Late summer brings magic to the North. From the wilderness of Denali to the Arctic Circle, the vibrant fall colors of Alaska shine on the ground and the Aurora Borealis colors the sky.

Your arrival day is free to explore Anchorage. The downtown area has unique shops and restaurants. Visit galleries, museums and parks. Overnight in Anchorage.

A morning motorcoach trip takes you to Denali National Park. The afternoon is yours to explore the trails, shops and restaurants at the park entrance, or choose an optional adventure. Overnight at Denali Cabins.

Explore the Denali Canyon area, then board a private bus to the Denali Backcountry Lodge in Kantishna. There’ll be breathtaking scenery and informative guided interpretation en route. Overnight at Denali Backcountry Lodge.

Nestled in a snug valley, the Denali Backcountry Lodge is a true wilderness experience. Optional activities include hiking, photography tours, gold-panning, botany walks, and mountain biking. Overnight at Denali Backcountry Lodge.

After breakfast, ride the bus back for more magnificent scenery and wildlife along the famous Park Road. Then, board the Alaska Railroad to Fairbanks. Overnight in Fairbanks.

In the afternoon, a guided driving and flying adventure takes you across the Arctic Circle for views of Gates of the Arctic National Park and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. As the skies darken, watch for the Aurora Borealis dance as you journey back to Fairbanks. Overnight in Fairbanks.

Begin your day with a tour aboard the Riverboat Discovery to explore the heart of interior Alaska. This itinerary concludes here, but we hope you will continue on with your next Alaska adventure.