.Upgrade subject to availability. Upgrade pricing is per booking.

Dall sheep in Denali National Park.

Mountainous views on an Alaska Highway.

Anchorage

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Alaska Highlights Self-DriveTour 1CF 7 Days & 6 Nights

This vacation package hits all the top sights in the 49th state and provides ample time to explore in your rental car.

Day Destination

1AnchorageArrive in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. We’ll meet you at the airport and will transfer you to your Anchorage hotel.

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AnchorageCall the downtown Anchorage Avis office for a transfer to pick up your vehicle. You’ll receive your copy of The Milepost when you pick up your car. The day is yours to explore all that is in and around Anchorage. Consider a drive to the Kenai Peninsula. Mileage is unlimited!

3Anchorage — Denali 239 MILESGet an early start for your drive to Denali. Consider stopping in Talkeetna on the way! Excellent views of “The Great One” abound on this scenic drive on the open road.

4DenaliSpend today venturing deep into Denali National Park on your included Tundra Wilderness Tour. Keep a lookout for wildlife along the way. Overnight at your Denali hotel.

5Denali — Fairbanks 122 MILESEnjoy more time to explore Denali today. Tonight, depart for Fairbanks, where you will overnight.

6FairbanksToday drive to the Riverboat Landing, where you’ll enjoy your included lunch. After lunch, you’ll take a trip on an authentic Sternwheeler, the Riverboat Discovery. Overnight at your Fairbanks hotel.

7 FairbanksDrop your car at the airport Avis office at the conclusion of your tour.


Compact Car (Ford Focus or similar)Value: May & September $1499 Tax/Fees: $107.22Peak: June - August $1699 Tax/Fees: $129.01


Also available: Tour 1CF also operates in reverse order (Tour 1CS).Fares, taxes and fees based on double occupancy, per person, U.S. dollars and subject to change.Upgrade subject to availability. Upgrade pricing is per booking.

Sightseeing Tours

Kenai Fjords Adventure | 3 Days & 2 Nights Day 1: Anchorage — SewardThis afternoon embark on a journey via motor coach along the Seward Highway, an All-American Highway and Alaska Scenic Byway. It has been voted one of the top ten ‘Most Scenic Drives in America’ by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. Tonight, enjoy your stay in Seward, a coastal town of only 3,000 residents. Overnight Seward.

Day 2: Seward — Kenai Fjords National Park — AnchorageEnjoy a morning at leisure, followed by a 6-hour wildlife and glacier cruise along the rugged Kenai Peninsula. Porpoises, sea otters, whales and dozens of seabird species make their home in Kenai Fjords National Park. Enjoy lunch onboard while you view spectacular sights. Return to Seward and board the Alaska Railroad for a relaxing journey back to Anchorage. Overnight Anchorage. Day 3: AnchorageWe provide a transfer to the airport.

Anchorage | Sightseeing and Day Tours

Portage Glacier CruiseApproximately 1 hour. If you have your own transportation, Portage Glacier is truly worth the drive. The cruise takes you within 300 yards from the face of the glacier where you can watch for chunks of ice to break away and crash into the water below!

Portage Glacier Cruise & TourApproximately 5.5 hours. Want us to drive? We’ll travel the scenic Seward Highway, cruise to Portage Glacier then stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center before returning to Anchorage.

Prince William Sound ExcursionTravel to Whittier through North America’s longest highway tunnel. Embark on a 5-hour cruise into Prince William Sound to view tidewater glaciers and marine wildlife. Return to Anchorage by motor coach.

Kenai Fjords ExcursionFull day tour. Travel by motor coach to the port city of Seward located on stunning Resurrection Bay. Embark on a 6-hour Kenai Fjords National Park cruise along steep-sided fjords and shimmering tidewater glaciers. Watch for humpback whales, orcas, seabirds, sea lions and otters. Return to Anchorage via a scenic trip on the Alaska Railroad.

Fairbanks | Sightseeing and Day Tours

Discover The Gold And Sternwheeler Cruise TourApproximately 8 hours. Combine both of Fairbanks’ star attractions into a full day’s sightseeing. See the city sights of Fairbanks, visit Gold Dredge 8 and cruise on an authentic sternwheeler riverboat on the Chena and Tanana Rivers with lunch included.

Reverse itinerary available. Tour order based on availability.

