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2016/2017 DIRECTORY
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CHUKCHI SEA
Point H
Alaska
Little Diomede
Shishmaref
Wales
Taylor
Teller
Pilgrim Springs
Gambell
Savoonga
ST. LAWRENCE
ISLAND
Council
White Mountain
Nome
Unala
ST. MATTHEW
ISLAND
St. Michael
Emmonak
Scammon Bay
Hooper Bay
NUNIVAK
ISLAND
Saint Mary’s
Holy Cros
Mekoryuk
BERING SEA
Aniak
Bethel
PRIBILOF ISLANDS
ST. PAUL ISLAND
ST. GEORGE ISLAND
Quinhagak
Goodnews Bay
TOGIAK NAT’L
WILDLIFE REFUGE
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Naknek
King Sal
KATM
PARK &
ANIAKCHAK NAT’L
MONUMENT &
PRESERVE
ALEUTIAN ISLANDS
Dutch Harbor
Akutan
Unalaska
DRIVING DISTANCES BETWEEN
Anchorage ........Denali Park
Anchorage ........Seward
Anchorage ........Talkeetna
Denali Park .......Fairbanks
Tok ...................Anchorage
Tok ...................Fairbanks
Fairbanks..........Valdez
Skagway ..........Anchorage
Valdez ..............Anchorage
miles
236
126
113
126
328
206
364
832
304
km
380
203
182
203
527
331
586
1,339
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Cold Bay
King Cove
Sand Point
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Barrow
Wainwright
ARCTIC OCEAN
Hope
Prudhoe Bay
Deadhorse
BEAUFORT SEA
Umiat
Noatak
GATES OF THE ARCTIC
NAT’L PARK & PRESERVE
ARCTIC NATIONAL
WILDLIFE REFUGE
Anaktuvuk Pass
Selawik
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Arctic Village
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Galena
Coldfoot
Bettles
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Fort Yukon
Stevens
Village
Rampart
Tanana
Central
Manley Hot Springs
Fairbanks
Nenana
DENALI NAT’L
PARK & PRESERVE
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Limited
Access
Kantishna
McGrath
Healy
AKE CLARK NAT’L
PARK & PRESERVE
Iliamna
Seldovia
MAI NAT’L
& PRESERVE
K ISLAND
Talkeetna
Lake Louise
Sutton
Palmer
Girdwood
Whittier
Valdez
Boundary
Tok
Northway
Gakona Jct.
Glennallen
Nabesna
Copper
Center
Kenny Lake
Chitna
Prince Tatitlek
Chenega William
Sound
Homer Seward
Eagle
Chicken
Dawson City
Beaver Creek
Carmacks
Ross River
Kennicott
McCarthy
WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS
Destruction Bay
Cordova NAT’L PARK & PRESERVE
KENAI FJORDS
NAT’L PARK
KLUANE
NAT’L PARK
Haines
Junction
Kodiak
Haines
GULF OF ALASKA
Whitehorse
Carcross
Yakutat
Ouzinkie
Old Harbor
NAT’L
REFUGE
Delta
Jct.
Paxon
Wasilla
Kenai Soldotna
Cooper Landing
Ninilchik
Anchor Pt.
