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ALASKA AND YUKON HIGHLIGHTS
SELF DRIVE TOUR |
15 nights
Departures May to September |
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| Itinerary - from Whitehorse |
| Day 1 |
Fly to Whitehorse. Transfer to
Westmark Hotel for one night. |
| Day 2 |
Scenic drive from Whitehorse to Skagway on the Klondike
Highway. Drive by Emerald Lake, Carcross desert and the small community of Carcross. |
| Day 3 |
This morning travel by ferry from
Skagway
to Haines. Explore Haines for the rest of the morning. In the
afternoon drive the Haines Highway through the Chilkat Valley and its Bald Eagle
reserve. Later, drive along the perimeter of Kluane National Park.
Overnight at Raven/Alcan Motor Inn. |
| Day 4 |
Drive the Alaska Highway along the Kluane Lake to Alaska.
Overnight at Young's Motel. |
| Day 5 |
Travel the Tok Cut-off through mountains and forests to Glennallen,
then take the Glenn Highway to Palmer/Wasilla. En route to Palmer you drive by the
Matanuska Glacier and Matanuska River - fabulous for river rafting. Overnight at
Grandview Inn & Suites in Wasilla or similar. |
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| Day 6 |
Drive the Glenn Highway to Anchorage and
continue on the Seward Highway. Outside Anchorage travel along the scenic Turnagain Arm.
Take a side trip, if you wish, to Portage Glacier and the old gold mining village of Hope
and then continue through scenic landscape to Seward. In Seward visit the Exit
Glacier. Overnight at Seward Windsong Lodge or similar. |
| Day 7 |
We suggest you take a wildlife and glacier
cruise into scenic Kenai Fjords National Park before driving back to Anchorage.
Overnight at Inlet
Tower
Suites/ Ramada Inn or similar. |
| Day 8 |
Drive the Glenn Highway to Wasilla, stopping at the Alaska
Native Heritage Center and the Eklutna Indian Village. In Wasilla continue on the
Parks Highway north towards Denali National Park. Drive through the
Matanuska-Susitna Valley to Denali State Park, making a side trip to the small gold mining
community of Talkeetna. Two nights at Denali Grizzly Bear Resort
or similar. |
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| Day 9 |
Visit Denali National Park on an inclusive tour. You
may see bears, caribou, moose, mountain sheep, wolves and a variety of birds. Mount
McKinley is visible if the weather is clear. Snack lunch is included. |
| Day 10 |
Continue on the Parks Highway to Fairbanks through
beautiful forest and mountain landscape. You will drive through the communities of
Healy, Nenana and Ester, an old mining camp. Overnight at Alpine
Lodge or similar. |
| Day 11 |
Follow the Richardson & Alaska Highways
toward Tok. Overnight at Young's Motel. |
| Day 12 |
Drive the Alaska Highway, Taylor Highway and
the Top of the World Highway to Canada/Yukon. You will enjoy incredible views,
weather permitting. Before you reach Dawson City, cross the Yukon River by state
ferry. Two nights at the Aurora Inn or similar. |
| Day 13 |
Explore the Klondike goldfields and the old
Gold Rush atmosphere of Dawson City. |
| Day 14 |
Travel the Klondike Highway to Yukon's capital
city, Whitehorse. Take a side trip on the Silver Trail Highway to the silver mining
towns of Mayo and Keno City. Overnight at Westmark Hotel or
similar. |
| Day 15 |
Whitehorse departure.
Return car to Whitehorse
car rental station. At leisure to explore Whitehorse before your flight to the UK. |
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| Departure Dates and Prices |
| Prices are per person sharing twin room for 15 nights. Single supplement
available on request. |
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| Departure Date (Various days) |
Price |
| 27 May to 26 August 08 |
£1515 |
| 27 August to 2 September 08 |
£1485 |
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| Price Includes: |
| Accommodation as listed, car rental including 3700 km
free mileage. Bus tour of Denali National Park with snack, ferry for car
and passengers. Based
on two people in a car. Reduced prices for 3 and 4 people sharing the car.
