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Day 1: Vancouver to Whitehorse - Fly from Vancouver to

Whitehorse with Air North, Yukon's Airline.

Day 2: Whitehorse City Tour - Join a brief tour of the city

of Whitehorse. A great way to get acquainted with the

Yukon's capital. Visit the historic sternwheeler 'SS Klon-

dike,' see the longest wooden fish ladder in North America,

and the Whitehorse Dam. Stop at a log skyscraper, and sev-

eral of the city's museums. The tour concludes with time to

enjoy the views from Miles Canyon lookout.

Day 3: Whitehorse to Dawson City - This Klondike High-

way Tour starts with a guided tour of the unique Yukon Wildlife Preserve. Here you will experience up close and

personal views of many of the large mammal species you

can encounter during your Yukon and Alaska vacation in-

cluding; moose, caribou, wapiti (elk), bison and mule

deer. The trip continues, roughly following the Yukon River

valley and passing through the villages of Carmacks, Pelly

Crossing and Stewart Crossing. You'll stop for an included

picnic lunch on the banks of the Yukon River.

Day 4: Dawson City - More than one hundred years ago,

Dawson City was the center of 'the largest gold rush the world has ever known. Today it is one of the best preserved

frontier towns in Canada. Wandering the dirt streets and

boardwalks, past historic sites and brightly colored, wooden

buildings gives you a glimpse of the past. Attrac-

tions include; the Midnight Dome, Dredge #4, Discovery

Claim, Diamond Tooth Gertie's and Author's Corner.

Day 5: Dawson City Wilderness Adventure - Today you

can choose between the Dempster Explorer Tour or the

Goldfields Jeep Tour (selection must be made at time of booking). Get behind the wheel of a Jeep Wrangler 4x4 for a

tour of the Klondike Goldfields (with the help of two-way

radios); or tour along the Dempster Highway from the

Tombstone Visitor Center to Chapman Lake. Your guide

will stop along the route to give informative talks on the

history and changing landscape of the area.

Day 6: Dawson City - You have one more day to explore

this frontier town. A popular journey is to cross the Yukon

River and visit the 'Sternwheeler Graveyard.' When the

North Klondike Highway was built in 1957, most of the

sternwheelers where abandoned on the banks of the river.

Day 7: Dawson City to Haines Junction - Today's drive is

long but memorable. The well-named 'Top of World High-

way' is one of North America's great wilderness drives.

Wildlife is often spotted along the roadsides including woodland caribou, fox and black bears. Near Tok, Alaska,

turn east on the famous Alaska Highway, through Tetlit

WIldlife Sanctuary. Continuing east, you soon encounter the

beautiful Kluane National Park. Stunning doesn't describe

the vastness or the beauty! The last leg of today's trip takes

you into the beautifully situated village of Haines Junction.

Day 8: Haines Junction to Haines - Today starts with a

guided hike into Kluane National park along the Dezadeash

River Trail, led by a former national park ranger. This after-noon, you head south along the beautiful Haines High-

way. First stop will be at the stunning Kathleen Lake. You'll

also stop in at Million Dollar Falls for views of the cascad-

ing torrent. Entering the Coastal Pass, you will find that you

can't help being amazed by the stunning beauty of Tatshen-

shini-Alsek Provincial Park. This is the north of your

dreams! On the last leg of our highway journey, you pass

through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.

Day 9: White Pass & Yukon Railroad Excursion - Early

this morning you will board the fast water taxi that crosses the Lynn Canal to Skagway. There you will board the

'scenic railway of the world.' The train passes cascading

waterfalls, historic sites and spectacular scenery. You will

ride in comfortable restored and replica rail coaches pulled

by vintage diesel locomotives. After the train ride, you will

have time to explore Skagway before the water taxi takes

you back to Haines.

TOUR CONNECTION OPTION: Rather than return to

Haines this evening, you can make connections from the train to Whitehorse, and continue your Yukon Adventure.

From the Yukon there are also connections to the Interior of

Alaska including; Fairbanks, Anchorage and Denali.

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Day 10: Haines to Juneau - This morning you will board

the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS), for the half

day sailing down the beautiful Lynn Canal to Juneau. Local

residents use AMHS ferries as means of transportation be-tween the towns along the Inside Passage. The facilities on-

board include; observation decks, cafeteria, bar and gift

shop.

Day 11: Juneau to Sitka - This morning you board another

AMHS ferry and sail around Baranof Island to the town of

Sitka. While on board the AMHS you may find that Na-

tional Park Rangers provide free lectures on various topics

such as wildlife, local history and culture.

Day 12: Sitka - Situated on the west side of Baranof Island,

Sitka is one of the most beautiful towns on the Inside Pas-

sage. The town has retained much of its original architecture

from the period when Russia controlled Alaska. Major high-

lights include the renowned Raptor Rehabilitation Centre,

Saint Michael's Cathedral and other Russian heritage sites.

Day 13: Sitka to Petersburg - This long trip aboard the

AMHS will include a couple of stops along the way. At

each stop you will have an opportunity to go ashore and

visit the town. You will arrive this evening in Petersburg.

Day 14: Petersburg - Known as 'Alaska's little Norway,'

Petersburg was founded by a Norwegian fisherman in the

late 1890's. True to its heritage, Petersburg is a working

town, not a cruise ship destination, with four fish canneries

still in operation. The town provides a nice stop for those

travelers interested in beautiful scenery and colorful Norwe-

gian architecture.

