~ Alaska Itinerary 2007~

Alaska Itinerary ~ 2007

Friday, July 20 (Logan Airport to Seattle)

6:13pm Alaska Air flight number AS15 departs for Seattle. Check in at the counter by 5:00pm. Give the attendant your name and flight number. Electronic check-in is not allowed for groups; however you can check your luggage at curbside.

9:24pm Upon arrival in Seattle and after claiming your luggage, take the courtesy shuttle to Best Western Hotel, Airport Executel located near the airport.

10:00pm Check in at the Best Western Hotel
                           Airport Executel
                           20717 International Blvd
                           Seattle, WA 98198

Saturday, July 21 (Seattle to Juneau to Skagway)
Meals included: lunch & dinner

10:00am Meet in lobby for transfer to the Seattle Airport.

11:30am Alaska Airlines flight AS75 departs for Juneau.

1:00pm After arrival in Juneau we will have a city tour and excursion to the Mendenhall Glacier. This tour offers an excellent overview of the state's capital city and its scenic attractions. Visit the mighty Mendenhall Glacier, a river of ice with rigged crevasses and a distinctive blue color, which appears deceptively close because of its immense size.

5:00pm We depart for Skagway. Be sure to watch for the many whales as we sail along the northern most part of Alaska's famous Inside Passage, the Lynn Canal.

8:00pm Check in at the Westmark Inn
                           3rd and Spring Streets
                           Skagway, AK 99840
                           907-983-6000
Dinner at leisure in the Chilkoot Dining Room.

Sunday, July 22 (Skagway to Fraser, BC/Whitehorse)
Meals included: breakfast, lunch & dinner


	7:30am	White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad departs for Fraser, BC. Take an unforgettable journey along the iron trail built through some of the North's most ruggedly beautiful terrain. Ride in a comfortable, old-fashioned parlor car to the White Pass summit at 2,865 feet. Pass Bridal Veil Falls, Inspiration Point and Dead Horse Gulch. Enjoy lunch and a walking tour at historic Lake Bennett, the staging point for riverboat travel to the gold fields of 1898. Then reboard the railway and travel to Carcross, a popular stoping-off place for the stampeders. Then Motorcoach to Whitehorse.

	6:30pm	Check in at the Westmark Whitehorse 2nd & Wood Street - Box 4250 Whitehorse, YT Y1A3T3 867-393-9700

	8:30pm	After a leisurely dinner in the dining room, enjoy a high-stepping vaudeville revue featuring singing, can-can dancing, slapstick skits and readings of Robert Service poetry at the Frantic Follies Vaudeville Revue.

Monday, July 23 (Whitehorse to Dawson City)
Meals included: breakfast, lunch & dinner

	9:00am	Today's drive will be both scenic and relaxing as we work our way across the unpopulated expanse of the Yukon Territory. Frequent stops will be made at locations such as the Braeburn Lodge for morning coffee and cinnamon buns, lunch at the Minto resort, pictures at 5 Finger Rapids, and afternoon snacks at Moose Creek Lodge.

	6:00pm	Check in at the Westmark Inn Dawson 5th and Harper Streets Dawson City, YT Y0B1G0 867-993-5542

Tuesday, July 24 (Dawson City)
Meals included: breakfast & dinner

Once the largest city north of Seattle and west of Winnipeg, Dawson City was home to the gold rush of 1898. Situated at the confluence of the Yukon and Klondike Rivers, Dawson City was made famous by the writings of former residents Jack London and Robert Service.

9:00am Enjoy a leisurely tour of the town once known as the "Paris of the North". Visit the Palace Theater, Gold Dredge No 4, Discovery Claim and other local attractions.

1:00pm Optional excursions are available to Tombstone Territorial Park or journey to the local gold fields, and various historical sites preserved and operated by Parks Canada including the Commissioner's House the SS Keno and the historical waterfront.

Enjoy a leisure dinner in the dining room before visiting Diamond Tooth Gertie's. As the oldest casino in Canada, Diamond Tooth Gertie's offers slot machines, blackjack, craps and poker in a historic gold rush era gambling hall. Short dance shows are offered at various times throughout the evening but the house lights come up at 2am........just minutes before the sun!

Wednesday, July 25 (Dawson City to Eagle to Tok)
Meals included: breakfast, lunch & dinner

	9:00am	The mv Yukon Queen, the only sightseeing vessel on this stretch of the Yukon River will take us 102 miles to Eagle, AK.

	12:00pm	Still a frontier town to this day, Eagle is the first town in the United States one reaches on the Yukon River. Long established by local natives as a trading area, it is now a history rich village of less than 1,000 residents.

	1:30pm	Departing Eagle we begin a true wilderness adventure. Traveling the Taylor Highway we'll stop in beautiful downtown Chicken, Alaska (population 17). We then travel along the Top of the World Highway to Tok.

