2008 Alaska Tours

7 Days from and to Fairbanks ( includes japanese speaking guiding services from Day 1-Day 7)

Day 1
Arrive in Fairbanks. Your Meet and Assist Representative will review the travel documents upon arrival. After gathering your luggage, private transfer from the airport to your hotel in downtown Fairbanks. Overnight at the Westmark Hotel in downtown Fairbanks. Join us for a evening tour at the Aurora Borealis Lodge, a beautiful, spacious Alaskan log lodge designed specifically for viewing the northern lights. Located on Cleary Summit 20 miles north of Fairbanks, the lodge is situated away from the city lights which may hinder the sky view. North-facing large windows allow for optimal viewing conditions.

Day 2
Transfer this morning to the Aurora Creek Lodge. A guide will take you on a half day snowmobile tour to view more Northern Lights and there is a chance to view McKinley the tallest mountain in the Denali area as well. The view from the Lodge covers a 270 degrees of the sky, offering spectacular viewing of the aurora with dark, clear skies. Late evening transfer back to Fairbanks and overnight.

Day 3
Early morning enjoy a day tour to the Arctic Circle Aurora Adventure, which departs from Fairbanks by air and offers optional aurora viewing, dog sledding, and Brooks Mountain Range excursions from your base camp at Coldfoot, Alaska.
• Learn the fascinating story of Alaska's Arctic from your guide. Travel through mining areas north of Fairbanks.
• View the remarkable Trans Alaska Pipeline.
• Travel the famed Dalton Highway. Traverse the mighty Yukon River.
• Cross the Arctic Circle and receive an official Arctic Circle Adventure Certificate.
Coldfoot's far north location places it one of the world's best aurora viewing areas.
Overnight again in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Day 4
Early morning transfer from Fairbanks to the Chena Hot Springs Resort. Chena Hot Springs Resort is world renown for being one of the best places on Earth to see the northern lights. It is located under the most active band of northern lights, it is away from the light pollution of the city, and the skies over Chena are clear more often than those over Fairbanks, just 60 miles away. Upon arrival visit the Aurorarium - This is a free warm lookout building with large plate-glass windows facing Northeast. The building is a short walk from the lodge and can hold 20 people comfortably. Later on in the day enjoy a ride with Alaskan Snow Coach, which is the most popular winter activity out of Chena Hot Springs Resort. Take one of these large track vehicles to the top of the ridge to get unobstructed views of the northern lights. We leave nightly at 10 pm and return at 2 am. There is a heated yurt for your comfort and we serve hot drinks such as tea, cider and hot chocolate inside. Enjoy an evening of more Northern Lights viewing. Overnight at the Chena Hot Springs Resort.

Day 5
Visit the therapeutic Natural Mineral Hot Springs Lake, Pool and Tubs. A pool pass gives you access to the Chena Hot Springs Rock Lake, the indoor heated pool, the indoor and outdoor hot tubs, and the locker rooms. The Rock Lake is completely natural with no chlorine and is approximately 4 ' deep depending on the springs activity and averages 110 degrees F. The Aurora Ice Museum and Stoli Ice Bar, which is the only year-round ice museum in the world. See the art of World Champion ice sculptor Steve Brice, have an ice martini at the Stoli Ice Bar in your own martini glass made from pure Alaskan ice, see the turret, the chess set, the reindeer hide covered beds. Overnight again at the Chena Hot Springs Resort.

Day 6
Enjoy a leisurely day at Chena Hot Springs Resort. More acitivities are available such as flightseeing, dog sledding, horse drawn carriage rides etc. Enjoy one more day of Northern Lights activities around the resort. Overnight.

Day 7
Transfer to the airport in Fairbanks.

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Booking Bonus:

If you book your group departures by october 1st you’ll receive a discount of $ 50.00 per person !

Tour 1106 * CANADIAN ROCKIES
July 3rd – July 8th
Travel to the Canadian Rockies by luxury motorcoach with large viewing windows through towering peaks, emerald lakes and pristine flowering alpine meadows. Tour world-renowned Banff with knowledgeable driver/guides who will fill your imagination with tales and award-winning talks of local history and geology. Step onboard the 'Rocky Mountaineer' daylight service for a two-part vacation.



July 3rd – Arrive in Calgary
Arrive in Calgary today. Transfer by private motorcoach from the airport in Calgary to your hotel in downtown. Spend the afternoon at your leisure. Overnight.

