Alaska Discovery (13 Days starting from $2,599)

Alaska Discovery

A 13-Day tour starting from $2,599

Length:	13 Days
Type:	First Class Tour
Category:	USA Tour
Operator:	Collette
Tour Code:	3422

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About This Tour

Still uncharted a century ago, Alaska may be our last frontier. What better way to explore this vast and undisturbed region than with a vacation that combines the best of both land and sea. Your first stop is Fairbanks, where you will enjoy a home hosted dinner, where you can expect warm hospitality, local food and plenty of interesting conversation. At Denali National Park, where you’ll enjoy an overnight stay, and tread the permafrost with a local naturalist as you watch for grizzlies, moose and caribou. Relax on a luxurious, seven-night glacier cruise aboard Holland America’s grandly proportioned Veendam and Ryndam, through College Fjord and beautiful Glacier Bay. Alaska's lively history comes alive on totem poles carved with Native history and in the port town of Ketchikan. Explore Alaska's capital city of Juneau and sail the lush Inside Passage known for is natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Your cruise ends in the vibrant city of Vancouver where you'll take with you lifelong memories of a once-in-a-lifetime vacation.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details

Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
11 Breakfast(s),7 Lunch(es), 9 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

FAIRBANKS Princess Riverside Lodge

DENALI Princess Wilderness Lodge

Cruise on the Coral or Island Princess

SEATTLE Holiday Inn
On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Add a post night stay in Seattle. Prices start at $80 per person.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach

Day 1
Fairbanks, Alaska - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in Fairbanks, in the great state of Alaska. What better way to explore such a vast and undisturbed region than with a Collette vacation that combines the best of both land and sea, highlighted by accommodations confirmed in a balcony cabin, on an unforgettable 7-night Princess cruise!

Day 2
Fairbanks
Begin your day on an amazing cruise aboard the popular Stern Wheeler, Discovery, an unforgettable journey showcasing Alaska’s diverse culture and rich history. The remainder of your day is at leisure to discover Alaska’s second largest city on your own.

Day 3
Fairbanks - Denali National Park
Depart Fairbanks for a scenic motorcoach ride to Denali National Park. The Princess Wilderness Lodge has five great dining options and many unique shops to visit. Tonight, enjoy an entertaining evening at the Music of Denali Dinner Theater which tells the story of the first ascent of Mount McKinley. You’ll find yourself clapping and singing along with the talented cast which includes Walter Harper - the first Alaska native to set foot on the summit of Mount McKinley. The actors and actresses do double-duty as your servers for a hearty all-you-can-eat meal of salmon and ribs.

Day 4
Denali
This morning, meet up with a park expert and embark on a natural history tour into Denali National Park. This guided tour will take you beyond where private vehicles can travel and teach you about the six million acres that make up this pristine wilderness. The scenery alone is worth the trip, but you may be lucky enough to view some wildlife as well! The remainder of your day is at leisure to perhaps choose an option or simply enjoy the hotel and surrounding area.

Day 5
Denali Rail Station - Whittier - Board Cruise Ship
Transfer to the rail station and ride the Denali Express direct to Whittier for an unforgettable journey. As you relax in the Domed car the views are so spectacular that you feel as though you can touch the sky. The scenery gets better and better with each passing mile and each car has its own private narrator. Be on the lookout for bald eagles, bears, whales and more! Once in Whittier you’ll embark your ship to begin your 7-night cruise aboard Princess’s Coral or Island. The Coral Princess is a luxurious way to escape completely, with all the amenities for an amazing cruise. It features an impressive array of dining options, such as specialty restaurants Sabatini''s Italian restaurant and the Bayou Cafe & Steakhouse, as well as a European-style casino, a cigar lounge and retro martini bar. The Island Princess is a fabulous floating resort designed to make your stay onboard truly memorable. This vessel has over 700 balconies and a wrap-around Promenade Deck. So, after being mesmerized by the scenery off the bow, you will be dazzled by the entertainment in the state-of-the-art lounges and a myriad of dining options. While on board your ship, breakfast, lunch, dinner and nightly entertainment are included.

Day 6
Cruising - College Fjord
Your ship cruises through College Fjord. Located in scenic Prince William Sound, College Fjord is home to several glaciers named for East Coast universities, including Harvard and Yale. Carved by ancient glaciers, the fjord’s steep sea cliffs rise above the water and are covered with dense strands of giant trees. The area is a haven for wildlife including a variety of marine and land mammals.