	8:00pm	Check in at the Westmark Inn Tok Alaska and Glenn Highways Tok, AK 99780 907-883-5174

Thursday, July 26 (Tok to Fairbanks)
Meals included: breakfast, lunch & dinner

	7:00am	Today we travel the scenic Alaska Highway to Fairbanks. Enjoy a morning stop at Rika's Roadhouse for amazing coffee and freshly baked strawberry rhubarb pie.

	12:00pm	Check in at the Westmark Fairbanks 813 Nobel Street Fairbanks, AK 99701 907-456-7722

	2:00pm	The Sternwheeler III will take you on an adventurous three-and-a-half hour tour combining Native traditions with river history. Relax as you cruise the Chena and Tanana Rivers with an all Alaskan crew who will bring you back into the heart of the steamboat era. While on board you will meet Native guides who will accompany you ashore at the Old Chena Village for a tour of an early Athabascan Indian Village.

	6:00pm	This evening bring a hearty appetite for a true Alaskan experience. You'll enter Mining Valley through an old mining tunnel and follow the tantalizing aroma of barbequed salmon, halibut, cod and prime rib. After homemade blueberry cake dessert, make your way into Gold Rush Town where they'll be bringing up the curtain on the rollicking Golden Heart Revue.

Friday, July 27 (Fairbanks to Denali)
Meals included: breakfast, lunch & dinner

	8:00am	Enjoy a scenic ride to Denali National Park aboard the McKinley Explorer, Holland America's private glass enclosed dome rail cars. Breakfast will be served in the luxurious dining room located on the first floor of each rail car. The rail car manager provides a narration to enhance your rail experience. Wonder at the scenery and keep your eyes open for a majestic view of Mt. McKinley as we approach the 6 million acre national park.

	12:30pm	Check in at the McKinley Chalets Mile 239 Park's Highway Denali National Park, AK 99755 907-683-8200

	2:30pm	The late afternoon Wildlife tour takes you 53 miles into Denali National Park and provides the best opportunity to see Dall Sheep, Caribou, Moose, Grizzly Bear and much more. Weather permitting a spectacular view of "The Big One" Mt McKinley will hold you in awe. The tour duration is approximately 6-8 hours depending on wildlife sightings. There are frequent restrooms and picture taking stops along the way; remember to bring extra film and binoculars. A snack box lunch is included.

Saturday, July 28 (Denali to Anchorage)
Meals included: breakfast & dinner

The morning is free to go exploring, hiking or flight seeing to Mt McKinley. A visit to the Park Ranger Station is a must.

12:15pm Board the McKinley Explorer, Holland America's private glass enclosed dome rail cars for a scenic ride to Anchorage. A brief stop will be made at the picturesque town of Talkeetna before continuing on to Alaska's largest city. Dinner will be served in the luxurious dining room located on the first floor of each rail car. Bar service is available, standard well drinks, wine, beer and soft drinks may be purchased. Coffee and tea are complimentary. The rail car manager provides a narration to enhance your rail experience.

8:30pm Check in at the Westmark Hotel Anchorage
                           720 W. 5th Avenue
                           Anchorage, AK 99501
                           907-276-7676

Sunday, July 29 (Anchorage to Seward to Ship)
Meals included: breakfast, lunch & dinner

	9:00am	After breakfast at a local establishment you will motorcoach along the Seward Highway designated a National Scenic Byway. The Seward Highway will present vista after vista of jagged peaks and hanging glaciers. Along the route you will pass the beautiful tidal flats of Turnagain Arm, originally thought by Captain Cook to be the elusive entrance to the Northwest Passage. Be sure to watch for Dall Sheep grazing along the mountain side.

		A stop at Big Game Alaska Wildlife Center, dedicated to preserving and stabilizing injured animals, is a must. Meet Mattie, a 5-year-old cow moose and Seymour, a 4-year-old bull both of whom have starred in TV commercials. Or perhaps you prefer bison or Sitka black-tailed deer or perhaps elk and caribou. Be sure to watch for the black bears and the grizzly who may have eluded you at Denali.

		Lunch stop at Portage Glacier/Begich Boggs Visitor Center is both delicious and informative. The center's award winning film "Voices From the Ice" will show the spectacular view of the glacier and wildlife.

	4:00pm	Board Holland America's Ryndam

Monday, July 30 (College Fjord)

Prince William Sound's College Fjord is one of the northernmost inlets on the Gulf of Alaska. It terminates in Harvard Glacier, more than two miles wide and 300 feet tall at the face. On the west side of the fjord, the glaciers are named after colleges for women; on the east, after colleges for men - hence the name College Fjord.

