Spectacular Alaska with Voyage of the Glaciers cruise (Southbound Inside Cabin) (17 Days starting from $3,740)

Spectacular Alaska with Voyage of the Glaciers cruise (Southbound Inside Cabin)

A 17-Day tour starting from $3,740

Length:	17 Days
Type:	Trafalgar Canada 2008
Category:	Discovery Tours
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	DSKI

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About This Tour

Please note: This tour option operates the Voyage of the Glaciers cruise in a southbound direction after your 10 day Spectacular Alaska tour.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details

Sightseeing Highlights

Palmer Visit the Musk Ox Farm and learn about the Arctic''s oldest living species.
Independence Mine Explore a historic gold mine from the Alaska Gold Rush era.
Rika''s Roadhouse Visit a typical roadhouse dating back to the 1940''s.
Fairbanks Take a paddlewheel boat down the Tanana and Chena Rivers and visit a re-created Athabaskan Village.
Denali National Park Explore the park during a two-night stay.
Alaska Railroad Ride the Alaska rails through pristine wilderness.
Anchorage Discover Alaska''s largest city and learn about Alaska''s peoples at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.
Kenai Fjords Cruise the national park filled with dramatic glaciers and delightful wildlife.
Seward Visit the Alaska SeaLife Center and travel along the Seward Scenic Byway.

Dining Hightlights

A Welcome Reception in Anchorage hosted by your Tour Director
16 full breakfasts
8 light lunches in Denali and Kenai Fjords National Parks and aboard your cruise
9 three-course dinners in hotels and on your cruise
1 specialty dinner and show at Denali National Park

34 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors on tour.
Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from Fairbanks International Airport to the Trafalgar hotel in Fairbanks and on Day 17 to Vancouver International Airport or the Trafalgar hotel in Vancouver.
Travel on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

Airport Transfers

Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from Fairbanks International Airport to the Trafalgar hotel in Fairbanks and on Day 8 from Seward to Anchorage Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Anchorage.
On all tours round trip arrival and departure transfers are included on the arrival and departure day of your tour. Should you arrive or depart at other times, Trafalgar is pleased to offer inexpensive transfers via scheduled shuttle service or mini van. Please ask at the time of confirming your reservation for these services to be booked.

Day 1 Arrive Anchorage Welcome to Anchorage! A complimentary transfer to the Trafalgar hotel isprovided. Meet your Tour Director at 4:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. (Welcome Reception)

Hotel: Clarion Suites

Day 2 Anchorage – Independence Mine – Glennallen Today we head northeast into the Matanuska Valley. In Palmer, we stop at the Musk Ox Farm to learn about these incredible prehistoric remnants of the last great Ice Age. Then we climb Hatcher Pass to explore historic Independence Mine State Historical Park, one of the best preserved Gold Rush parks in North
America.We continue on with views of the great Chugach Mountains and Matanuska Glacier
spilling out into the valley.We overnight in Glennallen, a typical Alaskan community, on theborder of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, the largest park in the U.S. (Full breakfast)

Hotel: New Caribou Hotel

Day 3 Glennallen – Richardson Highway – Fairbanks (2 nights) We journey north along the Richardson Highway and through the great arch of the towering Alaska Mountain Range to Fairbanks. This route takes us along the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, often referred to as the "mountain kingdom of North America," and along the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, running 800 miles fromValdez to Prudhoe Bay.We stop at the historic Rika''s Roadhouse for a look
back at how roadhouses'' fame was established during the building of the Alaska Highway
in the 1940’s. After a stop in Delta Junction, the original northern end of the famed Alaska Highway, we arrive in Fairbanks for a two-night stay. (Ful Breakfast)

Hotel: Wedgewood Resort

Day 4 Fairbanks sightseeing & at leisure Discover Fairbanks and its rich history of oil and gold on a morning orientation tour. Then we board the Riverboat Discovery and follow the Tanana and Chena Rivers. Along the way, we pay a visit to a re-created
Athabaskan Village for a guided tour.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 5 - Fairbanks – Denali National Park (2 nights) Today we travel south, stopping to visitthe town of Nenana. This afternoon we arrive in Denali National Park, home of Mt. McKinley, the highest peak in North America.We settle in for our two-night stay and this
evening revel in Denali''s colorful past at the Denali Dinner Theatre. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Denali Bluffs (2 nights)

Day 6 - Denali National Park excursion This morning, relax in the grandeur of America''s last wilderness. Maybe take an optional rafting trip or guided hike through this legendary landscape. This afternoon, we venture into the heart of Denali on
a guided expedition – keep an eye out for moose, caribou, sheep and the mighty grizzly (sightseeing may vary in Denali depending on weather conditions).(Full Breakfast / Lunch)