mon
Port Lions
Willow
Houston
Big Lake
Anchorage
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YUKON-CHARLEY
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North
Pole
Cantwell
Denali
Circle
Chena Hot Springs
Fox
CANADA
Kotzebue
GLACIER BAY NAT’L
PARK & PRESERVE
Gustavus
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Skagway
Watson
Lake
Auke Bay
Juneau
Hoonah/
Elfin Cove
Pelican
Icy Strait Point
Tenakee
Tracy Arm
Springs
Fjord
Angoon
PACIFIC OCEAN
Sitka
Kake
Petersburg
Wrangell
PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND
Hollis
Hyder/Stewart
MISTY FIORDS
NAT’L MONUMENT
Ketchikan
Metlakatla
Prince Rupert
Index of Participants
State of Alaska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Alaska Railroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AlaskaTrain.com & Alaska Park Connection . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Alyeska Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chena Hot Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CIRI Alaska Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Explore Fairbanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Grande Denali Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Gray Line of Alaska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Kantishna Roadhouse — Doyon Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Kennicott Glacier Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Major Marine Tours/Harbor 360 Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Northern Alaska Tour Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Phillips Cruises & Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Premier Alaska Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tundra Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Valdez Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Visit Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Wedgewood Resort — Fountainhead Hotels . . . . . . . . . 26
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State of Alaska
Contact:
With its vastness and natural wonders, Alaska is the dream
destination for many people. It is home to breathtaking
glaciers, countless mountains, rich culture, abundant
wildlife and two-thirds of the entire National Park System.
Representatives
Jesse Carlstrom
Tanya Carlson
Let the State of Alaska help you package the perfect Alaska
vacation for your clients. Services include itinerary-building,
business connections, familiarization tours, marketing
materials, images, video and destination training.
Mailing/Physical Address
550 W. 7th Avenue
Suite 1770
Anchorage, AK 99501
Telephone
(907) 929-2842
Fax
(907) 561-5727
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
See us at:
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State of Alaska/Matt Hage
State of Alaska/Michael DeYoung
State of Alaska/Matt Hage
Website
www.travelalaska.com
www.alaskausa.de
www.alaska-korea.com
www.travelalaska.jp
www.travelalaska.mx
www.alaska-china.com
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Alaska Railroad
Connecting Alaska since 1923. The Alaska Railroad offers
unparalleled views and excellent service while taking you
where you want to go: Anchorage, Denali National Park,
Seward, Talkeetna, Fairbanks, Whittier, Girdwood, Spencer
Glacier and more. Enjoy relaxing rail transport along 500
miles of spectacular views.
Choose from two classes of passenger service: Adventure
Class offers comfortable seating and large picture windows.
GoldStar Service features double-deck glass dome cars, an
upper-level outdoor viewing platform, and meals as well as
two complimentary adult beverages. Both service classes
include knowledgeable Alaskan tour guides.
Additionally, the Railroad offers unique day trips and
customizable multi-day vacation packages, combining rail
travel with memorable excursions and fine accommodations
all along the Railbelt.
Open year round, the Railroad operates daily summer service
mid-May to mid-September. During the winter, trains run
on weekends between Anchorage and Fairbanks as well as
select mid-week departures in February and March.
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Contact:
Representative
Heather Dudick
Mailing/Physical Address
431 W. 1st Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Telephone
(907) 265-2622
Fax
(907) 265-2526
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.alaskarailroad.com
See us at:
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AlaskaTrain.com & Alaska Park Connection Motorcoach
Alaska Tour & Travel is an Alaskan owned company based
in Anchorage. Since 1996 we have assisted over a hundred
thousand visitors in planning a perfect Alaska vacation.
As the largest independent seller of rail trips in Alaska, we
have created AlaskaTrain.com to be the easiest way to plan
and book all Alaska rail services, and The Park Connection
Motorcoach.
AlaskaTrain.com
AlaskaTrain.com offers online reservations for the Alaska
Railroad and Private Luxury Dome Rail including the
McKinley Explorer and Wilderness Express. Our online
reservation system allows travel agents and tour operators
the flexibility of booking any rail service all in one
convenient location.
Alaska Park Connection Motorcoach
The Alaska Park Connection is Alaska’s premier scheduled
motorcoach service with transportation between Seward,
Anchorage, Whittier, Talkeetna, and Denali National Park.
We offer twice daily service featuring deluxe motorcoaches.
Tour highlights provided by driver/guides in an informal
conversational style. We are the only transportation
company offering same day scheduled service between
Denali and Seward.
