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 M/V Columbia -Departures
June 8, 22, 29 July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10, 16
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 7:00AM
Totems & Eagles Tour with Lois in her 1955 Classic Chevy
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 Arrival 6:00AM
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. Accommodations at the Kodiak Inn downtown
Day 9 Saturday - Ferry to Homer 3:00PM Departure
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.
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 Native Culture Adventure
This guided journey is by land and air, highlighting the cultures of Alaska's Arctic. You will drive north on the Dalton Highway by tour van with stops and views of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Visit the Arctic Circle Trading Post situated in the rural community of Joy, Alaska. Marvel at the majestic beauty of the northland's Yukon River. Cross over the Arctic Circle in ceremonious fashion and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate. You will have free time in the authentic pipeline camp in Coldfoot. From Coldfoot you will fly north to the Nunamiut Eskimo village of Anaktuvuk Pass nestled in the heart of the majestic Brooks Mountain Range. Visit Anaktuvuk Pass and learn of the local Nunamiut culture and history. The return flight to Fairbanks provides an aerial view of the vast Alaska wilderness.
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:
1-800-382-9229 Toll Free US or Canada 1 907 235 - 7099 International
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