Day 15: Petersburg to Wrangell - Today's sailing aboard

an AMHS ferry is a short-cut through the Wrangell Nar-

rows. This part of the Inside Passage limits the size of

AMHS vessels, and is off limits to larger ships.

Day 16: AnAn Bear Sanctuary Excursion - Today you

will travel by jetboat to Anan Bear Sanctuary, located 35

miles from the town of Wrangell. Arriving at AnAn Island

you will walk for 15 minutes to the observation decks. The

walk, which is relatively flat, will be led by an experienced local guide. The observation platforms are an excellent loca-

tion to safely observe and photograph both black and brown

bears in the wild while they feed on salmon.

Day 17: Wrangell to Inside Passage - Today you board

another AMHS ferry and sail overnight to Prince

Rupert. For this overnight journey you will have a private

cabin onboard the ferry. Each cabin includes private wash-

room facilities and sleeping berths (one upper & one lower).

Day 18: Inside Passage to Prince Rupert - Early this

morning your AMHS ferry arrives in Prince Rupert, located

at the end of the Yellowhead Highway and the mouth of the

Skeena River. A bustling port city, Prince Rupert is the cul-

tural centre of the First Nations People. You will find totem

poles scattered throughout parks in the city. The city's port

heritage has been preserved at the Cow Bay waterfront area,

built in 1905.

TOUR CONNECTION OPTION: After your night in

Prince Rupert you can catch VIA Rail's 'The Skeena,' and

tour inland through the Rocky Mountains.

Alaska Marine Highway Glacial Icebergs


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Hotel List We have carefully selected our preferred hotels in each

location. These are the hotels that are used for accommo-

dations in this tour.

• High Country Inn - Whitehorse

• Eldorado Hotel - Dawson City

• The Raven Inn - Haines Junction

• Captain’s Choice Motel - Haines

• Driftwood Lodge - Juneau

• Westmark Sitka Hotel - Sitka

• Scandia House - Petersburg

• Stikine Inn - Wrangell

• Crest Hotel - Prince Rupert

• Quarterdeck Inn - Port Hardy

• Executive House Hotel - Victoria

• Pacific Palisades Hotel - Vancouver

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Day 19: Prince Rupert to Port Hardy - Early this morning

you board BC Ferries 'Northern Expedition' for the daylight

sailing down British Columbia's Inside Passage. Generally

bypassed by big cruise ships, this section of the inside pas-sage takes you through several small channels around unin-

habited islands, below the rugged Coast Mountains. Keep

watch for wildlife in the water as well as on the shore.

Day 20: Port Hardy to Victoria - This morning you will

join the Pacific Spirit Tour and depart Port Hardy on the

Island Highway. The tour will take you the length

of Vancouver Island to the city of Victoria. Your driver/

guide will make several stops along the way, highlight-

ing many of the very unique attractions that make up the

towns and villages of the island.

Day 21: Victoria City & Butchart Gardens Excursion - In keeping with Victoria's British heritage, today's tour is

conducted aboard an authentic Double Decker bus. High-

lights include the best of Victoria's lovely homes, gardens

and points of historic interest. You will visit the world-

renowned Butchart Gardens, with time to stroll through the

various theme gardens.

Day 22: Victoria - Today you are at leisure to explore this

'Garden City' on your own. Strolling around the Inner Har-

bour you will find attractions including; The Fairmont Em-

press Hotel, The Royal British Columbia Museum and the

British Columbia legislature. Just a few blocks away, you

may want to explore Market Square, a restored 19th-century

courtyard surrounded by a jumble of shops, and restaurants.

Day 23: Victoria to Vancouver - Today you join the regu-

lar scheduled coach service between Victoria and Vancou-ver. This three hour journey includes the 90 minute ferry

crossing between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen, sailing

among the gulf islands that dot the Strait of Georgia.

Day 24: Vancouver City Tour - This morning you will

experience Vancouver's charm as you tour Canada’s most

desirable city. Included is a visit to The Lookout tower.

Day 25: Vancouver - Today you are at leisure to explore

what is considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular cities in the world. Skyscrapers rise from the downtown

skyline and not far out of town is the vast British Columbia

wilderness.

Day 26: Depart Vancouver - Transfer to Vancouver Inter-

national Airport for your departing flight.

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Tour Inclusions: • 25 nights accommodation in moderate hotels

• Air North flight (Vancouver to Whitehorse)

• Whitehorse City Tour • Whitehorse to Dawson City Tour

• Dawson City choice of:

Goldfields Jeep Tour or Dempster Explorer Tour

• Dawson City to Haines Junction Tour

• Haines Junction to Haines Tour

• White Pass & Yukon Railway Excursion • Alaska Marine Highway Fares

• AnAn Bear Sanctuary Excursion

• BC Ferries - Northern Expedition Fare • Pacific Spirit Tour - Port Hardy to Victoria

• Victoria City & Butchart Gardens Excursion

• Victoria to Vancouver coach transfer • Vancouver City Tour

Tour Notes: • Prices based on travel in July

• Alterations to the itinerary due to tour, train and ferry schedules may be required

• This itinerary can be extended to include the inte-

rior of Alaska and the Rocky Mountains • Additional activities can be added throughout the

Yukon, Alaska & British Columbia

• Several airlines offer service between Australia and Vancouver, we are happy to add flights from

your nearest airport to Vancouver

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