July 4th – Calgary – Banff
Founded in 1885 after the discovery of the Cave and Basin Hot Springs, Banff National Park is Canada's oldest and most famous national park. Each year, millions of visitors come to Banff to marvel at the emerald waters of Lake Louise, walk amongst the flower-filled heavens at Sunshine Meadows, and drive beneath the towering jagged peaks lining the Icefields Parkway. Snow-capped peaks, glistening glaciers and sweeping vistas are just one part of the allure of Banff National Park. You can enjoy all the comforts of home in the town of Banff and the village of Lake Louise, or step out into the wilderness and the home of some of North America's wildest creatures, including grizzly bears, caribou and wolves. Enjoy also a visit of Canmore, which is located only 15 minutes drive from the town of Banff.
Considered to be the residential community of the area - but secretly is the HUB of the Bow Valley Community - Canmore has an established infrastructure geared towards an outdoor lifestyle mixed with all the facilities you need to enjoy your stay The best way to get to know Canmore and the surrounding area is on foot. And with a network of walking trails through town, along the river side and into mountain valleys, you won't want to forget your camera. Some of the trails lead to picturesque Quarry Lake, follow a mountain stream through the community of Rundle, cross a beautiful old railway bridge, past stately hoodoos and into the slopes of the Benchlands. Give yourself plenty of time and wear sturdy walking shoes for a hiking tour of the area.

July 5th
Banff – Day Trip to Lake Louise
Travel north through the heart of the Canadian Rockies and cross the Continental Divide, before arriving in the picturesque town of Lake Louise, a pristine alpine lake in the middle of the Canadian wilderness. Today you will travel along some of the loftiest highways in the world as you wend your way through the spectacular Canadian Rockies to famous Lake Louise.

Lake Louise -- Canada's "Diamond in the Wilderness," and the "Hiking Capital of Canada". This area offers a tremendous diversity of recreational and sightseeing opportunities. Lake Louise is home to one of North America's finest downhill ski areas, and has numerous hiking and walking trails. The region abounds with spectacular scenery, from glaciers to waterfalls. The highlight of the parkway is, of course, the Athabasca Glacier which comes tumbling off the Columbia Icefield directly towards the road. Nowhere else in the Rockies is it possible to get a view that encompasses more ice.
The Icefield Visitor Centre has excellent exhibits that help you explore the exotic world of perpetual cold

The next stop in the immediate Lake Louise vicinity is our other fabulous lake, Moraine Lake . Moraine can be extremely busy by noon, so it is important to get an early start on the day. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, then head out (say, before 9:30 am) to the shore of Moraine Lake where adventures large and small await.

July 6th
Banff – Kamloops
Enjoy a four hour transfer by private motorcoach to Kamloops this morning. From this starting point you can enjoy the incredible wilderness of the Yoho National Park, stop at the scenic Spiral Tunnel and Emerald Lake. Leaving the Rockies you drive over the Selkirks and Roger’s Pass Stopping at Glacier National Park. Arrive in Kamloops early afternoon

July 7th
Kamloops – Vancouver
Enjoy your transfer by coach along the old caribou wagon road back to Vancouver today. Enjoy the beautiful scenery in the Canadian Rockies. The region has abundant breathtaking scenery, from glaciers to waterfalls and unequalled wildlife viewing opportunities. There are many ways to enjoy vacations among the stunning scenery. Arrive into the scenic coastal city of Vancouver and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city prior of checking in. Consider stretching your legs with a walk along the harbor front or relax in your surroundings at the Metropolitan Hotel. Enjoy an optional superb dinner in an outstanding Vancouver restaurant.

July 8th
Vancouver transfer to port
Your tour ends with a private transfery by coach to the port in Vancouver to board your cruise to Alaska.

Tour includes:
• hotel accommodation including applicable taxes and round-trip porterage
• transportation by exclusive, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach ( 47 deluxe coach, stereo and PA system, spacious reclining seats, washroom, all fuel, repairs, maintenance, parking fees, driver meals and accommodations, vehicle and liability insurance;
• services of a professional English speaking driver / guide
• Sightseeing in Banff, Lake Louise, Icefield Parkway and Visitor Centre, Kamloops and Vancouver
• Admission to all national parks and attractions as mentioned in the itinerary
• All National, Provincial, State, Territorial and Wildlife Refuge Fees
• Entrance fees to the Cave and Basin Museum as per itinerary on Day 2

1 Day from / to Anchorage

Experience some of the world's best fishing in Alaska's backcountry, only minutes away from the city by seaplane. Fish for king or silver salmon, trout or arctic grayling depending upon the season. Check in to the comfy wilderness lodge and get outfitted for the days trip. You'll meet your guide who will take you by riverboat to their favorite fishing spots. Bring a camera and a desire to catch the "Big One". the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. On Day 4 board The Park Connection back to Anchorage.
 

3 Night Fly In Fishing and Cabin

$ 595.00 per person for Rainbow Trout Lake
$ 795.00 for Salmon / Trout and Grayling

Tour 1104 * West Canada / Alaska
From Vancouver to Anchorage
15 Days / 14 Nights

Day 1
Vancouver
Arrive in Vancouver today. Transfer by private motorcoach from the airport in Vancouver to your hotel in downtown. Spend the afternoon at your leisure. Overnight.
 


Day 2
Vancouver – Victoria
Start your journey today with a ferry ride to Vancouver Island. After disembarking at Nanaimo your drive will take you southward through dramatic coastal scenery to Victoria, where you will enjoy a city tour upon arrival. Participate in our excursion to Butchart Gardens.