Contact:
Representative
Steve Judd
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 22-1011
Anchorage, AK 99522
Physical Address
9170 Jewel Lake Road
Suite 202
Anchorage, AK 99502
Telephone
(907) 245-0200
(800) 266-8625
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.alaskacoach.com
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Alyeska Resort
Alyeska Resort is Alaska’s premier destination, featuring the
luxurious 301-room Hotel Alyeska. Located just 40 miles
from Anchorage, Alyeska is your base camp for Alaska
adventures year-round. The resort is located in the northernmost coastal temperate
rainforest and within close proximity of multiple national
parks and world-class fishing on the Kenai Peninsula. Nature
trails for hiking and biking start right from the hotel courtyard.
In season, guests can pick native blueberries and catch
wildlife sightings. The Alyeska aerial tram offers everyone an opportunity
to “climb” an Alaska mountain — this scenic ride is six
minutes in length, gains 2,300 feet in elevation and provides
spectacular views of the surrounding valley. At the top,
guests can experience a true Alaska treat — Seven Glaciers
Restaurant. With panoramic views that rival the culinary
experience, Seven Glaciers is the recipient of the AAA Four
Diamond Award and offers a modern twist on signature
Alaska specialties and a Wine Spectator-recognized wine list.
For the most accessible way to experience Alaska’s
wilderness while enjoying all the luxuries of a world-class
accommodation, choose Alyeska Resort.
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Contact:
Representatives
Eric Fullerton
Mark Weakland
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 249
Girdwood, AK 99587
Physical Address
1000 Arlberg Avenue
Girdwood, AK 99587
Telephone
(907) 754-2211
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
Website
www.alyeskaresort.com
Chena Hot Springs Resort
Visit Alaska’s only year round 100+ year-old hot springs
resort! Enjoy our natural outdoor adult rock lake (ages 18+)
indoor family pool and hot tubs. They are sure to sooth
your weary bones and kids of all ages are sure to love.
Contact:
80 rustic lodge rooms, dine in our full service restaurant
& lounge. The Aurora Café inside the Activity Center has
specialty coffee and snacks to select from. While there, be
sure to book all the resort activities! Some of the activities
include: dog mushing school and kennel tours, winter dog
sled rides, horse-drawn sleigh rides, aurora viewing snow
coach tours, guided snowmobile tours, winter gear and ski
rental. Summer activities include: dog-cart rides and
kennel tours, guided ATV tours, hiking, bike rental and a
disc golf course.
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 58740
Fairbanks, AK 99711
Take the Aurora Ice Museum’s tour to see the incredible
ice sculptures and enjoy an appletini at the Aurora Ice Bar.
The museum is the only one of its kind in the world using
geothermal technology to keep it frozen year round! Learn
more about that by taking our free daily geothermal tours at
2PM & 4PM.
Fax
(907) 488-4058
Book one of our Aurora Viewing packages to see the
Northern Lights! We are one of the best places on the planet
to see them! Become a Dog Musher’s Apprentice at our dog
kennel or book the Ice Sculpting Extravaganza package
available year round, held inside our Aurora Ice Museum.
These packages are once-in-a-lifetime Alaskan experiences!
Representative
Denise Ferree
Physical Address
17600 Chena Hot Springs Road
Fairbanks, AK 99712
Telephone
(907) 451-8104
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.chenahotsprings.com
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CIRI Alaska Tourism
CIRI Alaska Tourism, an Alaskan-owned and operated
company, provides the finest lodging and highestquality day cruises available in southcentral Alaska. We
work directly with wholesale tour operators, provide
net rates, block space and group meal service. We have
also carefully selected other Alaska partners to create
custom packages for group or FIT travel.
What’s happening:
Kenai Fjords Tours – Cruise Our World
Guests love our National Park Ranger Interpretive
Program and exclusive event center on Fox Island,
along with our three new custom-built catamarans, still
the best way to see Kenai Fjords National Park.
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge – Denali is Our Backyard
We continue to offer the best service at the highestquality lodge. Enjoy award-winning dining and the
spectacular view of Denali from our deck.
