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 | | Tour Operator | Insight | | Tour Code | ALSI | | Vacation Quality | First Class | | Vacation Type | Tour and Cruise | | Number of Days | 17 | | Starting Price | $4550 (Select Dates)* | | Countries Visited | Canada, United States | | City Highlights | Anchorage, Denali, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Girdwood, Homer, Juneau, Ketchikan, Talkeetna , Vancouver, Whittier |
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17 DAYS ~ ALASKA ~ BRITISH COLUMBIA
Tour Pace - Experience the diverse scenery of Alaska with two nights in Denali National Park, Girdwood and Anchorage. Maximise your enjoyment with the perfect balance between cultural experiences,scenic drives,exciting activities and time to relax, and enjoy your spectacular surroundings.
Fellow Passengers - Dynamic explorers will enjoy this feature-packed Alaskan Adventure. Wildlife and nature lovers will revel in the pristine wilderness. Meet and interact with locals to learn first-hand about Alaska’s unique history, culture and lifestyle.
DAY 1 – ARRIVE FAIRBANKS.
Welcome to Alaska! Take a complimentary transfer to your hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Hotel: Pikes Waterfront Lodge.
DAY 2 – FAIRBANKS – DENALI.
Enjoy a citytourofFairbanks,Alaska’s“Golden Heart” city. Takeacruise down the Chena and Tanana Rivers aboard the sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery III. See the Trans- Alaska Pipeline and learn about this engineering marvel. This afternoon head south to Denali National Park, a glaciated landscape graced with a multitude of birds and wildflowers in the summer. Tonight join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. Then enjoy a rollicking musical comedy at the Denali DinnerTheatre that will have you clapping and singing!
Hotel: Grand Denali Lodge. (B,HD)
DAY 3 – DENALI EXCURSION.
Enjoy a leisurely morning before heading for the heart of Denali National Park on a Tundra Wilderness Tour, a fascinating adventure hosted by an interpretive guide and experienced naturalist. Be amazed at the awesome beauty that surrounds you while searching for grizzly bear, moose, caribou and sheep. (B,L)
DAY 4 – DENALI – TALKEETNA.
After a leisurely morning in Denali, step aboard your well-appointed railcar with confirmed seating in the upper-level, glass-dome cars. Relax and enjoy the world-class sceneryasyoutravelalongtheSusitnaRivertoTalkeetna.Weather-permitting, catch the best views of Mt. McKinley, the crowning jewel of North America’s peaks at 6,194 metres. On arrival in Talkeetna, take a stroll with your Tour Director through the heart of the township and learn about its rich history as the starting point for the expeditions up Mt. McKinley.
Hotel: Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. (B)
DAY 5 – TALKEETNA – GIRDWOOD.
Cuddle the puppies at the award-winning Happy Trails Kennels.Meet four-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser for an exclusive discussion on the struggles faced by man and dog along this 1,850 km trail. Later visit Hatcher Pass and Independence Mine, a working gold mine until World War II and now a State Historical Park (weather-permitting). Tonight enjoy a superb seafood buffet at your hotel.
Hotel: The Hotel Alyeska. (B,D)
DAY 6 – PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND CRUISE.
Travel to the small port of Whittier to spend the day cruising through the glacier-carved fjords, untamed wilderness and calm waters of Prince William Sound. View the tidewater glaciers of Barry Arm and discover the waterfalls and inlets of Esther Passage. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board as you view the rich marine wildlife and learn about the natural history of the area. (B,L)
DAY 7 – GIRDWOOD – HOMER.
Enjoy spectacular views as you travel to the Russian Orthodox community of Kenai. Here you are taken on a historic walking tour through the OldTown,including the Russian Orthodox Church, Fort Kenay and Kenai Landing Historical Cannery where traditional fishing stories come alive! Continue to your hotel in Homer. Tonight travel by water taxi across Kachemak Bay to Otter Cove for an incredible dining experience on a private island. Hotel: Land’s End Resort. (B,HD)
DAY 8 – HOMER – ANCHORAGE.
Meet a local withenlightening tales of this quaint river community during breakfast in Anchor Point. Head north to Soldotna and visit the Homestead Museum for a chance to learn about the hardships of establishing this town in the 1940’s. Later stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and enjoy a private behind-the-scenes tour with a wildlife expert, a unique opportunity to see Alaskan wildlife in its natural habitat up close.
Hotel: Sheraton. (B)
DAY 9 – ANCHORAGE SIGHTSEEING.
Today enjoy an in-depth exploration of Anchorage. Start with a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, a gathering place that celebrates Alaska native cultures. Hear a historical perspective of Alaska’s largest city, followed by a demonstration of traditional Alaska native dances. At the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, listen to a bush pilot’s stories of flying into Alaska’s back country! End the day with an exclusive culinary demonstration of a popular Alaskan recipe, followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,HD)
DAY 10 – ANCHORAGE – DEPARTURE OR ALASKA CRUISE.
