Posts Tagged ‘Portage’

Web Specials to Denali–and beyond!

21st April
2010
written by scott
Gray Line of Alaska offers a great selection of web specials for travel from either Anchorage or Fairbanks, including private rail car and accommodations at the McKinley Princess Lodge, the Denali Princess Lodge–or both.
a. Value Leader: two days/one night from Anchorage. Includes roundtrip rail transportation (McKinley Explorer) between Anchorage and Talkeetna, overnight accommodations at the McKinley Princess and transportation between the rail depot and the lodge. Prices? As low as $135 per person, double occupancy.
b. Anchorage-Denali: Three days/two nights. This tour includes roundtrip rail to Talkeetna, overnight accommodations at the McKinley Princess, then rail up to Denali National Park and overnight accommodations at the Denali Princess. Take advantage of many optional activities, including rafting, flightseeing, bus tours into Denali National Park, guided hikes…and more. Priced as little as $299 per person, double.
c. Portage Glacier Cruise. Just 54 miles from Anchorage, near the port of Whittier, take a cruise on the m/v Ptarmigan right up to the face of Portage Glacier. The ries is short–just one hour. But you’ll get an eyeful when you cruise right up to the face of the glacier!!
d. Headed to Dawson City in Canada’s Yukon? It’s worth the trip. While you’re there, take a cruise on the Yukon Queen II. This 4-6 hour cruise takes you back across the border into the U.S. to Eagle, Alaska. You’ll cruise past incredible scenery and learn about Gold Rush history along this scenic route! Call for more details and reservations: (888) 452-1737.
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Gray Line to Denali, Portage Glacier and Fairbanks!

14th May
2009
written by scott

All around Alaska, Gray Line moves travelers around on its fleet of motorcoaches and private train cars. We’ve got some great specials this summer.

But Gray Line also has a couple of great destinations that I love:
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a. Portage Glacier Cruises. This cruise is just 54 miles from Anchorage on the way to Whittier. The m/v Ptarmigan sails right up to within 300 yards of the glacier’s face–plenty close to feel the big chunks of ice as they fall off into Portage Lake. This is a great activity while you’re visiting Alyeska Resort! Priced from $29. (more…)

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All A-b-o-a-r-d the Alaska Railroad!

14th September
2008
written by scott

This is the time of year when the Alaska Railroad rolls out some of its special train rides. We love the train! Here is a selection of several trains this month and next month. Check ‘em out:

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