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| VANTAGE DELUXE WORLD TRAVEL |
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| Detailed Day by Day Itinerary |
| Alaska’s Wildlife, Wilderness & Hubbard Glacier Discovery |
| Vancouver-to-Anchorage |
| View Days: [1-5] [6-10] |
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Schedules and Accommodations |
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Depart Home / Arrive Vancouver, British Colombia
Your journey begins with one INCLUDED night in Vancouver, the perfect opportunity to meet fellow Vantage travellers and your Vantage program Manager.
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 m/s Ryndam.
m/s Ryndam or m/s Statendam (B,D) |
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Cruising the Inside Passage
The protected waters of the Inside Passage stretch 1,000 miles from Skagway to British Columbia. You’ll cruise through a maze of bays, straits, and fjords, amidst an ever-changing panorama of unspoiled beauty. See cascading waterfalls, virgin forests, majestic glacier-carved fjords, and perhaps even whales and seals. Glory in the scenery from the perfect vantage point on deck, and listen to 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.
m/s Ryndam or m/s Statendam (B,L,D) |
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Juneau, Alaska
Glittering glaciers and fragrant evergreens stand in stark contrast to modern skyscrapers in this mining town turned state capital. Visit the Log Cabin Visitor Center to get some pointers, then you’re ready to explore! Discover the city’s extensive gold rush heritage as captured in the well-preserved 1920s and 1930s structures along S. Franklin Street, visit the grand Alaska State Capitol building and wonderful five-story totem, or venture to 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 ship / Transfer to Anchorage, Alaska
Bid the m/s 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 (admission included on northbound departures only). 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 / Return Home
At last, it’s time to bid your newfound friends a fond farewell. After an included buffet or boxed breakfast, you’ll transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: The above
day-by-day itineraries are preliminary and therefore subject to change.
If any major changes occur in advance of your departure, you will be
notified in writing by Vantage Deluxe World Travel. If changes occur
while on tour, you will be notified by your Vantage Program Manager. |
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Vantage's ratings come from Travel Weekly's
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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