May 15 - September 10, 2010 | $999.00 per person + $99.00 Tax based on double occupancy
Day 1 - Arrive Seattle
Transfer to your hotel on your own. Free time to explore the exciting city of Seattle.
Day 2 - Seattle / Victoria
Courtesy transfer this morning from your hotel to the Victoria Clipper located at Seattle's Pier 69. From downtown Seattle, your 2-3 hour cruise will take you directly to Victoria. Afternoon is free to explore Victoria, the charming capital city of British Columbia.
Day 3 - Victoria
Morning sightseeing to the famous Butchart Gardens is included today. Afternoon is free to partake in the time-honored tradition of High Tea, or just explore this great city on your own. Overnight in Victoria.
Day 4 - Victoria / Vancouver
This morning travel by motorcoach and ferry from Victoria to your waiting cruise ship in Vancouver.
June 5 - August 31, 2010 | $1,399.00 per person + $49.00 Tax per person based on double occupancy
Day 1 Anchorage to Bear Camp
Depart Anchorage early this morning for the scenic drive to the Adventure Camp. After lunch fly out to the Bear Camp for the night. (L, D)
Day 2 - Full Day Bear Viewing
Rise to the silence of true wilderness! After breakfast you and your guide will spend hours at the best viewing opportunities. You have a full day of guided bear viewing. (B, L, D)
Day 3 - Bear Camp to Anchorage
Final day -- after breakfast, one last chance to spend time with the bears, then lunch and a flight back home. Arrive into Anchorage approximately 6:00 p.m. (B)
6 Days from Fairbanks (departs Wednesdays) or from Anchorage (departs Fridays)
November - April 2010 | From - $969.00 per person + $69.00 Tax
Day 1 Fairbanks
Arrive on your own and transfer to your hotel for the night. You may get lucky and see this magnificent display tonight.
Day 2 Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs
Transfer from Fairbanks this afternoon to Chena Hot Springs. This is one of the premier places from where to watch the Northern Lights. The natural hot springs make a wonderful setting for your viewing. Included is your admission to the Ice Museum located here. Be sure to go in and have a drink "on ice".
Day 3 Full Day Chena Hot Springs
Today is spent exploring the resort and taking part in any optional activities. Tonight you are booked on a Sno-Cat Excursion which will take you to a unique viewing yurt area for the Northern Lights.
Day 4 Chena Hot Springs to Fairbanks
The morning is free for last minute explorations. You are transferred back to your hotel in Fairbanks for the night.
Day 5 Aurora Train to Anchorage
Today you are transferred the rail depot for a unique journey. Board the Aurora train and travel 375 mile to Anchorage. The train will provide some of the best winter scenery anywhere. You pass through Denali National Park all dressed in her winter white. Be on the lookout for Mt. McKinley. Arrive In Anchorage at 8:00pm and transfer to your hotel.
Day 6 Home
Take time to explore Anchorage if you have time. Your hotel will transfer you to the airport for your flight home.
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