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Alaska Canada |
Tour Type: Coach & Cruise
Tour Duration: 16 Days (15 Nights)
From: Anchorage to Vancouver
Tour Code: AJI
Operator: Globus |
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Tour Description
Beginning in Anchorage, travel through the Matanuska Valley and over Tahnita Pass to the seaside port of Valdez. Cruise on Prince William Sound and along the three-mile face of Columbia Glacier. In Fairbanks enjoy panning for gold at the Eldorado Gold Camp and cruising on the Chena and Tanana Rivers. Next is Denali National Park, home of North America's highest peak. Enjoy a cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park. Included Features
- VALDEZ: Cruise Prince William Sound
- DELTA JUNCTION: Visit living history homestead
- FAIRBANKS: Pan for gold at El Dorado Gold Mine; cruise aboard sternwheeler riverboat Discovery
- FAIRBANKS-DENALI: Journey aboard Alaska Railroad
- DENALI NATIONAL PARK: Denali Dinner Theatre; guided wilderness expedition
- WASILLA: Visit Iditarod Headquarters
- ANCHORAGE: Sightseeing tour; farewell dinner
- KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK: Cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park
- CRUISE: 7 night cruise onboard Holland America’s ms Statendam or ms Ryndam in an Inside cabin.
Note: Cruise itineraries are provided by Holland America Line and are most up-to-date at time of printing. Your travel documents will contain the most current information.
Superior Hotels
- Hotel Classifications: Superior First Class (SF), First Class (F)
- Anchorage Sheraton Anchorage (SF), Valdez Valdez Hotel (F), Fairbanks Wedgewood Resort (F), Denali National Park Denali Bluffs (F), Alaska Cruise Extension Holland America’s ms Statendam or ms Zaandam
Tour Meals
- American breakfast daily (B), 4 lunches (L) 4 three-course dinners (D), including a special farewell dinner. Holland America Cruise: all meals as shown in the tour itinerary.
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Anchorage.
Welcome to Anchorage! Meet your Tour Director this evening between 5 pm and 8 pm in the hotel reception area |
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Anchorage - Valdez.
Meet your fellow traveling companions at this morning’s welcome orientation. Travel through Palmer in the Matanuska Valley, where cabbages can grow to an amazing 70 pounds in the 24-hour daylight, up over Tahneta Pass with wonderful vistas of Matanuska and Worthington Glaciers. Stop at Bridal Veil Falls before arriving in the seaside port of Valdez, often referred to as the “Switzerland of Alaska.” (B/D) |
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Valdez. Cruise On Prince William Sound.
Board your boat for a CRUISE on Prince William Sound and along the 3-mile (4.8km) face of Columbia Glacier, keeping a watchful eye out for wildlife, including seals, sea otters, birds, and even whales! Before returning to Valdez, see the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal, where supertankers are loaded with crude oil from Prudhoe Bay. (B/L) |
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Valdez - Delta Junction - Fairbanks.
Great scenery all the way as you travel along the Richardson Highway. Stop at DELTA JUNCTION, a living history homestead with a museum, original roadhouse, and farm animals. Then, head west on the Alaska Highway to Fairbanks, the state’s second-largest city. (B/D) |
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Fairbanks.
Visit the EL DORADO GOLD MINE, then ride the narrow-gauge railroad and head inside the mine’s permafrost tunnel. Try your luck as you pan for gold. Later today, board the sternwheeler DISCOVERY for a cruise on the Chena and Tanana Rivers with a stop at the Chena Indian Village to learn about Athabascan Native culture. You will also have the chance to meet Iditarod mushers and their famed dog teams to learn about breeding, training, and the big race! (B) |
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Fairbanks - Denali National Park.
Board the world-famous ALASKA RAILROAD for a journey through untamed wilderness. Today’s ride ends at DENALI NATIONAL PARK, where North America’s highest peak, 20,320-foot Mount McKinley, majestically dominates the park’s 6 million acres. The afternoon is free. This evening, enjoy song, dance, and delicious food at the DENALI DINNER THEATER. (B/D) |
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Denali National Park.
Morning at leisure. Optional activities include a float trip down the Nenana River and a helicopter ride over the park. Then, dress comfortably for a WILDERNESS EXPEDITION into Denali National Park to seek out grizzly bear, caribou, moose, and other wildlife. (B/L) |
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Denali National Park - Anchorage.
