Friday, January 18, 2013

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Come strike "gold"–golden mem-ories to last a lifetime! Cruise pristine waterways…travel amid magnificent glaciers norwich conn hotels and mountain peaks…and relive the exciting days of the Gold Rush. Sail the beautiful Inside Passage aboard Holland America's gorgeous ms Zuiderdam , a scenic coastal route passing norwich conn hotels the islands of British Columbia, north to Alaska's panhandle.
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Visit Rika's Roadhouse, a gath­er­ing spot for frontier travel­ers since 1909, cruise Chena River aboard an authentic stern­wheel­er river boat, and explore Alaskan culture at the Museum of the North
Travel in comfort by deluxe motor coach to Vancouver, British norwich conn hotels Colum-bia. Here we ll board Holland America s luxury cruise ship, the ms Zuiderdam and sail for the Strait of Georgia, the first leg in our voyage to see the incomparable natural beauty of Alaska, Land of the Midnight Sun.
Today, glide through Alaska s spectacular Inside Passage. norwich conn hotels Our ship offers fun pastimes, such as bingo, cooking demonstrations and naturalist talks. Don t miss the evening entertainment, which includes everything from Broad-way reviews to stand up come-dians. Meals: B, L, D .
See immense glaciers and frolick-ing sea lions as we travel toward norwich conn hotels the Gateway to the Glaciers . Juneau, Alaska s capital, is the only U.S. capital city not accessible by road. Here you can enjoy one of Holland America norwich conn hotels s many optional shore excursions*, such as a trip to awesome Mendenhall Glacier , Al-aska s most photographed glacier. Or, if you re feeling adventurous, take an optional flight-seeing tour!
Disembark today in the famous Gold Rush town of Skagway, where we ll take a short guided tour. You ll also have time to relax and wander the wooden sidewalks of this quaint norwich conn hotels frontier town. Later, we ll visit Jewell Gardens, located norwich conn hotels on the Historic Clark Farm site outside of Skagway. Savor an abundance norwich conn hotels of herbs and vegetables displayed norwich conn hotels among brilliantly colored flowers that thrive on the long daylight hours. Sit back and enjoy the bounty of the garden during a scrumptious dinner. Meals: B, D .
Today we ll climb the captivating White Pass Trail on an old-fashioned narrow-gauge train. You ll see some spectacular scenery as we follow portions of the winding 110-mile trek once used by gold seekers. At the top, we ll board our Explorer Coach™ and descend into Canada s majestic Yukon Terri-tory and Kluane National Park. Our home this evening is Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon Territory. Meals: B, L .
We ll set off along the legendary Alaska Highway (also known as the ALCAN Highway), a remark-able 1,390-mile road system built in just seven months as part of a World War II project. To this day, it is the only route connecting Alaska and Canada to the lower 48. Tonight we ll stay in Beaver Creek and enjoy a delicious dinner and relaxing evening of entertainment. Meals: B, L, D .
Crossing into Alaska, we ll visit Rika s Roadhouse, a common gathering spot for Alaskan travel-ers since 1909 and now a historic norwich conn hotels landmark. Afterwards, it s on to Fairbanks, where the summer sun shines for an amazing 22 hours a day! Meals: B, L.
This morning, we ll cruise the beautiful norwich conn hotels Chena River aboard The Discovery Riverboat, an authentic sternwheeler. After lunch, we ll visit the amazing Museum of the North. This museum houses norwich conn hotels the art and culture of Alaska, showcasing the state s unique qualities. Tonight you ll have time to relax or enjoy an optional tour*.
All aboard the glass-domed McKinley Explorer® for an en-chanting railway journey to grand Denali National norwich conn hotels Park. The after-noon is yours to relax or choose an optional excursion*, such as a nature walk, rafting trip down the Nenana River, a flight-seeing tour of Mt. McKinley or a Ranger talk at the park Visitor Center. Meals: B
You ll be snapping plenty of photos during a spectacular seven-hour guided tour into Denali National Park, home of snow-capped Mt. McKinley, lush forests and crystal-clear waters. The evening norwich conn hotels is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Meals: B, Snack.
We just may have saved the best for last! Thrill to a full-day cruise of Resurrection Bay. Sail through Kenai Fjords National Park as you watch for whales, birds and sea otters. You may even catch a tidewater glacier calving! After-ward, head back to Anchorage and arrive in time to dine at one of the many wonderful restaurants in town or explore the shops for last-minute souvenirs. Meals:  B, L .

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