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VIDEO: Hot deal roundup on KTVA

2nd September
2010
written by scott

Great hotel and air  and train deals for fall travel. Don’t miss it.

To recap:

Anchorage-Denver $335rt
Anchorage-Portland $400rt
Anchorage-San Francisco $377rt
Anchorage-New York $479rt
Anchorage-Washington, DC $441rt

Check with USTravel for best dates and prices: (907)561-2434 or toll-free: (800)544-2217.

Hotels:
Grand Denali, Denali Bluffs: $79 per night
Princess: 2-for-1 rail-n-stay to Talkeetna. 3 days/2 nights at Mt. McKinley Princess,  from $135 per person, double
Kennicott Glacier Lodge: $79 per night, per person, double includes breakfast

FALL DEALS ROCK!

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Gary Line: Best-bargain rail-n-stay

6th August
2010
written by scott
Gray Line of Alaska has some AWESOME rail-n-stay bargains:
a. Anchorage-Talkeetna. Ride the Great Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Talkeetna aboard the mega-dome McKinley Explorer rail cars. The coach will pick you up at the station in Talkeetna for your trip the McKinley Princess Lodge–right on the Chulitna River. Remember–this place has the MOTHER of all decks. It’s the closest hotel to Mt. McKinley–incredible views. As low as $135 per person, double occupancy, includes roundtrip rail, overnight accommodations.
b. Anchorage-Denali National Park. Get on board in Anchorage and keep riding the rails past Talkeetna up to Denali National Park. This tour includes overnight accommodations at Denali, plus roundtrip rail. Take optional bus tour into the park, go flightseeing or raft the river! As low as $239 per person, double.
c. Three days/two nights along the rail belt! Your package includes overnight accommodations at both Talkeetna and Denali National Park. You’ll see Denali from two sides! Check it out at Graylinealaska.com ! Priced from $299 per person, double!
Call (888) 452-1737 now to make your reservations to see more of Alaska with Gray Line!
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VIDEO: Landing on Denali w/Talkeetna Air Taxi

5th August
2010
written by scott

G-r-e-a-t flight with pilot John Neamon the other day. We landed at the Don Sheldon Amphitheater on the Ruth Glacier. Check it out!

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VIDEO: KTVA Travel Tips

8th July
2010
written by scott

Daytrips, multi-day itineraries and recommendations!

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See Denali for $99 per day with Gray Line!

7th July
2010
written by scott
Here’s a luxury train package from Gray Line of Alaska with hotel accommodations from Anchorage up the rail belt to Denali and Talkeetna. It’s a great way to see two sides of Denali!
Ride on the Alaska Railroad aboard suh-weet, full-dome luxury rail cars! Spend one night in Talkeetna at the McKinley Princess Lodge. Remember–this boasts the Mother of All Decks–the Great One fills up the entire northwestern horizon (it’s just 40 miles from the summit!).
Spend another night near the park entrance at Denali National Park. It’s the perfect venue to take a bus tour into the park and see the incredible wildlife!
Here’s the specific itinerary:
Day 1: Anchorage – Denali
Leave in the morning on the Alaska Railroad. Arrive in Denali National Park in the afternoon. Optional Alaska tour activities—sightsee via helicopter, airplane, dog cart, ATV, or river raft! For an entertaining evening, catch the frontier spirit at our optional Cabin Nite Dinner Theater. Overnight Denali.
Day 2: Denali – Talkeetna
Continue your journey to Talkeetna on luxury-domed railcars. Stay at the beautiful McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. You’ll have time for optional activities such as flightseeing and river tours. Overnight Talkeetna.
Day 3: Talkeetna – Anchorage
Wake up for optional morning activities. Then, ride the rails to Anchorage!
Tour Highlights:
-One night hotel accommodation near the Denali National Park entrance
-One night hotel accommodation at McKinley Princess Lodge
-Rail and hotel transfers included in Denali National Park and McKinley Princess Lodge
-Travel on the Alaska Railroad route aboard a luxury-domed railcar
-Ample time to explore Denali National Park
Price: $299 per person, double occupancy. Meals are not included, nor are the optional sightseeing and activities.  Call: (800)544-2206 or visit www.GrayLineofAlaska.com
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