Samples | Excursions in Each Location Denali National ParkNatural History Tour Tundra Wilderness Tour Music of Denali Dinner TheaterHusky Homestead ATV Adventures

Fairbanks Chena Hot Springs & Ice Museum Tour Alaska Salmon Bake & Palace Theater Revue

South Denali (Talkeetna)Wilderness Jet Boat Adventure Denali Wilderness Hike Chulitna River Rafting Historical Gold Panning Adventure

Kenai Peninsula (Cooper Landing)Kenai Nature Hike Kenai Canyon River Rafting Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise Kenai Upper River Fishing (Half Day)

Copper River Valley (Copper Center)Valdez Coastal Kayak Adventure Scenic ATV Nature Ride Kennicott Explorer Scenic Wilderness Rafting

For a complete list of Anchorage and Fairbanks excursions, visit graylinealaska.com

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Terms and Conditions

Reservation Information and PoliciesReservations are subject to the terms below, our Contract of Carriage and our Privacy Policy. We will provide you a copy of the Contract of Carriage and/or Privacy Policy upon request or you can view them on our website www.graylinealaska.com. As used below, “you”, “your” refer to the person(s) traveling; “we” “our” or “Gray Line of Alaska” refer to Royal Hyway Tours, Inc., d.b.a. Gray Line of Alaska. Gray Line reserves the right to make changes to these terms at any time.

General Tour Information: Gray Line of Alaska offers a unique opportunity for independent-minded travelers who want flexibility in their itineraries as our tours are composed of components that can be added together to provide a truly customized package. Our large staff of experienced representatives, distinguished by their blue shirts or jackets, will assist you with every step of your tour. As tours are customized, you will not be traveling with the same group of people, or on the same motor coach, throughout your tour. Your motor coach driver will serve as your guide, offering detailed information on the sights you’ll see each day. Frequent rest stops are scheduled for picture taking, food breaks, and stretching. Due to the remote location and limited menus of many of the places we stop for meals, we recommend guests with special dietary requirements make arrangements to bring along food to meet their special needs. Most hotels can prepare a box lunch for you if requested the day before you depart. Smoking is not allowed on our motor coaches or rail cars.

Reservations: Travel agencies provide valuable service and counseling to prospective travelers. We encourage you to make your Gray Line of Alaska reservations with a travel professional. Travel agencies work on your behalf and are not owned or controlled by Gray Line of Alaska. Your deposits and payments for Gray Line of Alaska tours, which may include lodging, railcar, and motor coach, are to be paid to the travel agency with which you make your reservation. Since space available on tours is limited, reservations should be made as early as possible. Refunds for cancelled or unused tour services will normally be made to your travel agency in the amount actually received by Gray Line of Alaska, less any applicable cancellation fees and charges (this is separate and apart from fees your travel agency may assess for changes or cancellations). You are responsible for obtaining from your travel agency monies either retained by the agency or received by the agency from Gray Line of Alaska for your reservation.

Tour Prices: Our tour prices include the following:• Transportationandtransfers,asindicatedin

your itinerary;• Hotelaccommodations(pricesbasedon

double occupancy);• Sightseeing,asindicatedinyouritinerary;• Baggagehandlingathotels.

Our tour prices do not include: • Taxes,feesandchargesimposedby

governmental or quasi-governmental authorities relating to any aspect of your tour (“Taxes”);

• Gratuitiesfordriver/guides,hotelpersonnel,or other persons rendering a purely personal service;

• Airtransportation,unlessincludedinyouritinerary;

• Mealsarenotprovided,exceptforthefollowing: Lunch at Riverboat Discovery; a light snack on the Tundra Wilderness Tour; lunch on the Kenai Fjords mid-day cruise and where specifically indicated in the itinerary.

Deposit and Final Payment: For bookings made on our website, full payment will be due at time of booking. For bookings made through our call center, a deposit of US $250 per person, or 100% of the gross tour price if the gross tour price is less than US $250 per person, is due

within 5 days of booking in order to hold your reservation. Final payment is due no later than 45 days prior to departure. Payment can be made by VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card or a check from your travel agency. For faster processing, please instruct your travel agency to include your booking number on the agency check.

