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Denali Alaska All-Lesbian Adventure Tour
June 26 – July 1, 2019
Anchorage, Denali National Park
Denali National Park should be at the top of every adventurer’s bucket list. This astounding destination extends over six million acres of preserved wilderness and is home to majestic Mount McKinley (now officially known as Mt. Denali or ‘the Great One’ in the Denaina Athabascan language), the highest peak in North America. The pristine wilderness of Alaska is, perhaps, the last bastion of thriving populations of North American wildlife. With breathtaking scenery, unique wildlife sightings and an opportunity to immerse yourself in the pure, untamed wilderness of Alaska, we invite you to join the women of Olivia on a journey to Denali National Park!
Day 1 - Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Upon arrival in Anchorage, you will be transferred to the Hilton Anchorage Hotel, located right in downtown Anchorage. Depending on what time you book your flight, you will have the afternoon and evening free to explore Anchorage and enjoy dinner.
Hotel: Hilton Anchorage Hotel, Anchorage, 4*
Day 2 - Thursday, June 27, 2019
 Today, after breakfast you’ll board your coach for adventures in and outside of Anchorage! You will start at the Alaska Native Heritage Center, an educational and cultural center that presents demonstrations, indoor exhibits and outdoor village sites of Alaska Native culture. Here you’ll be introduced to Native traditions and customs of both the past and present. Alaska is home to five major and distinct Native cultural groups: Aleut, Yupik, Inupiaq, Athabascan, and Tlingit.
The Welcome House is a celebration of contemporary Alaska Native cultures, while the outdoor facilities and sites allow the exploration of ancient tradition and the presentation of stories from the past.
Next, you’ll take in some highlights of Anchorage as you go by Lake Hood, the largest floatplane airport in the world, before being dropped off at Earthquake Park, where you’ll make your way to the Coastal Trail for a short walk out to the scenic overlook of the city. You’ll hear stories about the founding and history of Anchorage: from a tent city construction camp for the Alaska Railroad to the WWII military build up to the 1964 earthquake, to oil discovery and present-day Anchorage.
After taking in the wonderful views, your coach will meet you at the scenic overlook and will take you for a scenic drive through the Anchorage Hillside and then along Turnagain Arm where the Chugach Mountains dramatically rise directly out of the sea. Keep your eyes on the lookout for Dall sheep and sometimes visitors are lucky enough to see a Beluga whale swimming just off shore.
 You’ll continue through the Chugach National Forest to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for up-close visits with rescued wildlife such as bears, moose, caribou, owls, eagles, and more. You’ll have time to visit the gift shop that helps support the Wildlife Conservation Center—100% of the proceeds go back to the center.
After enjoying your time at the Alaska Wildlife Conversation Center, you will board your coach for Anchorage and your hotel.
You’ll then return to your hotel to relax and freshen up for the evening. Tonight you’ll get an opportunity to meet and hear a fun and inspiring presentation by the Yukon Quest International Dog Mushing champion and Iditarod Race dog musher, Aliy Zirkle. Aliy will tell remarkable stories about life on the trail with her canine team and show amazing photos of the remote terrain she’s traveled through.
After this inspiring presentation, you can choose a restaurant for dinner on your own.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Hotel: Hilton Anchorage Hotel, Anchorage, 4*
Day 3 - Friday, June 28, 2019
 After breakfast at the hotel, you will board the coach for the Anchorage train station where you board your deluxe glass-domed rail car for the journey north to Denali National Park. Enjoy the views of the Chugach Mountains as you leave Anchorage for the beautiful ride to Denali. On the way up, the Chugach Mountain range will start to give way to the Alaska Range, home to Mount Denali (formerly known as Mt. McKinley).
The views are magnificent and you’ll have a good chance of seeing wildlife along the way. You’ll have many opportunities for picture-taking as you take in the amazing scenery all along the way.
Upon your arrival to Denali, you will get an orientation of the town on the way to your hotel, the Grande Denali Lodge. After getting checked in and settled, you will have some free time before meeting in the Grande Denali Lodge’s lounge/bar, for your welcome wine and cheese reception and dinner with your new Olivia friends!
You will have a section of the restaurant and great, sweeping views of the park and Alaska Range as you dine in the company of Olivia women, your Olivia escorts and guides!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel: Grande Denali Lodge, Denali National Park, 4*
Day 4 - Saturday, June 29, 2019
 Just like the wildlife, you’ll rise early to have some breakfast before heading into Denali National Park on your Tundra Tour to explore the pristine wilderness and its amazing wildlife with your naturalist driver and guide.
It takes all eyes to look for and spot moose, caribou, Dall sheep, Denali grizzly bears, the elusive wolves and more. You’ll learn how to spot wildlife as you travel through the park. When wildlife is spotted, your naturalist will share information about the animal you are viewing while getting the bus in the best position for all to see and snap that perfect shot.
