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Jewels of Alaska
A is for "Ah-some" Alaska. Spectacular Denali National Park, calving glaciers and abundant wildlife combine to create the ultimate Alaska experience.
Soak up the grandeur of Alaska with two-night stays in Anchorage, Denali National Park and Girdwood/Mt. Alyeska Resort. Then, after a full-day cruise excursion counting glaciers on Prince William Sound, unwind on an optional 7-day luxury cruise along the Alaska coast to Vancouver.
Itinerary Including Optional 7-day Cruise:
Day 1: Arrive Anchorage
Welcome to Anchorage- transfer to hotel
Welcome reception and light buffet
DAY 2: Anchorage Sightseeing
Downtown Anchorage- the 'city of lights'
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Drive around Lake Hook to the largest float plane base in the world
Learn about Alaska's rich heritage and native people
Highlight Dinner at popular local restaurant
Day 3: Anchorage - Denali N. P.
Ride the world-famous Alaska railroad from Anchorage to Denali.
Travel to Denali National Park
View North America's highest mountain- Mt. McKinley
Highlight Dinner with old-time sourdough song-and-dance and hearty Alaskan fare
DAY 4: Denali National Park
Easy one-hour guided hike, learning about the wildlife and tundra
optional activities including rafting down the Nenana River, helicopter sightseeing, and Denali Visitor Center.
DAY 5: Denali - Mount Alyeska
Journey south on the George Parks High
Lunch at the home of champion dog musher and four-time Iditarod winner Martin Buser- meet his dogs!
Travel along the scenic Seward Highway to Girdwood, where the Alyeska Resort and ski area are located.
Ride the gondola for panoramic views of the mountains and sea (optional)
Celebration dinner
DAY 6: Prince William Sound cruise
Get up close to hear the thundering sound of glaciers calving, and try to spot sea otters, porpoises, sea lions, bald eagles, kittiwakes and whales.
DAY 7: Mount Aleska - Anchorage
Travel to Seward for an exclusive presentation at the Alaska SeaLife Center.
Explore downtown
Return to Anchorage for airport transfer, or to the tour hotel if you are extending your stay
Optional Extra Anchorage - Vancouver
DAY 8: Scenic Cruising - College Fjord
Sip hot chocolate from your deck-side lounge chair or the luxurious prime viewing lounges aboard your ship
Cruise to Prince William Sound and College Fjord to watch for wildlife
Largest collection of tidewater glaciers in the world
DAY 9: Scenic Crusing - Glacier Bay N. P.
Spectacular Glacier Bay National Park
Building-size icebergs, vast rivers of ice, and forests alive with grizzlies and wolves.
DAY 10: Haines
Explore the picturesque town of Haines, located on America's longest fjord and boasting the largest annual gathering of American bald eagles.
DAY 11: Juneau
Explore Juneau's rustic shops, selling Alaskan crafts and jewelry
Sample the brew at the gold-rush era Saloons
DAY 12: Ketchikan
Explore Ketchikan, abundant with bald eagles
Optional guided tours through town, harbor cruises and float plane sightseeing trips.
DAY 13: Scenic Cruising - Inside Passage
A spectacular cruise passing glaciers, wildlife, waterways and forests
From Alaska to British Columbia
DAY 14: Depart Vancouver
Disembark and transfer to Vancouver International Airport, or to your hotel if you are extending your stay.
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