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TREASURES OF THE INSIDE PASSAGE: ALASKA AND BRITISH COLUMBIA 14 Days NG Quest & NG Venture 100 Guests Per Ship Expeditions in: May/Aug/Sep From $10,290 to $16,590 DAY 1: Seattle/Embark Arrive in Seattle this afternoon and embark the National Geographic Quest or National Geographic Venture. (D) DAY 2: San Juan Islands, Washington Spend a full day exploring the San Juan Islands via naturalist-led hikes and by kayak. Search for killer whales. (B,L,D) DAY 3: Victoria, British Columbia Clear into Canada in the charming city of Victoria and choose from several tailor-made options to explore based on your interests. Visit private gardens, bike along the waterfront, take a historical stroll through Old Town, or discover James Bay on an architecture tour. In the evening, enjoy a private reception at the Robert Bateman Centre while taking in the incredible collection of paintings. (B,L,D) DAY 4: Gulf Islands Located in the Strait of Georgia, between the mainland of British Columbia and Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands are a kayaker’s paradise. Explore the myriad islets and rocky coasts and keep an eye out for harbor seals and an array of sea birds, shore birds and birds of prey. (B,L,D) Join us on the National Geographic Quest for an in-depth exploration of the San Juan Islands, British Columbia, and Alaska. Linger in the temperate rain forests and wildlife-rich channels of British Columbia, and enjoy ample time to explore the breathtaking fjords and towering glaciers of Southeast Alaska. Plus, discover the cultural facets of this coast during captivating performances and interactions with the Kwakwaka’wakw people of Alert Bay. Alaska Cruises & Vacations by Tyee Travel ^ Wrangell, Alaska ^ Call us at 800-977-9705 or 907-874-3382

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Page 1: TREASURES OF THE INSIDE PASSAGE: ALASKA …shore birds and birds of prey. (B,L,D) (B,L,D) Join us on the National Geographic Quest for an in-depth exploration of the San Juan Islands,

TREASURES OF THE INSIDE PASSAGE: ALASKA AND BRITISHCOLUMBIA14 Days NG Quest & NG Venture 100 Guests Per Ship Expeditions in: May/Aug/Sep From $10,290 to $16,590

DAY 1:  Seattle/EmbarkArrive in Seattle this afternoon and embark theNational Geographic Quest or NationalGeographic Venture. (D)

DAY 2:  San Juan Islands, WashingtonSpend a full day exploring the San Juan Islands vianaturalist-led hikes and by kayak. Search for killerwhales. (B,L,D)

DAY 3:  Victoria, British ColumbiaClear into Canada in the charming city of Victoriaand choose from several tailor-made options toexplore based on your interests. Visit privategardens, bike along the waterfront, take a historicalstroll through Old Town, or discover James Bay onan architecture tour. In the evening, enjoy a privatereception at the Robert Bateman Centre while takingin the incredible collection of paintings. (B,L,D)

DAY 4:  Gulf IslandsLocated in the Strait of Georgia, between themainland of British Columbia and Vancouver Island,the Gulf Islands are a kayaker’s paradise. Explorethe myriad islets and rocky coasts and keep an eyeout for harbor seals and an array of sea birds,shore birds and birds of prey. (B,L,D)

Join us on the National Geographic Quest for an in-depth exploration of the San Juan Islands, British Columbia, and Alaska.Linger in the temperate rain forests and wildlife-rich channels of British Columbia, and enjoy ample time to explore thebreathtaking fjords and towering glaciers of Southeast Alaska. Plus, discover the cultural facets of this coast duringcaptivating performances and interactions with the Kwakwaka’wakw people of Alert Bay.

Alaska Cruises & Vacations by Tyee Travel ^ Wrangell, Alaska ^ Call us at 800-977-9705 or 907-874-3382

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DAY 5:  Alert Bay and Johnstone Strait,British ColumbiaObserve a traditional First Nations performance inAlert Bay, visit the Big House, and learn from theKwakwaka’wakw people. (B,L,D)

DAY 6-7:  Inside Passage of British ColumbiaHead northward along the pristine coastline insearch of whales, dolphins, bears, deer, and otherwildlife. Go ashore to explore or kayak among themany bays and inlets. (B,L,D)

DAY 8:  Misty Fjords, AlaskaCruise past glacially-carved cliffs and kayak in thestillness of Misty Fjords' forested backwaters.(B,L,D)

DAY 9:  PetersburgSearch for humpback whales as we head towardsthe small, Nordic fishing village of Petersburg onMitkof Island. Go ashore and explore the uniqueSoutheast Alaskan ecosystem, the "muskeg," withstunted trees and carnivorous plants. Later, enjoyan evening crab feast. (B,L,D)

DAY 10:  Tracy Arm-Ford’s TerrorWildernessVoyage into Tracy or Endicott Arm, both spectacularfjords, with waterfalls cascading from glaciallycarved walls. See the soaring Dawes or SouthSawyer Glacier up close and take a Zodiac cruisefor an unbeatable view of sculpted icebergs.(B,L,D)

DAY 11:  Glacier Bay National ParkVia special park permit, spend the entire day amongthe enormous glaciers and expansive wilderness.Listen as the quiet stillness of the area is broken bythe thunder of tons of ice calving into the sea. Anative Tlingit interpreter joins us to share the loreand legend of the area. Wildness abounds! (B,L,D)

DAY 12:  Inian Islands / Icy StraitCruise among the Inian Islands, where anabundance of Steller sea lions reside. Hike nearbyislands, kayak, and search for whales in richwaters of Icy Strait.

