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Alaskan Explorer I
July 5 - 13
*(In partnership with Progressive Travel)

9 Day New Ulm Travel Fun Vacation

Vacation Benefits
Roundtrip airfare from Minneapolis to Anchorage
Transportation via deluxe motor coach
8 Nights hotel accommodations
11 Meals:3 Deluxe Cont. Breakfasts
             5 Lunches
             3 Dinners

Attractions

Alaska Railroad dome car seat
Tundra Wildlife Tour in Denali Park
Alaska Cabin Night dinner theater
University of Alaska Museum
Riverboat Discovery
El Dorado Gold Mine
Worthington Glacier
Wrangell / St. Elias Visitor Center
Wildlife Cruise of Prince William Sound
Sea Life Center
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
And all other highlights as indicated in itinerary.
 

Vacation Details

Saturday, July 5
Anchorage
This morning we depart from the Minneapolis Airport on your flight to Anchorage, the largest city of Alaska. Your evening is free to walk around charming downtown Anchorage where you will find a number of options for dinner.

Sunday, July 6
Denali Park
This morning we start our day off heading north through the Chugach Mountains and the Matanuska Valley on board the Alaska Railroad. Sit back and relax as you see some of the most beautiful scenery unfold in front of your eyes in your reserved dome car seat. Weather permitting you’ll get your first glimpse of Mt. Denali. We arrive in Denali Park later this evening.
Deluxe continental breakfast and lunch included.

Monday, July 7
Denali Park
An early morning gets us on our way for the Tundra Wildlife Tour in Denali National Park. You will have an opportunity to observe the natural behavior of the grizzly, caribou, wolves, and red fox as they wonder freely over the vast Tundra. This evening enjoy a delightful evening of dinner and entertainment at the Alaska Cabin Night dinner theater.
Lunch and dinner included.

Tuesday, July 8
Fairbanks
This morning enjoy the beautiful drive to Fairbanks. We stop at the new University of Alaska Museum where you will learn about native Alaskans and then will enjoy a delicious lunch at the historic Pump House. This afternoon we take a relaxing ride down the Chena River on board the Riverboat Discovery. Your evening is at your leisure.
Lunch is included.

Wednesday, July 9
Glennallen
This morning we will try our luck at the El Dorado Gold Mine. The colorful characters that run this working mine are entertaining and informative.
You’ll get a chance to try your hand at panning for gold. We depart Fairbanks stopping at the North Pole and the Christmas House. We’ll enjoy an early dinner stop at Rika’s Roadhouse before arriving at our hotel in Glennallen.
Dinner is included.

Thursday, July 10
Valdez
This morning we depart Glennallen and we’ll have magnificent photo stops at the Worthington Glacier, Bridal Veil and Horse Tail Falls, before arriving in Valdez. After our lunch you will have this afternoon and evening free for you to explore and shop in the port of Valdez.
Lunch is included.

Friday, July 11
Seward
Today we enjoy a 6 - 8 hour cruise on Prince William Sound. This is a great chance for viewing wildlife such as puffins, bald eagles, sea otters, sea lions, humpback and killer whales and getting very close to the caving icebergs from the Columbia Glaciers. Be sure to have your camera and binoculars along today. and dress for cooler temperatures. We arrive in the port of Whittier later this afternoon where our motor coach will be waiting for us and then continue on the Kenai Peninsula to Seward for our overnight.
Deluxe continental breakfast and lunch included.

Saturday, July 12
Anchorage
The morning is at leisure and we have included admission to the Sea Life Center where you can see puffins, seals, and sea lions up close. We head north with a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation, home to many orphaned or injured wild animals. We arrive later this afternoon in Anchorage. You will have time to rest and refresh before we head out for our Farewell Dinner at the Sourdough Mining Company.
Deluxe continental breakfast and dinner are included.

Sunday, July 13
Home
With many incredible memories, we depart Anchorage on our return flight to Minneapolis Airport and home.

 

Price Per Person:
Double Occupancy: $3,399
Single Occupancy:  $3,999
Deposit: $300 Per Person
Final Due:
May 5, 2008
 

Cancellation Policy: If cancellation notice is received, in writing, by the following days, the appropriate penalty will apply:
59-45 days prior to departure:$250*
44-31 days prior to departure:$750*
30-15 days prior to departure:50% of tour cost
14 days or less:  No Refund
*Plus any non-refundable deposits

Please see General Information for other tour conditions.

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