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THE 15 DAY GEMS OF ALASKA
$4,253.00 PER PERSON/DBL
From Bellingham Washington to the Arctic Circle & Brooks Range
- Explore the Inside Passage by Ferry to Kodiak Island & Homer
- The Kenai Peninsula featuring: Fishing & Bear Viewing
- The Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park & Fairbanks
- The "Ice Truckers" Dalton Highway to Coldfoot Camp
- Tour the Nunamiut Eskimo village of Anaktuvuk Pass nestled in the heart of the majestic Brooks Mountain Range.
Ferry Departures from Washington
June 7, 21, July 5, 19, 26 August 2, 16, 30
Day 1 Friday - Bellingham, WA Departure 6:00PM
2 Adults/Accommodations: 2 Berth full facility Cabin with window on ferry
Day 2 Saturday - Cruise through the Queen Charlotte Islands
Day 3 Sunday - Port of Call: Ketchikan
Totems & Eagles Tour with Lois in her 1955 Classic Chevy
Overnight Accommodations at the ocean front Narrows Inn
Day 4 Monday - M/V Kennicott Ferry - Inside Passage
Look for whales and wildlife as you cruise through the Inside Passage on the ocean vessel Kennicott.
Day 5 Tuesday - Port of Call: Juneau then cross the Gulf of Alaska
Spend the day on the waters of the Gulf of Alaska see ancient snow capped mountains, whales, Stellar sea lions, rare birds and bald eagles.
Day 6 Wednesday - Port of Call: Yakutat
Home of the Hubbard Glacier -
located 366 miles south of Anchorage and 1,085.3 miles from Seattle.
Day 7 Thursday - Port of Call: Whittier - Prince William Sound
Four 1/2 hrs. to
explore the small harbor side community of Whittier.
(Check out the fudge shop.)
Day 8 Friday - Kodiak Island
1- Hour Scenic Flight Tour of Kodiak or Afognak Island. You will see beautiful rugged mountainous terrain, a native village, commercial fishing operations, and wildlife on this magnificent, non-stop narrated scenic tour. Overnight Accommodations Downtown Kodiak
Day 9 Saturday - Ferry to Homer
Cruise through the "Ring of Fire" to the Port of Homer.
Marvel at the early morning beauty of the Barren Islands. Volcanos appear on the horizon and whale sightings are common on this passage. A quaint and charming coastal community on Kachemak Bay, Homer lies in one of the most spectacular wilderness areas of the Kenai Peninsula.
Overnight Accommodations at the Ocean Front Lands End Resort.
Day 10 Sunday - Free Day in Homer
Add - On's available.
Ask for details if interested. possibilities are:
Halibut Deep Sea Fishing
Fjord Cruise of Kachemak Bay
Guided Kayaking or Glacier Hiking
Car Rental Available
Day 11 Monday - Fly-Inn Bear Viewing on the Kenai
Private shuttle van transportation provided from Homer to Anchorage. Enroute to Anchorage, you will stop for a six hour bear viewing tour across Cook Inlet. Up-close and personal is the only way to describe this incredible trip across the Inlet where you will land between two active volcanoes and watch the grizzly and black bears of the area fish for Salmon.
Accommodations in downtown Anchorage.
Day 12 Tuesday - The Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park
All Aboard - Sweeping views of Denali, award-winning glimpses of color-brushed tundra. First Class Glass Dome Car Service
Accommodations: The Denali Cabins
Day 13 Wednesday - The Denali Back Country Adventure
A full day narrated bus tour along the Denali Park Road to the Backcountry Lodge in Kantishna. This trip into Denali National Park travels the entire length of the restricted 95-mile Park Road.
Lunch provided at the Lodge. Accommodations: The Denali Cabins
Day 14 Thursday - The Alaska Railroad to Fairbanks
Late afternoon departure gives opportunity for wildlife sightings of moose, bear, eagles, swans, and the occasional fox. Guests are showered with a thought-provoking commentary delivered by Alaska Railroad guides.
Accommodations: The Bridgewater Hotel downtown
Day 15 Friday - The Arctic Circle Fly/Drive Adventure|
Full Day 12 hr Tour
Fly from Fairbanks to Coldfoot, north of the Arctic Circle in the Brooks Mountain Range. The flight provides an aerial view of the vast Alaska wilderness.
Ground tour south on the Dalton Highway made famous during the construction of the Trans Alaska Pipeline.
Cross the Arctic Circle in ceremonious fashion and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
Explore up close the amazing arctic tundra and feel the veins of ice just beneath the surface.
Experience the mighty Yukon River. Marvel at the majestic beauty of the northland's most famous waterway and learn of the river's storied past.
View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline.
Visit the Arctic Circle Trading Post, situated in the rural community of Joy, Alaska.
Tour concludes upon return to Fairbanks-Alaska Airlines offers several flights to the lower 48 states or extra days can be added at your request.
Extra days or activities can be added to this tour
Examples:
Barrow - Nome - Prudhoe Bay
Whitewater Rafting or Jeep Safari in Denali
Talkeetna stop with McKinley Fly over & Glacier Landing
Pick up a car rental and tour the Kenai Peninsula
Salmon
Fishing & Lodge on the Kenai River
Halibut Charter in Homer
Kayaking or Glacier Trail Hiking in Homer
Every tour can be modified to fit your schedule and preference
ASK US for prices and details:
Reservation Call Center in Alaska
1 800-382-9229
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Ice chunks as big as the governor's mansion peel off the glaciers
The Beautiful Homer Spit
- by Carol Pipgras
 
Denali National Park by the Alaska Railroad
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