Continue your exploration of Denali National Park as you head south toward Anchorage. Stop along the way at HAPPY TRAILS KENNELS, home of four-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser and his dogs. Meet an Iditarod competitor and learn how they race and care for their dogs. You will also see a demo on mushing, complete with a mock Iditarod checkpoint and get a chance to play with the sled dogs! Upon arrival in Anchorage, take a city sightseeing tour. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B/L/D) |
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Anchorage. Cruise In Kenai Fjords National Park.
Witness one of the world’s most scenic drives as you follow the south shore of lovely Turnagain Arm. Upon arrival in Seward, board your vessel for a cruise of KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK and the opportunity to see glaciers calving into the sea, orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, and more! (B/L) |
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Cruising: Gulf of Alaska
Only one place in Alaska surrounds you on three sides with flowing rivers of ice. This fjord is home to the largest number of tidewater glaciers in the world. Cruise past one dramatic tidewater glacier after another-an awesome assemblage of Ice Age wonders. (B/L/D) |
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Cruising: Glacier Bay.
This Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site protects a unique ecosystem of plants and animals living in an ever-changing glacial landscape. Here, witness an amazing spectacle of thunder and flying spray as tremendous slabs of ice break off and "calve" into the sea - making for lasting memories. National Park rangers accompany the ship to add expert commentary to the day's events. (B/L/D) |
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Cruising: Haines.
Nestled on the shores of America's longest fjord, Haines enjoys a spectacular setting. You may choose to fill your day with a float trip through Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, home to the largest annual gathering of Bald Eagels, the nation's avain symbol. Or, visit the Sheldon Museum, art galleries, and local shops in town. (B/L/D) |
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Cruising: Juneau.
Visit one of the most scenic and remote capital cities - Juneau. Accessible only by air and water, Juneau is located at the base of two towering mountains in the heart of Alaska's Inside Passage, and is home to a rich Gold Rush history, Native culture, wildlife, and a wealth of natural wonders. Step ashore to shop for gold nuggets; visit the stately Governor's Mansion; saunter through the swinging doors of the Red Dog Saloon, the city's famous watering hole; or visit mighty Mendenhall Glacier, an impressive river of ice that is 19.3 kilometres (12 miles) long and 2.4 kilometres (1.5 miles) wide. (B/L/D) |
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Cruising: Ketchikan.
Experience Ketchikan Native Alaska firsthand. Meet the spirits of the raven, whale, and eagle as you view the largest collection of totems in the world at Saxman Totem Park or Totem Bight State Historic Park. Or, explore Creek Street, now home to contemporary art galleries and quaint boutiques. (B/L/D) |
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Cruising: Inside Passage.
Sit back and relax as you cruise through the beautiful and awe-inspiring scenery of the Inside Passage. Keep your cameras ready for spouting whales, soaring eagles, barking seals, and other wildlife. (B/L/D) |
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Vancouver (Disembarkation).
The holiday ends this morning. Guests depart on individual schedules; airport transfers are provided. Please schedule flights after 11:30 am. (B) |
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Tour Prices
Tour prices are per person. Please request a quote for tour availability. |
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END DATE |
BROCHURE
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BROCHURE
(Single) |
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| 19 May 2012 |
03 Jun 2012 |
AU $3,449 |
AU $5,314 |
Save $295 |
AU $3,154 |
| 26 May 2012 |
10 Jun 2012 |
AU $3,489 |
AU $5,406 |
Save $295 |
AU $3,194 |
| 02 Jun 2012 |
17 Jun 2012 |
AU $3,739 |
AU $5,759 |
Save $320 |
AU $3,419 |
| 09 Jun 2012 |
24 Jun 2012 |
AU $3,779 |
AU $5,850 |
Save $320 |
AU $3,459 |
| 16 Jun 2012 |
01 Jul 2012 |
AU $3,879 |
AU $6,053 |
Save $330 |
AU $3,549 |
| 23 Jun 2012 |
08 Jul 2012 |
AU $3,879 |
AU $6,053 |
Save $330 |
AU $3,549 |
| 30 Jun 2012 |
15 Jul 2012 |
AU $3,879 |
AU $6,053 |
Save $330 |
AU $3,549 |
| 07 Jul 2012 |
22 Jul 2012 |
AU $3,879 |
AU $6,053 |
Save $330 |
AU $3,549 |
| 14 Jul 2012 |
29 Jul 2012 |
AU $3,879 |
AU $6,053 |
Save $330 |
AU $3,549 |
| 21 Jul 2012 |
05 Aug 2012 |
AU $3,879 |
AU $6,053 |
Save $330 |
AU $3,549 |
| 28 Jul 2012 |
12 Aug 2012 |
AU $3,879 |
AU $6,053 |
Save $330 |
AU $3,549 |