Day 7
Cruising - Glacier Bay
Cruise through Glacier Bay today, a treasure trove of tidewater glaciers and scenic coastal islands that is Alaska at its best. Here travelers can go back in time to the Ice Age to see the faces of glaciers whose retreat over just two centuries has sculpted a 65-mile long fjord.

Day 8
Cruising - Skagway
Relive Alaska''s Gold Rush days in this "Gateway to the Klondike" and home of the famed Chilkoot Trail. In Skagway, Alaska’s past lives on and cries of “gold in the Yukon!” can still be heard. Explore this historic town in its spectacular natural setting.

Day 9
Cruising - Juneau
From massive scenic mountains to historic buildings, explore Juneau, Alaska’s gorgeous capital city with something for everyone.

Day 10
Cruising - Ketchikan
Your port of call today is Ketchikan, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World” and the “City of Totems.” Located on the tranquil Revillagigedo Island, Ketchikan is home to the world’s largest collection of totem poles.

Day 11
Cruising - Inside Passage
A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you as your ship sails along the amazing Inside Passage, an extensive stretch of land known for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Take advantage of the many amenities of your ship or just relax and enjoy the view. You will be awe-struck with this natural wonder.

Day 12
Vancouver, B.C. - Disembark Cruise - Seattle, WA Airport
Your cruise ends in the vibrant city of Vancouver. You may choose an optional city tour which features Stanley Park, famous for its Indian totem poles, Chinatown, and Gastown, home to the world-famous steam-powered clock. Or, take time to explore this lovely city on your own. Next, board your coach for your drive to the Seattle Airport for an overnight stay.

Day 13
Seattle Airport - Tour Ends
Your tour ends, leaving you with many wonderful memories of your vacation to the last of the great frontiers.

Day 1
Fairbanks, Alaska - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in Fairbanks, in the great state of Alaska. What better way to explore such a vast and undisturbed region than with a Collette vacation that combines the best of both land and sea, highlighted by accommodations confirmed in a balcony cabin, on an unforgettable 7-night Princess cruise!

Day 2
Fairbanks
Begin your day on an amazing cruise aboard the popular Stern Wheeler, Discovery, an unforgettable journey showcasing Alaska’s diverse culture and rich history. The remainder of your day is at leisure to discover Alaska’s second largest city on your own.

Day 3
Fairbanks - Denali National Park
Depart Fairbanks for a scenic motorcoach ride to Denali National Park. The Princess Wilderness Lodge has five great dining options and many unique shops to visit. Tonight, enjoy an entertaining evening at the Music of Denali Dinner Theater which tells the story of the first ascent of Mount McKinley. You’ll find yourself clapping and singing along with the talented cast which includes Walter Harper - the first Alaska native to set foot on the summit of Mount McKinley. The actors and actresses do double-duty as your servers for a hearty all-you-can-eat meal of salmon and ribs.

Day 4
Denali
This morning, meet up with a park expert and embark on a natural history tour into Denali National Park. This guided tour will take you beyond where private vehicles can travel and teach you about the six million acres that make up this pristine wilderness. The scenery alone is worth the trip, but you may be lucky enough to view some wildlife as well! The remainder of your day is at leisure to perhaps choose an option or simply enjoy the hotel and surrounding area.

Day 5
Denali Rail Station - Whittier - Board Cruise Ship
Transfer to the rail station and ride the Denali Express direct to Whittier for an unforgettable journey. As you relax in the Domed car the views are so spectacular that you feel as though you can touch the sky. The scenery gets better and better with each passing mile and each car has its own private narrator. Be on the lookout for bald eagles, bears, whales and more! Once in Whittier you’ll embark your ship to begin your 7-night cruise aboard Princess’s Coral or Island. The Coral Princess is a luxurious way to escape completely, with all the amenities for an amazing cruise. It features an impressive array of dining options, such as specialty restaurants Sabatini''s Italian restaurant and the Bayou Cafe & Steakhouse, as well as a European-style casino, a cigar lounge and retro martini bar. The Island Princess is a fabulous floating resort designed to make your stay onboard truly memorable. This vessel has over 700 balconies and a wrap-around Promenade Deck. So, after being mesmerized by the scenery off the bow, you will be dazzled by the entertainment in the state-of-the-art lounges and a myriad of dining options. While on board your ship, breakfast, lunch, dinner and nightly entertainment are included.