Seward Windsong Lodge – You’ll Love This
Neighborhood
We offer 72 new rooms featuring private decks and the
Resurrection Roadhouse for casual Alaska dining on
our sunny deck. Exit Glacier is minutes away for hiking
enthusiasts.
Contact our sales team at [email protected] or online
at www.ciritourism.com.
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Contact:
Representatives
Dawn Campbell
Katie Reeves
Mailing/Physical Address
509 W. 4th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Telephone
(907) 777-2800
Fax
(907) 777-2887
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
Website
www.ciritourism.com/meetalaska
See us at:
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Explore Fairbanks
No other place in Alaska blends the richness of its history
with the present day. From tours featuring transportation
from yesteryear — stern-wheelers, bush planes, narrowgauge railroads and sled dog teams — to gold-mining
excursions offering a hands-on experience, everyday life in
Fairbanks continues to provide unforgettable experiences for
our visitors.
Let us help you and your clients discover the best of what
Fairbanks has to offer. Despite being the second-largest city
in Alaska, our small-town hospitality and pioneer spirit will
make the trip one to reminisce. Fairbanks offers amenities
and adventure in a style that is truly authentic Alaska.
We are here to help with trip-planning and make suggestions
based on your client’s specific areas of interest. Please contact
us for any of the following:
• Sample itineraries
• Promotional material (visitors guides, winter guides,
promotional videos, etc.)
• Familiarization (FAM) tour opportunities
Contact:
Representatives
Scott McCrea
Ed Malen
Mailing/Physical Address
101 Dunkel Street
Suite 111
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Telephone
(907) 459-3783
(877) 551-1728
Fax
(907) 459-3787
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
Website
www.explorefairbanks.com
See us at:
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Grande Denali Lodge
Genuine Alaskan hospitality, inviting accommodations and
spectacular views of Denali National Park await. Located
on the slopes of Sugarloaf Mountain, Grande Denali Lodge
and Denali Bluffs Hotel offer guests unmatched panoramic
views of the canyon. Denali Bluffs Hotel has 112 rooms all
are double/double. Grande Denali Lodge has 160 rooms
all double queen or single king. Alpenglow Restaurant
has received the Wine Spectator Award for 2014 and 2015.
Both properties have on site laundry, complimentary wifi
and shuttle service to Denali National Park and the Denali
Canyon.
Contact:
Representative
Dee Dee O’Brien
Mailing Address
2702 Denali Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
Physical Address
Mile 238 George Parks Hwy
Denali National Park, AK 99755
Telephone
(907) 257-1830
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
Website
www.denalialaska.com
See us at:
ABA
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Gray Line of Alaska
With nearly 70 years of experience in the Alaska tour
industry, Gray Line Alaska is proud to offer a variety of
vacation options to your clients!
We offer a multitude of choices including Denali Rail
Tours, Explorer Tours, Alaska/Yukon Tours, Escorted
Tours and Self-Drive Tours. We also offer single-day
sightseeing tours throughout Alaska and the Yukon.
Our luxury rail services provides passengers with
comfort, class and an excellent view of the pristine
landscape that passes by while your clients journey into
the last frontier. We feature the best hotels Alaska has
to offer including the modern Mt. McKinley Princess
Wilderness Lodge and the famed Alyeska Resort in many
itineraries. The MV Ptarmigan cruise to Portage Glacier
is a short distance from Anchorage and one of the many
sightseeing opportunities that Gray Line Alaska offers.
Contact:
Representatives
Laurie McKim
LaTonya Abram
Mailing/Physical Address
800 5th Avenue
Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98104
Telephone
(206) 336-6000
(800) 544-2206
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
Website
www.graylinealaska.com
See us at:
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Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau
Authentic Alaskan experiences are all within 15 minutes of
your client’s hotel door!
