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Travel in our luxurious motorcoaches with fully guided service through Denali, Faribanks, Valdez & Prince William Sound. Explore areas of Alaska that less than 5% of summertime visitors have the opportunity to experience. Finally, board the beautiful ships of Celebrity Cruise Line or Royal Caribbean International for a relaxing journey through the Inside Passage of Alaska.
DAY 1- ANCHORAGE
Arrival Day: AK111- May 29; AK112- Jun 12; AK113- Jul 10; AK114- Aug 14; AK115- Aug 21;
AK116- Aug 28; AK117- Sep 4
Arrive in the metropolitan city of Anchorage, Alaska today! We will greet you upon arrival and personally escort you to your luxury accommodations for this evening. Anchorage has much to offer if you wish to explore. Downtown offers many quaint shops and unique culinary delights. You might also consider a float plane sightseeing adventure over the Alaska Range or a leisurely stroll around Lake Hood, the busiest sea plane base in North America. D
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DAY 2- DENALI NATIONAL PARK
After a delicious breakfast you will enjoy a trip through the gorgeous Matanuska Valley where the short but sunny growing season can produce 10 pound carrots and 1,000 pound pumpkins. Gain insight into Alaskan tradition with a stop at the Iditarod Headquarters and then it’s on to the expansive landscapes of Denali National Park! Relax on your private balcony overlooking the Nenana River at the Grizzly Bear Resort, your home for the next two nights. Tonight you’ll experience the “Cabin Nite” dinner show. B L D |
DAY 3- DENALI NATIONAL PARK & KANTISHNA
Get ready for a wildlife adventure as you depart on a 95-mile trip deep into the boundaries of Denali National Park. Be on the lookout for the Alaskan “Grand Slam”; bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep. You’ll be delighted by a stop at the remote and picturesque Denali Backcountry Lodge in Kantishna where you can partake in a guided hike, pan for gold or just unwind after your satisfying lunch. There is also an optional scenic flight back to the park’s entrance for those who are interested. B L D
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DAY 4- DENALI NATIONAL PARK/ FAIRBANKS
This morning is free for you to take a leisurely nature hike, raft the mighty Nenana River or perhaps take a helicopter ride and land on a glacier. You may wish to take the opportunity to tee it up and play 9 holes of golf! This afternoon you will board the first-class “GoldStar” car of the Alaska Railroad and travel in luxury on a 4-hour journey to Fairbanks. You’ll enjoy a fabulous dinner feast while en route. Tonight you will enjoy your accommodations at the Alpine Lodge, your home for the next two nights. B L D |
DAY 5- FAIRBANKS
A full day of exploration awaits you today! After breakfast you will board the historic paddle wheeler Riverboat Discovery for a leisurely cruise down the Chena and Tanana Rivers with a stop at an Athabascan Indian village. Guests are in for a treat with an exclusive lunch stop at Trail Breaker Kennels, home of the late dog mushing champion, Susan Butcher. Susan’s husband, David Monson will escort you on a tour of the facilities while illustrating all that goes into preparation for a race like the Alaska Iditarod. Next it’s a popular stop at the Museum of the North which showcases Alaska’s natural history and Native culture. The perfect ending to a perfect day will include a hearty Alaskan salmon bake, prime rib and seafood for dinner! B L D |
DAY 6- VALDEZ
Today you’ll travel south on the Alaska Highway until it joins the Richardson,
Alaska’s first Highway. As you enter the Copper River Valley you’ll make a stop at the headquarters for the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, the largest national park in the US park system. Fewer than 5% of Alaska visitors have a chance to experience this scenic part of Alaska. Continuing south, you’ll experience Worthington Glacier, Thompson Pass and Keystone Canyon, home to Bridal Veil and Horsetail Falls. The Lowe River will course by your side all the way into the quaint fishing port of Valdez, your home for the night. B L D |
DAY 7- PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND/ COLUMBIA GLACIER & SEWARD
Arrival Day: AK111- Jun 4; AK112- Jun 18; AK113- Jul 16; AK114- Aug 20; AK115- Aug 27;
AK116- Sep 3; AK117- Sep 10
Today you will venture into the marine sanctuary of Prince William Sound aboard Stan Stephens Glacier Spirit and enjoy a 6-8 hour small boat cruise to view
Columbia Glacier. It is the most active tidewater glacier in North America and
produces 200 ft icebergs. Icebergs this large can only be found here and off the coasts of Antarctica and Greenland! Have your camera ready to capture the majesty of the mighty Humpback and Orca whales that inhabit these waters during the
summer months. Prince William Sound also provides shelter to sea lions, otters, harbor seals, puffins and eagles. After your cruise you will be met by your John Hall’s Alaska cruise manager and transferred to either the Millennium or Radiance of the Seas, where he or she will assist you for the next seven days on board.
