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Holland America Cruisetour
2006 Alaska CruiseTour #26
11-Day Double Denali Quest & Glacier Bay
Double Denali via Alaskan Scenic Byways!
Featuring McKinley Explorer luxury rail to Double Denali, motor coach to Seward, and 7-day Glacier Bay Discovery cruise – a distinctive mix of adventures.
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2006 CruiseTour #26 Departure Dates
ms Ryndam or ms Veendam Thursday Departues,
ms Statendam Tuesday** Departures
May 18, 23, 25;
June 1*, 6, 8, 15*, 20, 22, 29;
July 4, 6, 13, 18, 20, 27;
August 1, 3, 10, 15, 17, 24, 29, 31;
September 7, 12
* The June 1 and 15 departures will visit Sitka instead of Haines on Day 7
**Tuesday departures feature Sitka, Hubbard Glacier, and Icy Strait Point instead of Glacier Bay, Skagway, and College Fjord.
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Day 1: Anchorage
Fly into Alaska's largest city to begin your Alaska adventure. Check into your downtown hotel in Anchorage and spend the day at leisure.
Day 2: Anchorage/Denali National Park
Today you'll board the McKinley Explorer, the largest domed railcars on the historic Alaska Railroad route, an Alaska Scenic Byway. Sit back and relax in the observation lounge and watch magnificent scenery glide by. Watch for waterfalls, search for wildlife in forests of birch, aspen, and fir, and marvel at mountains stretching out in all directions. Upon arrival at Denali National Park, transfer to the finest lodge where your comfortable room awaits. Unpack and set off to explore. There's so much to see and do. Grab a take-out sandwich at the Sugarloaf Coffee Corner and head off on a rental bike for a ride to Horseshoe Lake. Organized flightseeing, horseback riding, and golfing tours are another option. And don't miss the rollicking musical at the Cabin Nite Dinner Theatre.
Day 3: Denali National Park
Enjoy an EXTRA DAY to explore Denali National Park on an informative Tundra Wilderness Tour. Traveling by bus to Mile 53 of the park road offers opportunities to view abundant wildlife from caribou and moose to Dall sheep, wolves, and grizzly bears. A viewpoint at Stony Hill Overlook provides fabulous views of Mt. McKinley, weather permitting. After touring this unspoiled ecosystem – one of the earth's last great wildernesses, you will return to your lodge where you can take advantage of a number of optional tour activities – everything from flightseeing, fly fishing, and river rafting to exploring via horse, jeep, or jet boat.
Day 4: Denali/Seward
This morning, board your motor coach for the drive along the Parks Highway watching for dazzling mountain views and wildlife sightings of moose, squirrels, porcupines, eagles, hoary marmot, and more are frequently reported. Then continue along the Seward Highway to picturesque Seward, a harbor town surrounded by mountains on the edge of Resurrection Bay. Embark your ship and sail.
Day 5: College Fjord cruising
While spending a relaxing morning at sea, enter Prince William Sound to the only place in Alaska that surrounds you on all sides with flowing rivers of ice, named after the leading Ivy League colleges.
Day 6: Glacier Bay National Park scenic cruising
This is Alaska's number one glacier experience. Cruise from the Reid and Lamplugh glaciers to the mighty Johns Hopkins – surrounded by rugged peaks and sheltering a seal pupping ground. Linger for a full hour at the Grand Pacific and Margerie glaciers while a National Park Service ranger shares insights into the park's history and wildlife. And a Huna Totem native speaker will join the ship to impart the legend and lore of this sacred place.
Day 7: Haines
This is the bald-eagle capital of Alaska. Tour the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, walk the historic fort or take a high-speed catamaran to nearby Skagway to ride the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. This frontier port is full of options.
Day 8: Juneau
Today,explore the lush Tongass National Forest or visit the rustic shops in town. History buffs can browse the Alaska State Museum. You'll have the day to explore Mendenhall Glacier or go whale watching, fishing or even dogsledding on a glacier!
Day 9: Ketchikan
Besides the main attractions – Creek Street, the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Park, and Saxman Village – there's one other thing we highly recommend you do. A flightseeing trip to breathtaking Misty Fjords National Monument is essential.
Day 10: Inside Passage scenic cruising
Steep coastal mountains and marine wildlife will be the backdrop to a relaxing day at sea. Whether with a massage in the Greenhouse Spa, a cooking lesson in the Culinary Arts Center or a game of chance in the casino, you'll discover exciting daily activities and elegant service.
Day 11: Disembark in Vancouver
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