Tuesday, July 31 (Glacier Bay National Park)

		A Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site, Glacier Bay National Park protects a unique ecosystem of plants and animals living in concert with an ever-changing glacial landscape. Holland America's Ryndam will be your visitor center for this unforgettable day.

		Listen for the loud, deep rumble and wait for the mighty crack and then watch the thunderous crash as icebergs as large as buildings topple into the sea. Glacier Bay has more active calving tidewater glaciers than anyplace else in the world.

Wednesday, August 1 (Haines)

Nestled on the shores of America's longest fjord, Haines is in a spectacular setting. Fill your day with a float trip through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve which protects the habitat of the nation's avian symbol, or visit the Sheldon Museum, art galleries and local hops in town.

Thursday, August 2 (Juneau)

For years Juneau's livelihood, like that of many cities in Alaska, was tied to mining. The city itself is built on tailings from the A-J mine whose shafts perforate the hillside above the town. Because it is Alaska's capital, Juneau prospers through government work and tourism. This is a great place to sample salmon baked over an alderwood fire, pan for gold, and hike the massive Juneau Icefield. If you feel the need for speed, hop a sled and let a dog team pull you across the surface of a glacier.

Friday, August 3 (Ketchikan)

In the heart of the Tongass National Forest, immerse yourself in Tlingit Indian culture and view the world's largest collection of totem poles; kayak the colorful waterfront and stroll the boardwalk that once led to Ketchikan's red light district.

Saturday, August 4 (Scenic cruising Inside Passage)

Marvel at the spectacular scenery passing by as you watch for the ever present porpoise and whales that transit the Inside Passage with your cruise ship.

Sunday, August 5 (Vancouver)
Meals included: breakfast, lunch & dinner

		Enjoy a city tour of Vancouver. Visit Stanley Park, the Queen's Gardens and much more before motor coaching to Seattle.

	10:30pm	Alaska Airlines flight 24 departs for Boston bringing to a close a truly remarkable vacation.

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	6:13pm	Alaska Air flight number AS15 departs for Seattle. Check in at the counter by 5:00pm. Give the attendant your name and flight number. Electronic check-in is not allowed for groups; however you can check your luggage at curbside.

	9:24pm	Upon arrival in Seattle and after claiming your luggage, take the courtesy shuttle to Best Western Hotel, Airport Executel located near the airport.

	10:00pm	Check in at the Best Western Hotel Airport Executel 20717 International Blvd Seattle, WA 98198

	10:00am	Meet in lobby for transfer to the Seattle Airport.

	11:30am	Alaska Airlines flight AS75 departs for Juneau.

	1:00pm	After arrival in Juneau we will have a city tour and excursion to the Mendenhall Glacier. This tour offers an excellent overview of the state's capital city and its scenic attractions. Visit the mighty Mendenhall Glacier, a river of ice with rigged crevasses and a distinctive blue color, which appears deceptively close because of its immense size.

	5:00pm	We depart for Skagway. Be sure to watch for the many whales as we sail along the northern most part of Alaska's famous Inside Passage, the Lynn Canal.

	8:00pm	Check in at the Westmark Inn 3rd and Spring Streets Skagway, AK 99840 907-983-6000 Dinner at leisure in the Chilkoot Dining Room.

		Once the largest city north of Seattle and west of Winnipeg, Dawson City was home to the gold rush of 1898. Situated at the confluence of the Yukon and Klondike Rivers, Dawson City was made famous by the writings of former residents Jack London and Robert Service.

	9:00am	Enjoy a leisurely tour of the town once known as the "Paris of the North". Visit the Palace Theater, Gold Dredge No 4, Discovery Claim and other local attractions.

	1:00pm	Optional excursions are available to Tombstone Territorial Park or journey to the local gold fields, and various historical sites preserved and operated by Parks Canada including the Commissioner's House the SS Keno and the historical waterfront.

		Enjoy a leisure dinner in the dining room before visiting Diamond Tooth Gertie's. As the oldest casino in Canada, Diamond Tooth Gertie's offers slot machines, blackjack, craps and poker in a historic gold rush era gambling hall. Short dance shows are offered at various times throughout the evening but the house lights come up at 2am........just minutes before the sun!

		The morning is free to go exploring, hiking or flight seeing to Mt McKinley. A visit to the Park Ranger Station is a must.

	12:15pm	Board the McKinley Explorer, Holland America's private glass enclosed dome rail cars for a scenic ride to Anchorage. A brief stop will be made at the picturesque town of Talkeetna before continuing on to Alaska's largest city. Dinner will be served in the luxurious dining room located on the first floor of each rail car. Bar service is available, standard well drinks, wine, beer and soft drinks may be purchased. Coffee and tea are complimentary. The rail car manager provides a narration to enhance your rail experience.

	8:30pm	Check in at the Westmark Hotel Anchorage 720 W. 5th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 907-276-7676