Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise
Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise
September 4 – 15, 2012
Featuring a 7-night Southbound Cruise aboard the Coral or Diamond Princess
12 Days ● 21 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 8 Dinners
Featuring a 7-night Southbound Cruise aboard the Coral or Diamond Princess
Highlights…Fairbanks ● Stern Wheeler, Discovery ● Denali National Park ● Music of Denali Dinner Theater ● McKinley ● McKinley Express Rail ● Whittier ● Hubbard Glacier ● Glacier Bay Skagway ● Juneau ● Ketchikan ● Inside Passage
Inside Cabin Rates: Double $4,489 pp * (see terms)
Upgrade to an Outside Cabin for an additional $510 pp/dbl
Included in Price:
Door to Door Transfers to and from the Ottawa Airport (paid for and provided by Queensway Tours), Round Trip Air from Ottawa, Air Taxes and Fees/Surc
Charges of $150 (subject to increase until paid in full), Port Charges and Hotel Transfers
Not included in price:
Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $350 per person
YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1: Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge, Fairbanks, AK
Day 2, 3: Princess Wilderness Lodge, Denali, AK
Day 4: Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, McKinley, AK,
Day 5 – 11: Coral or Diamond Princess,
Day 12: Holiday Inn Seatac, Seattle, WA
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Day 1: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Fairbanks, Alaska – Tour Begins
Your tour begins in Fairbanks, in the great state of Alaska. What better way to explore such a vast and undisturbed region than with a Collette vacation that combines the best of both land and sea on an unforgettable 7-night Princess cruise!
Day 2: Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Fairbanks – Denali National Park
Step aboard an amazing cruise on the popular Stern Wheeler, Discovery, an unforgettable journey showcasing Alaska’s diverse culture and rich history. Depart Fairbanks for a scenic motorcoach ride to Denali National Park. The remainder of your day is at your leisure.
Day 3: Thursday, September 06, 2012
Denali National Park
This morning, join a park expert and embark on a natural history tour into Denali National Park. This tour teaches you about the six million acres that make up this pristine wilderness. The scenery alone is worth the trip, but you may be lucky enough to view some wildlife as well! Tonight, enjoy an entertaining evening at the Music of Denali Dinner Theater which tells the story of the first ascent of Mount McKinley. Today dinner will be included.
Day 4: Friday, September 07, 2012
Denali – McKinley
Your day begins with a scenic motorcoach ride to McKinley. From the moment you arrive at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, you’ll know you are somewhere special. This comfy Alaskan lodge invites the ultimate experience, overlooking Mt. McKinley and the Alaskan Range with one of the most inspirational views of the mountain found anywhere. There will be plenty of time to explore the area, take a shuttle to Talkeetna or enjoy a host of recreational activities.
Day 5: Saturday, September 08, 2012
McKinley Express Rail – Whittier – Board Cruise Ship
Transfer to the rail station and ride the McKinley Express direct to Whittier for an unforgettable journey. As you relax in the domed car, the views are so spectacular that you feel as though you can touch the sky. Be on the lookout for bald eagles, bears, whales, and more! Once in Whittier, embark the ship to begin your 7-night cruise aboard the Coral or Diamond Princess, a fabulous floating resort designed to make your stay onboard truly memorable. You will be dazzled by the entertainment in the state-of-the-art lounges and a myriad of dining options. While on board, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and nightly entertainment are included. Today dinner will be included.
Day 6: Sunday, September 09, 2012
Cruising – Hubbard Glacier
Your ship cruises past the mammoth Hubbard Glacier, one of Alaska’s advancing glaciers. Your day is filled with amazing natural sights as you linger along its shimmering five-mile long face. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Monday, September 10, 2012
Cruising – Glacier Bay
Cruise through Glacier Bay, a spectacular national park and preserve that is a treasure trove of tidewater glaciers and scenic coastal islands. Its rich world of marine life and large concentration of tidewater glaciers is Alaska at its best. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Cruising – Skagway
Relive Alaska’s Gold Rush days in this “Gateway to the Klondike” and home of the famed Chilkoot Trail. In historic Skagway, Alaska’s past lives on in a spectacular natural setting and cries of “gold in the Yukon!” can still be heard. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Cruising – Juneau
From massive scenic mountains to historic buildings, explore Juneau, Alaska’s gorgeous capital city with something for everyone. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 10: Thursday, September 13, 2012
Cruising – Ketchikan
Your port of call today is Ketchikan, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World” and the “City of Totems.” Located on the tranquil Revillagigedo Island, Ketchikan is home to the world’s largest collection of totem poles. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 11: Friday, September 14, 2012
Cruising – Inside Passage
A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you as your ship sails along the amazing Inside Passage, an extensive stretch of land known for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife. You will be awe-struck with this natural wonder. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 12: Saturday, September 15, 2012
Vancouver, B.C. – Disembark Cruise – Seattle, WA Airport Area
Your cruise ends in the vibrant city of Vancouver. Today breakfast will be included.
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