Itinerary (3-Night Cruise Only)

Day 1 - ARRIVE IN JUNEAU
Transfer to our Goldbelt Hotel hospitality suite in preparation for your cruise. The hotel’s waterfront locale is a perfect base for exploring Alaska’s beautiful capital city. Accessible only by air or sea, Juneau sits in a rainforest with the Mendenhall Glacier in its backyard. Board your ship to begin your cruise down the Gastineau Channel. D

Day 2 - SKAGWAY AND HAINES
Relive the Gold Rush in the picturesque setting of Skagway, where many of the early gold seekers set off with their dreams of becoming rich. The name Skagway (originally spelled Skaguay) is a Tlingit word meaning, “the place where the north wind blows.” The Skagway Streetcar will tour you through this charming town. Head down mountainlined Lynn Canal for a visit to Haines, which is known for its large concentration of eagles and its artist population. Browse Haines’ art galleries for fascinating artistry of the Chilkoot and Chilkat Tlingits, as well as that of the resident artists. BLD

Day 3 - GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE
Enter a 3.3-million-acre nature wonderland where a National Park Service Ranger will come onboard to offer information on the flora and fauna of this impressive region. Over 200 species of fish are found in Park waters, including all five species of Pacific salmon. About 220 species of birds have been recorded in the Park as well as large populations of land mammals. Have your binoculars and camera with you on deck as the Ranger helps you look for mountain goats, brown and black bears, coyote, wolverine, moose, harbor seals, puffins, and murres. BLD

Day 4 - JUNEAU
Disembark in Juneau. If you have time before your flight we’ll give you ideas for exploring this interesting capital city. Optional excursions include a rainforest hike, Mendenhall Glacier tour, or glacier flightseeing. Transfer to the airport for your return flight home. B

2009	A	AA	AAA	DLX
Jun 13	$2,049	$2,149	$2,349	$2,599
Jul 11	$2,049	$2,149	$2,349	$2,599
Jul 18	$2,049	$2,149	$2,349	$2,599
Aug 01	$2,049	$2,149	$2,349	$2,599
Aug 08	$2,049	$2,149	$2,349	$2,599
Aug 22	$2,049	$2,149	$2,349	$2,599

 

Itinerary (4-Night Cruise Only)

Day 1 - ARRIVE IN JUNEAU
Transfer to our Goldbelt Hotel hospitality suite in preparation for your cruise. The hotel’s convenient waterfront locale is a perfect base for exploring Alaska’s beautiful capital city, one of the most popular cruise ship ports in Alaska. Accessible only by air or sea, Juneau sits in a rainforest with the Mendenhall Glacier in its backyard. Board your ship to begin your cruise down the Gastineau Channel. D

Day 2 - SKAGWAY AND HAINES
Relive the Gold Rush in the picturesque setting of Skagway, where many of the early gold seekers set off with dreams of becoming rich. Catch the Skagway Streetcar for a tour of this charming town. Head down mountain-lined Lynn Canal for a visit to Haines, situated on a quiet bay under the Chilkat Mountains. Learn the Haines history and Native culture at Fort William H. Seward. Haines is also known for its large concentration of eagles and its artist population, with works displayed in local galleries. BLD

Day 3 - GLACIER BAY
Enter a 3.3-millionacre nature wonderland where a National Park Service Ranger will come onboard to offer information on the flora and fauna of this impressive region. Over 200 species of fish are found in Park waters, including all five species of Pacific salmon. About 220 species of birds have been recorded in the Park as well as large populations of land mammals. Have your binoculars and camera with you on deck as the Ranger helps you look for mountain goats, brown and black bears, coyote, wolverine, moose, harbor seals, puffins, and murres. BLD

Day 4 - ICY STRAIT – CAPTAIN’S CHOICE CRUISING
The annual summer conjunction of currents, bottom topography, and tidal energy causes an extraordinary bloom of plankton to occur. This bloom creates a biological richness that attracts humpbacks and other marine mammals like sea lions and seals. Captain’s Choice cruising may also include inflatable excursion craft outings or bow landings from the Spirit of Alaska, to look for wildlife like brown bear, Sitka black-tailed deer and wolves in the old-growth forests of Sitka spruce and western hemlock. You may also see playful otters, and bald eagles. BLD

