• View of Mt. McKinley in Alaskamt mckinley (denali) in alaska image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.com
  
  Princess Cruises, founded in 1965, was purchased by Carnival Corporation in 2003 and now is the third largest cruise line in the world. The company offers cruises to more than 350 destinations around the world. Princess Tours, a division of Princess Cruises, offers land based tours in Alaska. To supplement the land tours, Princess developed five custom lodges in Alaska. Visitors may stay in the Princess properties as they tour popular Alaskan destinations including Anchorage, Denali National Park, Copper River, the Kenai Peninsula and Prudhoe Bay.
  
  

Proximity to Anchorage, Alaska

• Princess Tours custom lodges include the Fairbanks Lodge, the Copper River Lodge, the Kenai Lodge, the Mt. McKinley Lodge and the Denali Lodge. The closest hotel to Anchorage is approximately 107 miles or two hours away by car. The trip is a pleasant, short day trip that allows travelers to witness the beauty of Alaska as they drive. The farthest hotel from Anchorage is located in Fairbanks which is a six and a half hour car trip. The three closest hotels can all be accessed within three hours of driving from Anchorage.
  
  

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

• Nestled on 17 acres, Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge provides views of North America's highest mountain peak. The hotel has a rustic feel but still offers many modern and luxurious amenities like hot tubs and satellite television. Visitors can eat at three different restaurants featuring foods like Alaskan seafood, beef tenderloin and rack of lamb. Travelers can also enjoy the many walking tours that surround the lodge and show off the beautiful Alaskan landscape. Mt. McKinley Lodge is approximately 107 miles from the city of Anchorage.
  
  Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
  
  Mile Post 133 George Parks Highway
  
  Denali State Park, AK 99683
  
  907-733-2900
  
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Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge

• The Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge is a family-friendly hotel situated on a bluff overlooking the Kenai River. Guests can mingle and eat at the Eagle's Crest Restaurant in the main lodge and stay in bungalow-style rooms. Each bungalow comes equipped with its own porch so you can relax and enjoy the Alaska scenery. The rooms are small but comfortable and are heated by a wood-burning stove. Activities include hiking, carriage rides, sport fishing and river rafting. The drive between Kenai and Anchorage is less than two and a half hours.
  
  Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge
  
  17245 Frontier Circle
  
  Cooper Landing, AK 99572
  
  907-595-1425
  
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Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

• The premium Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge is located on a bluff overlooking the Nenana River. Large windows and multiple decks provide views of the nearby mountains and valleys of the Denali National Park. The hotel features two restaurants, one serving casual fare and the other high-end, authentic Alaskan cuisine. The lodge also offers a shuttle to the National Park Visitor Center. Travelers can also take advantage of the many outdoor activities offered like helicopter tours, the Black Diamond Treasure Hunt and walking and hiking tours. The Denali Princess lodge is a three hour drive from Anchorage, Alaska.
  
  Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge
  
  Mile Post 238.5 George Parks Highway
  
  Denali National Park, AK 99755
  
  907-683-2282
  
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