Juneau, Alaska’s capital city, is located in the Tongass
National Forest and has glaciers, whales, wilderness,
history, and culture. As Southeast Alaska’s hub, Juneau has
convenient daily air/ferry service to most Southeast Alaskan
communities and Glacier Bay National Park. Seattle is only
two hours away by jet (Anchorage is a quick 1.5 hours).
Groups will enjoy Alaska’s most accessible glaciers, icefield
flightseeing, museums, whale watching, glacier cruises,
historic gold mines, and world class sport fishing. Juneau also
has a thriving arts community with a local symphony, two
statewide music festivals, and an award-winning theater.
Accommodations range from basic to upscale. Attractions
range from mild to wild. Juneau shopping offers a mix of local
art and handcrafted products to beautiful jewelry and furs.
Juneau’s dining choices range from fast food to local seafood
and fine dining.
Contact:
Representatives
Christy Ciambor
Jessie Knudsen
Mailing/Physical Address
800 Glacier Avenue
Suite 201
Juneau, AK 99801
Telephone
(907) 586-1737
Fax
(907) 586-1449
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
Website
www.traveljuneau.com
See us at:
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Kantishna Roadhouse — Doyon Tourism
Doyon Tourism, owned by Doyon Limited whose
shareholders are of Athabascan Indian decent, operates the
Kantishna Roadhouse, a full-service backcountry lodge, and
the Kantishna Wilderness Trails all-day bus excursion.
Open June through mid-September.
Contact:
Kantishna Roadhouse – A Unique Opportunity
Located 92 miles into the pristine natural wonder of
Denali National Park in a remote area where few are lucky
enough to travel, your all-inclusive stay provides private bus
transportation, deluxe log cabin accommodations, meals,
a variety of daily activities, hiking opportunities, naturalist
programs and the chance to observe wildlife and experience
breathtaking scenery.
Mailing Address
1 Doyon Place
Suite 300
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Kantishna Wilderness Trails – Take the Ride
Travel the entire length of the Park road with our
knowledgeable guides/drivers as they share the biology,
geology, history, and culture of the region with you. View
majestic Denali and wildlife in its natural habitat. Lunch and
activity included at the Kantishna Roadhouse. Bus in/fly out
upgrade available.
Telephone
(907) 374-3041
Representatives
Marie Monroe
Jan Blair
Physical Address
Mile 92 Denali Park Road
Denali National Park, AK
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.seedenali.com
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Kennicott Glacier Lodge
Explore Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Contact:
Located in the center of America’s largest national park,
Kennicott Glacier Lodge overlooks 25 miles of glaciers
and is surrounded by many of the highest mountain
peaks in North America. Designated as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site for its unique beauty and natural splendor,
the lodge setting is unsurpassed during the May to
September summer season.
Representative
Christina Kirkwood
The family-owned Kennicott Glacier Lodge features
spectacular Alaska scenery, gracious hospitality and
a spectrum of outdoor activities to choose from. Try
walking on a glacier or ice climbing on the Root Glacier,
one of the few easily accessible glaciers in Alaska. Get a
breathtaking view of the park on a flightseeing tour, or
spend time alpine hiking, river rafting, and exploring
Kennicott Copper Mine, a National Historic Landmark.
Kennicott can be reached by road or by daily scheduled
flights from Chitina with Wrangell Mountain Air.
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 240567
Anchorage, AK 99524
Physical Address
15 Kennicott Millsite
Kennicott, AK 99588
Telephone
(907) 258-2350
Fax
(907) 248-7975
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.kennicottlodge.com
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Major Marine Tours/Harbor 360 Hotel
Major Marine Tours and Harbor 360 Hotel are your
gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park with convenient
cruise and hotel packages available in Seward. Major
Marine Tours offers world-class wildlife and glacier
cruises into Kenai Fjords National Park and Prince William
Sound. Visit towering glaciers and see abundant wildlife
such as whales, sea otters, and puffins on one of our eight
cruise options. Most cruises feature onboard National
Park Ranger narration and our famous Alaska salmon and
prime rib buffet.
