Jewels of Alaska
A 7-Day Insight Tours tour starting from $2,799
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| Starting Price: | $2,799 |  |
| Tour Length: | 7 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | United States | |
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Cities Visited: Tour Pace: Soak up the grandeur of Alaska with two-night stays in Anchorage, Denali National Park and Girdwood/Mt. Alyeska Resort. Hotels: From downtown Anchorage to pristine Mt. Alyeska and Denali National Park, you’ll experience Alaskan luxury and incredible locales. |
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Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet (WR)2 Highlight Dinners with wine in Anchorage and Denali National Park (HD)Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine at Mount Alyeska (CD)6 Full Breakfasts (FB) and 2 lunches (L)*7 Full Breakasts (FB), 6 Lunches (L) and 7 Dinners (D) on the ms Statendam or ms Zaandam* (*Exclusive to 14-day Land Tour and Cruise)
INCLUDED FIRST CLASS SERVICES
Escorted by a professional Tour DirectorHeadsets for all guided visits and walking toursLuxury air-conditioned 40-guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroomInsight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterageInsight Traveller Welcome packAirport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 7 for the land tour; and Day 14 for those taking the cruise portion.All facilities aboard the Holland America Line ms Statendam or ms Zaandam
Welcome to Anchorage! Upon arrival at Anchorage International Airport, your airport transfer service takes you to your hotel. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and light buffet.(Welcome Reception)
Day 2: ANCHORAGE SIGHTSEEING
Get acquainted with downtown Anchorage, the “City of Lights and Flowers†and the largest state’s largest city, on this morning’s orientation tour. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center and learn about the rich heritage and traditions of Alaska’s first people during this private presentation. Then, drive around Lake Hood to visit the largest float plane base in the world. Meet an Alaska Bush Pilot, who shares fascinating stories about the joys and hazards of flying in rural Alaska. Spend the rest of the afternoon on your own, browsing Anchorage’s shops and native art galleries. Join your group for a Highlight Dinner at a popular downtown restaurant.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 3: ANCHORAGE - DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Ride the world-famous Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Denali and view the spectacular scenery from your window seat and through the transparent roof-top vista domes of its shared cars. Travel to the heart of Alaska’s rugged interior to the six million acre Denali National Park and Preserve, home to majestic Mt. McKinley, North America’s highest mountain. The park is a sub-arctic ecosystem and an internationally designated biosphere preserve with moose, caribou, Dall sheep, grizzly bears and wolves. Tonight, get a taste of frontier Alaska at a rollicking Highlight Dinner theatre featuring old-time sourdough song-and-dance and hearty Alaska fare.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 4: DENALI NATIONAL PARK
Begin your day with an easy one-hour guided hike to learn about the tundra and wildlife in the park. The remainder of the day is open for optional activities including an exciting rafting trip down the Nenana River, helicopter flightseeing for a close-up look at Mt.McKinley or stop at the Denali Visitor Center and join the various park tours on your own.(Full Breakfast)
Day 5: DENALI - MOUNT ALYESKA
Board a deluxe motorcoach for your journey south on the George Parks Highway. Stop in Big Lake along the way for an exclusive visit and lunch at the home of champion dog musher and four-time Iditarod winner Martin Buser. Martin welcomes you to his home to meet his dogs and share the challenges of competing in the 1,049 mile dogsled race. Continue on the Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm with its dramatic views. Arrive in the town of Girdwood, home of Alyeska Resort and ski area. Ride the aerial gondola for panoramic views of the mountains and sea at your leisure. In the evening, join your Tour Director and newfound friends for a celebration dinner.(Full Breakfast / Lunch / Celebration Dinner with wine)
Day 6: PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND CRUISE
Spend the day on the 26 Glacier Cruise through Prince William Sound and into the College Fjord. Not only will you get up close enough to hear the thundering calving of glaciers, but you’ll have the chance to spot sea otters, porpoises, sea lions, bald eagles, kittiwakes and whales among the prolific wildlife.(Full Breakfast / Lunch)
Day 7: MOUNT ALYESKA - ANCHORAGE
Travel to Seward for an exclusive presentation at the Alaska SeaLife Center. Learn about the center’s research, observe its aquarium and wildlife rescue center. Have lunch and explore downtown on your own. Return to Anchorage for a departure transfer to the airport.(Full Breakfast)
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6/4/2012 - 6/10/2012 |
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7/16/2012 - 7/22/2012 |
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7/30/2012 - 8/5/2012 |
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8/20/2012 - 8/26/2012 |
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Anchorage: Explore the Alaska Native Heritage Center and visit the world’s largest float base at Lake Hood. Enjoy a private presentation at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Listen to tales of flying in rural Alaska with an Alaskan Bush Pilot. Enjoy a guided orientation tour of the downtown area.Denali National Park: Enjoy a ride on the world famous Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Denali. Learn about the wildlife on a guided one hour hike with your Tour Director.Mount Alyeska: Visit the home of Iditarod Dog Musher Martin Buser. Ride a gondola to the top of the ski area for panoramic views of the mountains and Cook Inlet.Prince William Sound: Board the 26 Glacier Cruise and spot wildlife and count glaciers.Seward: Visit the aquarium and learn about the wildlife rescue efforts with a representative of the Alaska SeaLife Center.
