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Friday, June 18
Juneau, Alaska
We arrive in Juneau, Alaska’s state capital, and known as “a
little San Francisco”, this afternoon. After we check into our
hotel in downtown Juneau, the evening is at leisure.
Saturday, June 19
Juneau, Alaska
We have a full day of sightseeing today. We begin at the
Mendenhall Glacier where we can walk from the parking area to
the edge of the lake. Then we visit the Visitor Center, with its
hands-on exhibit hall, a theater and an observatory. Later we
visit the Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure, a fantastic
garden featuring 50 acres of Southeast Alaska lush rainforests
and scenic vistas. We return to our hotel this afternoon.
Breakfast in included.
Sunday, June 20
Skagway, Alaska
This morning is at leisure to attend church services, do some
shopping, or just relax in Juneau. This afternoon we board the
M/V Malaspina ferry for our trip on the Lynn Canal/Inside
Passage to Skagway. Upon arrival our motor coach meets us and we
retire to our hotel.
Breakfast in included.
Monday, June 21
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
This morning the Skagway Street Car Company will meet us at our
hotel and give us a city tour of Skagway. This afternoon we’ll
board the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad for an incredibly
scenic ride over the “Trail of 98.” This is a two-hour,
twenty-mile trip that climbs from the tidewater at Skagway to
the 2,865-foot summit of the White Pass. We continue by motor
coach to Whitehorse and this evening we’ll be entertained by the
hilarious vaudeville revue of “Frantic Follies.”
Lunch is included.
Tuesday, June 22
Tok, Alaska
Today we enter the vast and rugged Yukon Territory, with its
wildlife, wildflowers, mountain peaks and vast valleys. We pass
through Burwash Landing, Destruction Bay and the Kluane National
Park. This afternoon we arrive at Tok, the “Dog Sled Capital of
the World.”
Lunch is included.
Wednesday, June 23
Valdez, Alaska
Spectacular scenery awaits us this morning as we travel south,
viewing the Alaska Range of mountains along the way. We travel
through the Copper River Basin and Keystone Canyon into Valdez,
the "Little Switzerland" of Alaska. We’re surrounded by
cascading waterfalls, lush green valleys, and spectacular
mountain scenery, in our opinion, one of the most scenic
journeys in Alaska. This evening you may want to go down to the
docks to see the fishing boats and their catch for the day.
Lunch is included.
Thursday, June 24
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”
and cruise to the Columbia and Meares glaciers, both tidewater
calving 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 early this evening back to our hotel.
Breakfast and lunch are included.
Friday, June 25
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’ll stop at North Pole so you can mail your
postcards before arriving at our hotel.
Breakfast and lunch are included.
Saturday, June 26
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.
Sunday, June 27
Denali, Alaska
After breakfast this morning we continue south and stop in
Nenana, located at the confluence of the Tanana and Nenana
rivers, where you will enjoy lunch on your own. We continue to
Denali National Park and this evening we’ll enjoy an outstanding
Cabin Night dinner and entertainment in Denali Park.
Breakfast and dinner are included.
Monday, June 28
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 cameras 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. We return to our hotel late this afternoon.
Lunch is included.
Tuesday, June 29
Anchorage, Alaska
As we continue toward Anchorage we’ll visit the Veterans War
Memorial and then the historic old downtown Talkeetna where you
will enjoy lunch on your own. We continue to the Iditarod Racing
Headquarters in Wasilla where we’ll learn about the history of
Dog Sled Racing in Alaska. We’ll stop to view the Spirit Houses
at Eklutna before arriving at our hotel.
Breakfast is included.
Wednesday, June 30
Anchorage, Alaska
All of the beauty of Alaska surrounds Anchorage with the Chugach
Mountains and Cook Inlet providing it with natural borders.
After a morning city tour and visit to the Anchorage Museum of
History, we’ll enjoy our farewell luncheon. This afternoon is
free for last minute shopping.
Lunch is included.
Thursday, July 1
Home
This morning we board our flight home to Minnesota. We’ve
graduated from Cheechakos (Alaska tenderfoots) to Sourdoughs
(seasoned Alaskans) with lots of New Ulm Travel Fun memories and
we’ve made new friends on our Spectacular Alaska and Yukon
Territory vacation!
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passport must be valid six months after returning from this
vacation.
Price
Per Person:
Double Occupancy: $3999
Single Occupancy: $4999
Deposit: $300 Per Person
Final Due: March 18, 2010
Cancellation policy: If cancellation notice is received,
in writing, by the following days, the appropriate penalties
will apply:
75 or more days prior to departure: $100 processing fee
74–30 days prior to departure: 25% of tour cost
29-8 days prior to departure: 50% of tour cost*
7 days or less: no refund
*plus any nonrefundable deposits
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