Contact:
Harbor 360 Hotel is Seward’s premier waterfront hotel
located directly on the Seward Harbor. Our guests enjoy
stunning 360 degree views, comfortable guest rooms,
free continental breakfast, hot tub, and Seward’s only hotel
pool. Harbor 360 Hotel is open year-round and is within
close walking distance to Seward’s finest restaurants,
shops, activities, and the Alaska Railroad Depot. Several
Major Marine Tours cruises depart from the hotel dock.
Physical Address
1412 4th Avenue
Seward, AK 99664
Representatives
Kyle McDonnell
Lindsey Middendorf
Mailing Address
9170 Jewel Lake Road
Suite 203
Anchorage, AK 99502
Telephone
(907) 274-7300
Fax
(907) 274-5952
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
Website
www.majormarine.com
www.harbor360hotel.com
See us at:
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Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau
Walk on ancient glacier ice. Flightsee and land at base camp
on Denali. Meet an Iditarod musher. All this and more awaits
in the Mat-Su Valley!
Located between Anchorage, Denali National Park and
Valdez, the Mat-Su Valley is an ideal destination to set up
base camp for an Alaska itinerary. Your clients will be in awe
of the surrounding scenic beauty and excited to be part of
the adventure and activities available.
Top attractions include:
• Knik and Matanuska Glaciers
• Musk Ox and Reindeer Farms
• Alaska State Fair
• Iditarod Sled Dog Race
• Independence Mine at Hatcher Pass
• Spectacular Denali Country
• Talkeetna, with majestic views of Denali
We are ready to assist your planning needs. We provide
sample itineraries, images, visitor guides and videos. We can
connect you with businesses that make your tour unique
and memorable. Yahoo, Mat-Su!
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Contact:
Representatives
Bonnie Quill
Casey Ressler
Mailing/Physical Address
7744 E. Visitors View Court
Palmer, AK 99645
Telephone
(907) 746-5000
Fax
(907) 746-2688
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
Website
www.alaskavisit.com
See us at:
ABA
NTA
IPW
Northern Alaska Tour Company
Northern Alaska Tour Company has been operating tours in
Alaska’s arctic since 1987.
We operate our one-day and multi-day excursions from
Fairbanks, the gateway to adventure in Alaska’s Arctic
and a popular destination on most Alaska itineraries. Our
adventures can be experienced as a dedicated component
of a tour itinerary, an optional activity from Fairbanks or as a
pre- or post-tour option.
Most excursions combine ground touring on the Dalton
Highway with flightseeing and/or air visits to rural villages.
Destinations visited on these excursions include the Yukon
River, the Arctic Circle, Coldfoot, Wiseman, Anaktuvuk Pass,
Prudhoe Bay, Barrow and Nome. Adventures are available in
the summer and winter.
All of Northern Alaska Tour Company’s excursions focus
on creating an experience with our guests that results in
a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural
history and cultural heritage of Alaska’s Arctic. We look
forward to sharing Alaska’s Arctic with your guests.
Contact:
Representative
Kathy Hedges
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 82991
Fairbanks, AK 99708
Telephone
(907) 474-8600
Fax
(907) 474-4767
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.northernalaska.com
See us at:
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Phillips Cruises & Tours
Chugach National Forest is America’s northernmost
national forest. Prince William Sound is one of the few places
left in the world where glaciers are abundant. At Phillips
Cruises and Tours, we provide guests two options
for exploring Alaska’s natural beauty.
26 Glacier Cruise – A journey into Prince William Sound
is unforgettable. Explore the serenity of Esther Passage,
view majestic alpine and tidewater glaciers in College and
Harriman Fjords while traveling in luxurious comfort aboard
the Klondike Express, the fastest catamaran in Alaska.
12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., $149 adult, $89 child, plus taxes/fees.
Glacier Quest Cruise – Cruise into magnificent Blackstone
Bay, home to seven glaciers and Yosemite-scale waterfalls.
