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June 2010
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Mon 28:
San Francisco to Seattle - We arrive in San Francisco and board our Alaska Airlines flight to Seattle.
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Tue 29:
Seattle to Anchorage - This morning Alaska Airlines takes us to Anchorage, set at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Exploring the city this afternoon, we can consider visiting the Alaska Native Heritage Center, the Museum of Art, Earthquake Park or we can take a walk down to Ship Creek.
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Wed 30:
Anchorage to Valdez (B) - Today we drive along the scenic Glenn and Richardson Highways. These roads will give us some of our first and best views of Alaska’s many glaciers.
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July 2010
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Thu 01:
Prince William Sound Excursion (B/L) - Today we join a relaxing cruise on the famous Prince William Sound. This superb wilderness features several small islands, inlets, rainforests and soaring mountains. Wildlife is often spotted on the shores and in the water.
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Fri 02:
Valdez to Fairbanks - We travel north to Fairbanks along the spectacular Richardson Highway. This road has been described as a scenic wonder. It cuts through the Chugach Mountains passing waterfalls, glaciers, rivers and follows sections of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.
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Sat 03:
Fairbanks to Denali - This morning we board the Riverboat ‘Discovery’ for a tour down the Chena and Tanana rivers. This tour provides an insight into Alaskan rural life including reindeer herding, dog sledding and fishing. This afternoon we travel down the Parks Highway to Denali National Park.
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Sun 04:
Denali Wilderness Tour (B) - Early this morning we join a tour into Denali National Park. The tour provides us an opportunity to view the scenery which makes this wilderness so famous. The Preserve is also home to bear, moose, wolves, caribou and Dall Sheep.
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Mon 05:
Denali to Anchorage (B) - This morning we travel the southern section of the Parks Highway to Anchorage. This afternoon we are free to explore Alaska’s largest city.
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Tue 06:
Anchorage to Haines (B) - Today we fly with Alaska Airlines to Juneau where we board light plane for spectacular flightseeing trip over the Juneau Icefield and the Lynne Canal on the way to Haines.
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Wed 07:
White Pass & Yukon Railroad Excursion - This morning we transfer by water taxi to Skagway where we board the famous White Pass & Yukon Railway. This is one of the most spectacular rail trips in the world. We can view breathtaking mountain panoramas, glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, tunnels and historic sites. This afternoon we are free to explore the frontier town of Skagway before returning to Haines.
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Thu 08:
Haines to Inside Passage - This morning we board an Alaska Marine Highway (AMHS) ferry and sail down the beautiful Lynne Canal to Juneau. In Juneau we change ferries for the journey to Wrangell. During our overnight journey aboard the AMHS we have private cabins which feature upper and lower berths, shower and toilet facilities.
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Fri 09:
Inside Passage to Wrangell - Today we awake aboard our AMHS ferry and continue sailing down the Inside Passage, arriving into Wrangell.
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Sat 10:
AnAn Bear Viewing Tour (B) - Today we tour to AnAn where we will have the opportunity to safely photograph black and brown bears in the wild. We start with a jetboat ride to the sanctuary, and then have a short walk to the viewing platforms. Experienced local guides accompany us during the entire tour.
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Sun 11:
Stikine River Excursion (B) - We join a jetboat tour today, through the lower sections of Stikine River. This pristine wilderness region features spectacular glaciers and is home to abundant wildlife.
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Mon 12:
Wrangell to Inside Passage (B) - Today we board another AMHS ferry and sail south to Prince Rupert. Another night onboard the AMHS, so we will have our private cabins again. Local residents use the AMHS ferries as the only means of transport between the communities of the Inside Passage. Each vessel has different facilities, but there is always a restaurant, and often Park Rangers will provide free lectures on local wildlife and cultures.
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Tue 13:
Inside Passage to Prince Rupert - This morning we arrive in Prince Rupert. The day is at our leisure to explore this friendly port town. The historic harbour is beautifully preserved at Cow Bay, and there are some great exhibits at the museum of Northern British Columbia.
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Wed 14:
Prince Rupert to Prince George - Today we follow the Yellowhead route inland. Highlights of the trip include the Coast Mountains and the Skeena River.
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Thu 15:
Prince George to Jasper - Today we continue along the Yellowhead route into the Rocky Mountains. On clear days there are excellent views of Mt Robson.
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Fri 16:
Jasper - We have the day at our leisure to relax and explore this charming alpine town, with spectacular views from every street, and several nearby attractions.
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Sat 17:
Japer to Banff - Today we tour along the Icefields Parkway; one of the most spectacular highways in North America. Stops are made at various scenic points including; Lake Louise and the Columbia Icefield Centre where we will take an Ice Explorer ride onto the Glacier.
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Sun 18:
Calgary Stampede Excursion - Every year the nearby city of Calgary goes cowboy, and hosts an international professional rodeo competition. Along with the rodeo shows, there are western agricultural and native displays. The highlight every night is the Chuckwagon races followed by an evening light and stage show. Today we will make a day trip into Calgary and experience the best of Stampede.
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Mon 19:
Banff - We have the entire day available to explore the attractions of Banff and Banff National Park. Many are located within a short walk or public bus ride. Bow Falls, Banff Gondola, and The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel are a few that we might want to consider.
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Tue 20:
Banff to Lac le Jeune (L/D) - Departing Banff we will cross the rugged Kicking Horse Pass and the scenig Rogers Pass on our way to the peaceful shores of Lac le Jeune.
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Wed 21:
Lac le Jeune to Whistler (B/L) - Today we continue our highway adventure travelling over the remote Duffey Lake Road to Whistler. The scenery along this road is sure to impress, and the village of Whistler is the now famous home of the 2010 Winter Olympic Alpine Events.
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Thu 22:
Whistler to Vancouver - This morning we have some time to explore Whislter. This afternoon we travel down the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway into the coastal city of Vancouver.
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Fri 23:
Vancouver - We are at our leisure in Canada’s most multicultural and most recent Olympic city.
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Sat 24:
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Excursion - Today we tour to Victoria. The journey includes a 90 minute ferry ride through the Gulf Islands and across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island. Arriving on the island we will make a stop at the world renowned Butchart Gardens. After a nice stroll among the flowers we continue into Victoria for a tour of the garden city. The ferry returns us to the mainland this evening.
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Sun 25:
Depart Vancouver - This afternoon we transfer to Vancouver Airport and board our departing flights.
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