Holland America Line`s

Holland America Line’s
Alaska
12 Days, July 19-30, 2017
From $4123*
• Four night land tour
to Fairbanks, Denali &
Anchorage • Seven night
cruise to Glacier Bay, Juneau,
Haines, Ketchikan & Inside
Passage • Dutch charm and
gracious service aboard
Holland America’s Noordam
H
EAD NORTH to Alaska
with Diana Church and
beat the heat next summer
in the lower 48. On the edges of
the frontier, you will gasp at the
endless vistas of mountains, rivers
and wildlife from waking to midnight sun. Alaska is a land shaped
by epic geologic forces—one of the
world’s last true wildernesses. Here
you can still escape civilization
and witness the grandeur of nature
unfolding around you. Twisting,
narrow fjords carved over eons
serve as scenic highways for great
ships—highways that eventually
lead to magical destinations like
Glacier Bay National Park where
the glaciers tower over the sea
and where you’ll hear the crack
and crash of new icebergs as they
calve off in blocks, some the size
of buildings. In the waters below,
whales gulp vast mouthfuls of tiny
plankton before coming to the
surface to exhale blasts of spray,
or to catch a glimpse of the distant
land. Scattered, remote outposts sit
along the lushly forested coast.
Itinerary
Day 1 Wednesday: Central
Illinois-St. Louis-FlightFairbanks
We begin with transportation
from Central Illinois to St. Louis
for our flight to Fairbanks. Upon
arrival we are taken to our hotel for
an overnight stay. Bearing the nickname the Golden Heart, Alaska’s
second-largest city was born of gold
rush fever, thanks to Italian immigrant Felix Pedro who found the
precious metal in 1902. The city’s
location in Alaska’s interior makes it
a gateway to the arctic, and in summer tourist boats run cruises along
the Chena and Tanana rivers.
Day 2 Thursday: FairbanksDenali National Park
An included cruise aboard the
sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery
along the Chena and Tanana Rivers,
offers a demonstration of a fish
wheel and training for the Iditarod,
as well as insight into Athabascan
Fairbanks’ Riverboat Discovery
The McKinley Chalet
Indian culture. Enjoy lunch after
the cruise and then we’re off to
Denali for a two night stay. Take in
the stunning scenery and watch for
ptarmigan, Alaska’s state bird, in
the open valleys and golden eagles
patrolling the higher elevations and
ridge tops. With luck, you’ll see grizzlies crossing braided streams, Dall
sheep traversing rugged cliffs and
moose foraging in upland meadows.
The remainder of the day is free in
Denali. Enjoy some fun this evening
at the optional Music of Denali, a
musical comedy. (L)
Day 3 Friday: Denali
National Park
Today features the unforgettable Tundra Wilderness Tour. This
6-8 hour fully narrated sightseeing
excursion is a deep drive into Denali
National Park — the very best chance
of seeing both the mountain itself
and Denali’s iconic wildlife (snack
included). We stop for photo opportunities of wildlife we come upon
and enjoy a break at our turn-around
point, closest to Mt. McKinley which
rises to an astonishing 20,320 feet.
Denali, as Mt. McKinley is known to
the Alaskan people, is so massive it
makes its own weather.
Day 4 Saturday: DenaliDomed Rail Cars-Anchorage
This morning, board the luxurious domed rail cars of the McKinley
Explorer bound for Anchorage.
These double-decker luxury railcars
offer panoramic domed windows to
let the views in. A guide will fascinate
you with background on the passing
scenery while bringing enthusiasm
and flair to the Alaskan story. Need
a snack or meal? The Dining Salon
on the lower level offers Alaskan cuisine (not included). We travel past
dense green forests and views of the
Chugach Range before arriving in the
vibrant city of Anchorage.
Day 5 Sunday: AnchorageSeward
Enjoy a scenic rail journey along
Turnagain Arm aboard the “cruisetrain” en route to Seward before
embarking your ship, ms Noordam.
Dinner is included tonight as are all
meals aboard the ship. We sail at
8:00 p.m. (D)
Outdoor dining at McKinley Chalet
McKinley Explorer domed rail cars
Day 6 Monday: At Sea in the
Gulf of Alaska
Enjoy a leisurely day of cruising. Glaciers sculpted this stunning
wilderness; in fact, their high-water
marks remain visible. The massive sheets of ice smoothed and
rounded any terrain under a mile
high. Glaciers remain a huge draw in
Alaska. Don’t forget to survey beaches for coastal brown bears, which can
grow up to three times bigger than
inland grizzlies, thanks to all the
available salmon. Make sure to pack
warm and waterproof gear, along
with binoculars, so you can belly up
to a railing and enjoy this magnificent beauty. (B, L, D)
Get great views of the awe-inspiring scenery while riding in the domed rail cars
Day 7 Tuesday: Glacier Bay,
Alaska
Cruise the ice-studded fjords of
this national treasure for a full eight
hours (from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
as a Park Service Ranger narrates.