Watch for playful sea otters, harbor seals, kittiwakes, bears,
whales or mountain goats. 1 p.m. - 4:45 p.m., $99 adult,
$59 child, plus taxes/fees.
Both cruises include a complimentary hot lunch, narration
by U.S. Forest Service Rangers, reserved indoor seating, fullservice bar and snacks for purchase, restroom equipped, and
a no-seasickness guarantee.
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Contact:
Representative
Lisa Kruse
Mailing/Physical Address
519 W. 4th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Telephone
(907) 276-8023
(800) 544-0529
Fax
(907) 276-5315
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.26glaciers.com
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Premier Alaska Tours
Premier Alaska Tours is a locally owned tour and receptive
operator and a motorcoach and dome rail operator. We
provide receptive services for tour operators based outside
Alaska and create extensive land tours for series/multiple
departure accounts. Guaranteed departure tours are
available for clients to market and sell for a no-risk approach.
Custom tours are designed to meet individual group
requests and range between 20 and 50 guests; however, we
can accommodate smaller or multi-coach groups. All tour
programs include a local tour director with the drive that
facilitates flawless tours.
Contact:
We sell exclusively to travel professionals, group producing
agents, tour operators, cruise lines and wholesalers. As
Alaskans who have a passion for offering the best services
in Alaska and the Yukon, PAT knows how to package,
promote and operate land tours.
Fax
(907) 279-0002
PAT allows the visitors to experience the real Alaska, not just
pass through it. We have Alaska down PAT!
Representatives
Laura Welsh
Josh Howes
Mailing/Physical Address
1900 Premier Court
Anchorage, AK 99502
Telephone
(907) 279-0001
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
Website
www.premieralaskatours.com
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Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises
Explore Prince William Sound from Valdez with the local
experts – Stan Stephens Cruises. With multiple departures
daily, Stan Stephens Cruises offers you a chance to view the
amazing icebergs of Columbia Glacier or cruise to the face
of Meares Glacier. In addition to amazing glaciers, you will
have a chance to see the residents of Prince William Sound:
sea lions, sea otters, seals, bald eagles, puffins, porpoises,
humpback whales or orcas. En route, your Alaskan captain
and crew will share the history of the area from the early
explorers to oil shipping and commercial fishing.
As you cruise the calm waters of Prince William Sound,
you will be treated to the best customer service in Alaska,
provided by our all-Alaskan crew. Meals are included on all
tours as well as complimentary coffee and tea.
For groups, custom itineraries can be arranged between any
community in the Sound: Valdez – Whittier – Cordova.
Contact:
Representative
Colleen Stephens
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1297
Valdez, AK 99686
Physical Address
112 N. Harbor Drive
Valdez, AK 99686
Telephone
(907) 835-4731
(866) 867-1297
Fax
(907) 835-3765
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.stanstephenscruises.com
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Tundra Tours, Inc.
Top of the World Hotel invites visitors to vacation in one of
the most unique destinations in Alaska, and quite possibly,
one of the most unique destinations of the world — the Top
of the World, Barrow, Alaska. We invite you to come to the
Top of the World Hotel overlooking the Arctic Ocean, where,
from your guest room window, you can experience the land
of the midnight sun, watch a whale migrate, a polar bear
wander, or the Northern Lights dance across the sky. Located
in the hotel is Niggivikput-’our place to eat’ which is a dinein restaurant. The hotel also offers a Summer Day Tour from
approximately noon- 5PM daily. It is an adventure you are
not likely to forget. The Barrow area is rich in heritage and
the Top of the World Hotel is well known for its authentic
Inupiat Eskimo hospitality.