Day 6
Cruising - College Fjord
Your ship cruises through College Fjord. Located in scenic Prince William Sound, College Fjord is home to several glaciers named for East Coast universities, including Harvard and Yale. Carved by ancient glaciers, the fjord’s steep sea cliffs rise above the water and are covered with dense strands of giant trees. The area is a haven for wildlife including a variety of marine and land mammals.

Day 7
Cruising - Glacier Bay
Cruise through Glacier Bay today, a treasure trove of tidewater glaciers and scenic coastal islands that is Alaska at its best. Here travelers can go back in time to the Ice Age to see the faces of glaciers whose retreat over just two centuries has sculpted a 65-mile long fjord.

Day 8
Cruising - Skagway
Relive Alaska''s Gold Rush days in this "Gateway to the Klondike" and home of the famed Chilkoot Trail. In Skagway, Alaska’s past lives on and cries of “gold in the Yukon!” can still be heard. Explore this historic town in its spectacular natural setting.

Day 9
Cruising - Juneau
From massive scenic mountains to historic buildings, explore Juneau, Alaska’s gorgeous capital city with something for everyone.

Day 10
Cruising - Ketchikan
Your port of call today is Ketchikan, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World” and the “City of Totems.” Located on the tranquil Revillagigedo Island, Ketchikan is home to the world’s largest collection of totem poles.

Day 11
Cruising - Inside Passage
A wonderful day of sightseeing is in store for you as your ship sails along the amazing Inside Passage, an extensive stretch of land known for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Take advantage of the many amenities of your ship or just relax and enjoy the view. You will be awe-struck with this natural wonder.

Day 12
Vancouver, B.C. - Disembark Cruise - Seattle, WA Airport
Your cruise ends in the vibrant city of Vancouver. You may choose an optional city tour which features Stanley Park, famous for its Indian totem poles, Chinatown, and Gastown, home to the world-famous steam-powered clock. Or, take time to explore this lovely city on your own. Next, board your coach for your drive to the Seattle Airport for an overnight stay.

Day 13
Seattle Airport - Tour Ends
Your tour ends, leaving you with many wonderful memories of your vacation to the last of the great frontiers.

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/14/2009 - 5/27/2009	$2,599
5/21/2009 - 6/3/2009	$2,599
5/28/2009 - 6/10/2009	$2,999
6/4/2009 - 6/17/2009	$2,999
6/11/2009 - 6/24/2009	$3,409
6/18/2009 - 7/1/2009	$3,409
6/25/2009 - 7/8/2009	$3,409
7/2/2009 - 7/15/2009	$3,409
7/9/2009 - 7/22/2009	$3,409
7/16/2009 - 7/29/2009	$3,409
7/23/2009 - 8/5/2009	$3,409
7/30/2009 - 8/12/2009	$3,409
8/6/2009 - 8/19/2009	$3,409
8/13/2009 - 8/25/2009	$3,948
8/20/2009 - 9/2/2009	$2,999
8/27/2009 - 9/8/2009	$3,538
9/3/2009 - 9/16/2009	$2,599
9/10/2009 - 9/23/2009	$2,599

Know Before You Go... Port taxes and fees of $476 USD and Cruise Fuel Supplement currently $63 USD per person are included in the tour cost. Single cabins, if confirmed, are higher. Onboard gratuities are not included. Cabin assignments are supplied in your final documentation. Due to flight schedules, flights may arrive late into Fairbanks on Day 1. Triple accommodations are limited and confirmed upon request and availability from the cruise line. Some attractions may not be available during the off-season months and is reflected in the price. Sailings on the COral and Island alternate weekly and cruise the same itinerary. Passport & Visa Information Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements. IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

A park expert guides you on a natural history tour into Denali National Park.

Relax in your balcony cabin aboard a 7-night cruise and travel through Glacier Bay.

Cruise aboard the Stern Wheeler, Discovery, for an unforgerttable journey showcasing Alaska's diverse culture and history.

Visit the world's largets collection of totem poles in Ketchikan.

On board the Coral or Island Princess escape completely, with all the amenities for an amazing cruise.

Know Before You Go...

Port taxes and fees of $476 USD and Cruise Fuel Supplement currently $63 USD per person are included in the tour cost. Single cabins, if confirmed, are higher.

Onboard gratuities are not included.

Cabin assignments are supplied in your final documentation.

Due to flight schedules, flights may arrive late into Fairbanks on Day 1.

Triple accommodations are limited and confirmed upon request and availability from the cruise line.

Some attractions may not be available during the off-season months and is reflected in the price.

Sailings on the COral and Island alternate weekly and cruise the same itinerary.

Passport & Visa Information
Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

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.