DAY 13:  Exploring Baranof or ChichagofIslandSpend a full day searching for humpback whales inthe rich waters off Chichagof or Baranof Island,kayak, hike and enjoy the Captain’s Farewell Dinnerthis evening. (B,L,D)

DAY 14:  Sitka/Disembark/HomeVisit Saint Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedralwith its picturesque spire and meet eagles up closeat the Raptor Rehabilitation Center. Transfer to theairport for flights home. (B)

2020 Departure Dates:4 May, 10 May29 Aug 

2021 Departure Dates:3 May, 9 May11 Sep 

Important Flight InformationSome departures may travel in reverse.Please confirm your arrival and departuredates prior to booking flights.

Advance Payment:

$1,000

Sample Airfares:

Airfares are subject to change

Cost Includes:Accommodations aboard ship; meals asindicated; excursions; services of Lindbladexpedition leader, naturalist staff andexpert guides; use of kayaks; park andentrance fees; all port charges and servicetaxes.

Cost Not Included:Air transportation; voyage DVD; personalitems such as alcoholic beverages, emails,etc.; discretionary tips to Naturalist staffand crew.

Economy: from $200Business: from $1,100

Alaska Cruises & Vacations by Tyee Travel ^ Wrangell, Alaska ^ Call us at 800-977-9705 or 907-874-3382

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Special Offers

CELEBRATE LIFE'SMILESTONESIn the spirit of celebration aboard, you andyour companions will be entitled toMilestone benefits: 5% off groups of 8 ormore; $150 shipboard credit which can beused for gift shop items, or most shipboarditems including the LEXspa, the ship’s barand dining room; complimentary videochronicle; complimentary customphotograph of you and your guests takenby the LEX-NG Photo Instructor to capturethe moment; complimentary speciallyserved decorated cake; special welcomegift in your cabin. For new ExploringAlaska's Coastal Wilderness departurebookings only. Milestone celebration needsto be communicated at time of booking,amenity package is one per group andintended for the guest celebrating theMilestone event. Group discount isapplicable to cruise portion only, and doesnot apply towards additional services suchas hotels, extensions, etc. Groupcancellation terms also apply. Notcombinable with certain offers. Valid forgroups of 8 or more.SOLO OFFERBook now and we will waive the solopremium on solo cabins on the May 4 and10, 2020 departures. New bookings only.Subject to availability and may not becombined with pre- or post-extensions.Please call for details.FAMILY SAVINGS: KIDS SAVEUP TO 50%Save on up to two children 22 and underwhen they travel with two full payingadults on select 2020 Alaska departures:save 50% departing in May and Augustand save 25% departing in June and July.Valid for new bookings only, subject toavailability, not applicable on extensions,and may not be combined with otheroffers. Call for details.FREE ONE-WAY AIRFAREBook by Apr. 30, 2020 and receive freeone-way airfare (Sitka to Seattle or viceversa) on all 2020 departures. Valid fornew bookings only, subject to availability,and may not be combined with other offersand pre- and post-extensions. Baggagefees may be additional. Call for details.

Alaska Cruises & Vacations by Tyee Travel ^ Wrangell, Alaska ^ Call us at 800-977-9705 or 907-874-3382

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National Geographic Venture

COST PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

01 02 03 04 05

May. 4, 2020 $ 10,290 $ 10,960 $ 11,530 $ 12,350 $ 13,280

May. 3, 2021 $ 10,430 $ 10,990 $ 11,660 $ 12,500 $ 13,450

COST PER PERSON SINGLE OCCUPANCY

01 02

May. 4, 2020 $ 15,440 $ 16,440

May. 3, 2021 $ 15,590 $ 16,590

National Geographic Quest

COST PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

01 02 03 04 05

May. 10 - Aug. 29,2020

$ 10,290 $ 10,960 $ 11,530 $ 12,350 $ 13,280

May. 9 - Sep. 11, 2021 $ 10,430 $ 10,990 $ 11,660 $ 12,500 $ 13,450

COST PER PERSON SINGLE OCCUPANCY

01 02

May. 10 - Aug. 29,2020

$ 15,440 $ 16,440

May. 9 - Sep. 11, 2021 $ 15,590 $ 16,590

Alaska Cruises & Vacations by Tyee Travel ^ Wrangell, Alaska ^ Call us at 800-977-9705 or 907-874-3382

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We strongly recommend our guests to take advantage of our Travel Protection Plan. This plan offers comprehensivecoverage to protect you from cancellation fees, costs incurred due to trip delays/interruption, damage or lost of baggage,medical assistance, and evacuation during your travels. Our Travel Protection Plan is available for U.S. and Canadianresidents only, and may be purchased any time prior to final payment due date, Travel Protection premiums arenon-refundable once plan is purchased.Learn more about our Travel Protection “Plus” Plan: https://www.expeditions.com/TravelProtection/

(1) Travel Protection Plan

(2) Cancellation PlanReview our cancellation plan:https://www.expeditions.com/reservations/cancellation-policy/

Alaska Cruises & Vacations by Tyee Travel ^ Wrangell, Alaska ^ Call us at 800-977-9705 or 907-874-3382