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Nature's Best: Alaska with Alaska Cruise

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Day 1 - Arrive in Fairbanks. Welcome to Fairbanks, the state's second-largest city. Meet your Tour Director this evening for a welcome between 4 pm and 6 pm.
Day 2 - Fairbanks. Visit the GOLD DREDGE #8, then ride the narrow-gauge railroad and head inside the mine's permafrost tunnel. Try your luck as you pan for gold. Later today, board the sternwheeler DISCOVERY for a cruise on the Chena and Tanana Rivers with a stop at the Chena Indian Village to learn about Athabascan Native culture. You will also have the chance to meet Iditarod mushers and their famed dog teams to learn about breeding, training, and the big race! (B)
Day 3 - Fairbanks - Denali National Park. Board the world-famous ALASKA RAILROAD for a journey through untamed wilderness. Today's ride ends at DENALI NATIONAL PARK, where North America's highest peak, 20,320-foot Mount McKinley, majestically dominates the park's 6 million acres. The afternoon is free. This evening, enjoy song, dance, and delicious food at the DENALI DINNER THEATER. (B,D)
Day 4 - Denali National Park. Morning at leisure. Optional activities include a float trip down the Nenana River and a helicopter ride over the park. Then, dress comfortably for a WILDERNESS EXPEDITION into Denali National Park to seek out grizzly bear, caribou, moose, and other wildlife. (B,L)
Day 5 - Denali National Park - Anchorage. Continue your exploration of Denali National Park as you head south toward Anchorage. Stop along the way at HAPPY TRAILS KENNELS, home of four-time Iditarod champion Martin Buser and his dogs. See a demo on mushing, complete with a mock Iditarod checkpoint, and get a chance to play with the sled dogs! Upon arrival in Anchorage, take a city sightseeing tour. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Anchorage - Seward (Embarkation). Witness one of the world's most scenic drives as you follow the south shore of lovely Turnagain Arm. Upon arrival in Seward, board your vessel for a cruise of KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK and the opportunity to see glaciers calving into the sea, orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, and more! After your cruise of Kenai Fjords National Park, transfer to the pier to embark on your Holland America cruise ship, the MS Statendam or MS Zaandam. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Scenic Cruising: Gulf of Alaska. Enjoy breathtaking scenery as we travel the route of Alaska's Marine Highway. The entire shoreline of the Gulf of Alaska is a rugged combination of forests, mountains, and tidewater glaciers. Be on the lookout for Alaska's wildlife including whales, seals, otters, puffins and more. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Scenic Cruising: Glacier Bay. This Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site protects a unique ecosystem of plants and animals living in an ever-changing glacial landscape. Here, witness an amazing spectacle of thunder and flying spray as tremendous slabs of ice break off and "calve" into the sea"making for lasting memories. National Park rangers accompany the ship to add expert commentary to the day's events. (B,L,D)
Day 9 - Haines. Nestled on the shores of America's longest fjord, Haines enjoys a spectacular setting. You may choose to fill your day with a float trip through Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, home to the largest annual gathering of Bald Eagles, the nation's avian symbol. Or, visit the Sheldon Museum, art galleries, and local shops in town. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Juneau. Visit one of the most scenic and remote capital cities"Juneau. Accessible only by air and water, Juneau is located at the base of two towering mountains in the heart of Alaska's Inside Passage, and is home to a rich Gold Rush history, Native culture, wildlife, and a wealth of natural wonders. Step ashore to shop for gold nuggets; visit the stately Governor's Mansion; saunter through the swinging doors of the Red Dog Saloon, the city's famous watering hole; or visit mighty Mendenhall Glacier, an impressive river of ice that is 12 miles long and 1.5 miles wide. (B,L,D)
Day 11 - Ketchikan. Experience Native Alaska firsthand. Meet the spirits of the raven, whale, and eagle as you view the largest collection of totems in the world at Saxman Totem Park or Totem Bight State Historic Park. Or, explore Creek Street, now home to contemporary art galleries and quaint boutiques. (B,L,D)
Day 12 - Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage. Sit back and relax as you cruise through the beautiful and awe-inspiring scenery of the Inside Passage. Keep your cameras ready for spouting whales, soaring eagles, barking seals, and other wildlife. (B,L,D)
Day 13 - Vancouver (Disembarkation). The vacation ends this morning. Guests depart on individual schedules; airport transfers are provided. Please schedule flights after Noon. (B)
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  Tour Name   Nature's Best: Alaska with Alaska Cruise
  Tour Code  
CKI
  Tour Duration    13 Days
  Price From   $2,479.00   See in Cart
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Pricing (Per Person)

Land Start Date Price Our Price
2012-05-29 $2739 See Price in Cart
2012-06-05 $2939 See Price in Cart
2012-06-12 $2989 See Price in Cart
2012-06-19 $3089 See Price in Cart
2012-06-26 $3089 See Price in Cart
2012-07-03 $3089 See Price in Cart
2012-07-10 $3089 See Price in Cart
2012-07-24 $3089 See Price in Cart
2012-07-31 $3089 See Price in Cart
2012-08-07 $3089 See Price in Cart
    Pricing is based on inside cabin, category K; upgrade to an outside cabin category E or D from $219 or a verandah cabin category B from $1531.

    Cruise line non-commissionable fare, government taxes and fees of $321 are not included in price.

    Prices based on double room occupancy.

    Single Room Supplement:
    from $1634 depending on date and cabin category.

    Triple Room Reduction per person:
    from $160 depending on date and cabin category.

    Extra Nights per person in Fairbanks:
    in single room $233; in twin room $127; in triple room $99.

    Extra Nights per person in Vancouver:
    May: in single room $218; in twin room $128; in triple room $106.
    June-September: in single room $234; in twin room $136; in triple room $111.

    Note:
    • While wildlife in Alaska is frequently seen, early-season (May & early June) and late-season (September) departures offer even greater opportunities for viewing a variety of wildlife. Departures after mid-August will enjoy blazing fall colors.
 

Features

  • City Highlights
    • Fairbanks
    Welcome dinner; pan for gold at Gold Dredge #8; cruise aboard sternwheeler riverboat Discovery
    Fairbanks - Denali
    Journey aboard Alaska Railroad
    Denali National Park
    Denali Dinner Theater; guided wilderness expedition
    Wasilla
    Visit Happy Trails Kennels
    Anchorage
    Sightseeing tour; farewell dinner
    Kenai Fjords National Park
    Cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park
    Note:
    • While wildlife in Alaska is frequently seen, early-season (May & early June) and late-season (September) departures offer even greater opportunities for viewing a variety of wildlife. Departures after mid-August will enjoy blazing fall colors.
    • Cruise itineraries are provided by Holland America Line and are most up to date at time of publishing. Your travel documents will contain the most current information.
  • Launch Date
    • 10/11/11 8:00pm
  • Meals
    • American breakfast daily (B), 9 lunches (L), 9 three-course dinners (D) including a special farewell dinner
  • Title
    • Nature's Best: Alaska with Alaska Cruise
  • Vacation Type
    • y
 

Hotels

    FAIRBANKS Wedgewood Resort (F), DENALI NATIONAL PARK Denali Bluffs (F), ANCHORAGE Sheraton Anchorage (SF), ALASKA CRUISE Holland America's MS Statendam or MS Zaandam