Independent Contractors: Please note that some services and/or certain portions of the tours (such as air travel, taxis, shore excursions, hotels, boats, other vessels, meals and medical care providers) are provided by independent contractors that are persons or companies other than Gray Line of Alaska. Gray Line of Alaska assumes no responsibility with respect to the goods or services of these independent contractors (including for delay, injury, death or damage to property) even though it may collect monies or make arrangements on your behalf.

Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be made for cancellations received by Gray Line of Alaska at least 46 days prior to the date on which you are to commence travel (by air, rail, sea or otherwise). To cancel your reservation, please call 1-800-544-2206. If you cancel after that date for any reason, including medical or family reasons, you are subject to the following cancellation fees:

• 45-31daysbeforecommencingtravel-50% of gross fare;

• 30daysorlessbeforecommencingtravel-100% of gross fare.

Fees incurred as a result of cancellation cannot be applied to future bookings. Travel agents may also impose their own cancellation fees. Agency fees of any nature are a matter to be decided on solely by you and your travel agency. Given that the resale of cancelled space on a tour will likely result in a lost opportunity to sell space on other tours, these cancellation fees are due regardless of resale. Travel tickets and other travel documents issued by us are non-transferable. Name changes and departure date changes on any portion of your booking are considered reservation cancellations and are subject to cancellation fees.

Changes in Tour Content: Gray Line of Alaska reserves the right to alter the tours listed in this brochure and, if necessary, substitute a tour component of comparable value (including hotels and rail service).

Increases in Fares or Taxes: If cost factors dictate the need for fare increases, Gray Line of Alaska may do so at any time prior to departure. You have the option to cancel your tour, without paying cancellation fees, if you do not accept a fare increase. However, this right to cancel without paying cancellation fees does not apply to an increase in Taxes that becomes necessary due to actual Taxes exceeding the estimates used by Gray Line of Alaska in computing the amount quoted for your tour. We reserve the right to pass through to you any extra Taxes.

Refund Policy: Gray Line of Alaska reserves the right to cancel all or part of a tour in its reasonable discretion including in response to insufficient sales. If Gray Line of Alaska cancels the entire tour, you will receive a full refund of amounts paid to Gray Line of Alaska. If Gray Line of Alaska cancels a portion of the tour due to weather or other reasons beyond the control of Gray Line of Alaska, or if you decide for any reason whatsoever to not participate in all or part of the tour, Gray Line of Alaska will not be required to make any refunds. For other partial cancellations by Gray Line of Alaska, you will receive a refund for the value of the cancelled portion, with value to be determined by Gray Line of Alaska in a fair and equitable manner. If, due to weather or other unforeseen reasons, flights are adversely impacted or you are required to spend an additional night in a location, hotel and meal costs and other incidental expenses are your responsibility. If you used a travel agency to make your booking, all refunds will be made to your travel agent in the amount actually

received by Gray Line of Alaska less any applicable cancellation fees and charges. You are responsible for obtaining from your travel agency monies either retained by the agency or received by the agency from Gray Line of Alaska.

Booking Optional Tours: Gray Line of Alaska is pleased to offer you the ability to purchase optional tours for your land package by calling 800-544-2206. You will find a full list of optional tours at www.graylinealaska.com. All optional tour bookings must be made at least five (5) days prior to the start of your travel. Credit card information is required for each guest that wishes to participate in an optional tour. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards as payment for optional tours. If you wish to cancel a tour you must do so at least three days prior to the start of your travel otherwise you are subject to a 100% cancellation fee. Please note that optional tour availability is based on date, capacity limitations and suitable weather conditions. Optional tours are subject to change at any time and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests are encouraged to book early as space is limited and flightseeing tours in particular may not be available for purchase right up to tour departure date. Your credit card will be charged at the time of booking. You will receive information on confirmed optional tours in your Welcome Agenda upon arrival at each location.

Refunds of Optional Tours: In the event we cancel any optional tour for reasons beyond our control, including unsuitable weather conditions, a full refund will be made to the same credit card you used to book your optional tour by our Seattle Corporate Office at 450 Third Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119. These refunds will typically be reflected on your credit card statement between 7-10 business days after cancellation. Optional tours booked while on your land tour are 100% non-refundable, except if the operator of the tour cancels due to weather, mechanical difficulties, or other reasons beyond the operator’s control, in which case you will receive a full refund as noted above. Should any optional tour have to be abandoned through force majeure or other difficulties while the tour is in progress, a reasonable refund will be arranged, at our discretion, according to the circumstances.