Day 3
Victoria * Kelowna
Your B.C.Ferry departs the terminal from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen for the 90 minute cruise through the Gulf Islands and across the Strait of Georgia. Orchard country awaits you ! Journey inland through the lush Fraser Valley and over the rugged Cascade Mountain Range to the orchards and vineyards of the Okanagan Valley. Kelowna has become the main marketing and distribution centre of the Okanagan Valley, with a flourishing tree fruit industry and a growin light industrial sector that competes on a world scale.

Day 4
Kelowna * Vernon
Today’s journey will take you through one of Western Canada’s premiere orchard and vacation destinations. As you travel along Wood Lake you may see people water skiing or fishing. Arrival in Vernon finds you in the oldest city in the interior of British Columbia.

Day 5
Vernon * Revelstoke * Banff
Travel the Transcanada Highway into the Canadian Rockies. Stop in Three Valley Gap for lunch and take a look at Canada of the 1800s. Revelstoke Dam on the Columbia River is one of North America's largest and most modern and will be visited upon arrival. View some of Canada's best loved wildernesses on your way, the Selkirk Mountains, Revelstoke National Park and Yoho National Park. Among today's sights are the Natural Bridge, Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse River, and Emerald Lake. Continue to overnight in Banff, high in the Canadian Rockies for your two-day-stay in this dramatically situated town, known as "the Pride of Canada".

Day 6
Banff * Lake Louise
Travel north through the heart of the Canadian Rockies and cross the Continental Divide, before arriving in the picturesque town of Lake Louise, a pristine alpine lake in the middle of the Canadian wilderness. Today you will travel along some of the loftiest highways in the world as you wend your way through the spectacular Canadian Rockies to famous Lake Louise.

Day 7
Lake Louise * Jasper
Explore the lovely surroundings of Lake Louise, perhaps take an optional gondola ride up to Mt. Whitehorn. Stop at Columbia Icefield for a magnificent view of the Athabascar Glacier and an optional snowmobile ride. Visit Athabascar Falls before continuing to Jasper today.

Day 8
Jasper
A full day to explore Jasper National Park with stop at Lake Maligne. Take a hike to see native wildlife or enjoy an optional gondola rode up to The Whistler for a view of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and the town of Jasper.
 

Day 9
Jasper * Blue River * Clearwater
Follow the Yellowhead Highway (Tete Jaune) past Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, to Blue River Ski Area in the heart of the Columbia Mountains by Wells Gray Provincial Park. Short, scenic trip through Wells Gray Provincial Park with a stop at Helmcken Falls, to Clearwater, named after the sparkling waters of the Clearwater River. Spend a relaxing afternoon hiking or strolling in the Canadian outdoors.

Day 10
Clearwater * Clinton
Continue along the lakes and streams of the Canadian timberland to 100 Mile House, originally a stop on the way to the Caribou gold fields. Pass through the Painted Chasm, a multi-colored, 10 million year-old gorge to discover Clinton. This town preserves much of its gold rush origin. Visit the Clinton Museum or Deadwood Gulch Wildlife Display on your own leisure time.

Day 11
Clinton * Whistler * Vancouver
Travel through the Camelsfoot Range to the secluded town of Whistler, Canada's premier ski resort and a favorite summer retreat. From Whistler you will travel the Sea-to-Sky Highway to fjord-like Howe Sound and the Pacific Ocean and return to Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver.

Day 12
Vancouver - Anchorage
This morning board your flight from the airport in Vancouver to Anchorage. Arrive in Anchorage this afternoon. Meet your english speaking driver / guide and enjoy an ongoing City Tour through Anchorage prior of checking in at the hotel in downtown. Overnight.

Day 13
Anchorage – Denali
By private motorcoach travel along the Parks Highway from Anchorage to Denali. Optional stop in Talkeetna for an optional flightseeing tour to Mt.McKinley or a Jetboat Safari. Arrive in Denali this afternoon and check in at your overnight accommodations outside the Denali National Park.

Day 14
Denali – Anchorage
Enjoy a full day Denali Wildlife Tour this morning deep into the Denali National Park. Look out for moose, caribou’s, wolves, sheep and maybe a grizzly crossing your pathway. A light lunch package is included during your 6-8 hour tour. Mid afternoon transfer back to Anchorage by coach. Overnight again downtown Anchorage.

Day 15
Anchorage Departure

Tour includes:
• hotel accommodation including applicable taxes and round-trip porterage
• transportation by exclusive, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach as per itinerary
• services of a professional English speaking driver / guide
• Admission to: Vancouver-Victoria-Vancouver ferry, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Revelstoke National Park, Yoho National Park
• Flight from Vancouver to Anchorage
• Full Day Denali Wildlife Tour
• Taegliches Fruehstuecks Buffet
• B.C. Ferry from Vancouver to Victoria
• Entrance to Butchard Gardens
• Guided Tour with the Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier
• Jasper Tramway
• Maligne Lake Cruise