|
Vacation
Details
Friday, July 23
Anchorage, Alaska
Our Alaska vacation begins as we board our flight in Minneapolis
for Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage. Upon arrival we’ll have a
short orientation tour before checking into our hotel.
Saturday, July 24
Valdez, Alaska
We depart Anchorage this morning for Valdez, known because
of its lush greenery and cascading waterfalls as the “Little
Switzerland of Alaska.” Traveling north today our first stop
will be to view the Spirit Houses at Eklutna. We continue
through the fertile Matanuska Valley farm country with a stop at
the Palmer Visitor Center to view some beautiful flowers and the
large vegetables. As we travel eastward we will view the vast
wilderness of this “Great Land.” We’ll stop in Glennallen for an
included lunch stop and some shopping time. Then it’s southward
with a stop at the Worthington Glacier, where you will have the
opportunity to walk up to this hanging glacier. Then our motor
coach climbs up Thompson Pass as we continue on to Valdez. This
afternoon is at leisure to explore Valdez on your own, take in
the museum, or go down to the docks when the boats arrive with
their catch of the day.
Sunday, July 25
Valdez, Alaska
A full day of adventure begins as we board our charter boat
where they take time to “show you all of Prince William Sound.”
We cruise to the Columbia and Meares glaciers, both tidewater
caving glaciers. The amazing wildlife possibilities are
limitless: whales, sea lions, puffins, seals, sea otters,
eagles, bears and more! The cruise is narrated, so we’ll hear
stories about the history of the area, plus we’ll have lunch on
board. We return to our hotel early this evening.
Breakfast and lunch are included.
Monday, July 26
Fairbanks, Alaska
The scenic Richardson Highway takes us to Fairbanks. We stop at
the 1900’s historical Rika’s Roadhouse in Big Delta State Park
and also have a spectacular view of the pipeline suspended
across the Tanana River. We’ll enjoy many other viewings of the
pipeline as it meanders up mountains, under rivers and parallel
to the highway. We stop at North Pole so you can mail your
postcards before arriving at our hotel.
Breakfast is included.
Tuesday, July 27
Fairbanks, Alaska
Our day begins with a wonderful cruise on the Riverboat
Discovery on the Chena and Tanana Rivers. We’ll experience
Alaskan Native cultural traditions, take a guided walking tour
of the Chena Indian Village and view a bush pilot demonstration.
This afternoon we’ll visit Gold Dredge #8 for lunch followed by
a walking tour. Our day concludes with a guided city tour of
Fairbanks. Sights include the original town site, a close-up
viewing of the Trans Alaska Pipeline, the University of Alaska
Farm and Gardens and the University of Alaska Museum.
Breakfast and lunch are included.
Wednesday, July 28
Fairbanks, Alaska
An exciting day begins with a morning flight to Barrow,
America’s most northern city. We are greeted by Eskimos
performing their native songs and dances and showing their
crafts. Local guides tell us about life in Barrow while showing
us the city, the surrounding area and some of their landmarks.
Enjoy lunch on your own at Pepe’s, the most northern Mexican
Restaurant in America. You’ll even have the opportunity to touch
the Artic Ocean before our late afternoon flight back to
Fairbanks.
Breakfast is included.
Thursday, July 29
Denali, Alaska
This morning we board the Alaska Railroad Denali Star for a
“once in a lifetime” ride through Alaska’s interior. On our
route, sparkling salmon streams and stands of birch and spruce
come into view, while carpets of fireweed add dramatic purple to
the landscape. Keep a keen outlook because wildlife sightings
are always a possibility. We arrive at Denali in the early
afternoon and check into our hotel. This evening we’ll enjoy an
outstanding Cabin Night all you can eat sit down dinner followed
by hilarious entertainment in Denali Park.
Breakfast and dinner are included.
Friday, July 30
Denali, Alaska
Early this morning we will be on our way for the Tundra Wildlife
Tour in Denali National Park. Be sure to bring your camera and
plenty of film for the photo opportunities that may lie ahead.
In addition to the magnificent scenery, we’ll be on the lookout
for Alaska’s big five: moose, grizzly bear, Dall sheep, caribou
and wolf. And if we’re lucky all 20,320 feet of Mount Denali,
the highest peak in North America, will be “out!” After enjoying
an included box lunch, we return to our hotel late this
afternoon.
Lunch is included.
Saturday, July 31
Anchorage, Alaska
We depart for Anchorage this morning and our first stop will be
the Veterans War Memorial. You’ll have time for lunch on your
own at a special restaurant on the Parks Highway in Willow,
Alaska. We continue to the Iditarod Racing Headquarters in
Wasilla where we’ll learn about the history of Dog Sled Racing
in Alaska. We continue to Anchorage and this evening we’ll enjoy
a Farewell Dinner at the Sourdough Mining Company.
Dinner is included.
Sunday, August 1
Home
Early this morning we depart for the airport and our return
flight home. We have many memories of our Alaska Adventure
vacation, having been transformed from Cheechacos (tenderfoots)
to Sourdoughs (experienced visitor Alaskans). We return to
Minneapolis early this evening.
Price
Per Person:
Double Occupancy:$3899 ***
Single Occupancy:$4199 ***
Deposit:$300 per person
Final Due: May 23
***If you prefer a free day in Fairbanks instead of going to
Barrow you may deduct $520 from the trip cost.***
Cancellation Policy: If cancellation notice is received,
in writing, by the following days, the appropriate penalties
will apply:
59 - 45 days prior to departure: $250**
44 - 31 days prior to departure: 50% of vacation cost
30 - 15 days prior to departure: 75% of the vacation cost
14 days or less: no refund
**Plus any nonrefundable deposits
Please see
General Information for other tour conditions.
Please see
Insurance
for more information.
Please see
Reservations to make a reservation. |