Day 7 - Denali – Alaska Railroad – Anchorage (2 nights) The morning is yours to soak in the beauty of Denali National Park. This afternoon we board the famous Alaska Railroad for the journey to Anchorage. Following the Nenana River we cross Broad Pass and then
follow the shores of the Susitna River as it winds its way to Cook Inlet. (Full breakfast)

Hotel: Clarion Suites(2 nights)

Day 8- Anchorage orientation & at leisure This morning''s orientation tour includes the historic district and the shores of Cook Inlet.We then learn more about Alaska''s native peoples at the Native Heritage Center. Walk along wooded paths as they wind through indigenous villages and meet with natives from different parts of this vast land. The rest
of the day is at leisure. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 9 - Anchorage – Kenai Fjords National Park – Seward The breathtaking beauty of Alaska''s coast opens before us as we travel south from Anchorage along The breathtaking beauty of Alaska''s coast opens before us as we travel south fromAnchorage along Turnagain Arm framed by the Chugach Mountains and ocean vistas. See numerous glaciers before traveling through Moose Pass and descending towards the Kenai Peninsula. In Seward, board a sightseeing cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park. Marvel at the abundant wildlife including seals, porpoises, bald eagles and possibly orcas.We also have a chance to see some of the area''s numerous tidewater
glaciers and with any luck we may see an iceberg "calve" or fall from the glacier, creating an eerie roar. We arrive at Seward, a typical Alaskan waterfront town. (Full breakfast, Lunch)

Hotel: Seward Harbor Hotel

Day 10 Seward – Whittier – Voyage of the Glaciers cruise From Seward, travel to Whittier to join Princess Cruises'' Coral or Island Princess cruise ship for a cruise through the incredible Gulf of Alaska. (Full Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 11 Cruising Alaska''s Gulf The stunning scenery of Alaska''s Gulf opens before you today as you travel south along the breathtaking Alaska coast. (Full breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 12 Glacier Bay scenic cruising Alaska''s most famous landscape is your setting as you cruise majestic Glacier Bay. Learn more about this incredible place as your onboard naturalist makes the stunning scenery come alive. (Full breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 13 Skagway Arrive today in Skagway, jumping off point for miners heading to the Yukon gold fields. Perhaps take the optional White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad to relive their treacherous journey. (Full breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 14 Juneau Today visit Alaska''s capital, Juneau, home to Mendenhall Glacier. Stroll through the historic downtown area, visit the glacier or maybe ride the scenic gondola. (Full breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 15 Ketchikan Alaska''s fishing heritage comes alive today in Ketchikan. Perhaps stroll the bustling waterfront, explore the historic buildings or discover the city''s amazing collection of totem poles. (Full breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 16 Inside Passage scenic cruising As the ship makes its way through the scenic Inside Passage, relax and take advantage of all the onboard amenities. (Full breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 17 Depart Vancouver Early this morning your ship sails under the Lions Gate Bridge into Vancouver where your adventure ends with a complimentary transfer to Vancouver International Airport or the Trafalgar hotel in Vancouver. (Full breakfast)

Note: Please do not schedule any flights before 12:00pm

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/24/2008 - 6/9/2008	$3,740	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/7/2008 - 6/23/2008	$4,080	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/21/2008 - 7/7/2008	$4,150	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/5/2008 - 7/21/2008	$4,150	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/19/2008 - 8/4/2008	$4,150	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/2/2008 - 8/18/2008	$4,150	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/16/2008 - 9/1/2008	$4,010	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/30/2008 - 9/15/2008	$3,910	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us

The above land & cruise prices do not include mandatory per person fees levied by Princess Cruises of $230 “Non-Discountable Amount”, $85 government taxes, fees & charges, and $35 fuel surcharge for the first and second person per cabin. These charges will be added to the base price at the time of purchase. * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Please note: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on cruise. * For earlier departures than listed below please contact Trafalgar or your Travel agent Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons. For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

Anchorage
Valdez
Fairbanks
Denali National Park
Alaska Railroad
Kenai Fjords
Seward
Skagway
Ketchikan
Juneau
Vancouver

The above land & cruise prices do not include mandatory per person fees levied by Princess Cruises of $230 “Non-Discountable Amount”, $85 government taxes, fees & charges, and $35 fuel surcharge for the first and second person per cabin. These charges will be added to the base price at the time of purchase.
* For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
** Please note: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on cruise.
*** For earlier departures than listed below please contact Trafalgar or your Travel agent
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

Note: All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.