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MV Safari Quest The Famed Inside Passage, Alaska Juneau to Seattle
A  15-Day tour starting from $8,295

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Tour Length:    15 Days
Tour Type:    Adventure Cruising
Tour Category:   
Tour Operator:    Abercrombie and Kent
Tour Code:    AK4800-2010
About This Tour
Spend two days exploring the majestic Glacier Bay National Park and its tidewater glaciers by kayak. Continue through wild, pristine Alaska to visit some port towns and learn about the Native American cultural heritage. Follow the Canadian Inside Passage in search of orca, seal, sea lion and bear and return to the United States via Puget Sound.
What's Included?

PRICE PER PERSON
May 7, Sept. 10*
Mariner $8,295
Commander $9,595
Captain $10,195
Full Yacht Charter $192,995
Single $9,195

*Starred Dates are in reverse direction, Seattle to Juneau.
Rates are shown in US dollars, per person, double occupancy.
Any stateroom (except single) may be sold as a single for 175% of double occupancy rate.

Sightseeing / Highlights
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Juneau, Alaska:

On arrival, transfer to your yacht where the crew greets you with champagne.


Meals Served: D

Days 2-3: Glacier Bay National Park:

Tidewater glaciers sweep like rivers of ice down massive mountain valleys into the waters of Glacier Bay. You have two days to explore this majestic national park. Spend your days paddling kayaks to observe puffin, sea lion, mountain goat, bear, moose and eagle who live in the spectacular wilderness. At night, anchor in hidden coves.


Meals Served: B L D

Days 4-6: Fjords, Glaciers and Hot Springs:

Spend three days in the wildest, most pristine corners of Alaska. Paddle your kayak in remote fjords, hike to natural hot springs, wander through the temperate rainforest of southeast Alaska and walk on a boulder field created by a glacier that rests near the shoreline.


Meals Served: B L D

Days 7-8: Alaskan Communities:

Join local guides to privately explore some quaint port towns. Get a firsthand look at Petersburg's Norwegian history. Then stop in Meyers Chuck, a hidden village with fewer than 50 people. Finally, discover the rich cultural heritage of Alaska's Tlingit Indians on a guided tour of Saxman Totem Village in Ketchikan with local village resident Joe Williams.


Meals Served: B L D

Day 9: Alaskan Waterways:

Spend the day cruising the southern passages of the Alaskan Panhandle, watching out for porpoise, whale and seabirds along the way. Drop anchor this afternoon and lower the kayaks and skiff for close-up explorations before calling it a day.


Meals Served: B L D

Day 10: Prince Rupert, British Columbia:

Prince Rupert is British Columbia's northernmost port along 'Safari Quest's' route. Embark on a historic sightseeing and museum tour for an introduction to this scenic community. Afterward, begin exploring the fjords along the northern coast before anchoring in a quiet cove this evening.


Meals Served: B L D

Days 11-13: Canadian Inside Passage:

Search for orca, seal, sea lion and bear today. Join your expedition leader for a nature hike or kayak excursion. Later, watch a First Nations dance performance in a large cedar-planked house. Then step ashore with naturalists from Raincoast Conservation Society who discuss local wildlife and fisheries studies, including little-known details about the rainforest wolf and the mysterious spirit bear.


Meals Served: B L D

Day 14: Deception Pass:

Return to the USA today to cruise among the scenic, low-lying islands of Puget Sound. Go through Deception Pass, a narrow cut between two islands where the churning waters attract seabirds and seals. Then travel farther south to anchor and lower the kayaks for the last evening on the water. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a festive farewell dinner and a slideshow of your amazing voyage through the Inside Passage.


Meals Served: B L D

Day 15: Seattle, Washington/Depart:

After breakfast, arrive in Seattle and transfer to the airport.


Meals Served: B
Dates & Prices

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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date
       
Starting Date
Ending Date
Land Only
Land + Air
9/10/2010
9/24/2010
$9,195
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9/10/2010
9/24/2010
$9,595
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9/10/2010
9/24/2010
$10,195
Call (800) 942-3301
9/10/2010
9/24/2010
$8,295
Call (800) 942-3301
Additional Information

DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT
INDIVIDUAL STATEROOM BOOKINGS
A deposit of $1500 per person is required at time of booking. Final payment is due 60 days prior to arrival. If your reservation is made within 60 days of departure, the entire cost of the program must be paid at time of the request in order to secure confirmation.

Final payment must reach our office 60 days prior to your departure from your home city or in full at the time reservations are confirmed if less than 60 days prior. If this payment is not received in time, your space may be released; rebooking will then be subject to final availability.

CANCELLATION CHARGES
INDIVIDUAL STATEROOM BOOKINGS
In the event of written cancellation, the following forfeiture of tour price will be assessed based on the number of days prior to the tour departure the cancellation was received.
91 days or more…..$750 per person
90-60 days….. forfeiture of deposit
59-46 days….. 50% of the tour price
45-31 days….. 75% of the tour price
30 days or less…..100% of the tour price

Please note: Different payment terms and conditions apply for full yacht charters.
Specials

Reserve Early and Save $1,000 on Select 2010 Europe Journeys

Reserve Early and Save $1,000 on Select 2010 Europe Journeys

Reserve select 2010 escorted small group journeys to Europe by December 31, 2009, and save $1,000 per person.

Journeys include:

    * Cultural Capitals: Berlin, Prague & St. Petersburg

    * Ancient Capitals: Rome, Athens & Istanbul

    * A Journey Through Italy

    * Images of Provence & the Basque Country

    * A Tale of Three Cities: Budapest, Vienna & Prague

    * Turkey: A Journey Through History

    * Adriatic Gems: Slovenia & Croatia

    * An Italian Adventure

    * Flavors & Flair of Spain

    * A Storybook Adventure

For all Special Offers noted above, all prices are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise stated. All prices are quoted in U.S. Dollars. Prices listed for each offer may pertain to specific departure dates. Restrictions and blackout dates may apply. Special Offers are for new bookings only, are not combinable with any other offer, discount or promotion and are based on availability.
Important Note:
All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.