Today you are transferred to the port of Whittier to board Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess for an unforgettable Voyage of the Glaciers cruise. (D)
DAY 11 – COLLEGE FJORD SCENIC CRUISING.
At College Fjord, an inlet rimmed by icy crags, you sail past glacier after ghostly glacier. The first serious explorers here were financed by a group of Ivy League colleges, hence the name. (B,L,D)
DAY 12 – GLACIER BAY SCENIC CRUISING.
Cruise quietly, watching as giant pinnacles of ice crack off the face of the glacier and float off as icebergs. (B,L,D)
DAY 13 – SKAGWAY.
When gold was discovered in the Klondike, the settlement of Skagway grew overnight from one cabin into a city of 20,000. The prospectors finally left, but the false-front buildings and boardwalks remain. Savour the history at the Red Onion Saloon or at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. (B,L,D)
DAY 14 – JUNEAU.
Accessible only by sea or air,Alaska’s modern capital city maintains the trappings of its 1880’s gold-rush era. Discover the Capitol building, historic district and the infamous Red Dog Saloon. Nearby is Mendenhall Glacier, a massive river of blue ice. (B,L,D)
DAY 15 – KETCHIKAN.
Built on an island along the watery Inside Passage of the southern end of Alaska, Ketchikan exudes a frontier spirit. It is known for its totem poles, dramatically carved by native artists.Visit the quaint houses and shops on historic Creek Street, built on stilts along a stream. (B,L,D)
DAY 16 – INSIDE PASSAGE SCENIC CRUISING.
A day at sea is an opportunity to kick back, relax and enjoy the many amenities of the ship. (B,L,D)
DAY 17 – DISEMBARK VANCOUVER – DEPARTURE.
On arrival in Vancouver, guests are transferred to Vancouver International Airport or the Insight hotel in Vancouver. Please do not schedule flights before 12 p.m. (B)
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Hotels - Stay in comfortable lodges in the pristine wilderness of Denali National Park and Talkeetna; marvel at the spectacular beachfront location of the Land’s End Resort; enjoy the comfort of a two-room suite in Anchorage and unwind at the elegant chateau-style Resort Alyeska.
Highlights - The ultimate adventure by land, sea and rail! Experience magnificent scenery from the comfort of your coach and glass-dome rail car. Explore Alaska’s breathtaking glacier-carved fjords by sightseeing catamaran, and participate in activities reserved exclusively for Insight guests.
Premium Highlights
Cruise into the heart of Alaska on a paddle wheeler to visit the Chena Indian Village, where guides take you on a walking tour Search for wildlife with an experienced naturalist on a Tundra Wilderness tour of Denali National Park Travel in upper-level, glass-dome carriages aboard the famous Denali Star train Pet puppies at Happy Trails Kennels and watch a demonstration of sled dog mushing Visit an old gold mine at Independence Mine State Historical Park (weather-permitting) Cruise through the glacier-carved fjords of Prince William Sound Visit early homestead cabins at the Soldotna Homestead Museum Join a conservation expert at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see how this facility cares for the injured and orphaned wildlife Visit the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum
Personal Insights
Join your Tour Director for an insightful stroll through the small town of Talkeetna Meet Iditarod-winner Martin Buser and learn how he races and cares for his dogs Learn about Kenai’s interesting past on a walking tour through Old Town Kenai Meet a local over breakfast at Anchor Point, set against breathtaking views Experience dance and story telling at the Alaska Native Heritage Center Meet a bush pilot and learn about the vital role they played in the pioneering of Alaska Watch an exclusive culinary demonstration of a popular Alaskan recipe
Additional Excursions & Sights
View the remarkable Trans-Alaska Pipeline Drive along the Scenic Byway Parks Highway between Healy and Denali NP Travel through Chugach State Park via the Seward Highway All-American Road Travel the Scenic Byway Sterling Highway from Anchor Point to Homer Spit Enjoy the scenery of the Inside Passage aboard the Sapphire Princess*
Insight's First Class Services
Airport arrival & departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
Escorted by a professional Tour Director (Days 1-10) Maximum group size of 40 people Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom & restroom facilities First Class and Tourist Class hotels (in remote areas) with all service charges, taxes and porterage All the facilities aboard Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess*
Quality Dining
9 Full Breakfasts, 2 Light Lunches, 1 Seafood Buffet Dinner 2 Highlight Dinners in Homer and Anchorage plus a lively Highlight Dinner and show at Denali Dinner Theatre 7 Full Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners aboard the Sapphire Princess*
*Exclusive to 17-Day Coach & Cruise Tour
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FAIRBANKS - Pikes Waterfront Lodge
DENALI - Grand Denali Lodge
TALKEETNA - Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
GIRDWOOD - The Hotel Alyeska
HOMER - Land's End Resort
ANCHORAGE - Sheraton
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