Day 5 - JUNEAU
Disembark in Juneau. If you have time before your flight we’ll give you ideas for exploring this interesting capital city. Transfer to the airport for your return flight home. B

2009	A	AA	AAA	DLX
Jun 09	$2,799	$2,999	$3,199	$3,449
Jun 30†	$2,799	$2,999	$3,199	$3,449
Jul 14	$2,799	$2,999	$3,199	$3,449
Jul 21	$2,799	$2,999	$3,199	$3,449
Aug 04	$2,799	$2,999	$3,199	$3,449
Aug 18	$2,799	$2,999	$3,199	$3,449

† Photography-intensive sailings

Itinerary (Cruise + Denali National Park and Preserve
(9 Days, 8 Nights / 10 Days, 9 Nights)

Pre-Cruise itinerary:

Day 1 - ARRIVE IN FAIRBANKS
Transfer from the airport to Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. Meet your fellow traveling companions for a casual wine and cheese reception.

Day 2 - FAIRBANKS SIGHTSEEING, TO DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Sightseeing today in Fairbanks includes an authentic sternwheeler cruise and lunch. Travel by motorcoach to Denali National Park and overnight at a cozy Denali hotel. BL

Day 3 - TUNDRA WILDERNESS TOUR
An expert driver guide from the Park helps you look for wildlife as you travel deep into Denali National Park. Many optional adventures are available. B

Day 4 - DENALI NATIONAL PARK TO ANCHORAGE VIA RAIL AND MOTORCOACH
Board a deluxe domed railcar to Talkeetna. There, take a roomy motorcoach to Anchorage and stay overnight at the Sheraton Hotel. BD

Day 5 - ANCHORAGE SIGHTSEEING
Touring in Alaska’s largest city features the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Travel down Turnagain Arm for a breathtaking aerial tram ride high into the Chugach Mountains. Evening dinner is included at the Sheraton Hotel. BLD

Day 6 - FLY ANCHORAGE TO JUNEAU
Transfer to the Goldbelt Hotel, conveniently within walking distance of Juneau’s historic downtown. BD

3-Night
2009	A	AA	AAA	DLX
Jun 08	$4,699	$4,799	$4,999	$5,249
Jul 06	$4,699	$4,799	$4,999	$5,249
Jul 13	$4,699	$4,799	$4,999	$5,249
Jul 27	$4,699	$4,799	$4,999	$5,249
Aug 03	$4,699	$4,799	$4,999	$5,249
Aug 17	$4,699	$4,799	$4,999	$5,249

4-Night
2009	A	AA	AAA	DLX
Jun 04	$5,449	$5,649	$5,849	$6,099
Jun 25	$5,449	$5,649	$5,849	$6,099
Jul 09	$5,449	$5,649	$5,849	$6,099
Jul 16	$5,449	$5,649	$5,849	$6,099
Jul 30	$5,449	$5,649	$5,849	$6,099
Aug 13	$5,449	$5,649	$5,849	$6,099

Itinerary (Cruise + Denali National Park and Preserve + Prince William Sound (13 Days, 12 Nights))

Pre-Cruise itinerary:

Day 1 - ARRIVE IN FAIRBANKS
Transfer to Pike's Waterfront Lodge. Meet your traveling companions and Exploration Leader for a casual wine and cheese reception.

Day 2 - FAIRBANKS SIGHTSEEING, TO DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Sightseeing includes an authentic sternwheeler cruise and lunch. Travel by motorcoach to Denali National park and overnight at a Denali hotel. BL

Day 3 - TUNDRA WILDERNESS TOUR
A driver guide from Denali National Park helps you look for moose, caribou, and grizzly bears as you travel deep into the Park. B

Day 4 - DENALI TO ANCHORAGE VIA RAIL AND MOTORCOACH BOARD A DELUXE DOMED RAILCAR.
Board a deluxe domed railcar to journey to Talkeetna where you have just enough time to get on a roomy motorcoach to travel to Anchorage to overnight at the Sheraton Hotel. BD