After returning from the park, you will have the afternoon and evening free for exciting optional tours such as small plane flightseeing around Mt. Denali, whitewater rafting, driving an ATV in the wild or visiting the home of the four-time Iditarod winner, Jeff King and having the opportunity to hold some husky pups! Or you may visit Denali Park’s Visitor’s Center. Dinner is on your own this evening.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Hotel: Grande Denali Lodge, Denali National Park, 4*
Day 5 - Sunday, June 30, 2019
 After breakfast, you may enjoy a leisurely morning, book a last-minute optional tour, visit the Denali Visitor’s Center or go into town to do some souvenir shopping.
In the afternoon, you’ll board your coach for the beautiful and scenic drive to Anchorage.
Upon arrival in Anchorage, you will go to the Hilton Anchorage Hotel where you will check in and have some free time for exploring Anchorage on your own and dinner at one of Anchorage’s many wonderful restaurants!
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Hilton Anchorage Hotel, Anchorage, 4*
Day 6 - Monday, July 1, 2019
Today, you will be transferred to the Anchorage International Airport for your flight back home, or fly to Seattle and join us on Ultimate Alaskan Summer All-Lesbian Cruise. You are free to book your flight at any time. However, please note the hotel checkout time is 11 am.
Meals: Breakfast
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• Meet and greet upon arrival at the Anchorage International Airport (ANC) with transfer to Hilton Anchorage Hotel (June 26)
• Two nights at Hilton Anchorage Hotel, inclusive of a buffet breakfast (check-in on June 26 with checkout on June 28)
• Hotel check-in is at 3 pm (June 26)
• City Highlights Tour, Alaska Native Heritage Center, Turnagain Arm and Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center with box lunch (June 27)
• Dog Musher, Aliy Zirkle presentation (June 27)
• Deluxe glass-domed rail car ride from Anchorage to Denali National Park inclusive of lunch (June 28)
• Denali Welcome Wine and Cheese Reception followed by Dinner at the Grande Denali Lodge (June 28)
• Two nights at the Grande Denali Lodge, inclusive of buffet breakfast (June 28 & 29)
• Tundra Wildlife Tour inclusive of box lunch (June 29)
• Free time for optional tours in Denali National Park (June 29 & 30)
• Motorcoach from Denali National Park to Anchorage (June 30)
• One night at the Hilton Anchorage Hotel, inclusive of buffet breakfast (June 30)
• Transfer from hotel to the Anchorage International Airport (ANC) for flights to Seattle (July 1)
• Meals as indicated on the itinerary
• Round-trip hotel luggage porterage
• Olivia staff assistance throughout
PLEASE NOTE: This trip does require a level of mobility, as the tours do have walking over uneven surfaces such as dirt paths/roads, tundra, etc. If you travel with a portable, collapsible, motorized, or manual scooter or wheelchair, you will need to lift them into the bay of the coach or where necessary to continue with the group. If you do have limited mobility, you are required to travel with someone who can assist you.
Hilton Anchorage Hotel, Anchorage, Alaska
 The Hilton Anchorage hotel is in the heart of downtown Anchorage, an ideal location near the city’s most popular attractions. Enjoy the Alaskan art in the lobby and be steps away from excellent dining and shopping in the Anchorage Convention District. Unwind comfortably with views of the cityscape or enjoy Alaskan cuisine at their on-site restaurants.
On-site amenities include two hotel restaurants featuring authentic Alaskan and American cuisine, extensive art collection in the lobby, fitness center, indoor pool, free Wi-Fi in the lobby and 24-hour business center.
 In-room amenities include magnificent views of the Chugach Mountain Range, Cook Inlet or cityscape, TV with cable, featuring the Alaska Visitors’ Channel, exclusive bath and body products, alarm clock radio with MP3 Player plug-in, free-standing hair dryer, iron and full size ironing board, and the Cuisinart single serve/ dual cup coffee maker.
All rooms are Deluxe category and will have mountain inlet views or city views.
Grande Denali Lodge, Denali National Park, Alaska
 The Grande Denali Lodge is located above the town on Sugarloaf Mountain and is designed with comfort and convenience in mind. The main lodge is where you will experience warm log architecture with a rock fireplace and vaulted ceilings. The interior design highlights the Alaska Native Heritage of its owners while it offers panoramic views of the surrounding Denali wilderness and the Nenana River canyon.
 On-site amenities include a restaurant, a bar/lounge, espresso counter, complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas, complimentary area shuttle, ATM, self-service laundry and 24-hour front desk.
In-room amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, coffee/tea maker, hairdryer, TV with cable, refrigerator and air-conditioning.
All rooms will have a view of the Denali wilderness and Nenana River canyon.
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