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Cruise West Cruises, Alaska's Inside Passage , Cruise Vacation Package
Ketchikan, AK to Juneau, AK...or reverse
Duration : 13 Days / 12 Nights
Priced From : $6,749 - Per Person based on double occupancy
Dates : May to September -2008
Ship : Spirit Of '98
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive In Ketchikan And Set Sail
Transfer to your ship to begin your cruising adventure. D
Day 2 - Misty Fiords National Monument And Metlakatla
Visit magical Misty Fiords National Monument boasting steep cliffs, narrow waterways, and awe-inspiring stillness. Make a port call at Metlakatla on Annette Island, Alaska’s sole Tsimshian community. BLD
Day 3 - Petersburg
Enjoy a warm welcome at the fishing village of Petersburg, a true cannery town. The Leikarring Dancers perform for you in the Sons of Norway Hall. Explore wilderness waterways around Petersburg, like the iceberg-filled Thomas Bay. BLD
Day 4 - Frederick Sound And Tracy Arm
Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound. Cruise under Tracy Arm’s sheer 1,500-foot vertical cliffs toward the twin Sawyer Glaciers. BLD
Day 5 - Sitka
Only small ships can negotiate Peril Strait and Sergius Narrows, the “inside” route to Sitka on Baranof Island. A guided walk through Sitka’s National Historic Park reveals towering totems keeping watch over the forest. You may see playful otters, Sitka black-tailed deer, and eagles. BLD
Day 6 - Glacier Bay National Park And Preserve Cruising
First established as a National Monument by presidential proclamation in 1925, Glacier Bay has since enjoyed the honored and highly protected status of National Park, Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site. Glide through this wonderland approaching up-close to the “rivers of ice.” A National Park Service Ranger will be onboard helping you spot the abundant wildlife such as mountain goats, harbor seals, and brown and black bears. BLD
Day 7 - Skagway And Haines
Relive the Gold Rush in the picture-perfect setting of Skagway, the starting place for many early gold seekers. Just down mountain-lined Lynn Canal visit Haines, famed for attracting artists and for its picturesque beauty. BLD
Day 8 - Arrive In Juneau
Spend the day exploring Alaska's capital city, inaccessible by road. Overnight at the Goldbelt Hotel near the waterfront. B
Day 9 - Fly To Anchorage
Transfer to the Juneau Airport for your included flight to Anchorage. Enjoy a tour of the Anchorage Museum of History and Art. Dinner will be at your choice of fine Anchorage restaurants or at the Sheraton Hotel. Overnight at the Sheraton Hotel. D
Day 10 - Anchorage To Denali National Park Via Motorcoach And Rail
Your Exploration Leader will accompany you to Denali National Park and then on to Fairbanks. Board a motorcoach to travel through scenic wilderness areas paralleling the Susitna River and the Talkeetna Mountains. In Talkeetna, board a deluxe domed railcar to continue your journey. Take in the sweeping views as you cross Hurricane Gulch and Broad Pass. Upon arrival in Denali hear an exclusive presentation on Sub-Arctice Climate from the Denali Foundation. Enjoy dinner at your choice of several Denali locations and overnight at a Denali Hotel. BD
Day 11 - Denali National Park Exploration
Denali National Park’s wild landscape is the natural habitat of bears, Dall’s sheep, moose, and a variety of other animals. Catch the elusive views of Mt. McKinley, the highest peak in North America. After breakfast at your Denali Hotel, tour Denali Park on one of three tour options you chose at the time of booking your cruise. The Denali Natural History Tour is a 4-5 hour tour that travels 20 miles into the park and leaves time for other optional tours later. The Tundra Wilderness Tour is a 6-8 hour trip 55 miles into the park that leaves limited time for optional tours later. The Kantishna Wilderness Trails Tour is a 12-13 hour, 90-mile trek into the park that does not allow enough time for any additional optional tours. Optional adventures include flightseeing, whitewater rafting, float trips, and more. Overnight at your Denali Hotel. B
Day 12 - Denali National Park To Fairbanks Via Motorcoach
Breakfast at your Denali Hotel before boarding a motorcoach to Fairbanks, Alaska's second largest city. Sightseeing features a delightful riverboat excursion on the Chena and Tanana Rivers, a tour of the city, admission to the University of Alaska Museum of the North and a farewell dinner at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. Overnight at a Fairbanks Hotel. BLD
Day 13 - Transfer To Fairbanks Airport
Take your unforgettable memories home with you.
B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
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Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252
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