Alaska Land & Cruise

Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise

12 Days
May 21 - June 1, 2011

Your Tour Includes

Round-trip air from Ottawa

Door to door Sedan Service to/from Ottawa Airport (within 100km radius)

Hotel transfers and air taxes and fuel surcharges of $180 (subject to increase until paid in full)

Highlights include: Fairbanks, Stern-Wheeler scenic cruise, Denali National Park, music of Denali Theatre, Denali Express Rail Car, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Inside Passage

Natural history tour of Denali National Park

Domed Rail Train from Denali National Park to Whittier

4 nights accommodation (2 nights in Fairbanks & 2 nights in Denali)

7 night Southbound Cruise aboard the Island Princess

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 8 dinners

All Taxes and surcharges (including port charges)

Tour escorted by Art & Dot Jamieson

Tour Pricing
Inside Cabin
Double (2 per room) - $3869 per person
Single (1 per room) - $5169 per person
(all prices are in Canadian $)

Available Upgrades
Outside Cabin - $435 per person
Balcony Cabin - $650 per person
Mini Suite - $1190 per person
(based on double occupancy)

Insurance
(please refer to general information)
Cancellation and Medical: Special flat rate of $350 per person (regardless of age). insurance must be purchased at the time of booking

Booking Details
To reserve this tour, please forward a deposit of $250 per person plus insurance (if purchasing) must be provided by Dec. 21, 2010. Bookings made after this date are subject to availability and change in prince. Balances are due January 21, 2011.

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Saturday, May 21, 2011
Fairbanks, Alaska - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in Fairbanks, Alaska where you will be met by your tour leader and transferred to your hotel. What better way to explore such a vast and undisturbed region than with a holiday that combines the best of both land and sea!

DAY 2 - Sunday, May 22, 2011
Fairbanks
Begin your day on an amazing cruise aboard the popular Stern Wheeler "Discovery" for an unforgettable journey showcasing Alaska’s diverse culture and rich history. The remainder of your day is at leisure to discover Alaska’s second largest city on your own.

DAY 3 - Monday, May 23, 2011
Fairbanks - Denali National Park
Depart Fairbanks for a scenic motorcoach ride to Denali National Park. Tonight, enjoy an entertaining evening at the Music of Denali Dinner Theater which tells the story of the first ascent of Mount McKinley. Today dinner will be included.

DAY 4 - Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Denali
This morning, join a park expert and embark on a natural history tour into Denali National Park. This guided tour will take you beyond where private vehicles can travel and teach you about the six million acres that make up this pristine wilderness. The scenery alone is worth the trip, but you may be lucky enough to view some wildlife as well! The remainder of your day is at leisure.

DAY 5 - Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Denali Rail Station - Whittier - Board Cruise Ship
Transfer to the rail station and ride the Denali Express direct to Whittier for an unforgettable journey. As you relax in the Domed car the views are so spectacular that you feel as though you can touch the sky. The scenery gets better and better with each passing mile and each car has its own private narrator. Be on the lookout for bald eagles, bears, whales and more! Once in Whittier, embark the ship to beginyour 7-night cruise aboard the Island Princess, a fabulous floating resort designed to make your stay onboard truly memorable. You will be dazzled by the entertainment in the state-of-the-art lounges and a myriad of dining options. While on board your ship, breakfast, lunch, dinner and nightly entertainment are included. Today dinner will be included.

DAY 6 - Thursday, May 26, 2011
Cruising - Hubbord Glacier
Your ship cruises past the mammoth Hubbard Glacier, Alaska's only advancing glacier. Your day is filled with amazing natural sights as you linger along its shimmering five-mile long face. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

DAY 7 - Friday, May 27, 2011
Cruising - Glacier Bay
Cruise through Glacier Bay, a spectacular national park and preserve that is a treasure trove of tidewater glaciers and scenic coastal islands. Its rich world of marine life and large concentration of tidewater glaciers is Alaska at its best. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

DAY 8 - Saturday, May 28, 2011
Cruising - Skagway
Relive Alaska's Gold Rush days in this "Gateway to the Klondike" and home of the famed Chilkoot Trail. In historic Skagway, Alaska’s past lives on and cries of “gold in the Yukon!” can still be heard. Explore this historic town in its spectacular natural setting. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

DAY 9 - Sunday, May 29, 2011
Cruising - Juneau
From massive scenic mountains to historic buildings, explore Juneau, Alaska’s gorgeous capital city with something for everyone. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

DAY 10 - Monday, May 30, 2011
Cruising - Ketchikan
Your port of call today is Ketchikan, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World” and the “City of Totems.” Located on the tranquil Revillagigedo Island, Ketchikan is home to the world’s largest collection of totem poles. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

DAY 11 - Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Cruising - Inside Passage
A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you as your ship sails along the amazing Inside Passage, an extensive stretch of land known for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Take advantage of the many amenities of your ship or just relax and enjoy the view. You will be awe-struck with this natural wonder. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

DAY 12 - Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Vancouver, BC - Disembark Cruise - Depart for Home
Your cruise ends in the vibrant city of Vancouver leaving you with many wonderful memories of your holiday to one of the last great frontiers. Today breakfast will be included.