SAVE Up To $600 Per Couple On Select 2012 Insight USA Tours
2012 USA SALE - SAVINGS OF UP TO $600
Save up to $300 per person on select 2012 Insight Vacations USA itineraries
| Tour Name | Tour Duration | Departing | Was | Now | Saving | Promo Code |
| American Parks Trail | 10 | May 13, 27 | $2525 | $2325 | $200 | 12USSALE1 |
| Best of California | 9 | Jul 20 | $2595 | $2395 | $200 | 12USSALE2 |
| Best of Eastern Canada & USA | 16 | May 27 | $4175 | $3875 | $300 | 12USSALE3 |
| Capitals of Eastern Canada | 7 | Jul 8 | $1799 | $1599 | $200 | 12USSALE4 |
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Coastal New England and Canada’s Maritimes |
13 |
Jun 29, Jul 13 |
$3525 | $3225 | $300 | 12USSALE5 |
| Enchanting Canyonlands | 7 |
May 19, Jun 16 & 30, Jul 21 & 28 |
$1975 | $1775 | $200 | 12USSALE6 |
| Grand Canadian Rockies | 13 | May 28 | $6275 | $5975 | $300 | 12USSALE7 |
| Great Western American Adventure | 15 | Jul 20 | $4350 | $4050 | $300 | 12USSALE8 |
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May 11, Jun 15 |
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Terms and Conditions: Price is in American dollars and is per person, land only, based on double occupancy. For new bookings only made after March 31, 2012 on departures listed above for 2012 travel. Subject to availability. Excludes Early Payment Discount and any other promotional offer. Please note if the booking is made within 45 days from the departure date full Payment will be due at the time of booking. No bookings may be made after June 26th, 2012. Other conditions apply.
SAVE Up To $700 On 2012 Insight Europe Tours
SAVE UP TO $700 ON 2012 INSIGHT EUROPE TOURS
AIR-INCLUSIVE DEPARTURE: Save up to $700 per couple on Insight Gold, and $500 per couple on Premium Europe tours.
LAND-ONLY DEPARTURE: Save up to $500 per couple on Insight Gold, and $300 per couple on Premium Europe tours.
BOOKING WINDOW: March 31st - June 28th, 2012
TRAVEL WINDOW: April 15th - October 25th, 2012
Terms and Conditions: Booking and full payment for entire vacation package must be made by June 28, 2012. Offer is valid for new bookings made from March 31, 2012 through June 28, 2012. Travel must begin between April 15, 2012 and October 25, 2012. Offers valid on any airline. Offers not valid to Egypt, Turkey, Morocco, Jordan, Israel, Select Choices, or any tours with train and tours with cruise. Save $700 ($350pp) offer valid only on air-inclusive Insight Gold Europe tours; Save $500 ($250pp) air offer valid only on air-inclusive Premium Europe tours. Normal name change policy applies. Fuel surcharges, taxes and fees are included in quoted rate. Once payment is received, air tickets are non-refundable. Save $500 ($250pp) land offer valid on land-only Insight Gold departures; Save $300 ($150pp) land offer valid on land-only Premium Europe departures only. Offers are combinable with brochure discounts found in our 2012 Premium Europe & Britain brochures except Early Payment Discounts. Offers are not combinable with Hot Deals or each other. Offers may be withdrawn at any time and are subject to availability. Valid for new Scheduled Group bookings subject to promo payment conditions are met. Please call for details. CST No. 20687545-20
SAVE $300 Per Couple On Insight Winter Tours
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BOOKING WINDOW: April 16, 2012 - July 12, 2012
TRAVEL WINDOW: November 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013
Terms and Conditions: $300 per couple savings ($150 per person) valid when booking and deposit (plus applicable insurance) for vacation package is made by July 12, 2012. Offer valid for new bookings made on Winter Europe brochure vacations from April 16, 2012 through July 12, 2012. Travel must begin between November 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013. Offer not valid to Greece, Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, Israel, Select Choices, and tours with cruise inclusions. Promotion is combinable with brochure discounts found in Insight Vacations’ 2012/13 Winter Europe brochure except Early Payment Discounts. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and subject to availability. Valid for new Scheduled Group bookings subject to promo payment conditions being met. Offer ends July 12, 2012. Please call for details. CST No. 20687545-20
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