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Alaska- Railroad, Denali Nat'l Park and Cruise

Spend two nights in Fairbanks, “The Golden Heart City” and enjoy a narrated cruise aboard the Riverboat Discovery to Old Chena Village. Enjoy an Alaska Salmonbake dinner and see the Golden Heart Review. Ride the Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Denali National Park and spend one night at Denali National Park. Experience an exciting seven-day Inside Passage cruise aboard Holland America’s Noordam!

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Tour Highlights: 28 Meals, Spend 2 Nights in Fairbanks, “The Golden Heart City”, Spend 1 Night at Denali National Park with a Natural History Tour, Narrated Cruise Aboard the Riverboat Discovery to Old Chena Village and Visit Gold Dredge #8, Enjoy an Alaska Salmonbake Dinner and See the Golden Heart Review, Ride the Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Denali National Park, Enjoy Tall Tales with Alaskan Music and Dinner at a Music of Denali Dinner Show, Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center Highlighting the Rich Native Heritage, Tour the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and Take the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel to Whittier, Experience an Exciting 7-day Inside Passage Cruise Aboard Holland America’s Noordam, Signature Beverage Package and Group Cocktail Party, 1 Night of Specialty Dining in the Pinnacle Grill, Surf Wi-Fi Internet Package* and up to $100 Towards a Shore Excursion (*For 1st and 2nd Guest in Stateroom), Visit Skagway Founded During the Gold Rush of 1898, Visit Juneau Considered the Nation’s Most Beautiful Capital City, Includes Taxes and Port Taxes, Roundtrip Airport Transfers, Roundtrip Airfare.

Copy of Valid Passport is Required - Passports must be valid for six (6) months after the RETURN date of any tour requiring a passport for travel. It is the responsibility of each passenger to verify that your passport is valid for your trip and that you have it with you on the day of departure. Passport cannot expire before Dec. 11, 2024. Please provide a legible copy of your passport to Wolf's Bus Lines when making a reservation.

Travel Documents - Passenger names must match Travel Identification exactly. Name corrections, after final payment due date or after tickets have been issued, will result in additional fees being assessed.

Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) - $399 per person INCLUDED – Non-Refundable

This non-refundable fee waives all cancellation fees when Wolf’s Bus Lines are notified of cancellation one day before the tour departs. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness, illness or death of a member of your immediate family, TPP guarantees full refund for any unused services after the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emergency transportation, 24-hour hotline, and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportation is included ONLY if your air tickets were provided by Wolf’s Bus Lines. The TPP is added in your trip cost, therefore, you would be refunded all payments, including deposit amount, less the TPP premium amount.

The Trip Payment Schedule is as Follows:

1. 1^st Deposit of $1,000 per person is due at time of booking (This includes the Non-Refundable $399 cost for Travelers Protection Plan)

2. Final payment is due NO Later than Feb. 1, 2024

Accommodations Options:

Verandah (Balcony) - Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed, private bathroom with shower, hair dryer and toiletries, bathrobe, television with On Demand movies and safe.

Ocean View - These expansive staterooms feature two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed, private bathroom with shower, hair dryer and toiletries, bathrobe, television with On Demand movies and safe.

Inside - Your comfortable stateroom features two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed, private bathroom with shower, hair dryer and toiletries, bathrobe, television with On Demand movies and safe.

**TIMES & ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

DAY 1

Fly to Fairbanks: Wolf's Bus Lines will provide motorcoach transportation from your departure location (to be determined 1 month prior to departure date) to the airport (TBD). Your flight to the "Land of the Midnight Sun" takes you to Fairbanks, Alaska. Upon arrival in Fairbanks, you will be transported to your hotel where you will be greeted by your Tour Manager greets you. The first day of travel will come to a quiet close as you explore the new surroundings and prepare for your adventure.

DAY 2

Fairbanks, the "Golden Heart City": Cast off aboard the Riverboat Discovery, the only authentic sternwheeler in Alaska. Your narrated cruise takes you to Old Chena Village where native Alaskan guides show the culture and lifestyle of the original Alaskans. This afternoon visit Gold Dredge #8 Camp for a rail journey through an old mining camp. Here you will be able to try your hand at gold panning in an authentic setting. Dinner this evening is at Pioneer Park for a sumptuous feast of grilled salmon, prime rib or deep-fried cod. Afterwards, enjoy humorous skits and songs about early Fairbanks in the Palace Theatre's production, Golden Heart Review.