Please contact us for details. |
| Price Excludes: |
| Flights, transfers, all meals, gratuities and items of a personal nature. |
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EXTENSION: ALASKAN BROWN BEAR VIEWING TOUR
TO KATMAI NATIONAL PARK OR KODIAK ISLAND |
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| KATMAI WILDERNESS LODGE is located at Kukak Bay in Katmai
National Park a prime brown bear habitat. There are viewing platforms from the lodge and
guests go out by boat with lodge guides in search of bears and other wildlife. 12 guests
are accommodated in comfortable cabins with private bathrooms. Season is mid May to the
end of September. 3, 4 and 7 night programmes are available. |
| Departure Dates and Prices |
| Prices are per person sharing twin room for 3, 4 or 7 nights. Single supplement
available on request. |
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| Departures |
Prices |
4 days
3 nights |
5 days
4 nights |
7 days
7 nights |
| 25 May to 10 September 08 |
£1935 |
£2210 |
£2635 |
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| Price Includes: |
| Return flights from Anchorage, 3, 4 or 7 nights' accommodation at Katmai
Wilderness Lodge, all meals and daily guided activities. |
| Price Excludes: |
| Transfers in Anchorage, international flights, gratuities and items of a
personal nature. |
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| BROOKS FALLS LODGE is located in Katmai National Park and
is the most well known for bear viewing. It has bear viewing platforms and daily ranger
activities are offered. 30-40 guests are accommodated in rustic cabins with private
toilets and showers. 1, 2 and 3 night stays are available. If the lodge is full
guests can stay at a hotel in King Salmon and travel to the lodge each day. |
| Departure Dates and Prices |
| Prices are per person for a one day trip or a sharing twin room for 1, 2 or 3 nights.
Single supplement available on request. |
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| Departures |
Prices |
| 1 day trip |
2 days
1 night |
3 days
2 nights |
| 10 June to 18 September 08 |
£410 |
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| 1 to 30 June 08 |
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£670 |
£905 |
| 1 to 31 July 08 |
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£730 |
£960 |
| 1 August to 17 September 08 |
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£670 |
£905 |
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| Price Includes: |
| Return flight from Anchorage, 1, 2 or 3 nights' accommodation at Brook
Falls Lodge (full board), park fees and taxes. |
| Price Excludes: |
| International flights, transfers in Anchorage, gratuities and items of a
personal nature. |
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| KODIAK ISLAND AND ZACHAR BAY LODGE - The Kodiak Brown Bear
is one of the largest carnivores on earth. Over 3,000 bears make their home throughout the
Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. Zachar Bay Lodge was a former cannery and has now been
renovated to accommodate 22 guests in 11 guest rooms with private facilities. A stay at
Zachar Bay for wildlife viewing in conjunction with 1 or 2 nights in Kodiak City is a great way
to enjoy this wonderful island. It is worth hiring a car for a day, there are numerous
walks and beautiful views and visits to the Alutiiq Museum, Russian Orthodox Church and Baranof
Museum in Kodiak City are a must. |
| Departure Dates and Prices |
| Prices are per person sharing twin room for 5 or 6 nights. Single supplement
available on request. |
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| Departures |
Prices |
| 5 nights |
6 nights |
| July to September 08 |
£1630 |
£1945 |
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| Price Includes: |
| Flights to Kodiak Island from Anchorage, 3 or 4 nights at Zachar Bay
(full board), guided activities, 2 nights at Best Western Kodiak (room only) |
| Price Excludes: |
| International
flights, transfers in Anchorage, meals at Best Western Kodiak,
gratuities and items of a personal nature. |
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| EXTENSIONS TO DALTON TRAIL LODGE, INN ON THE LAKE OR TINCUP
LODGE |
| 4 nights |
| Prices |
| Dalton Trail Lodge (full
board) |
£480 |
| Inn on the Lake (room only) |
£380 |
Tincup Wilderness Lodge
(full board, all
activities and float plane from Whitehorse) |
£2130 |
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