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| VANTAGE DELUXE WORLD TRAVEL |
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| Detailed Day by Day Itinerary |
| Alaska’s Mighty Glaciers & Denali National Park |
| Vancouver-to-Anchorage (han09) |
| View Days: [1-5] [6-10] [11-15] |
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Schedules and Accommodations |
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Depart Home / Arrive Vancouver, British Columbia
Your journey begins with one INCLUDED night in Vancouver, the perfect opportunity to meet fellow Vantage travellers and your Vantage program Managers.
Hilton Vancouver Airport  |
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Vancouver / Set Sail
Today you’ll wake up to an included breakfast and see the sights — Stanley Park, the Gastown district, Chinatown, and more — on a panoramic city tour. Then, say “Hello!” to your sea legs as you embark the ms Ryndam and set sail for the wilds of Alaska in the early evening.
m/s Ryndam or m/s Statendam (B,L,D) |
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Cruising the Inside Passage
Cruising the protected waters of the Inside Passage — which stretch 1,000 miles from Skagway to British Columbia — you’ll see cascading waterfalls, virgin forests, glacier-carved fjords, and perhaps even whales and seals, all with the commentary of your onboard naturalist.
m/s Ryndam or m/s Statendam (B,L,D) |
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Ketchikan, Alaska
The town of Ketchikan is built on docks and pilings at water’s edge. Explore historic Creek Street, now a haven for contemporary art galleries and boutiques. On an optional shore excursion, you can see the largest collection of totems in the world at Totem Bight State Historical Park.
m/s Ryndam or m/s Statendam (B,L,D) |
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Haines, Alaska
Enjoy the spectacular scenery in Haines. Home to the first permanent army post in Alaska, Fort William H. Seward.
m/s Ryndam or m/s Statendam (B,L,D) |
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Juneau, Alaska
In this mining town turned state capital, discover the city’s extensive gold rush heritage as captured in the well-preserved 1920s and ’30s structures along S. Franklin Street, visit the grand Alaska State Capitol building and wonderful five-story totem, or venture to nearby Mendenhall Glacier, known as the “drive-in” glacier.
m/s Ryndam or m/s Statendam (B,L,D) |
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Sitka, Alaska
Historic Sitka, whose name is derived from a Tlingit Indian word meaning "by the sea," sits on the edge of the scenic Inside Passage. Here you’ll find an islet-dotted bay and the fresh scent of hemlock and spruce trees; nearby is Mt. Edgecomb, an extinct volcano. The Sitka National Historical Park showcases the town’s Tlingit Native American and Russian czarist-era cultural heritage.
m/s Ryndam or m/s Statendam (B,L,D) |
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Cruising Yakutat Bay & Hubbard Glacier
Today, you’ll marvel at Yakutat Bay, one of Alaska’s most beautiful bodies of water, located off of the Gulf of Alaska. You’ll sail past Hubbard Glacier, a frosty blue wonder of nature that measures 76 miles in length, 300 feet in height, and five miles across. Your onboard naturalist narrates and will help you spot eagles, seals, and other wildlife.
m/s Ryndam or m/s Statendam (B,L,D) |
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Seward, Alaska / Disembark / Anchorage, Alaska
Bid the ms Ryndam a fond farewell as you disembark for a morning at leisure in Seward. While here you can see marine life close-up at the Sea Life Center. In the afternoon, take in scenic views of the Chugach Mountains and Turnagain Arm en route to Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city.
Westmark Anchorage Hotel (B,L) |
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Anchorage / Talkeetna, Alaska
Your featured morning tour of Anchorage includes a visit to Anchorage’s Alaska Native Heritage Center. Then, drive north to the quaint community of Talkeetna where you can experience life on Alaska’s wilderness frontier on a Vantage-exclusive tour. Your wonderfully rustic lodge boasts an inviting lobby fireplace and fabulous view of Mt. McKinley.
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge (B) |
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Talkeetna / Fairbanks, Alaska
Interior Alaska is America’s greatest cradle of wildlife and natural beauty. Experience it firsthand as you drive north on the spectacular Parks Highway from Talkeetna. Your final destination is Fairbanks, the hub for Alaska’s interior and Arctic.
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel (B) |
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Fairbanks
Start your day with a city tour of Fairbanks including the museum at University of Alaska and a view of Trans Alaska pipeline. Then board the sternwheel riverboat Discovery for a wonderful cruise along the gentle Chena and Tanana rivers. You’ll disembark at a replicated Athabascan village, where you’ll enjoy a dogsled demonstration, see a bush plane land, and more. At dinner time, enjoy a fresh salmon bake at AlaskaLand.
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel (B,D) |
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Fairbanks / Denali National Park
Travel to Alaska’s treasure-trove of natural wonders — Denali National Park, a 6-million-acre wildlife sanctuary at the base of mighty Mt. McKinley. You’ll enjoy a special six-hour, full-access tour (with a box lunch included) — something most other tour companies can’t offer you. Your expert narrator-guide will take you across some of Alaska’s untouched wilderness as you draw ever closer to the 20,320-foot McKinley — North America’s highest peak.
McKinley Village Lodge (B,L) |
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Denali National Park / McKinley Explorer Rail / Anchorage
Start the morning off with a hearty breakfast at the hotel, and then enjoy time at leisure — you can revel in more of Denali’s breathtaking scenery or just take it easy at the hotel. Then, set off on a deluxe rail journey aboard the award-winning McKinley Explorer, where you’ll see Alaska in all its glory from your glass-domed railcar.
Westmark Anchorage Hotel (B) |
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Anchorage / Return home
At last, it’s time to bid your newfound friends a fond farewell. After an included buffet breakfast, you’ll transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: The above day-by-day itinerary is preliminary and therefore subject to change. If any major changes occur in advance of your departure, you’ll be notified in writing by Vantage Deluxe World Travel. If changes occur while on board ship or on tour, you’ll be notified by your Vantage Program Manager. *These dates are northbound and operate in reverse and visit Haines instead of Skagway. |
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Hotel & Travel Index, the industry's standard.
Deluxe / Moderate Deluxe 
Outstandng accommodations, offering superior service,
facilities, and location.
Superior First-Class 
Above average, with many special amenities, including
more restaurants, shops, and often a fitness center.
First Class / Moderate First-Class 
Comfortable, well-equipped standard rooms with private
bath and attractive public areas and amenities.
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