Contact:
Representatives
Monica Rowe
Justina Neakok
Mailing Address
PO Box 189
Barrow, AK 99723
Physical Address
3060 Eben Hopson
Barrow, AK 99723
Telephone
(907) 852-3900
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
Website
www.tundratoursinc.com
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Valdez Convention & Visitors Bureau
Valdez is Alaska’s Year-Round Playground
Contact:
Valdez is the activity center for Prince William Sound: a
mix of glaciers, rain forests and mountains. Whether using
the road, air or Alaska Marine Highway System to Valdez,
travelers experience the most breathtaking views of glaciers,
waterfalls, wildlife, towering mountains and incredible
scenery. Amid the majestic Chugach Mountains, your clients
can enjoy:
Representatives
Laurine Regan
Selah Bauer
• Wildlife viewing and glacier cruising
• Heli flightseeing with glacier landings
• Fishing charters
• Alaska’s most picturesque hiking trails
• Access to the largest national park in the U.S.
• Three museums
• Cultural festivals and quilters festival
• Annual home brew competition
• Rafting and kayaking
• Rock & ice climbing
• Harbor view dining and shopping
• Alaska’s premier destination for winter sports
• World-class heli skiing; snowboarding; snowmobiling
• Northern Lights viewing
Valdez Convention & Visitors Bureau works with travel
experts from around the world.
• FAM tours year round
• Access to a large media library
• Sales resources
• Sample itineraries
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1603
Valdez, AK 99686
Physical Address
309 Fairbanks Drive
Valdez, AK 99686
Telephone
(907) 835-2984
Fax
(907) 835-4845
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
Website
www.valdezalaska.org
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Visit Anchorage
What does Anchorage offer travelers?
• 60 of the most accessible Alaska glaciers
• More than 1,500 resident moose
• 135 miles (217 kilometers) of paved trails
• Bear viewing
• Wildlife and glacier cruising
• Flightseeing
• Dog sledding
• Downtown salmon fishing & viewing
• Hundreds of scenic hiking trails
• Alaska Railroad hub
• World’s busiest floatplane base
• 8,500 hotel rooms (from B&Bs to full service options)
• More than 100 restaurants (reindeer hot dogs to wild
Alaska salmon)
• 100 languages spoken in the Anchorage School District
• Gateway to Alaska’s national parks
• Six mountain ranges visible from Anchorage
• 22 hours of functional daylight on summer solstice
• In-depth Alaska Native cultural experiences
What does Visit Anchorage offer travel professionals?
• Training
• Sales materials
• FAM assistance
• Images and video
Contact:
Representatives
David Kasser
Marsha Barton
Tania Hancock
Jara Haas
Tia Froehle
Ashley Johntson
Savanah Evans
Mailing/Physical Address
524 W. 4th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Telephone
(907) 276-4118
Fax
(907) 278-5559
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.anchorage.net
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Wedgewood Resort — Fountainhead Hotels
Tucked away on 105 acres, an ideal location to experience
the natural beauty Fairbanks has to offer. Surrounded by
a 75 acre wildlife sanctuary and a 2,000 acre waterfowl
refuge makes Wedgewood the best destination for
travelers wanting a quiet getaway. The perfect base to
explore Fairbanks.
Seemingly miles from anything, yet minutes to shopping
and attractions. Minutes from downtown and an easy walk
to the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum located on the
resort property.
Relax in the expansive residential-style one and two
bedroom suites with fully- equipped kitchens or stay in a
spacious guest room at Bear Lodge, where you can dine in
the restaurant & lounge, shop for Alaskan gifts and drink
espresso in the Internet Café.
Contact:
Representative
Becky Kunkle
Mailing Address
1501 Queens Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Physical Address
212 Wedgewood Drive
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Telephone
(800) 528-4916
(907) 458-6123
Meet our Fairbanks Family at FountainheadHotels.com
Fax
(907) 451-6376
Wedgewood Resort and Sophie Station Suites
Bridgewater Hotel and Bear Lodge
Email
[email protected]
Very distinct hotels, nature trails & wildlife, fitness center
and an antique auto museum, what more could you ask for
when making a reservation with Fountainhead Hotels?
Website
www.fountainheadhotels.com
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Wedgewood Resort
Wedgewood
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