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DAY 3

Alaska Railroad and Music of Denali Dinner Show: Today, board the Alaska Railroad's flagship Denali Star for the trip to Denali National Park. The track cuts through the northern boreal forests of the interior on a journey where sparkling salmon streams, stands of aspen and birch and carpets of purple fireweed create a dramatic landscape. The train arrives just outside Denali National Park in the early afternoon. The afternoon is free of scheduled activities so you can explore the scenic surroundings on your own. Tonight, sample Alaskan cuisine at the Music of Denali Dinner Show. Then, enjoy the show for an evening of hilarious tall tales, fun songs and foot-stompin' music.

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DAY 4

Natural History Tour of Denali National Park: Rise early and join an experienced local guide who conducts this morning's Natural History Tour of Denali National Park. Weather permitting, see North America's tallest mountain, Denali. Learn about Denali's varied and interesting collection of birdlife as well as the over 650 species of flowering plants. Later, travel down the George Parks Highway where you might catch a glimpse of Denali and the rest of the Alaska Range through the stands of spruce and pine. A stop at the Iditarod Trail Headquarters showcases the race's exciting history.

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DAY 5

Martin Buser's Happy Trails Kennel and Alaska Native Heritage Center: Begin the day at Happy Trails Kennel, the home and kennel of four-time Iditarod Champion, Martin Buser. Hear Martin's personal stories, meet his champion dogs and get a glimpse of what life is really like out on the trail. This is an outdoor facility, so please dress accordingly. Later, visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center which features interactive displays and exhibits. Here, you will explore the rich cultural history of Anchorage through guides in traditional dress in their model lakeside village.

DAY 6

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: This morning take in the dramatic views of Turnagain Arm enroute to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. This haven for orphaned or injured Alaskan wildlife hosts an array of animals. Then, take the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel to Whittier. This 2.5 mile-long tunnel is the gateway to Prince William Sound. Later, board your ship, Holland America Line's Noordam to begin the unforgettable cruise portion of the tour.

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DAY 7

Prince William Sound and Hubbard Glacier: With its 3,000 miles of shoreline, Prince William Sound is one of the most scenic archipelagoes of tidewater glaciers in the world. Keep one eye on the shoreline while cruising, as you just may spot otters, seals, bears, eagles and deer. From almost anywhere on the ship you will be able to view Hubbard Glacier, a massive 1,350-square mile natural wonder of blue ice. It is the longest river of ice in North America and one of the most active glaciers of its kind in Alaska.

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DAY 8

Glacier Bay: Cruise Glacier Bay National Park and take in the sounds of the "living" ice, shrill cries of gulls and soaring eagles and splash of a breaching whale. Frosted peaks towering over mossy forests, wide tidewater glaciers, and marine wildlife are givens on Glacier Bay cruises, but every experience in this changing biosphere is unique.

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DAY 9

Skagway and the Lynn Canal: As your ship approaches Skagway, see the town resting peacefully at the base of a river valley bordered by the Coast Mountains. When gold was discovered in the Klondike region of the Yukon Territory, it resulted in the historic Gold Rush of 1898. As thousands of gold-crazed adventurers sought the best jumping-off spot for their trek, they found the deepest penetration by boat was at the northern tip of the Lynn Canal. This is how Skagway was born.

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DAY 10

Juneau and Sawyer Glacier: Your port of call this morning is the Alaskan Capital of Juneau, considered by many to be the most beautiful capital city in the nation. Founded during the gold rush in 1880, the former goldmining town counts among its riches some of Alaska's most spectacular scenery. The terrain is hilly and winding, and narrow streets present a small-town quaintness existing side-by-side with cosmopolitan sophistication.

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DAY 11

Ketchikan: A popular destination along Alaska's famed Inside Passage, Ketchikan is teeming with Native American culture. Known as the "Salmon Capital of the World," it is home to the largest concentration of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people in the state.

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DAY 12

Cruising the Inside Passage: Cruise the Inside Passage, a 1,000-mile-long sea corridor from Alaska to British Columbia, the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world. Its scenery is as grand as that of Norway. Be on the lookout for orcas and humpback whales as you take in the sheer cliffs, massive glaciers and snow-capped mountains.

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DAY 13

Arrive in Vancouver early and take your motorcoach transfer to the airport in Seattle for your return flight home. Upon return, Wolf's Bus Lines will provide motorcoach transportation back to your departure location.

***HOTEL / CRUISE ACCOMMODATIONS*
Days 1 and 2 - Bear Lodge, Fairbanks, Alaska
Day 3 - Denali Bluffs Hotel, Denali National Park, Alaska
Day 4 - Grand View Inn, Wasilla, Alaska
Day 5 - Hilton Hotel, Anchorage, Alaska
Days 6 through 12 - Holland America Line's Noordam

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, DS=Dinner Show