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DAY 8- HUBBARD GLACIER in port 2pm-6pm
Today’s voyage takes you into Yakutat Bay and along side the Tongass National
Forest where you will soon reach Disenchantment Bay and the impressive ice wall of Hubbard Glacier. Hubbard is the second most active tidewater glacier in Alaska and has a face that extends to over 6.5 miles in length. Stand in awe as at any
moment a thunderous crash of glacial ice may come crashing down into the ice choked waters below. |
DAY 9- JUNEAU in port 9am-9pm
As the sun rises on the horizon, your vessel will maneuver into the Gastineau Channel. It is here you will dock in Alaska’s capital city. As you prepare for a day of sightseeing you will notice float planes lining up to take flightseers and
sportsmen to an array of outposts in the surrounding mountains. You will have many options in the capital city today. You may tour the Mendenhall Glacier, the glacier gardens, enjoy a city tour with a visit to the salmon hatchery, or a scenic trip to the top of Mt. Roberts on the aerial tram. For the adventure seekers, try a flight to the glaciers and a real dog sled experience across snow packed surfaces or a glacier trek where you will walk on the glaciers of Alaska.
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DAY 10- SKAGWAY in port 7am-8:30pm
Welcome to the “Gateway City to the Klondike Gold Rush”! This historic
community still has the feel of an 1898 boom town. The voices coming from the saloons and the sound of boots on the boardwalk still echo in the air, while the legend of outlaw “Soapy Smith” lives on in every story. You have the option to take the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad on an incredible climb, 2500 feet to the top of the renowned “Dead Horse Trail”.
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DAY 11- ICY STRAIT POINT in port 7am-3pm
Down the road from Alaska’s largest Tlingit village exists a unique Alaskan place- Icy Strait Point. Just 22 miles southeast of Glacier Bay National Park, it’s the only wilderness port in Alaska. This has been the home land of the Huna Tlingit Natives for thousands of years. Its beauty, grandeur, history and people offer you a glimpse into the real Alaska. |
DAY 12- KETCHIKAN in port 9am-6pm
Known as the “Salmon Capital” of Alaska and the first city for those traveling from the south, this vibrant seaside community offers a number of adventures for its visitors. Flightseeing to beautiful Misty Fjords is a popular event for many. Others may elect to keep their feet on the ground and visit the totem displays of Saxman Village & Totem Bight Park. If you are exploring on your own, the historic Creek Street District is a must, and the Southeast Discovery Lands Center is well worth the cost of admission.
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DAY 13- INSIDE PASSAGE
Tidal waters permitting, your ship will hug the coastlines of Alaska and stunning British Columbia. The scenery offered by the Inside Passage is far different from that found in other cruise destinations around the globe. Keep an eye open for Humpbacks, Orcas, and Dolphins during your day at sea.
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DAY 14- VANCOUVER in port 7am
Arrival Day: AK111- Jun 11; AK112- Jun 25; AK113- Jul 23; AK114- Aug 27; AK115- Sep 3;
AK116- Sep 10; AK117- Sep 17
As dawn breaks on the harbor, your vessel will sail under the Lions Gate Bridge and dock at the Canada Place Pier. This marks a time for good-byes and well wishes to all of those new friendships that have developed during your dream Alaska
vacation. After the disembarkation process is completed you’ll pass through
Canadian customs before being transferred to the Vancouver or Seattle (optional)airport to board your flight bound for home.
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2010 Departures & Pricing
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Tour |
Ship |
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Inside |
Outside |
Verandah |
Suite |
Sold Out |
AK 111 |
Millennium |
29 May |
DBL
SGL |
Sold Out |
Sold Out |
Sold Out |
Call for Availability
& Pricing
on Suites
Book by
Feb 28, 2010 and
take $500 pp off of our prices! |
Only 8 spots left! |
AK 112 |
Millennium |
12 Jun |
DBL
SGL |
$4,389
$5,449 |
$4,449
$5,649 |
$4,959
$6,679 |
Sold Out |
AK 113 |
Millennium |
10 Jul |
DBL
SGL |
Sold Out |
Sold Out |
Sold Out |
Sold Out |
AK 114 |
Radiance |
14 Aug |
DBL
SGL |
Sold Out |
Sold Out |
Sold Out |
Sold Out |
AK 115 |
Millennium |
21 Aug |
DBL
SGL |
Sold Out |
Sold Out |
Sold Out |
Sold Out |
AK 116 |
Radiance |
28 Aug |
DBL
SGL |
Sold Out |
Sold Out |
Sold Out |
Only 17 spots left! |
AK 117 |
Millennium |
04 Sep |
DBL
SGL |
$4,249
$5,169 |
$4,299
$5,359 |
$4,769
$6,279 |
Pricing Includes:
All Attractions, Accommodations, All Meals (18 Meals on land alone!), Expert Guide, Luxury Land, Rail & Cruise Transportation, Port Charges & Taxes, Baggage Handling & Your Choice of Inside (J), Outside (C), Verandah (B) or Suite (S) cabins. |
*Special savings:
When you book 2-3 rooms save $50 pp; Book 4-8 rooms save $100 pp;
Book
9-12 cabins save $150 pp; 13+ cabins save $200 pp. (applies to first 2 individuals in each room)
*Save $50 pp when you make your final payment by check!
*Prices based on per person single or double occupancy rooms
*For triple and quad occupancy pricing call 1-800-325-2270
Reserving Your Space:
Deposit requirements are $500 per person, fully refundable along with any other monies paid up until 75 days prior to your departure date. Call (800) 325-2270 to book.
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