Frosted crags descend into mossy
forests and a 1500-foot-deep fjord
at this World Heritage Site, which
is also one of the planet’s largest
biosphere reserves. Stone, ice and
water continue to collide, sculpting a dramatic landscape that is the
crown jewel of southeastern Alaska’s
natural wonders. The area’s first
European explorer missed it all—but
with good reason. When Captain
George Vancouver sailed here more
than 200 years ago, ice extended
into the sea. Now the glaciers have
retreated 65 miles up to the bay,
leaving the newest places on earth
in their wake. Listen for the thunder
and crackle as ice the size of buildings break off periodically and crash
into the sea, the Tlingit Indians call
this White Thunder, we know it as
calving. You hold your
breath as you catch the
moment on film. Then
you wait for it all to happen again. And it does:
Glacier Bay has more
actively calving tidewater glaciers than anyplace else in the world.
Even in summer, be prepared for any weather
– especially rain! (B,
L, D)
Day 8 Wednesday: Haines,
Alaska
There’s a reason Haines is
known as the adventure capital of
Alaska. Although many cities in
Alaska feel different than those
in “the lower 48,” Haines is more
unusual than most with its unique
rustic feel. It’s almost as if time
has stopped. Chain stores and stop
lights, haven’t infiltrated this town
of 1,300 that once topped Outside
magazine’s list of “20 Best Places to
Live and Play.” In the late 1890s, the
town emerged as a stop for prospectors headed to the Yukon for the
Klondike Gold Rush. Decades later
it became a logging town, before
turning to tourism beginning in the
1970s. These days, Haines is known
as a haven for artists and nature lovers and is visited by far fewer cruise
ships than other Alaskan coastal cities. Or join an optional excursion to
You can pan for gold!
Juneau excursion boats guarantee you
will see whales!
Skagway where you can take a ride
on the White Pass & Yukon Railroad.
In Port 6:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. (B, L, D)
Day 9 Thursday: Juneau,
Alaska
The mighty Mendenhall Glacier
crowns the capital city of Juneau
which is surrounded by water, forest and mountain sights. Visitors
seeking things to do in Juneau will
find plenty of options indoors and
outdoors. You can ride the tram up
Mount Roberts to chance upon wild
deer and bald eagles. Most whalewatching tours head north to Auke
Bay—bring a good pair of binoculars
to get the best view of these majestic
and surprisingly graceful creatures.
The sleepy, misty city of around
32,000—mostly fishermen and
small-business owners—has a frontier town vibe, but welcomes more
than a million visitors each summer
to its natural attractions, cementing Juneau as Alaska’s number-one
tourist destination.
Docked 8:00
a.m.-6:00 p.m.
(B, L, D)
Day 10
Friday:
Ketchikan,
Alaska
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“First City”
of Ketchikan
is so named
because
it’s the first
major landfall for most
cruisers as
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the picturesque fjords
of the Inside
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the banks of the Tongass Narrows,
flanked by green forests nurtured
by abundant rain. Ketchikan has
Below: Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier;
above: our ship at Glacier Bay
long been an important hub of the
salmon-fishing/packing industries. Visitors can try their luck on
a sportfishing excursion or simply
savor fresh seafood at one of the
local restaurants. It is also one of the
best spots along the Inside Passage
to explore the rich cultural sights
of Native Alaskan nations like the
Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian. You
can see intricately carved totem
poles at the Totem Heritage Center
and Totem Bight State Park, while
the attractions of Saxman Village
just outside of Ketchikan offers
the chance to see Tlingit culture in
action, with working carvers and a
dance show in the clan house. And
leave time to explore the sights in the
town itself, including historic Creek
Street, a boardwalk built over the
Ketchikan Creek, where you can shop
for souvenirs, smoked salmon and
local art, while exploring gold rush–
era tourist attractions like Dolly’s
House Museum. In port 11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m. (B, L, D)
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Day 11 Saturday: Inside
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glacier-cut fjords and lush temperate
rain forests along the rugged coast
of Southeast Alaska. Arguably one
of the greatest cruising routes in the
world, the Inside Passage stretches
through stunning landscapes. This
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ease the transition back to the “real
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A Signature Suite gives you even more
space and a balcony for great vistas (call
for a deck plan to show locations)
A stateroom with balcony gives you a better view and fresh air while you sit on the
verandah with your coffee
What’s Included: • Round
trip motor coach from Central
Illinois • Round trip flights
• Rail transportation • Motor
coach transportation between
the airport, hotel & ship • 21
Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & 7 Dinners
• $682 current total taxes & fees, subject
to change • Hotel accommodations • Cruise
stateroom • Led by Diana Church
Accommodations: (11) total number of nights
Fairbanks (1) Westmark Hotel
Denali National Park (2) McKinley Chalet
Resort
Anchorage (1) Westmark Hotel &
Conference Center
Cruising (7) Noordam
What’s Not Included: • Cruise staff and
land tour manager tips • Travel insurance
• Optional tours and meals not noted
in itinerary • Airline baggage fees if any
• Great Land Dining Plan
Fine dining means having many options
of entree like Surf & Turf
Don’t miss the Alaskan Salmon!
*All prices are per person, based on occupancy, double: $4123, single
from: $6907, triple: $3489, quad: $3489 (latter 2 rates are the cost
for the 3rd & 4th person in an L of F category stateroom with the
first 2 paying the double rate). • Document required for US Citizens is
Passport valid through August 30, 2017; no visa or shots at this time.
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are subject to change. Additional charge may apply for Champaign
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Above: an Oceanview stateroom with a
window
Below: an Interior cabin has no window
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breakfast omelet station
Below: great desserts like Baked Alaska
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