Immigration and Customs: You may be required to present a valid passport or other government approved document when entering or re-entering the U.S or Canada. We strongly recommend carrying a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the completion date of your travel. You are responsible for securing proper documentation, including visas, for the countries visited on your tour and for entry or re-entry to the U.S or Canada. U.S. citizens may check with the U.S. Department of State for passport and visa requirements of each county in their tour itineraries. We also strongly recommend that U.S. residents register their valuables with U.S. Customs before departure. Non-U.S. citizens should check with the embassy or consulate of each country in their itineraries for passport and visa requirements. Non-U.S. citizens who have previously been admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence must carry their passports and Permanent Resident Cards (Form I-551), commonly known as a Green Card. You may be denied travel, or fines may be levied against you if you do not have proper documentation. Payment of any such fines is your sole responsibility. If you have been convicted of a felony you will not be permitted entry to Canada.

Luggage Policy: Gray Line of Alaska will carry as baggage on your tour only your personal items and clothing for your comfort and convenience while on your tour. Your personal items and clothing need to be placed in securely constructed and locked luggage that is designed for travel. You are limited to two pieces of luggage per person which must be able to fit in the baggage compartments of Gray Line of Alaska motor coaches, plus one overnight or

carry-on bag which must remain in your custody at all times. Gray Line of Alaska will not assume any liability for any loss of or damage to carry-on baggage left unattended on a motor coach, on other modes of transportation, or in hotels. Certain hotels may provide safe-deposit boxes or room safes. Your use of such safe-deposit boxes or similar facilities will not increase Gray Line of Alaska’s liability as described herein.

Gray Line of Alaska is not responsible for any loss, delay or damage that occurs before baggage is in Gray Line of Alaska’s actual custody or after baggage leaves our custody at the end of your tour. In particular, please note that we assume no responsibility for loss, damage or delay while baggage is in the custody of an airline. In no event shall Gray Line of Alaska be liable for normal wear or tear of your property or baggage. Gray Line of Alaska also does not assume any responsibility for loss of or damage to: perishable items; medicine; liquor; cash, credit or debit cards; jewelry, gold, silver or similar valuables; securities, financial instruments, records or other business documents; computers; cellular telephones; cameras; hearing aids; electric wheelchairs; scooters; video or electronic equipment; works of art; binoculars; recreational equipment; dental hardware; cosmetics; electric hair appliances; liquids; luggage locks; eyewear (including eyeglasses, sunglasses and contact lenses); medical equipment; cigarettes or other tobacco products; electronic nicotine delivery systems; film; videotape; computer disks; audio disks; tapes or CD’s. During your travel, the above listed items and other valuables must be placed in a bag you carry with you or shipped to your destination by other means. Gray Line of Alaska’s liability for loss or damage to baggage or other personal property is limited to U.S. $250 per guest.

Guests with Disabilities: Gray Line of Alaska does not discriminate against persons on the basis of disability. We seek, to the extent feasible, to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities. Service animals are permitted if we are notified at the time of booking that you will bring a service animal. Certain facilities and services that are part of a tour may not be fully accessible or usable by persons with disabilities. While Gray Line of Alaska endeavors to contract with companies which provide accessible services and facilities, we cannot guarantee same. In limited situations where an individual with a disability would be unable to satisfy certain specified safety and other criteria, even when provided with appropriate auxiliary aids and services, we may find it necessary to ask the individual to make alternative travel arrangements. We must be notified of any special medical, physical or other requirements of guests at the time of booking. Please contact our Access Office via email at [email protected] or via fax at 661-284-4408.

Medical Services: Medical services may be limited given the remote areas in which some tours operate. If you have a condition that requires that you use a special medical apparatus or need special assistance during your tour, we must be made aware of that at time of booking in order to determine whether we can accommodate your needs. If you are using prescription drugs, please bring an adequate supply with you and keep them in your carry-on luggage.

Pets: Animals or pets are not allowed on tours with the exception of qualified service animals for guests with disabilities.

Privacy Policy/User Information: Your use of Gray Line of Alaska services is subject to the Gray Line Privacy Policy that is on our website www.graylinealaska.com, as incorporated herein by reference. You consent to the use of your personal information by Gray Line Alaska and/or its third party providers and distributors in accordance with the terms of and for the purposes set forth in the Gray Line Privacy Policy.

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