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Island Princess Alaska Cruise Tour (September)
| Tour Starts: |
Thursday, September 09, 2010 |
| Tour Ends: |
Monday, September 20, 2010 |
| Outside Cabin: |
$2397.00 |
| Inside Cabin: |
$1852.00 |
| Airfare: |
Available at time of booking |
| Escorted By: |
Harry & Sandra Darling |
| Deposit: |
20% of cruise fare |
Highlights:
Fairbanks - The Golden Heart City welcomes you for a fabulous 2-night stay - a perfect place to begin your Alaskan adventure. You will find authentic frontier-style hospitality deep in the heart of Alaska's interior. Including an authentic Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise down the Chena & Tanana Rivers, on which you'll see a bush pilot demonstration, visit a real Athabascan village and tour the kennels of the late Susan Butcher, four-time Iditarod champion.
Denali National Park - Enjoy a Natural History Tour into Denali where you will have a fully narrated tour that focuses on the rich history of Denali National Park; Travel to Primrose Ridge (Mile 17) for scenic and wildlife viewing opportunities; Includes a screening of “Across Time and Tundra”, a film that depicts development of the park road and early visitor experiences; Stop at Savage Cabin to visit a rustic, back-country shelter used by rangers for decades; see an Alaskan Native Presentation; and have possible opportunity to see Mt. Mckinley (weather permitting).
Princess Willderness Lodge - Located 1 mile from Denali's entrance this lodge features vaulted ceilings, exposed timbers and 30-foot high glass windows. Relax by the 2-story majestic double-sided stone fireplace or stroll the trails of the wilderness campus. Each guest room is comfortably appointed with two double beds or one king bed, television and telephone -- just in case you want to catch up with the outside world. Large outdoor decks afford commanding views of the Park and Nenana River while you relax. Eating is always a treat at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. Enjoy spirits, appetizers and casual fare on the river view deck or inside at the Base Camp Bistro. For wild Alaskan seafood and panoramic views, try the King Salmon Restaurant. Opt for mouth-watering pizza at Lynx Creek. Or spend an evening of dinner theatre, featuring a hearty Alaskan meal and a musical comedy.
Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge - From the moment you arrive you know you're somewhere special. Bordering the south side of Denali National Park near the Chulitna River, the Mt. McKinley Lodge is a splendid wilderness retreat. In the main lodge, The Great Room features an impressive stone fireplace, cozy sitting areas, tables for card and board games, and enormous floor-to-ceiling windows that look out on majestic Mt. McKinley and the Alaska Range, this room truly lives up to its name. Each of the guest rooms is nestled in this wilderness getaway. Relax in comfort and style in rooms with one king, or two double beds, lofty, nine-foot ceilings with fans, a sitting area, a television and a telephone. Anytime you travel with Princess Cruises, you're sure to sample outstanding cuisine in remarkable settings. The Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge carries on that tradition with a dining experience for every taste. Enjoy sophisticated cuisine and panoramic views in the Mountain View Restaurant or casual fare in the Grizzly Lounge. Try our new dining venue, Twenty-320 Alaskan Grill, named after the elevation of Mt McKinley, for a casual atmosphere.
McKinley Express Rail - Wrap-around glass domed ceilings ensure unobstructed views of Alaska's spectacular scenery while you relax and enjoy the food and beverage service and informative commentary provided by our onboard rail guides. Princess Exclusive*
Open-air viewing platforms allow you to step outdoors for the perfect snapshot or breath of fresh air. Dining choices include an elegant dining salon with picture windows and a menu of tasty Alaskan specialties or a club car serving delicious snacks and beverages in a more casual setting. Add reserved seating, plenty of legroom and friendly, attentive service. *Amenities vary by individual rail car.
Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising) - Hubbard is one of Alaska's few advancing glaciers. Ever on the move, previous activity earned it a nickname — the "Galloping Glacier." Your cruise will capture its explosive power as you linger along its shimmering five-mile-long face.
Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising) - This spectacular national park and preserve displays massive glaciers that stretch 3.3 million acres from the St. Elias and Fairweather mountain ranges to the ends of the fjords. It is home to an amazing world of marine life, including humpback whales, sea otters, porpoises and harbor seals. It also possesses the highest concentration of tidewater glaciers on the planet. And access is extremely limited. At the head of Glacier Bay is the Tarr Inlet, where scientists have found exposed rock that is believed to be more than 200 million years old. In the northeastern corner of Glacier Bay, the snow-covered Takhinsha Mountains feed the active Muir Glacier, which regularly sheds walls of ice into the bay. The brilliant blue glow of a calving glacier and the thunderous roar of ice crashing into the water are unforgettable.
Skagway - Few one-time boomtowns retain the flavor of the gold rush days like Skagway. This gateway to the Klondike is preserved as a national historic park with its rustic boardwalk and frontier-style storefronts. Due to its geographic location, Skagway enjoys a drier climate compared to the rest of southeastern Alaska, with an average annual precipitation of only 22 inches. Skagway also has one of the oldest narrow-gauge railroads in the world, this city retains the flavor of days gone by and remains an important link to Alaska's rich history.
Juneau - Perched on a thin strip of land at the mouth of Gold Creek, Juneau is arguably one of America's most beautiful state capitals, with the looming summits of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts providing a gorgeous backdrop. Amazing Mendenhall glacier is 12 miles long and 1.5 miles wide, and worth the view from a cruise ship. There are hiking trails into the area, and the Mendenhall Visitor Center is a wealth of information. For a bird's-eye view, the Mt. Roberts Tramway offers a short, six-minute trek to the top of Mt. Roberts, 1,800 feet above the city.
Ketchikan - This southern-most Alaskan port city is known as Alaska's First City because it was the first major community travelers came to heading north. Founded as a fishing camp, Ketchikan is built on steep hillsides and is billed as the salmon capital of the world. A quaint village, the town is just three miles long and three blocks wide. Totem Bight State Historical Park
with the world's largest collection of totem poles, these wood-carved creations portray colorful, intricate tales, often showing a family's history or depicting a local legend.
Ports Of Call:
Fairbanks, Alaska
Denali National Park
Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising)
Galcier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising)
Skagway, Alaska
Juneau, Alaska
Ketchikan, Alaska
Vancouver, British Columbia
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