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5-Night Straight to Wilderness and 7-Night Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise - Island PrincessJuly 28 - August 9, 2010 Readers of Travel Weekly magazine consistently recognize Princess® as the “Best Cruise Line in Alaska.” The 2010 season offers some of the best opportunities ever for experiencing the Great Land, by land and sea. With as much as there is to see in Alaska, it is recommended every guest take their adventure into the heart of Alaska on a fabulous cruisetour. This in-depth vacations pairs a 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise with a DIRECT TO THE WILDERNESS® land tour. As one of the most popular crusetour options, this tour features Princess’ exclusive Direct-to-the Wilder ness® same-day ship-rail-lodge service for more time at Denali National Park and overnights at both Princess Denali-area lodges. This popular Alaska cruise takes you further north than most itineraries and includes the attractions of both the Inside Passage and the Gulf of Alaska—so you can see and experience more. A magnificent 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise also treats you to two incredible days of scenic glacier viewing. CRYSTAL TOWERS. If you’ve never seen—and heard—a tidewater glacier calve, you’re in for a treat. Every Voyage of the Glaciers departure gives you a full day of cruising in Glacier Bay National Park, as well as a second day sailing amidst the 16 glaciers of College Fjord. LUMINOUS ADVENTURES ON SHORE. Spend time exploring some of Alaska’s most iconic towns—Gold Rush-era Skagway, charming Juneau and quaint Ketchikan. In each, you’ll have the option of an array of excursions—from flightseeing to dog sledding. Includes:
Pricing Per Person:COST PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY:
Complete Itinerary:
Day 1: Fly to Fairbanks. If there’s one city that captures true Alaskan character, it’s Fairbanks. After checking into your hotel, get out and see the city. Day 2: Fairbanks. This morning, you’ll enjoy a Fairbanks tour that features a stop at the El Dorado Gold Mine. You’ll also visit an authentic fishing camp, Tlingit village and Iditarod dog sled kennel on an afternoon Sternwheeler Riverboat Cruise that glides along the city’s river, providing a view into the past. Day 3: Fairbanks/Denali. All aboard a luxurious Princess® railcar for the breathtaking trip to Denali National Park. Arriving at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge®, you’ll set out on a National History Tour exploring Denali’s incredible wildlife and dramatic scenery. At Primrose Ridge, you may get your very first glimpse of Mt. McKinley. Day 4: Denali. Spend today at leisure. We might suggest visiting the tour desk to plan hours of Adventure exploring the area. Day 5: Denali/Mt. McKinley. Your destination today is the fabulous Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge®"and getting there via Princess Rail® and motorcoach is almost as spectacular as the destination itself. The view of towering Mt McKinley at the lodge are something you will always remember. Day 6: Mt. McKinley/Whittier. After a morning enjoying the vistas, you’ll transfer to the historic town of Talkeetna to board glass-domed railcars for the dazzling journey to Whittier and your waiting ship.
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