| 04 Aug 2012 |
19 Aug 2012 |
AU $3,879 |
AU $6,053 |
Save $330 |
AU $3,549 |
| 11 Aug 2012 |
26 Aug 2012 |
AU $3,779 |
AU $5,850 |
Save $320 |
AU $3,459 |
| 18 Aug 2012 |
02 Sep 2012 |
AU $3,739 |
AU $5,759 |
Save $320 |
AU $3,419 |
| 25 Aug 2012 |
09 Sep 2012 |
AU $3,629 |
AU $5,546 |
Save $310 |
AU $3,319 |
| 01 Sep 2012 |
16 Sep 2012 |
AU $3,449 |
AU $5,314 |
Save $295 |
AU $3,154 |
| 08 Sep 2012 |
23 Sep 2012 |
AU $3,399 |
AU $5,213 |
Save $290 |
AU $3,109 |
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General Information
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Tour Operator: Globus Tours
The combination of popular and innovative destinations, flawless service, and integrity, have earned Globus an enviable record in the travel industry. Customer loyalty is such that seven out of ten Globus customers have travelled with Globus before or have been recommended by past travellers - a notable achievement in a highly competitive industry. When it comes to escorted touring, Globus offers the finest first class tours throughout Europe, North America, South America and Asia.
Tour Type: Coach & Cruise
These in-depth escorted holidays go beyond the expected to enable you to experience the character, personality, and stories of a specific country - or a carefully selected combination of countires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Globus vacations are designed to offer you flexibility, choice, and a pace that best fits the way you want to travel. Globus offers MORE included features, MORE quality hotels, and MORE experience with over 80 years of taking travelers on unforgettable journeys. In addition, Globus offers MORE value with an average price less per day than our nearest competitor. The safety of our travelers and the richness of our vacations is a priority and it is what has made Globus the worldwide leader in travel and name you can trust.
Travel documents, including any paper tickets or e-ticket itineraries and other information, are sent approximately two to three weeks prior to departure from your home country, provided full payment has been received.
The average number of people on a Globus tour is 38, and we limit the number of tour members on our tours to a maximum of 44. This ensures smaller groups giving you more space, comfort and legroom. However our Platinum Collection tours carry a maximum of 40 passengers.
If there is ever a time you'll appreciate choosing Globus, it's when you board our luxury coaches. In Europe for instance, we limit our group size to just 44 people with the average group size being 38, this means fewer seats providing extra legroom for greater comfort. With panoramic windows, air-conditioning, state-of-the-art sound system and reclining seats, you'll journey in style when travelling from one superb destination to the other. Our Platinum Collection tours carry a maximum of 40 passengers. We offer daily rotation of seating, which gives everyone a variety of views.
Your tour director will accompany you from the start to the end of your tour, educating you on the places and the history of the destination. Local guides are included in many cities to give you in-depth information on the culture, history and attractions of the city. Both Tour Director and Local Guides have a passion for travel, people and the destination and look forward to sharing their passion with you. If you chose to book either a "pre" or "post" - vacation extension, please note that your Tour Director may not escort you during this part of your vacation. However, in such cases, a Local Host will be available should you require any assistance.
It is customary worldwide to pay tips to Tour Directors and Drivers on all international vacations and these are not included in your quote. The option to prepay these tips prior to departure is possible however. Please ask your consultant to include this in your quote. You will receive Gratuity vouchers with your travel documents and all you need to do is give this to the Tour Director and driver or Cruise Director and ship's crew at the end of the vacation.
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Have you considered pre or post tour accommodation? We offer fantastic rates hard to find elsewhere and this may enable you to select sequential tours with minimal disruption to your intended travel plans.
Globus do not take reservations on a "share" basis. Sidestep the single room supplement by travelling with a friend if you can.
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Airport Transfer Information
Arrival transfers are available from many North American cities, your travel consultant will provide pricing and details in your quote. Departure transfers are available direct from your Globus tour director while on tour. Please see travel documents for full details regarding set pick-up times at designated airport locations.
For very early departures, please note that breakfast cannot be included.
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