Day 5 - ANCHORAGE TO WHITTIER
Travel by motorcoach along scenic Turnagain Arm. Pass through tunnels under the Chugach Mountains to the port of Whittier. Board your ship to begin your Prince William Sound exploration. BD

3-Night

2009	A	AA	AAA	DLX
Jun 04	$6,899	$6,999	$7,199	$7,449
Jul 02	$6,899	$6,999	$7,199	$7,449
Jul 09	$6,899	$6,999	$7,199	$7,449
Jul 23	$6,899	$6,999	$7,199	$7,449
Jul 30	$6,899	$6,999	$7,199	$7,449
Aug 13	$6,849	$6,949	$7,149	$7,399

4-Night

2009	A	AA	AAA	DLX
Jun 01	$6,999	$7,199	$7,399	$7,649
Jun 22	$6,999	$7,199	$7,399	$7,649
Jul 06	$6,999	$7,199	$7,399	$7,649
Jul 13	$6,999	$7,199	$7,399	$7,649
Jul 27	$6,999	$7,199	$7,399	$7,649
Aug 10	$6,799	$6,949	$7,149	$7,399

Itinerary (Cruise + Extraordinary Wilderness Lodges (9 Days, 8 Nights / 10 Days, 9 Nights))

Pre-Cruise itinerary:

Day 1 - ARRIVE IN FAIRBANKS
Transfer from the airport to Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. Meet your fellow traveling companions or a casual wine and cheese reception.

Day 2 - FAIRBANKS SIGHTSEEING, RIVERBOAT
Fairbanks sightseeing includes the University of Alaska Museum and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Today’s highlight is an authentic sternwheeler cruise on the Chena and Tanana Rivers. Lunch is included at the historic Pumphouse Restaurant. Stay overnight at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. BLD

Day 3 - TO KANTISHNA ROADHOUSE
Transfer to the train station to board a deluxe domed railcar to Denali National Park. Enjoy breakfast on the train. On arrival at Denali Park, you will be met by a guide for the drive deep into the wilderness along the Park’s sole road. The Moose Creek district and Kantishna Roadhouse is nearly 90 miles from the Park entrance. BLD

Day 4 - EXPLORING AROUND KANTISHNA
Enjoy the unique wonders of the Park’s backcountry from the privileged perspective of Kantishna Roadhouse. Hiking, wildlife observation, birdwatching and botanizing in a variety of Denali National Park’s landscapes create the foundation for your wilderness experience. Built in 1993, the log lodge is surrounded by 32 full-service cabins. Educational activities are offered every day, and the staff helps plan activities for the following day. Daily guided hikes provide an opportunity to learn about the wildlife and flora from the Roadhouse’s naturalist guides. Mountain bikes are available, and gold panning, dog-sled demonstrations, and fly-fishing are other optional activities.

Day 5 - DENALI NATIONAL PARK TO ANCHORAGE
Drive out of the Park, watching for Alaska’s big mammals – moose, caribou, Dall sheep, grizzly bears, and more. Board a domed railcar to Anchorage. The route descends from the Alaska Range via Broad Pass and Hurricane Gulch. In Anchorage, transfer to the Sheraton Hotel. BD

Day 6 - FLY ANCHORAGE TO JUNEAU
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Juneau to begin your cruise. BD

3-Nights

2009	A	AA	AAA	DLX
Jul 06	$4,999	$5,099	$5,299	$5,549
Jul 13	$4,999	$5,099	$5,299	$5,549
Jul 20	$4,999	$5,099	$5,299	$5,549
Jul 27	$4,999	$5,099	$5,299	$5,549
Aug 03	$4,999	$5,099	$5,299	$5,549
Aug 10	$4,999	$5,099	$5,299	$5,549
Aug 17	$4,999	$5,099	$5,299	$5,549

4-Nights

2009	A	AA	AAA	DLX
Jun 25	$5,749	$5,949	$6,149	$6,399
Jul 09	$5,749	$5,949	$6,149	$6,399
Jul 16	$5,749	$5,949	$6,149	$6,399
Jul 30	$5,749	$5,949	$6,149	$6,399
Aug 13	$5,749	$5,949	$6,149	$6,399