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The Big Dipper Alaska Ferry Adventures - Reservations and Tours on the Alaska Marine Mighway

Glacier Bay National Park

THE 8 DAY GLACIER BAY SUPER SAVER
$1,495.00 PER PERSON/DBL
Includes all Ferries, Lodging, Glacier Bay Cruise &
The White Pass Railroad in Skagway

Ferry M/V Columbia -Departures weekly

Friday - Bellingham, WA. Departure 6:00PM
2 Adults/Accommodations: 2 Berth Full Facility Cabin with window on ferry

Day 1 Saturday - Cruise through the Queen Charlotte Islands

Day 2 Sunday - Ports of Call: Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg along the Inside Passage

Day 3 Monday -Ports of Call: Juneau, Haines, Skagway
Skagway is the top of the Alaskan Inside Passage. Accommodations are provided downtown just a few blocks from the ferry terminal and train depot with shopping and good restaurants close by.

Day 4 Tuesday - Ride the “Scenic Railway of the World”--The White Pass Yukon Railroad.
Board the narrow gage rail car and travel 20 miles from tidewater to the summit of the White Pass relaxing in old-fashioned parlor cars as you retrace the original route. Breathtaking panoramic views of mountains, glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, tunnels, trestles, and historic sites. See the original Klondike Trail of ‘98 worn into the rocks, a permanent tribute to the thousands of souls who passed this way in search of fortune.

Day 5 Wednesday - M/V Ferry Malaspina - Day Boat Service to Juneau.
A late Afternoon departure traveling through upper Lynn Canal, 6hrs. 45min, provides a beautiful evening cruise with time to have dinner on board.
Accommodations in Juneau are conveniently located in the Mendenhall Valley near the airport, ferry terminal and the Mendenhall Glacier.

Day 6 Thursday - M/V LeConte Service to Glacier Bay National Park.
Early morning departure arriving in Glacier Bay National Park by 1:30PM with accommodations at the Glacier Bay Lodge, located on the shores of Bartlett Cove inside the Park. The lodge is spacious and inviting with giant wood beams and cathedral ceilings, private bath in rooms, and a dining room with a spectacular view. Meals not included.

Day 7 Friday - The Spectacular Glacier Bay Cruise
Spend the day on the waters of Glacier Bay and see magnificent tidewater glaciers, ancient snow capped mountains, whales, Stellar sea lions, rare birds, coastal bears, seals, eagles and so much more! This 8-hour tour is fully narrated by a National Park Service interpreter. Lunch is included.

Day 8 Saturday - M/V LeConte Service to Juneau, 1:30PM Departure-6:00PM Arrival. Tour ends upon arrival in Juneau. Alaska Airlines offers several flights per day from Juneau to the lower 48 states.

Extra days or activities can be added to this tour -Examples
Totems & Eagle Tour in Ketchikan
AnAn Bear Observatory in Wrangell
The Zip Line in Skagway
Train to Whitehorse Yukon
Kayaking in Glacier Bay
Kayaking or Mountain Trekking in Juneau
Add a side trip from Juneau to Sitka
Bring your vehicle giving you the opportunity to continue north or south
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 Callers

Alaska Ferry Adventures & Tours has been a reservations agent for the Alaska Marine Highway since 1986. Our popular tours were developed beginning in 1998. Since that time we have created many personalized tours for people traveling to Alaska for their trip of a lifetime. Our knowledgeable agents listen to you and help you plan a trip that allows you to see and do the things that you ask for. We make suggestions giving you the opportunity to add more to your trip in the time that you have available. The ferry-cruise tours developed by Alaska Ferry Adventures and Tours allows the independent traveler the opportunity to view Alaska up close and to participate in many activities not available to the cruise ship traveler. There are opportunities to go fishing, view bears, pan for gold, walk the beaches and trails, see glaciers, ride in a dog sled, cruise the fjords and view Alaskan wildlife as well as eat Alaska halibut and salmon freshly caught and served in Alaskan restaurants.

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Whales are common along the Inside Passage


Calm smooth protected waters along the Inside Passage

Skagway - Top of the Inside Passage
Travelers making the journey from Bellingham, Washington on the Alaska Marine Highway often have Skagway as their final destination.  At Skagway, visitors to Alaska can access the White Pass Yukon Railroad, riding the steam train to the summit following the trail of the Chilkoot miners who were hunting for Alaskan gold.  Cruise ships often stop here as well.Travelers making the journey from Bellingham, Washington on the Alaska Marine Highway often have Skagway as their final destination.  At Skagway, visitors to Alaska can access the White Pass Yukon Railroad, riding the steam train to the summit following the trail of the Chilkoot miners who were hunting for Alaskan gold.  Cruise ships often stop here as well.

The White Pass train travels from Sea Level to 2,865-feet top of the Pass.
Skagway, Alaska is the gateway to Alaska’s gold country.  The Heart of Gold Tour by Alaska Ferry Adventures brings you through Skagway on the quest for gold.

Glacier Bay Ice Fields

The Ice Fields of Glacier Bay National Park

M/V Columbia

 

2012 - 8 Day Glacier Bay Super Saver

Friday Evening Departures Starting June 1, 2012

$1,495.00 (per Adult /dbl occ)
$1,439.00
Seniors 65+ (per person/dbl occ)
$2,155.00
Single Person

Package includes cabin with bath and window on the ferry. Meals on the ferries are cafeteria style and not included. Price and itinerary can vary slightly with season and availability. Vehicles can be added to the package for those driving on to Anchorage or Fairbanks the itinerary and Price will be adjusted to where you disembark - Haines or Skagway. Vehicle prices are based on length and width. Call us for details. 1-800-382-9229

Fill out the Reservation Request Form below or give us a call to talk directly to an Alaskan Agent !
1-800-382-9229 US or Canada!
Your reservation request will be reviewed and processed within one business day.
We will contact you by phone or email with a detailed itinerary for your review and approval.
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2012 - 8 Day Glacier Bay Super Saver
Hours: Mon-Fri. 7AM - 5PM AKST Sat. 8AM - 5PM Call Toll Free 1-800-382-9229 OR 907-235-7099 Email us: reservations@akferry.com